Leah Nugent Mortgage Broker in Castle Hill, Kellyville, Baulkham Hills, the Hills District and Surrounds

Call: 0466 241 774

With 20-plus years' experience in the finance and lending industry, Leah expertly guides her clients through the lender requirements and the many lending options available. She can access products from a wide range of lenders, enabling her to source a loan that’s right for your current and future needs.

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Office - 0466 241 774

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321/4 Columbia Court NORWEST, NSW 2153

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Services

Whether it’s assistance with home loans, investment loans, car financing or insurance needs, Leah is here for you. Call her today on 0466 241 774 to find out how she can help you!

Home loans
Investment loans
Refinance loans
Construction loans
Renovation finance
Equity release
Deposit Bonds
Bridging loans
Reverse mortgages (Referred to third party)
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Car and asset finance
Business equipment finance
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Leah offers a client-focused, accessible mortgage broking service aimed at helping you achieve your financial objectives through well-structured lending.

As a long-term resident of the Hills district, she offers extensive local knowledge and has many business contacts in the area.

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Are you eager to understand your borrowing capacity based on your salary and financial commitments? At Mortgage Choice servicing Castle Hill, Kellyville, Baulkham Hills, the Hills District and surrounds we understand that finding out how much you can borrow for that dream home you’ve always wanted can be tricky, which is why we have some awesome calculators to make it easy!

Check out our free home loan calculators here or get in touch with us to discuss your unique circumstances.

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The right home loan for your needs

Our mission is to find the right home loan for your individual needs and to always have your best interests at heart. Plain and simple. Which is why we have such a wide range of lenders to choose from. We can search through hundreds of products to find something tailored to your situation. ~

Client reviews

I had an outstanding experience with Leah as my mortgage broker. She is incredibly knowledgeable, responsive, and made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Leah took the time to explain every detail and found the best possible rates for me. Highly recommend her services

Ben
27 June 2024

Weve worked with a few other mortgage brokers in the past but none were as good as Leah. What made Leah standout for us was her great and timely communication. She answered all our questions in a way that we could understand and she never kept us waiting. She was a pleasure to work with and I will certainly continue to do so.

Francesco
17 June 2024

Leah was amazing, always friendly and super helpful. She made the experience effortless and fluid. Highly recommend

Thomas
05 June 2024

Leah was recommended to us by our friends and understandably, she was fantastic from start to finish. She helped guide us through every step being first time buyers in Aus.
She also offered advice over and above just the purchasing process with a very personal approach which was much appreciated.
I wouldnt hesitate to use Leah again next time, or recommend to others.
Thanks again Leah.

Oliver
02 May 2024

We cannot thank Leah enough for the advice and service she provided to us. From our initial consultation to the settlement date, Leah and Amanda went above and beyond to ensure that we got the best possible interest rate and investment loan for our personal circumstances. Not to mention, in a really tight timeframe. Throughout the process, Leah kept us up-to-date and informed. Afterwards, she followed up to ensure that everything went smoothly. We cannot recommend Leah and her team enough

Tanya
20 April 2024

Leah was absolutely amazing every step of the way during the home buying process. She not only is incredibly experienced and professional, but went above and beyond to make home ownership a reality for us. Could not recommend more highly

Taren
19 April 2024

We have had the most wonderful experience dealing with Leah. She is simply the best Broker i would highly recommend her services. Thank you Leah we are eternally grateful.

Gabriela
25 March 2024

Leah provided us with the best experience and expertise from the minute we reached out to her for assistance to refinance. She was prompt, patient and took the time to explain everything in detail along the journey. Thank you Leah for your professional guidance and helping us with our mortgage Highly recommend Leah and her great team

12 March 2024

Exceptional service,highly recommended. Our second time dealing with leah and just gets easier. She sure knows her stuff, which makes the process effortless.

nicole
05 March 2024

Leah supported us right through the mortgage process, answering any little query along the way. We knew exactly where we were financially at Auctions and Making Offers, and when we did finally settle, it all went super smooth and easy. Wonderful to deal with, and supportive the whole way. Leah was amazing

David
23 January 2024

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Home Buyer Concession Scheme

From 1 July 2019, the FHOG ACT has been replaced with exemptions on stamp duty. The stamp duty exemption is applicable to all properties in ACT, including vacant residential land and both new and established homes at any price. As this is still to aid first home buyers, to be eligible at least one buyer must live in the home for at least 12 months, starting within 12 months of settlement or completion of construction.

To be eligible, first homeowners in the ACT must have a household income below $160,000. This number increases up to $176,650 depending on the number of children you may have.

Click here for more information on the ACT First home Owner Grant.

Stamp duty concessions in NSW

From 1 August 2020, the NSW government has announced that stamp duty will not be applicable to first home buyers for properties valued up to $800,000 and vacant land valued up to $400,000. This stamp duty exemption will be in place for 12 months to 31 July 2021, in which the stamp duty exemptions will revert back to $650,000 for homes and $350,000 for land.

Additionally, a concessional rate of duty will apply to homes valued more than $800,000 but less than $1,000,000 and vacant blocks of land valued more than $400,000 and less than $500,000

How much is the First Home Owners Grant NSW?

