Hi,

My family has just arrived in Australia after I was transferred from England, the same employer.

We are selling our home in London but want to know is there a minimum time we have to be in Australia before we can buy a property and get a home loan? Also what is the minimum deposit we would need?

Good morning Matthew,
That's not my area, but welcome Down Under! :-)

Graham

Hi Matthew

Welcome Down Under! :-)

You will need to obtain permanent residency in Australia before you can purchase a property to live in. I am also assuming that you are not on probation with your employer?

As for the deposit. If you can contribute 20% of the purchase price + government & legal fees then this will avoid you paying Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI), however the minimum deposit required is 5%. Note that when borrowing 95% of the property price that the LMI premium can be a hefty fee to pay. Also note that the LMI premium is only paid once.

Please feel free to contact me on 0414 727 308 if you would like further clarification.

Good luck!

Regards

Sam Zammit
South West Lending Solutions
P: 1800 824 325
M: 0414 727 308
E: sam@southwestlendingsolutions.com.au

No problems Matthew. Will be more than happy to help out.