You’re only one step away from owning your own home.
Thanks to Peet’s First Home Buyer toolkit, you’re now armed with all you need to know to secure finance, decide on the perfect community, and understand what home option is best for you.
In this step, we move on to examining the process of making a property purchase – contracts and settlement.
Largely a legal process, it is important you have a clear understanding of the different stages involved. Knowing exactly what to expect and when, will give you the confidence to take the next step and make an offer on your dream home or block of land.
We’re excited to be with you on this journey. With over 125 years of helping first home buyers into their dream home, Peet has a wealth of experience and knowledge to share with you.
Download our contacts and settlement guide
In this guide we’ll take you through the purchasing process, giving you everything you need to go out there and secure your first home. From what professionals you’ll need to engage and how to find them, to what details are on a contract of sale, and the stages to expect after you sign, including the settlement process and settlement day itself – this guide is packed with valuable information, helping you to fully understand this important step in your journey.
Download our handy settlement day checklist
The weeks leading up to settlement day can be exciting, and busy. There’s lots to organise to ensure that everything runs seamlessly on the day. As the buyer there are a number of things that are your responsibility. Download our handy checklist so that you don’t forget a thing.
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