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First Home Buyers Guides for your State

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Buying real estate for the first time differs in each state and territory in Australia.  To help all you first home buyers, we have compiled the following in-depth state and territory guides for first home buyers. 

These guides walk you through the different ways you can buy in your state or territory, what type of research you should do and where to get it, where to find a property, your relevant first home owners grant and what you need to do to claim it.  We summarise the costs of buying real estate and provide an overview of state and territory rules around real estate contracts, conveyancing and settlements.

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First Home Buyers Guide for the ACT
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First Home Buyers Guide for the ACT

If you are looking a buying your first home in the ACT but are unsure where to start, here is a look into the steps involved to buy in our nations capital. From clarifying the different ways you can buy a home, to the value of doing your research and where to look, through to home loans, the first home owner grant in the ACT, the costs of buying property, what goes into contracts and the settlement process.

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First Home Buyers Guide in the Northern Territory
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First Home Buyers Guide in the Northern Territory

If you are thinking about buying your first home in the Northern Territory but are finding the process overwhelming, here is a deep dive into the buying process. From explaining the different ways you can buy a home, to the value of doing your research and where to look, through to home loans, the cost of buying a home, the first home owner grant in the NT, inspections and what to look for, right through to the contracts and settlement process.

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First Home Buyers Guide for NSW
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First Home Buyers Guide for NSW

Buying your first home is never easy, particularly in New South Wales, where home values tend to be higher than anywhere else in the country. How do you go about finding and buying your first property in NSW? Here is an detailed look at the different ways to buy a home in NSW, how to work out what you can afford, the first home owners grant in NSW, the hidden costs of buying, where to search for your home and the process of buying.

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