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The Clever Way Home Podcast
Episode 2 - How much will I need?

17 February 2022
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The true cost of buying your first home

If you’re in the market to buy or build your first home, chances are you still have one or two unanswered questions. The most pressing is probably, “how much is it really going to cost?” In episode 2 of The Clever Way Home podcast, we explain some of the extra costs involved, to help you budget accordingly.

We talk about your deposit amount; how much is enough? Lenders’ Mortgage Insurance – who needs it and why? Plus, we chat about stamp duty and transfer fees – who pays it and when? We also discuss other financial considerations too, such as pest inspections, conveyancing, solicitor fees, moving fees, council rates/body corporate, insurance, and more!

So, if you’re in the dark over the upfront costs involved in buying your first home, let us help shed some light on the subject. To find out more, click here to listen to episode 2 of the podcast.

Important Information

The Clever Way Home podcast series contains general information only and doesn’t take into account your personal financial situation or goals.

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