Garry Megalogenis

Mortgage Broker & Home Loan Expert | Yarraville, Williamstown, Kensington, Footscray & surrounds

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Looking for a home loan? Talk to Garry Megalogenis, your local Mortgage Choice broker in Yarraville, Williamstown, Kensington & Footscray. Let us compare products from over 20 lenders for you.

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Mortgage Choice was established in 1992 and during the same period I also started my journey in Banking and Finance. A journey which has lasted over 25 years bringing with it a wealth of experience and contacts within the industry.

I am your Local Mortgage Broker looking after suburbs in Melbourne's Inner West which include Footscray, West Footscray, Kensington, Newport, Yarraville and Williamstown, Spotswood, Flemington, Seddon, Maidstone & surrounds.

Why do people trust Mortgage Choice in Melbourne Inner West?

Choice: We provide you with the benefit of choice with access to over 20 of Australia's leading lenders, including the major banks.
Experience: Expert advice from a mortgage/finance broker who has over 19 years experience in the industry.
Follow up: I will make it easier for you by preparing the paperwork, lodging the application and doing all the follow up for you.

Home loans + so much more:

Home Loans
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Business Loans - Mature business
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Vehicle and Equipment Leasing
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Whether you are looking for a Home/Investment loan, Commercial finance, Development finance, talk to me today, with over 19 years of experience in Lending we are sure to find the product to meet your needs.

Call us today on 0481 317 088 or click on the Contact Us Online link at the top of the page

Customer referrals is our business:

Even though we actively advertise our brand our number one source of business is referrals. We offer a high level of service and treat every client as a priority. Over 25 years worth of exposure in the finance industry brings good insight into what is important to financial institutions leading to a more seamless experience for our customers, which ultimately leads to customers telling their friends and family about Mortgage Choice in Melbourne's Inner West.

Garry Megalogenis

PH: 0481 317 088

E: garry.megalogenis@mortgagechoice.com.au

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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. ~

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Garry was very reliable and friendly, explained to us all the necessary information and was a pleasure to deal with.
RH and AB, Point Cook , VIC
- Property Investor

The service we got from Garry was very professional, friendly, timely and extremely helpful, i really feel i could contact Garry and ask for help again and again.
KS, Maidstone, VIC
- Refinancer

Garry was really helpful throughout the process. With his guidance and advise, entire process became really smooth.
Dushyant Chauhan, Kensington, VIC
- First Home Buyer

Extremely happy. You listen to what I needed and guided me in the right direction. Borrowing money is never easy and your expert knowledge and opinions were greatly appreciated.
G Soverino, Point Cook, VIC
- Property Investor

Mate you were extremely professional and did the what was best for me.
THANKS
A Tandon, Melton South, VIC
- Refinancer

I found the service really easy and fast. Garry was professional and went out of his way to accommodate us.
Klein, Footrscray, VIC
- Refinancer

great stuff garry, from start to finish you pulled through for us, making it a very smooth process. taking the hassle and stress out of it.
P Beames, Point Cook, VIC
- Upgrader

It was a pleasure working with you. Thanks for all your help.
R Hayik, Point Cook, VIC
- Upgrader

Garry came out to my office to meet initially which made the experience more personal. From then on there was regular communication, keeping us in the loop with every step of the process.
Garry was always happy to take a call even in the evenings to provide us with information and answers to any questions we had. He has helped with updating our Title documents with the bank which is over and above what you would normally expect from a broker.
We are extremely happy with Garry's customer service and would definitely recommend his services to anyone looking for a loan.
J & K Bolger, Clayton, VIC
- Upgrader

Garry was extremely helpful in explaining everything in lay terms and even answering questions in relation to other finances. He did this in a friendly manner and responded extremely quickly. He presented all avenues of options available to me and even tailored my applications to my specific needs. I will definitely recommend Garry for all financial needs and services.
V Lo Presti, Coburg North, VIC
- Refinancer

Service was excellent Garry. We received a variety of options, which were full validated against our needs with your opinion firmly put forward. Loved that you weren't backing a particular company.
Mr Watkins, Richmond, VIC
- Refinancer

Worked with Garry Megalogenis for my loan application. He made the process so simple. Always kept us informed on progress and was very prompt with any queries we had. Due to the nature of the construction loan, it was a lengthy process - but Garry worked very hard to ensure that our loan application was successful. Very pleased with result and process in how he managed our application.
ET, Maidstone, VIC
- Property Investor

Your communication and organisational skills make for a very simple borrowing experience. I feel as though I am getting the best deal possible through the bank which is a unusual and very nice feeling! Thank you Garry.
P Connolly, Seddon, VIC
- Car Loan

I can't recommend Garry enough. He's come through for us a couple of times, and most recently in a situation where time was tight. Garry went the extra mile to make sure we could achieve our goals and also communicated extremely well throughout. You couldn't ask for more in a mortgage broker.
N Haslewood, Tarneit, VIC
- Car Loan

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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 $15,000 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 $400,000 or less for your block. 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 or build a brand new home. You can choose from a house, apartment, townhouse or villa, but you will only be able to claim the FHOG SA if you pay below $575,000 for your home.

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.

If you buy a home costing up to $430,000, no stamp duty is payable at all. If the value of your home is between $430,000 and $530,000, you’ll be entitled to a reduced rate of stamp duty. There are no additional concessions for homes valued above $530,000 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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