Build Your Home
Finance your new build or construction project
Building a new home is an exciting journey, but financing a construction project is different from buying an existing property. There are progress payments, building contracts, and specific lending requirements to navigate.
Our advisers have extensive experience with construction loans. Whether you're building from scratch, doing a major renovation, or buying a turnkey new build, we can help you find the right finance solution.
We'll guide you through the process, help you understand the different loan structures, and work with you and your builder to ensure payments are made smoothly throughout construction.
How We Can Help
Explain the difference between progress payment loans and turnkey finance
Help you understand what lenders require for construction lending
Review your building contract to ensure it meets lender requirements
Set up progress payment schedules aligned with your build stages
Access the First Home Loan scheme for new builds with lower deposit requirements
Arrange finance for land purchases while you plan your build
Navigate the additional requirements for owner-builder projects
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What Our Clients Say
“Johnny and his assistant Peach were both incredibly helpful throughout our home buying journey. As first-home buyers, we really appreciated their clear guidance, patience, and responsiveness. They made the whole mortgage process much easier and less stressful for us. We felt well supported every step of the way and would highly recommend their services.”
Joanna Lao
Johnny Angkiriwang“I recently had the pleasure of working with Susan Wu, and I couldn't be more impressed. Her professionalism and expertise in securing my home loan were remarkable. Susan guided me through the entire process, ensuring I understood each step. Thanks to her dedication and diligence, I now have a home loan that perfectly fits my needs. I highly recommend Susan for anyone seeking a knowledgeable and reliable finance broker.”
Qiang Gao
Susan Wu“Susan was extremely professional and efficient from start to finish. She consistently returned my calls promptly and took the time to ensure I fully understood each stage of the process before moving forward. She was patient, thorough, and always provided sound advice. Susan clearly and concisely explained every document and step involved, and was impressively prompt in sending through all necessary paperwork. Thanks to her, my first home-buying experience was smooth and stress-free. I couldn’t have asked for a better advisor, and I would absolutely choose to work with her again for any future property purchases.”
JY Ou
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