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Upgrading or Downsizing Your Home: Finance Guide

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Deciding whether to upgrade or downsize your home is a significant decision that can impact your finances and lifestyle. At ZEP Finance, we understand the importance of making an informed choice. In this guide, we’ll explore the benefits and considerations of both upgrading and downsizing.

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In This Guide: Understanding Your Options for Upsizing, Downsizing and Financing

Are you facing a lifestyle change but not sure what to do about your current property? Whether you are in need of a bigger property or whether you are ready to find something smaller, a trusted mortgage broker can make the difference for the right finance options to make the process a whole lot smoother for you.

In this guide, we’ll explain everything you need to get started with your action plan:

What you need to know about upsizing
What you need to know about downsizing
How to finance either option

If you are considering a property size change but you are unsure about the best way forward, this guide is for you.

If you are looking to make this change urgently, schedule a free appointment with one of our expert mortgage brokers and we’ll advise how we can help you.

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Upgrading: Expanding Your Horizons

Are you looking to accommodate a growing family or enhance your lifestyle? Upgrading by upsizing your property may be the right choice for you. Here are some key points to consider:

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More Space for Your Growing Family

As your family expands, you may need additional bedrooms, a larger living area, or extra storage space. Upsizing allows you to meet these needs and create a comfortable living environment.
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Enhanced Lifestyle:

A bigger home often offers more amenities and room for activities. You can enjoy features like a bigger backyard, a home office, or a dedicated entertainment area, outdoor kitchen, pool area when you upsize to a larger property.
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Long-Term Investment

Upgrading can be a strategic move for long-term financial growth. By purchasing a larger property in a desirable location, you may benefit from potential appreciation in property value over time.
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Consider Financial Implications

Before committing to an upgrade, it’s essential to assess your borrowing capacity and evaluate the associated costs, such as stamp duty, legal fees, and ongoing expenses. Our team at ZEP Finance can help you navigate the financial aspects of upgrading your home.
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Downsizing: Streamlining Your Lifestyle

If you find yourself with unused space, rising maintenance costs, or a desire for a simpler lifestyle, downsizing could be the solution. Here are key considerations for downsizing your home:

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Right-Sizing for Your Needs

Downsizing allows you to align your living space with your current requirements. It can be a practical choice when you have unused rooms or struggle to maintain a larger property.
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Reduced Maintenance and Expenses

A smaller home often means less time and money spent on maintenance and utility bills. Downsizing can free up your resources, giving you the flexibility to pursue other goals and experiences.
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Unlocking Equity

Selling your current home and purchasing a smaller property can release equity that you can use to fund other priorities, such as retirement savings, travel, or investment opportunities.
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Financial Considerations

When downsizing, it’s crucial to evaluate the costs involved, including real estate agent commissions, stamp duty, removalist fees, and any necessary renovations or upgrades for the new property. Our experienced team at ZEP Finance can guide you through the financial aspects of downsizing.
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Home Loan Finance For When You Want To Upgrade Or Downsize Your Home

Whichever lifestyle choice you are making – either upgrading or downsizing – it is crucial to obtain the right loan finance advice from a trusted and experienced mortgage broker. There are a number of advantages for using a mortgage broker when you upsize or downsize your home.

At ZEP Finance, we offer expert guidance and tailored solutions for your specific needs. Whether you’re looking to upgrade or downsize your home, our dedicated mortgage brokers can assist you every step of the way. Here’s how our services can benefit you:

Trust ZEP Finance to be your reliable partner as you embark on this significant financial journey. Contact us today to schedule a consultation with our knowledgeable team. Let us help you make the right move with confidence, whether it’s upgrading to a larger home or downsizing to a more manageable lifestyle. Your dream home awaits, and we’re here to turn it into a reality.

Making the Right Move for You

At ZEP Finance, we understand that each individual’s situation is unique. Whether you’re considering upsizing or downsizing, our team of mortgage experts is here to support you. We offer personalised advice and financial solutions tailored to your specific needs and goals.

