Navigating the home buying process can be challenging and overwhelming, at times, but obtaining pre-approval from your lender can help you get started. As well as giving you an indication of your borrowing power, it can help give you the confidence to make an offer on a property.

It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of buying a home, but, unlike most of your purchases, there will be costs in addition to the price tag that you will need to consider carefully. So, before you call your removalists here’s what to expect.

According to Scamwatch, Australians reported a record-breaking $37 million lost last year for dating and romance scams. Total losses are expected to be much higher and scammers are now using dating apps to lure victims into investment scams.