Rent to buy

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Rent to buy •

A smarter route to your first home.

Feel like owning a property is just not happening? You’re saving like crazy, skipping brunch, saying no to holidays—and still stuck renting forever?

Yeah, we feel you. But there’s a better way.

If you’re in Canberra, there’s a new way to get into your own place, and it’s your shortcut to home ownership—without needing a massive deposit upfront.

Get into your own home, and use your rent to pay it off —instead of someone else’s mortgage.

You only need a $10,000 deposit to get your keys to a brand-new home that’s ready to move-in. It’s time to start your new chapter.

PICK YOUR NEW HOME.

YOUR  QUESTIONS ANSWERED

  • It’s your shortcut to home ownership—without needing a massive deposit upfront.

    Instead of throwing money away on rent, you move into a brand-new home and all of your rent goes towards owning it—essentially paying off your deposit in increments, rather than all in one go.

    Yep, you’re literally paying off your future place, not your landlord’s.

  • Yes, you’ll need to put $10k down as your deposit, then your rent pays off the rest!

  • Once you’ve exchanged on your property, you’ll be required to pay the “rent”, which are additional deposit instalments.

    You can expect the amount to be around the same as an average rental price. Of course, the higher the amount, the quicker the home will be all yours!

  • Yes, you will. The contracts are subject to you having finance approved to purchase the home.

    If you need a hand with organising finance approval, chat to our agent team who can connect you to the right support.

  • Yes, you will need to insure the property and look after it by keeping it in tip-top shape. After all, it is yours!

    Additionally, you won't be able to part with possession—meaning, you can't sublet or rent to others.

OK, WHAT NEXT?

Ready to make your move? Here’s what to do.

  • 1. Pick your home

    Browse our homes available to move-in now and find your fave.

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  • 2. Put down your $10k

    All you’ll need is a $10k deposit, and you’re good to go.

  • 3. Get your keys

    Grab your keys, move in and make it yours, then your rent pays off the rest!

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Get in touch.

Keen to find out more? We’re here to help!

Get in touch with our agent team to learn more.

James Herbert – LJ Hooker

james.herbert@ljhooker.com.au
+61 400 853 501