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Finance checklist

14 December 2023

Finance

Building a new home is a serious financial commitment. Consider these questions when planning how you will manage your living expenses and loan repayments.  

  • What are my monthly living expenses? 
  • Have I budgeted for living expenses while my home is under construction? 
  • What if my build goes over budget? 
  • What are the conditions of my loan? 
  • What are the pre-approval conditions of my loan? 
  • When does my loan pre-approval expire? 
  • Will I need extra funds to cover additional expenses (such as landscaping)? 
  • What if my mortgage repayments increase? 
  • Do I have funds to cover accommodation if my build is delayed and I cannot move in on schedule? 
  • What are the fees associated with my loan? 
  • Do I need to pay lenders mortgage insurance (LMI)? 

 

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