Moving to a bigger home
Use the equity in your current home towards the next one. If you buy before you sell, bridging finance can avoid a rushed sale.
We're based in The Ponds, so we know the streets, the schools and what homes here sell for. Whether you're buying your first place, upgrading to a bigger home or refinancing, we compare 50+ lenders and handle the paperwork for you.
Most homes in The Ponds are family houses built from the mid-2000s onwards, on blocks of around 400–600 m². Many owners bought early and now have strong equity, which opens up options for upgrading, renovating or investing.
Use the equity in your current home towards the next one. If you buy before you sell, bridging finance can avoid a rushed sale.
Release equity as a separate loan split so your investment borrowing stays clean for tax. We check how each lender treats your existing loan.
If you bought here years ago and haven't reviewed your rate, there's a good chance you're paying more than new customers. We compare your loan with what's on offer now.
Townhouses and units are the usual starting point, and NSW stamp duty concessions and the 5% Deposit Scheme can make a real difference.
Many first home buyers in The Ponds start with a townhouse or unit. Below $800,000, eligible first home buyers pay no NSW stamp duty, and between $800,000 and $1 million they pay reduced duty. The 5% Deposit Scheme lets you buy up to the $1.5 million Sydney cap with a 5% deposit and no lenders mortgage insurance. See the first home guide →
Yes. We're based locally and offer appointments in person, by phone or by video, including evenings and weekends.
Lenders usually let you borrow up to 80% of your home's value without mortgage insurance. Subtract your current loan from 80% of a realistic value to get a rough figure. We can order a lender valuation to confirm it.
Selling first gives certainty about your budget. Buying first secures the home you want but may need bridging finance. We work through both with your numbers.
General information only, not credit or financial advice. Government scheme and duty figures are as at 1 July 2026; check current details with Revenue NSW and Housing Australia. Every lender has its own criteria and approval is never guaranteed.
Book a free chat. We'll work out your options and what you can borrow.