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    • Getting ready to buy

      Are you thinking about home ownership? Learn more about planning and preparation...

    • Purchasing a property

      Learn about applying for a home loan, purchasing an established property or the process of building your own home...

    • Owning and maintaining your property

      You're officially a homeowner, what's next? Get to know the essentials of home ownership...

    • Home Ownership Schemes available

      Learn about the financial assistance options available to you...

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    Are you thinking about home ownership?

    There are many steps potential homebuyers are recommended to take to best prepare themselves, and their finances, for buying and owning a property.

    Learn here about home loans, interest rates, credit scores, debt and the common costs of buying and maintaining a home, as your first step in begin the purchasing process.

    See the Connect section for more information on financial support services available to potential homebuyers.

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    Home loans and interest rates

    Understand how home loans and interest rates work when looking to buy a home. 

    Understanding debt and credit

    Learn more about how existing debt and credit ratings affect your ability to borrow.

    Common costs to plan for

    From deposits to moving expenses, learn more about the associated costs of buying a home