A good search starts before the first inspection. Use these questions to work out what you can spend, what matters in a home and who you may want beside you.
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Write down a comfortable purchase range before you compare homes. Leave room for costs beyond the price and for your own ongoing expenses.
Pick a few areas to investigate and separate your essentials from preferences. Compare each option against the same questions.
A relevant professional can help you test your assumptions. Be clear about what you need and ask how they work and charge before engaging them.
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Write down your deposit, a comfortable purchase range and the upfront costs you need to investigate. The stamp duty calculator can help you estimate one of those costs; a mortgage broker can discuss borrowing options with you.
Choose a small set of locations, record your must-haves and trade-offs, and take the same questions to each inspection. Keep notes on what you still need to check before making a decision.