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A First-Time Buyer's Checklist
Buying your first home comes with a long list of things to keep track of. Here's a simple starting checklist.
Check the paperwork early
Title documents, approvals and any outstanding dues are worth checking before you get attached to a property, not after.
Visit at two different times of day
Noise, light and traffic can look very different in the morning versus the evening — worth seeing both if you can.
Ask about maintenance costs
Beyond the price itself, ongoing maintenance or association charges affect what a property actually costs you monthly.
Get your financing sorted first
Knowing your likely budget before you start viewing saves everyone time — our Home Loans page has an indicative EMI calculator to help.