Buying a house, whether it’s a new home or an investment property can be both a daunting and a rewarding task. Whether you’re buying your first home or moving to another one, there will be many questions and decisions that will be raised and answered throughout the experience. Things such as, are you eligible for the First Home Owner Grant? How much can you afford to borrow towards your new house? What kind of property do you want? What should you expect at a property auction?

In mortgage.com.au Buying section you will find these and other questions, along with some helpful answers or guiding points. Remember, don’t feel like you are going through the purchase process on your own or that you’re the only one who might not understand the buying process. Thousands of Australians go through a similar buying process every year so you are in good company! When in doubt you can always ask further questions from your family, friends, home loan lender, real estate agent and solicitor/conveyancer.