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Buying Timeline Planner

Get a personalised timeline for your home buying journey. Track milestones, understand realistic timeframes, and prepare for each stage of the process.

Where are you in your journey?

Select your current stage to get a personalised timeline

Your Progress

17-29 weeks remaining

17%

Complete

Current Phase: Initial Exploration

Learning about the process and assessing readiness • Estimated duration: 2-4 weeks

Your current priorities:

Read first home buyer guides

Understand the process and costs

Assess financial situation

Calculate savings, income, and expenses

Research suburbs

Identify areas within your budget and preferences

Calculate borrowing capacity

Use online calculators to estimate budget

Complete Timeline

Your personalised buying journey from start to finish

Initial Exploration

2-4 weeks

Learning about the process and assessing readiness

• Read first home buyer guides

• Assess financial situation

• Research suburbs

Research & Planning

4-8 weeks

Detailed market research and financial preparation

• Organise financial documents

• Research lenders and rates

• Analyse market data

Finance Pre-Approval

2-4 weeks

Securing conditional finance approval

• Submit loan applications

• Await formal pre-approval

• Understand approval conditions

Active Property Search

4-16 weeks

Viewing properties and making offers

• Attend open homes and inspections

• Build relationships with agents

• Arrange building inspections

Offer Accepted

1-2 weeks

Contract signed, conditions to be met

• Sign contract of sale

• Arrange formal building inspection

• Finalise loan approval

Settlement Process

4-6 weeks

The communication black hole period

• Settlement agent coordinates

• Final loan approval & documentation

• Pre-settlement inspection

Key Terms Explained

Hover over any term below to learn more. Don't worry, we've got you covered!

Pre-approval

Usually lasts 90 days, so get this sorted early!

Settlement

The big day when you get the keys!

Unconditional

When your purchase is locked in.

Building inspection

Worth every cent. Could save you thousands.

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