Buying a property carries more costs than just the purchase price, so don’t forget to account for these extras. In addition to moving costs, council rates, strata fees, renovations and furniture, homebuyers face additional fees to complete their property purchase.
Stamp duty
Stamp duty must be paid in order for mortgage documents to be legal. It’s essentially a tax levied by the state or territory government on the purchase value of the property or the market value, whichever is greater. We have a stamp duty calculator for all states on the website for you to find out this cost for yourself.
Legal costs
The legal transfer of ownership of the property will require a solicitor, conveyancer or settlement agent. They will perform property and title searches to ensure the seller is entitled to release the property, for instance, by checking the strata body corporate records.
Inspections
Pest and building inspections are an added cost. However, they can save you from dealing with a major building problem after the purchase is complete. The amount is often dependent on the size of the property.
Agent fees
First-home buyers don’t have to worry about paying commission, since it is charged to the vendor of the property, most often as a percentage of the sale price. However, if you’re selling your current home to buy another, you’ll probably have to take these fees into account.
Borrowing costs
Lenders have application, valuation and settlement or loan approval fees that vary depending on the lender. Mortgage Brokers are familiar with these fees and can help you take them into account when choosing a lender.
Insurance
Depending on your loan-to-valuation ratio (LVR), you may be required to take out lenders mortgage insurance (LMI).
Although the borrower pays for it, LMI is not insurance for the borrower; it protects the lender should you default on the loan. You may also need building insurance if you are not purchasing a strata property.
Any questions? Let us help you. Call Chris today on 0490 075 039 or send an email to info@chardon.com.au
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