Do’s & Don’ts for buying a new property

March 12, 2019

Excited Enough? We all understand it’s the best feeling in the world when you have finally saved home deposit amount and are all set to buy a new property. For First-home buyers, it’s one of the biggest financial steps in their lives and should be careful from start to end process before making any decision. It can be overwhelming to choose the best property in the market which is affordable and suit your family needs. But hang in there; I am going to share with you 5 simple steps to follow which will help you in long-term


1. Property research – While investing a big amount for your property, you need to be thorough with your research; be it taking advice from your friends/families or meeting a real estate broker. If you are looking to move to your new house immediately, start your research from 6 months to get the best price and a better home loan deal. The buyer who properly analyses the property market should remember these key factors which will benefit and save money in the longer run.


A buyer should always consider reading online forums, checking online property listings, setting up the meeting with the broker and discussing your preferences in terms of area, suburb and neighbourhood. Re-think if you want a new property or an investment property. First-home buyers shouldn’t miss the home grant offer and look for convenient houses than getting into complex expensive ones.


  • Be sure of which bank you are going to approach to get the best home loan interest rates. Identify your hidden costs and before making any deal; list out your recurring expenses and other loans which might cause hindrance while finalising your home loan application.
  • Keep your documents up-to-date, get a pre-approval for a home loan and present all documents to your agent along with your bank account transactions, payslips etc.
  • Keep an eye on property listings; be clear about asking any additional costs associated with the property.
  • Once all process is completed, schedule an appointment for the professional house inspection. The inspectors will remove all possible faults from your dream house but don’t get scared and start doubting your buying decision.

2. Do not get carried away - There are going to be people out there who will approach you with promotional offers or lure you into buying something which you are really not looking for. Set your priorities and only look for properties which are in your budget. At times you will feel tempted to buy something which is out of your reach and regret in the near future about your decisions. Take your own time and do not buy a property in desperation as some sellers will provide misleading information thinking of you as an ‘emotional buyer’.


3. Don’t make any change - During closing the house deal, know your personal and professional circumstances. Most importantly be ready with your deposit amount and to get approved for a home loan follow the instructions of your home advisor. Don’t change your jobs or don’t goof up with your finances. Keep your record clear and stay away from any trouble which will come in your way of finalising the buying decision.


4. Do save money – Many times the calculations you have worked on can go wrong, be it unexpected costs of medical bills, funeral costs, and car repairs. We all know expenses are a never-ending process. So even though you will you have saved enough just don’t blindly follow your instincts. After moving to a new house to buy new utilities you will need to put in money for cable connection, furniture, home maintenance, strata and so on.


5 . Don’t get exhausted –I bet after reading all the steps you might have second thoughts on buying your dream property but who said there isn’t going to be bumpy rides. We all deal with the same problems or have some concerns which are yet to be solved but with proper market research and setting your objectives, you can achieve success.



‘Every penny save is a penny earned’ keep this within you to help you keep a track of your expenses and earnings.


By having a set game-plan will definitely help you achieve your dream house. We all understand managing those hidden costs can be so stressful but don’t you worry.

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