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The rental crisis in Townsville and across Australia has reached its peak. So many people are struggling to save the huge deposits and other upfront costs involved with buying a property. Read More
<h2>Why Rent When You Can Own?</h2> <p>It’s no secret that rent is dead money. There’s no way around it. Why pay someone else’s mortgage when you can begin your own journey to becoming a homeowner? If you’re here to find out more about a <strong>rent to buy home in Townsville</strong>, you’ve come to the right place.</p> <p>We will buy your home for you, and through a lease agreement, we will lease the property to you, giving you the opportunity to build up equity until you find a lender that will assist you in purchasing your home outright. <a href="https://www.publicsquare.com.au">PublicSquare</a> was formed to bridge the gap between renting and homeownership on our <a href="https://www.publicsquare.com.au/homebuyers/products/rent-to-own-homes" target="_blank">rent-to-own home service</a>.</p> <h2>Rent to Own House in Townsville: How It Works?</h2> <ul> <li>We assess your finances, purchasing power, and history. Due diligence is important to protect you and provide you with the best service possible.</li> <li>Once you find your dream home, secure it with a 1.1% Incl. GST kickstarter payment.</li> <li>We'll take care of all details in the transaction with the owner. After we settle the property, you can move in as soon as the property is ready and start enjoying your new home.</li> <li>Pay your usual rental payment plus 50%, with the extra amount accumulating into your deposit. In years 4-8 of your tenancy agreement, you can find the right lender and buy the home outright.</li> </ul> <h2>Rent to Own Home Townsville Explained</h2> <p>You can apply for our <strong>rent to buy house scheme in Townsville</strong>. We review all applications on a case-by-case basis. Our team listens without judgment or prejudice so you can explain your history to us. That said, if we feel that your credit history will continue to hinder your eligibility to get a home loan after a few years, we will need to deny your application.</p> <h2>What Will it Cost You?</h2> <p>Besides the initial kickstarter of 1.1%, you'll pay a legal fee to your solicitor (usually under $1,000), plus bond to the property manager and a weekly support fee of $25 to PublicSquare. This gives you access to our ongoing support and resources throughout your rent-to-own journey.</p> <h2>Your Journey to Homeownership Starts Here</h2> <p>With Brisbane and the Gold Coast being our two primary markets at the moment, we know the struggles that Queensland residents are facing. This gives us more power in offering you a personalized approach to your <strong>rent to buy options</strong>. PublicSquare has already helped customers start to <a href="https://www.publicsquare.com.au/homebuyers/products/rent-to-own-homes/qld" target="_blank">rent to buy houses in Queensland</a>, and <a href="https://www.publicsquare.com.au/homebuyers/products/rent-to-own-homes/qld/cairns" target="_blank">rent to buy houses in Cairns</a>. Your journey to homeownership starts now with PublicSquare. Get pre-approved now and you will never have to pay ‘rent’ again.</p>

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Rent money is dead money. *Access the upside of a rising market and start building wealth through ownership.
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Less upfront costs
Get into the housing market sooner without the stress of large deposits and hefty ownership costs. Watch your deposit grow each week while you prep for a home loan.
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Full property management
If something needs fixing, contact your dedicated property manager and leave it to them. Renting-to-own offers the best of both worlds!
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More safety and security
You'll have 8 years to complete your purchase. As long as you keep up your payments, nobody will be able to kick you out of your home. If something goes wrong, we also offer a generous hardship policy to get you back on track.
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Future mortgage guarantee
If you can't obtain a home loan, we will sell the property on your behalf with no commission, allowing you to recover your contributions.
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Easy application process
Getting pre-approved is quick and easy. After you click the GET PRE-APPROVED button and fill in the first form, we will send a link to your mobile number, allowing you to complete the rest of the form on your mobile device.
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