Key Finance

Construction and Renovations
Whether you are building a new home, planning a knockdown rebuild or renovating your existing property, the finance should feel clear, considered and well managed.
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A common misconception

“Construction and renovation finance works just like any other home loan.”
It does not. Construction loans are typically funded in stages as the build progresses. You need key documents finalised upfront.

A more considered approach is needed

Construction necessities:

  • Determining whether a construction loan is actually required
  • Reviewing your borrowing capacity before committing
  • Using equity in your current property (if available and appropriate)
  • Structuring the lending to suit the build timeline
  • Prepare for lender requirements upfront

What you’re trying to achieve

Whether building, renovating or knocking-down and rebuilding, common requirements are:

Clarity

This is a 6 - 12 month journey. What will it look like?

Safety

What if costs change? Will I be ok?

Guidance

Having someone on your side every step of the way

Real Client Stories

See how we’ve helped buyers, families and investors find the right loan strategy for their situation.

Competitive & Transparent Rates

Competitive & Transparent Rates

Enjoy clear, competitive interest rates with no hidden fees, giving you full visibility of your long-term costs.

Flexible Loan Terms

Flexible Loan Terms

Choose from short, medium, or long-term loan options tailored to first-time buyers as well as seasoned property investors.

Fast Approval Process

Fast Approval Process

Benefit from a streamlined application and quick approval, allowing you to secure property deals without delay.

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What the journey looks like

Here’s how it typically works:

01 Discovery
We chat (usually video call) to understand your goals and gather key details.
02 Checklist
You’ll get a clear list of what’s needed, and we’ll keep everything organised.
03 Strategy
Before talking lenders, we work out the smartest structure for your situation and what outcomes are genuinely achievable.
04 Shortlist
We match your strategy to the lenders most likely to support it - then sharpen the options (rates, features, policies, timeframes).
05 Approval
We package the application properly, manage lender questions, and keep you updated through conditional and unconditional approval.
06 Settlement
through the loan documents, liaise with the lender and legal parties, and guide you through to settlement day.
06 Aftercare
We check in after settlement and continue with ongoing reviews - you can always book time with us if life changes or you want to plan the next step.

What tends to feel hard (and very normal)

A lot of first home buyers come to us feeling:

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Short on deposit, or unsure what “enough” looks like
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Overwhelmed by information (and mixed advice from friends and social media)
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Unsure who to trust - bank, broker, online calculators, your mate’s mate
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Worried that existing debts (car finance, credit cards, BNPL) mean it’s a no straight away

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What Our Clients Say

Hear from clients who trusted Key Finance to guide them through important property and lending decisions with practical advice tailored to their goals.

"I have used Key Finance multiple times, each time has been a trouble free process. All follow up calls have…"

Laurie

CLIENT

"Daniel is amazing. Super helpful and made the process completely stress free. Not to mention he got me great interest…"

Sean

CLIENT

"I contacted Daniel based on the advise of a former friend, when we need to arrange finance for our new…"

Mesut

CLIENT

"My husband and I have just moved into our first family home that we purchased with help from Daniel at…"

Client – Bonnie

Helping a client keep her home

"Daniel & Marianne at Key Finance are the most knowledgeable sharp shooters in the business! Particularly when my circumstances changed…"

Client – Melinda

Debt Consolidation and Cash Out for University Fees​

"I have used Key Finance multiple times, each time has been a trouble free process. All follow up calls have…"

Laurie

CLIENT

"Daniel is amazing. Super helpful and made the process completely stress free. Not to mention he got me great interest…"

Sean

CLIENT

"I contacted Daniel based on the advise of a former friend, when we need to arrange finance for our new…"

Mesut

CLIENT

"My husband and I have just moved into our first family home that we purchased with help from Daniel at…"

Client – Bonnie

Helping a client keep her home

"Daniel & Marianne at Key Finance are the most knowledgeable sharp shooters in the business! Particularly when my circumstances changed…"

Client – Melinda

Debt Consolidation and Cash Out for University Fees​

Ready to talk through your options?

Whether your buying, refinancing or planning ahead, we’re here to help with clear and personal guidance.

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FAQ’s

A straight‑talking FAQ page you can actually use. If you don’t see your question here, just ask.

How do progress‑payment (construction) loans work?
Funds are drawn in stages (slab, frame, lock‑up, etc.). You usually pay interest only on funds drawn during the build.
Fixed‑price vs cost‑plus contracts — which do lenders prefer?
Most lenders prefer fixed‑price contracts to reduce cost‑overrun risk. We’ll match lender policy to your build type.
Do I need a bigger deposit for construction?
Often similar to standard lending, but lenders look closely at contingencies, builder credentials and valuations.
Can I act as an owner‑builder?
Specialist policy applies and LVRs are often lower. We’ll outline viable lenders and alternatives.
When do I switch to principal & interest?
Most loans revert from interest‑only during construction to your standard repayments on completion.
Can I borrow to renovate?
Basic home improvements are different from adding another room. Both are possible but require a different strategy

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