Home Buyer's Checklist Australia [2025-2026]

Buying a home in Australia involves a multi-stage process, starting with establishing a financial foundation through pre-approval, saving a deposit, and calculating stamp duty. The search involves researching suburbs, attending inspections, and ensuring due diligence through building, pest, and strata reports before proceeding to contract exchange and final settlement. For a comprehensive guide, see Landchecker's Buying a House in Australia Checklist . Home buying checklist: what to know before you buy - NAB