ToolZeroo Finance*ToolZeroo →
PROPERTY

Costs of buying a home

The monthly bond repayment is only one part of the cost of buying a property. A complete budget should consider the transaction and ongoing costs that actually apply.

Educational guideReviewed: 28 September 2026

Financing costs

Interest, lender fees and loan-related charges can affect the cost of financing.

Transaction costs

A property transaction may involve legal, transfer, registration, tax or other costs depending on the transaction and current rules.

Ongoing costs

Owners may also have insurance, rates, levies, maintenance and other recurring costs.

Use the calculator correctly

A home-loan calculator estimates the financing component. It should not be treated as a complete statement of the cost of buying a home.

Source and review note

Time-sensitive rules should be checked against the current official source and the applicable date. This page is intended as general educational information.

Related calculators