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Who Do You Need on Your Team When Buying a Home?

Buying a home is a team sport. Here's who you need, what they do, and why having the right people in your corner makes everything easier.

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Damien Shankar
Founder, Kick Finance · 4 min read · August 2025
Who Do You Need on Your Team When Buying a Home?

You don't have to do this alone

Buying your first home involves more moving parts than most people expect. The good news — there are professionals who handle every part of this process every day.

Mortgage broker

That's us. A mortgage broker sits between you and the lender — we're not tied to one bank, so we compare loans across dozens of lenders to find the right fit.

What we do for you:

Our service is free to you. We get paid by the lender when your loan settles.

Conveyancer

Handles the legal side of the property transfer — reviewing contracts, conducting title searches, and making sure the title lands in your name correctly. Fees typically $1,000–$2,500. We can connect you with a good one if you need it.

Building inspector

Assesses the structural integrity and safety of the property. Identifies structural movement, roofing issues, waterproofing problems, and safety hazards. Get one before you exchange contracts.

Pest inspector

Specifically looks for termites, other pests, and the damage they've caused. Termites are a serious issue in parts of Australia and their damage can be invisible from the surface. Never skip this.

Some providers offer a combined building and pest inspection — convenient and usually slightly cheaper.

Book a free chat with Kick Finance — we'll coordinate the whole team.

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