Purchasing property for the first time can all be very confusing! First home buyers usually have a lot of questions so let’s look at a few basic questions and answers regarding property, first home buyers, lenders, deposit and all that tricky stuff!
Real Estate has always been regarded as one of the safest and most popular forms of investment over the years! Good old bricks and mortar! We’ve always been told to invest in real estate…it’s tangible, you can see it, it’s easier to understand than other investments such as shares, managed funds etc..and it’s relatively safe (or so we are told!). Property will always be in demand and will always be a very popular way to invest. Here are some tips and things to consider when you’re ready to purchase property for investment!
The First Home Owner market is huge and Banks are more than willing to accommodate all types of First Home Buyers! And guess what? You don’t even need a deposit these days to get into the real estate market! This post covers important basic mortgage terminology that you will learn about while purchasing your first home and the criteria that Banks look at when assessing an application for a first home buyer with limited deposit and/or limited employment history. Nowadays you don’t need to save for 5 or 10 years just for a deposit to gain entry into the property market!! Do your research, find out how much you can borrow, and take the first step into property ownership!!….
So you want to buy your first property and get into the real estate market?? You’re ready to fulfil the ‘Great Australian Dream’ of home ownership!! You’ve saved up enough money for a deposit and then it hits you, “I’m happy with where I’m renting, it’s not costing me too much, it’s close to work, so why do I want to purchase?” Because, buying your first property is like a natural progression through life, and although rates have risen lately it’s not all doom & gloom!!…there are bargains to be found!