Buying a property carries more costs than just the purchase price. In addition to moving costs, council rates, strata fees, renovations and furniture, homebuyers face additional fees to complete their property purchase.

Stamp duty

Stamp duty must be paid in order for mortgage documents to be legal. It’s essentially a tax levied by the state or territory government on the purchase value of the property or the market value, whichever is greater.

Legal costs

The legal transfer of ownership of the property will require a solicitor, conveyancer or settlement agent. He or she will perform property and title searches to ensure the seller is entitled to release the property, for instance, by checking the strata body corporate records.

Inspections

Pest and building inspections are an added cost, but they can save you from dealing with a major building problem after the purchase is complete. The amount is often dependent on the size of the property.

Agent fees

First-home buyers don’t have to worry about paying commission, since it is charged to the vendor of the property, most often as a percentage of the sale price. However if you’re selling your current home to buy another, you’ll probably have to take these fees into account.

Borrowing costs

Lenders have application, valuation and settlement or loan approval fees that vary depending on the lender. Finance Brokers are familiar with these fees and can help you take them into account when choosing a lender.

Insurance

Depending on your loan-to-valuation ratio (LVR) you may be required to take out lenders mortgage insurance (LMI). Read more about LMI here.

Although the borrower pays for it, LMI is not insurance for the borrower; it protects the lender should you default on the loan. You may also need building insurance if you are not purchasing a strata property.

If you are currently trying to obtain a property loan Aloha Loans has access to a wide range of lenders and experts in assisting first home buyers. For more information, please give us a call on (02) 9614 0888 or enquire via our website.

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This article provides general information only and has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. We recommend that you consider whether it is appropriate for your circumstances and your full financial situation will need to be reviewed prior to acceptance of any offer or product. It does not constitute legal, tax or financial advice and you should always seek professional advice in relation to your individual circumstances. Subject to lenders terms and conditions, fees and charges and eligibility criteria apply.

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