Purchasing a Property Checklist
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- Speak to your bank or mortgage broker and arrange pre-approval;
- Meet with a real estate agent and view various properties;
- When you have found a property that meets your requirements, have a copy of the contract sent to Aurora Conveyancing for review;
- Arrange building and pest inspections (and strata if needed);
- Advise your lender/broker that you have found a property you wish to buy and provide them with the details;
- Review results of the inspections;
- Pursue your chosen lender/broker for formal loan approval;
- Provide Aurora Conveyancing or agent with cheque for deposit;
- Instruct Aurora Conveyancing to proceed to exchange;
- Book a removalist;
- Notify relevant parties of your change of address - RTA, insurance, medical fund, electoral roll, banks etc.;
- Arrange post office to redirect mail;
- Arrange change of power, gas and phone connections etc.;
- Pay stamp duty or complete exemption forms as provided by Aurora Conveyancing;
- Conduct final inspection; and
- Collect the keys from the property agent and enjoy your new home!
