How to Buy a Home
Description
“The session was such a great way to explain some quite disorienting processes. It laid out the basics of securing housing in a way that really helped frame my expectations and approach.”
Back again by popular demand.
Our How to Buy a Home information session, presented in collaboration with Pure Finance, returns for another round.
Buying a home can be complicated, and knowing where to start isn't always straightforward. We know that not everyone has access to financial advice or people they can turn to with questions about buying a home.
With housing increasingly out of reach, it's understandable to feel overwhelmed by the process, or unsure whether home ownership is possible for you. We think access to information is an important place to start.
This session will walk through the basics of buying a home, helping you understand your options and identify some practical next steps. Whether you're hoping to buy soon or are just starting to explore what's possible, there's something to take away. The session isn't Nightingale-specific, but offers a general overview of the home-buying process in an approachable setting.
Toby Dean from Nightingale housing with present on
Who are Nightingale Housing?
What's coming from Nightingale?
The Nightingale ballot and purchasing process.
Brendan Dixon from Pure Finance will join us again to unpack questions like:
How do mortgages actually work?
Can the government help me?
How much deposit do I need?
Can I buy with a friend or family member?
Who should I speak to about choosing the right mortgage?
Should I buy off the plan or an established home?
What is ethical banking?
What are some simple steps I can take now to get started?
We will provide some light drinks and snacks at Tempo Rubato.
📅 Thursday 12 November
📍 Tempo Rubato - 34 Breese Street, Brunswick
Doors open at 6:15pm, with the presentation starting at 6:30pm, followed by a Q&A with the Pure Finance and Nightingale Housing teams.
FAQs
- Will there be an opportunity to ask questions?
Yes! We'll conclude the session with a Q&A. Team members from Pure Finance and Nightingale Housing will stick around at the end if you have any questions you want to ask privately.
- I can't come anymore. Can I get a refund?
If you cannot attend anymore, we ask that you request a refund through Humantix. By refunding your ticket, we can allocate your spot to someone else.
- Is this session specifically about Nightingale homes?
No, the session aims to provide general information on the home-buying process. Whether you're looking to buy in the next few months or if you're only vaguely thinking about it, you should learn something that better prepares you for the journey.
- Will you go through the First Home Buyer Schemes?
We sure will, we know it can be hard to keep track of them all. We'll explain how each of them work and their eligibility criteria.
- Will you post the session online?
No, this presentation will not be recorded. If you cannot attend but wish to ask us a question, please send us an email to info@nightingalehousing.org. Alternatively, book a time to chat with Pure Finance by enquiring through their website.
- Can I join the session online?
No, this presentation is in-person only. If you cannot attend but wish to ask us a question, please send us an email to info@nightingalehousing.org. Alternatively, book a time to chat with Pure Finance by enquiring through their website.
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