The FHOG in NSW is worth $10,000 however conditions apply. To be eligible, your first home must have a total value below $600,000, and be either newly constructed or ‘substantially renovated’. A home is substantially renovated when most or all of the original house was removed or replaced, and it’s the first time the place has been sold, and lived in, after the renovations were completed.

If you plan to build a new home from scratch, you can still be eligible for the FHOG in NSW as long as your land plus the home you build have a combined value of less than $750,000.

Click here for more information on the NSW First Home Owner Grant.

How much is the First Home Owners Grant in the NT?

The First Home Owner Grant in NT is $10,000. Your income and the price of your home don’t affect the FHOG NT, and the grant is available if you buy or build a new house, apartment, duplex or townhouse.

As of 30 June 2021, there are currently no stamp duty concessions for first home buyers in NT.

Previously the Territory’s First Home Owner Discount was in place from 8 February 2019 to 30 June 2021. It let you save up to a maximum of $18,601 on the cost of stamp duty. The savings were available whether you purchased a new or established home as long as the home was valued under $650,000.

Click here for more information on the NT First home Owner Grant.

How much is the First Home Owners Grant QLD?

As a first home buyer in Queensland you could be entitled to the $30,000 First Home Owner Grant. To be eligible, you need to buy a brand new home or build a home from scratch with the total value (including the land) below $750,000. You may also be eligible if you buy off the plan or an established home that’s been substantially renovated.

As a guide, substantial renovations include replacing or altering foundations or replacing or altering floors. Cosmetic work such as painting the walls or sanding floors doesn’t add up to a substantial renovation when it comes to the FHOG in QLD.

Stamp duty concessions

If you’re buying vacant land to build your first home, you pay zero stamp duty as long as you pay $250,000 or less for your block. Concessions are available for vacant land valued above $250,000 and up to $400,000. Whereas if your first home is valued up to $500,000, you pay zero stamp duty. That’s a saving of $7,175 which is the maximum stamp duty rebate available to first home buyers in QLD.

Additionally, savings on stamp duty may still be available if you pay between $500,000 and $550,000 for your first home. As a guide, if your first home is worth $530,000, you pay stamp duty of $6,300 a saving of $3,500. These savings cut out altogether if your first home costs $550,000 or more.

Click here for more information on the QLD First home Owner Grant.

How much is the First Home Owners Grant SA?

There are currently no specific stamp duty concessions available for first home buyers in SA.

The $15,000 FHOG in South Australia is only available to first home owners who buy a new home. You can choose from a house, apartment, townhouse or villa.

You will only be able to claim the FHOG SA if you pay below the following amounts for your home:

Before 14 June 2023: $575,000
After 15 June 2023: $650,000

You can also claim the First Home Owner Grant in South Australia when you buy a block of vacant land to build your first home on. However, the end value of your building plus land must be no more than $575,000.

Click here for more information on the SA First home Owner Grant.

Stamp duty concessions in TAS

If you buy an established home, you are not eligible for the FHOG in Tasmania but you may be able to claim savings on stamp duty. If you’re home is valued at

$400,000 or less, you will receive a 50% discount on the property transfer duty (stamp duty).

How much is the First Home Owners Grant TAS?

The FHOG Tasmania is worth $30,000 until 30 June 2022 but only when you buy or build a new home. Off the plan purchases are also eligible. In Tasmania, there is no limit on the purchase price of the property, and the FHOG is not means tested.

Click here for more information on the TAS First home Owner Grant.

Stamp duty concessions in VIC

First home owners in Victoria don’t pay stamp duty at all on their first home as long as the property is valued below $600,000. You may still be eligible for savings on stamp duty if you pay between $600,000 and $750,000 for your first home. The stamp duty concessions available in Victoria apply to both established and new homes.

How much is the First Home Owners Grant VIC?

The FHOG Victoria is only available if you buy a newly built home or if you choose to build a home from scratch. The FHOG is worth $10,000 if you build/buy in Victoria.

Your first home can be a house, townhouse, apartment, or unit but it must be valued at $750,000 or less, and it must be a new home – being sold as a home for the first time, and less than five years old.

Click here for more information on the VIC First home Owner Grant.

Stamp duty concessions in WA

If you buy vacant land to build your first home, you’re exempt from paying stamp duty as long as you don’t pay more than $300,000. If you pay between $300,000 and $400,000 you will be entitled to a reduced rate of duty.

From 09 May 2024, if you buy a home costing up to $450,000, no stamp duty is payable at all. If the value of your home is between $450,000 and $600,000, you’ll be entitled to a reduced rate of stamp duty.

There are no additional concessions for homes valued above $600,000 and land valued above $400,000.

How much is the First Home Owners Grant WA?

The FHOG WA is worth $10,000 when you buy or build a brand new home. There are limits on what you can pay for your first home to be eligible for the FHOG in Western Australia.

If you’re located south of the 26th parallel, which basically covers all the Perth metropolitan area, you can claim the FHOG WA if your new home is worth up to $750,000 – this includes the value of the land plus buildings.

If you buy or build a home north of the 26th parallel, the property must be valued up to or below $1 million to be eligible for the FHOG WA.

The First Home Owner Grant in Western Australia is no longer available if you buy an established home however you may be able to claim stamp duty savings.

Click here for more information on the WA First home Owner Grant.

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