The Ultimate HomeBuyers Guide
A home buying planner that starts wherever you are.
Free, independent, and organised the way buyers describe themselves. No download and no email required, which is a promise the guide's own introduction makes and we intend to keep.
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The four stages.
Stage 01
Haven't started
You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.
Published
- Not sure where to start
- May not have a deposit yet
- Not sure what you're looking for
- Would like to buy at some stage
- 01Why buy property at all?3 min
- 02Are you ready for this journey?2 min
- 03Understanding the journey, end to end2 min
- 04Strengthening your financial fitness3 min
- 05How much deposit do you need for a house?6 min
- 06How the government can help5 min
- 07The First Home Super Saver scheme10 min
- 08Other ways to speed up a purchase2 min
- 09Types of mortgages and how they work2 min
- 10All things finances around property3 min
- 11Stage 1 checklist1 min
Stage 02
Getting prepared
The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.
Published
- Feel financially ready
- Know what you want to buy
- Understand it, but want to know more
- Looking for the confidence to buy
Stage 03
Actively looking
Know what you're looking at before you fall for it.
Published
- Financially ready
- Know what you're looking to buy
- Want clarity on the process
- Don't know how to get a good deal
Stage 04
Found a home
The last mile is where the surprises live.
Published
- Found the one
- Not sure how to buy it
- Concerned about potential issues
- What happens next?
The government scheme figures have been re-checked against the rules that changed in October 2025. Corrections are welcome and acted on: welcome@homeplanner.io.