Services · Home Loans

Buying a home,
explained every step of the way

Owner-occupier, investment, first home buyer, refinancing, construction and overseas buyer solutions — we cover the scenarios Sydney buyers face most.

What we cover

Six common home loan scenarios

01

Owner-Occupier Loans

First home buyers and upgraders — bilingual support from pre-approval to settlement, with every step explained clearly.

02

Investment Property Loans

We factor in rental yield and tax structuring to compare owner-occupier vs. investment rates and repayment options.

03

Refinancing

When your current loan expires or its rate is no longer competitive, we assess whether refinancing can save you interest.

04

Construction Loans

Staged drawdowns (typically 5–6 stages: slab, frame, exterior, fit-out, completion), with interest only charged on funds already drawn as your build progresses — not the full loan from day one.

05

Overseas Buyer Loans

Australia's major banks have largely paused lending to overseas buyers in recent years. We work closely with several non-bank lenders to arrange finance up to 75% of property value (LVR), for both PAYG and self-employed applicants, and manage FIRB approval requirements.

06

First Home Buyers

NSW's First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) is currently $10,000, for new homes under $600,000, or a land-plus-building contract under $750,000 — we check your eligibility against the latest thresholds before you commit.

Real-World Example

Land + build vs. an existing home: the stamp duty gap

Land + building contract

$300k land + $450k building contract (total $750k)
Stamp duty applies to the land component only

≈ $8,990

Existing home, same price

$750k existing property
Stamp duty applies to the full property value

≈ $29,240

Figures are illustrative estimates based on official duty tables and are for reference only; actual amounts depend on the NSW Revenue rates in effect at the time and your specific circumstances.

FAQs

Questions we're often asked

Do I really save on stamp duty by buying land and building, rather than buying an existing home?

Yes. Stamp duty is only charged on the land component — for example, $300k land + $450k building contract (total $750k) incurs roughly $8,990 in stamp duty; an existing home at the same $750k total price incurs roughly $29,240. The gap is significant, though exact figures depend on the duty rates in effect at the time.

What documents do overseas buyers need?

Broadly similar to local applicants (identification, proof of income), though requirements vary slightly by lender. We recommend contacting us early for an application checklist.

Is there a fee for the assessment?

No. The assessment is completely free, and there's no fee unless we succeed.

Work out the numbers, then decide

Free assessment, no fee unless we succeed.