Contact ZEP Finance today to discuss your options and make an informed decision about upgrading or downsizing your home. Our knowledgeable team is ready to guide you through the process and help you secure the right mortgage for your new property.

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Reviews for ZEP Finance

  • Second to none

    Over many years and many transactions, Zain Peart and his team (Kylie, thank you) have always been great, but this time they went above and beyond. Our situation is complex, the investment property transaction we just executed was complex, and what was even more complex was the timing of the transaction (floods, COVID-19, interest rate increases, maternity leave, personal matters etc). ZEP provided much needed stability in these uncertain times. There is nothing that office cannot do, and it seems the more complex the scenario the more they stand out. I cannot recommend ZEP highly enough, and do to my family, friends and clients 100% of the time.

    Second to none
    NL Daley
    New Purch

  • Second to none

    Over many years and many transactions, Zain Peart and his team (Kylie, thank you) have always been great, but this time they went above and beyond. Our situation is complex, the investment property transaction we just executed was complex, and what was even more complex was the timing of the transaction (floods, COVID-19, interest rate increases, maternity leave, personal matters etc). ZEP provided much needed stability in these uncertain times. There is nothing that office cannot do, and it seems the more complex the scenario the more they stand out. I cannot recommend ZEP highly enough, and do to my family, friends and clients 100% of the time.

    Second to none
    NL Daley
    New Purch

  • Second to none

    Over many years and many transactions, Zain Peart and his team (Kylie, thank you) have always been great, but this time they went above and beyond. Our situation is complex, the investment property transaction we just executed was complex, and what was even more complex was the timing of the transaction (floods, COVID-19, interest rate increases, maternity leave, personal matters etc). ZEP provided much needed stability in these uncertain times. There is nothing that office cannot do, and it seems the more complex the scenario the more they stand out. I cannot recommend ZEP highly enough, and do to my family, friends and clients 100% of the time.

