Services from contract to move-in
The services a purchase usually needs, in the order you need them, with one provider for each.
Before settlement
Arrange before the contract becomes unconditional; several have deadlines.
Building & Pest Inspection
A licensed inspector checks for structural defects, pest damage and compliance issues.
✓ Book before you exchange contracts
Get a Quote ↗Online Conveyancing
A conveyancer handles the legal side of the transfer: title searches, contract review and settlement.
✓ Ask for a fixed fee that itemises disbursements
Get a Fixed Quote ↗Home & Contents Insurance
Lenders require building insurance from settlement. A comparison service shows quotes from several insurers in one place.
✓ Free to compare
Compare quotes ↗List your business here
Reach first home buyers and property investors actively looking for services.
Get Listed →Moving in
Arrange before settlement day.
Removalists
Muval collects quotes from local removalists from one request. Free to use.
✓ Several quotes from one request
Get Free Quotes ↗Utilities Connection
MyConnect arranges electricity, gas, internet and water connections from one form, free.
✓ One form for every connection
Connect for Free ↗List your business here
Reach first home buyers and property investors actively looking for services.
Get Listed →Beyond the purchase
After you move in.
Currency Transfer (Expats)
Buying from overseas? Banks usually add a larger margin to the exchange rate than specialist transfer services such as OFX.
✓ Compare the total cost: rate margin plus fees
Get a Rate ↗Renovation Quotes
Hipages sends your job to local builders, plumbers and electricians, who quote for it.
✓ Check each licence on your state register
Get Free Quotes ↗Interior Design & Styling
From full interior design to property styling for resale, connect with experienced designers across Australia on Houzz.
✓ Browse portfolios before you commit
Find a Designer ↗Financial Adviser
A licensed financial adviser can give personal advice on how to structure a property investment.
✓ Check them on ASIC's Financial Advisers Register
Find an adviser ↗Property Manager
A property manager handles tenant selection, rent collection, maintenance and compliance.
✓ Fees are a % of rent and tax deductible
List Your Property ↗List your business here
Reach first home buyers and property investors actively looking for services.
Get Listed →Also need finance or a buyer's agent?
Both directories are free. Brokers are usually paid commission by the lender; buyer's agents are paid by you, as a fixed fee or a percentage of the price.