The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) does not consider bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies to be legal tender in Australia. This means that most banks and other mortgage lenders are unlikely to accept crypto as a home loan deposit. However, it is possible to buy a house with bitcoin in Australia, particularly with private sales.
Buying a new home is the foundation for future wealth, and expert guidance by one of our team will invariably save you thousands. Not unlike buying a car, there are a number of ‘on-road considerations’ that should be taking into account when determining affordability. …
Pre-approval simply means that the lender has evaluated your property purchase, your basic details, and has obtained other early details, in order for you to start looking for property. It provides you with an informed and reliable estimate of your …
When purchasing land before a build you will generally have to pay a deposit of 10% of the purchase price, with the balance being payable on settlement – this way you pay stamp duty only on the land, rather than on the construction cost of the house …
Home loan products evolve, as do conditions and your own circumstances. We keep track of your borrowing and keep in touch regularly to assess your suitability for a new product or rate – we never want you paying more than you have to …
A disability pension is a valid income source for the purpose of making a loan application with many banks. As with any loan application the amount of income from a disability pension, or from any other source, factors into the amount you can …
Stamp duty is a tax charged by State and Territory governments on the purchase of property. The amount of duty charged will depend on the State government’s formula and the sale price. There are usually concessions for first-home …
The First Home Loan Deposit Scheme, which started on 1 January 2020, will be targeted towards first home buyers earning up to $125,000 annually or $200,000 for couples. The value of homes that can be purchased under the Scheme …
The First Home Owners Grant is a national scheme funded by the States and Territories and administered under their own legislation. The grants differ from State to State, and can take the form of a discounted or reduced property transfer fee …
Your home is likely to be your biggest ever purchase, so it’s well worth protecting with insurance. There are a number of factors that will affect the size of your home insurance premium, including location, the home’s age and building material, the rebuilding value and …
Often lumped in together, these inspections provide very different information and are worth every cent. Don’t think you need one or the other. You need both, and each should be carried out by a suitably qualified and licensed expert. Often a building inspector is also qualified …
The Mortgage Registration Fee is a charge by the State or Territory land titles office to register the lender’s mortgage on the property’s title record, and is paid by the borrower in full at the time a loan is transacted. Should you default on your …
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