    Second to none
    NL Daley
    New Purch
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Sorayah ZazuriSorayah Zazuri
04:08 14 Nov 23
Zain, Emma and the whole team at ZEP finance have done an amazing job. They successfully navigated us through our construction loan, and then onto refinancing to get us a better home loan with a reduced interest rate. We’ll done guys! You have taken a huge weight off of our shoulders. We look forward to dealing with your amazing, local, Lennox Head, family run business for any new mortgage needs!
Greg PowellGreg Powell
21:29 07 Nov 23
Zain and his team are friendly, efficient and professional. We have used ZEP’s services on a few occasions and I can not speak highly enough of them. They are patient and understanding and go above and beyond any expectations you may have. No hesitation in giving 5 stars plus…. Your emergency is their urgency. Fast and easy.
Shannon SayeShannon Saye
23:26 31 Oct 23
Highly recommend using ZEP Finance they made the process of getting finance easy and completed the process quickly and efficiently.
Charlotte MonlunCharlotte Monlun
03:34 10 Oct 23
Zain and the team at ZEP Finance came recommended when we started looking at buying near Lennox and needed financing. Zain was able to assist us in getting the best solution for our mortgage. The team was incredibly attentive, responsive with any queries we had along the way and professional. They made the process seem as seamless as can be considering the current lending context. A big thank you Zain, Trudy and Kelly for your expertise and support, we will certainly recommend your services.
Jamie HetheringtonJamie Hetherington
11:14 03 Oct 23
Couldn't be happier with the team at ZEP Finance. Can be quite overwhelming when making these life changes and they eased us through it all! Thank you so much
Sheridan VenessSheridan Veness
07:17 11 Sep 23
We just purchased our second home with Zain and his teams help and my goodness they are truly amazing ! They are quick and efficient and make the process stress free not to mention they are all so lovely and helpful with every need . Couldn’t recommend them enough!
Marnie SironenMarnie Sironen
06:45 01 Sep 23
Zain, Emma, Karina and the team were wonderful. They expertly navigated our complex situation, were endlessly patient and explained everything to us in plain English, which was really appreciated. Highly recommend.
SALT GYPSYSALT GYPSY
00:35 26 Aug 23
We were recommended Zep Finance by friends of ours. Zain, Emma and the team met and exceeded our expectations and we couldn’t recommend highly enough. This was our first home loan experience and their communication was always prompt and clearly explained which made the whole process as straightforward as possible for us. Thanks so much for your perseverance and dedication to finding a home loan solution for us guys, really appreciated!
Jade RogersJade Rogers
09:28 25 Aug 23
Brett WatsonBrett Watson
05:01 14 Aug 23
Kylie Harris from Zep helped me throughout the process and was amazing in my opinion, I have already recommended Zep to friends .
Micheal SimpsonMicheal Simpson
04:48 14 Aug 23
shelby milneshelby milne
05:33 10 Aug 23
ZEP finance was fast and efficient. The whole team are more than accommodating and very friendly! I would 100% recommend and be using them again in future.
Andro EngelbrechtAndro Engelbrecht
00:12 25 Jul 23
Fantastic service once again! We've used Zain and the team from ZEP Finance for our past mortgages and recently to extend our current home loan to get some renovations done. Zain and his team was excellent at communication and did everything in a timely manner. Highly recommend and will definitely use them again in the future.
Hong KHong K
13:03 05 Jul 23
Zep finance is truly amazing and will help you achieve the best result. As a first home buyer, I am not sure about the process but my broker Kylie and Karina have always been very helpful, always kept me informed throughout the process and went above and beyond to assist until it is all completed. It was an amazing experience I couldn’t have done it without ZEP Finance !!!
Louise HarrisLouise Harris
10:41 11 May 23
Zep finance seamlessly managed our recent refinancing and made the whole process so easy for us. The whole team are friendly, professional and very thorough. They were also amazing to deal with a few years ago when we were first home buyers navigating a construction loan. Highly recommend!
Thomas HarrisThomas Harris
04:30 10 May 23
Zain and the ZEP team helped us get our initial home loan in 2019 and have just assisted us with refinancing. Great team, happy to answer all questions and a smooth process. Would recommend to anyone, near and far - we work with team from Western Brisbane without any dramas!
Jean BarrJean Barr
10:40 19 Apr 23
Made it easy for me to get my house loan. The staff were all very professional and made the whole process much easier and smoother. I would never have been able to settle on my purchase so quickly had I not had the team behind me. Everything was clearly explained to me. They took the stress out of the whole process.
Pip CPip C
10:24 19 Apr 23
Zain and his team did a wonderful job securing me a home loan and helping me understand the steps involved. They communicated with all the necessary parties on my behalf and l couldn't have been happier with the work they did for me. I highly recommend ZEP finances. Many thanks Zain, Kylie, Lisa and all the team.From a happy first home owner!
Louise O'ConnellLouise O'Connell
08:32 30 Mar 23
Zep Finance are world class! This was my 6th mortgage and by far the best advice and all round service I've ever experienced. Kylie went above and beyond to find me the best deal, with Trudy, Emma, Jasmine and Caitlin keeping me informed along the way. Thanks ZEP! I really appreciate the great loan you negotiated.Highly recommend this team!
