FIRST HOME BUYER
The first step is to get your finances sorted. First do a calculation to find out how much you can borrow to buy your dream home. Next…..
- Contact with us
- Know your borrowing capacity
- Apply for pre approval
- Research the property market
- Get free property report from us
- Provide purchase contract to us
FAQ
Who we are?
Who is our financier?
How our products are Sharia Compliance?
Who is AAOIFI?
What type of Sharia finance we do?
Is Barakah Finance working with Hejaz Islamic Finance?
How to calculate rent in Islamic finance?
How much money can I borrow?
How much do I need for a deposit to buy my first home?
How often do I make home loan repayments - weekly, fortnightly or monthly?
Islamic finance offer flexible repayment options to suit your pay cycle is for weekly or fortnightly instead of monthly repayments as you will make more payments in a year, which will save dollars and time off your loan.
What is the First Home Owner Grant and can I get one?
What fees/costs should I budget for to buy my first home?
- Stamp duty — This is the big one. All other costs are relatively small by comparison. Stamp duty rates vary between state and territory governments and also depend on the value of the property you buy. You may also have to pay stamp duty on the mortgage itself. To estimate your possible stamp duty charge, visit our Stamp Duty Calculator.
- Legal/conveyancing fees — Generally around $1,000 – $1500, these fees cover all the legal requirements around your property purchase, including title searches.
- Building and Pest inspection — This should be carried out by a qualified expert, such as a structural engineer, before you purchase the property. Your Contract of Sale should be subject to the building inspection, so if there are any structural problems you have the option to withdraw from the purchase without any significant financial penalties. A building and pest inspection and report can cost up to $1,000, depending on the size of the property. Your conveyancer will usually arrange this inspection, and you will usually pay for it as part of their total invoice at settlement (in addition to the conveyancing fees).
- Lender costs — Lenders will charge establishment fees to help cover the costs of their own valuation as well as administration fees. We will let you know what your lender charges but allow about $1,500 to $2,000.
- Mortgage Insurance costs — If you borrow more than 80% of the purchase price of the property, you’ll also need to pay Lender Mortgage Insurance. You may also consider whether to take out Mortgage Protection Insurance. If you buy a strata title, regular strata fees are payable.
- Ongoing costs — You will need to include council and water rates along with regular loan repayments. It is important to also consider building insurance and contents insurance. Your lender will probably require a minimum sum insured for the building to cover the loan.