How to buy a home

A selection of how-to guides to help you through the house-buying maze.

Budget Planner

Create your own budget using a quick and easy budgeting tool.

How to do a budget

Easy steps to plan and manage how you spend your money including a budget planner spreadsheet.

Saving for a House Deposit

Start saving towards your home deposit by working out how much you need and how long it will take.

Mortgage Calculator

Use this calculator to input your interest rate and see how much your repayments could be. Also work out how much you can borrow and how you can repay your home loan sooner.

Stamp Duty in SA

Use this calculator to determine the stamp duty costs associated with buying a home.

Costs of Buying a Home

Use this calculator to determine the costs associated with buying a home.

Retirement Living

A number of aged care and retirement living options are available, including residential aged care and lifestyle villages.

Alternative Ways to Buy a Home

There are many different ways to buy a home or land including auctions, private treaties, rent to buy and buy-now/build-later options.

Home Buying Process

Read HomeSeeker SA's home buying guide, including information about organising your finance, finding properties, engaging professionals, making an offer and settlement.