Demi KroehnertDemi Kroehnert
01:23 28 Jan 23
Amazing experience for first home purchaseZEP Finance we’re excellent in making our fist home buying experience simple. Our broker, Joel, provided an awesome experience when purchasing our very first home and wer were able to purchase the home of our dreams. Throughout the whole process, Joel always communicated with us clearly and answered any questions we had, making sure we understood. Thank you to Joel and ZEP finance for providing us with a great experience and we will be sure to return when we need a broker in the future.
Brad NewbyBrad Newby
22:20 27 Dec 22
The team at ZEP Finance were very professional throughout the whole loan process and provided us with several options that suited our circumstances. Not living local was not an issue for them and the communication provided from the ZEP team was amazing. If you are looking for a service which is tailored to your specific needs we highly recommend reaching out to Zain and his team. Thanks for helping us achieve another milestone in our lives.
Sophie and Steve MyburghSophie and Steve Myburgh
05:17 16 Dec 22
So grateful for Zep Finance.There are few words that can explain our gratitute to Zain and Joel.The brokerage service was excellent from beginning to end in assisting us to secure our very first home.Zain and Joel made us feel valued and informed each and every step of the way on our journey to owning our own home.We can't thank them enough for their exceptional, meticulous, professional and efficent assistance and support.If you are looking for a broker, we can absolutely recommend Zep Finance and will continue to use their services in the future!From the Myburghs.
Abbey McBurneyAbbey McBurney
23:37 20 Oct 22
Third time - Still Amazing ServiceThis was our third time working with ZEP Finance. The whole team supported us through a very difficult process negotiating with our previous lender following the February/March floods. We would have been lost without their support.They then switched gears and sprung into action to get us locked and loaded to buy a new, flood free home.Joel helped us obtain pre-approval with our preferred lender and the whole process from exploring options to pre approval to settlement was seamless and stress free.Zain has built a quality and caring team, whose attention to detail and customer service is hands down second to none.I have always, and will continue to recommend ZEP to anyone looking into finance options.
The Image CollectiveThe Image Collective
05:22 04 Oct 22
Highly recommend the entire team at ZEP to anyone needing finance information or services. The results were nothing short of amazing. This experience for me has restored my reservations about loans/finance with their professionalism and knowledge. I understood everything that was explained, was given options and felt so empowered to leave my long term bank.I have since referred family and friends to see them and hope anyone reading this gives them a go. Trust me, you won't be disappointed. THANK YOU ZEP!!!
Nat DaleyNat Daley
00:18 02 Aug 22
Second to noneOver many years and many transactions, Zain Peart and his team (Kylie, thank you) have always been great, but this time they went above and beyond. Our situation is complex, the investment property transaction we just executed was complex, and what was even more complex was the timing of the transaction (floods, COVID-19, interest rate increases, maternity leave, personal matters etc). ZEP provided much needed stability in these uncertain times. There is nothing that office cannot do, and it seems the more complex the scenario the more they stand out. I cannot recommend ZEP highly enough, and do to my family, friends and clients 100% of the time.
Wan BradridgeWan Bradridge
10:06 11 Jul 22
Amazing service! Zain, Kylie and the team went above and beyond for us. They made the process so easy. They did all the hard part for us, we didn’t even have to lift a finger! Always keeping us up to date with the progress of the loan application, very professional and friendly. We would recommend the team to anyone! Thank you guys! Craig and Wan
J CJ C
10:03 11 Jul 22
I couldn't have asked for better service! Zain, Jasmine, Emma and the entire team at ZEP worked around the clock to find the best possible loan for my situation.If you're looking for a professional, timely, considerate and understanding broker, ZEP is my recommendation. Jasmine always replied to my requests quickly and efficiently and Zain worked tiressly to find the product just for me.
Sally CookSally Cook
10:02 17 May 22
PROFESSIONALSERVICE AND GREAT COMMUNICATION !!Zain, Joel and his team were extremely helpful, responsive and gave us excellent advice throughout the process of obtaining our loan and securing a home in this difficult property market. Their service was sincere and supportive and we would highly recommend to anyone to use their services. We will most definitely reach out to them once again for any further loan applications. These guys made it all happen !!! THANKS HEAPS
Helen WoodburnHelen Woodburn
00:55 15 Jan 22
Buying and selling property can be stressful so having someone assist us with our financing towards the selling and buying of a property was very important to us. Zain at ZEP Finance came highly recommended. Both Zain and his team did an incredible, efficient and professional job from start to finish. Zain's knowledge and experience is exceptional which instilled our confidence and trust. The team's communication was outstanding and their timely and prompt attention to detail provided comfort and peace of mind throughout the process. This meant we could focus on other necessities associated with moving house as well as saving us a heap of time. We would highly recommend Zain and ZEP Finance to anyone requiring a mortgage broker.
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