Mortgage Broker in Strathmore
School-zone buyers and auction campaigns. Get your finance approved before you bid.
Finance Ready for a Strathmore Auction
Lifestyle Loans is a mortgage broker five minutes from Strathmore, at 384 Keilor Road in Niddrie. Many Strathmore buyers are families buying into the Strathmore Secondary College zone, often at auction, and a Victorian auction contract has no finance clause. Our job is to get your pre-approval and deposit sorted before auction day.
Strathmore is in the City of Moonee Valley, about 10 km from the CBD, with Strathmore station on the Craigieburn line. We compare more than 60 lenders and keep your pre-approval current while you search.
What It Costs to Buy in Strathmore
At Strathmore's median house price of $1.5M, a buyer with a 20% deposit needs about $388,243, and repayments on the $1.2M loan come to about $7,350 a month.
| Purchase Costs | Median House | Median Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase Price | $1,500,000 | $755,000 |
| $86,243 | $42,370 | |
| Other Costs | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Total Purchase Cost | $1,588,243 | $799,370 |
| 20% Deposit | ||
| Loan Amount (80%) | $1,200,000 | $604,000 |
| Total Funds Required | $388,243 | $195,370 |
| Monthly Repayment | $7,350 | $3,699 |
What income do you need to buy in Strathmore?
With a 20% deposit, the median house needs a $1.2M loan. Most lenders would want a household income of about $200,000 to $240,000 to support it. For the median unit, the $604,000 loan needs about $100,000 to $120,000.
Median prices from realestate.com.au, sales September 2025 to August 2026, a guide only and not a valuation. Owner occupier, established home, Victorian 2026-27 duty and fees, 30-year principal and interest at an example rate of 6.2% p.a. Excludes lenders mortgage insurance and lender fees. Incomes assume no other debts or dependants. The results from this calculator should be used as an indication only. Results do not represent either quotes or pre-qualifications for a loan. The specific details of your loan will be provided to you in your loan contract. It is advised that you get in touch with us before taking out a loan so that we can provide you with advice that is tailored to your situation.
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Milan M.
“Michael went above and beyond in every possible way including coming to the auction with us and guiding us through the tactics and strategy on the day. His advice, calm approach, and deep knowledge gave us so much confidence.”
Francy R.
“We purchased a property on behalf of son interstate and the whole process from start to finish Michael made it so streamlined from the day of the auction through to settlement with the lawyers, took away the stress normally involved in purchasing a property.”
Julia T.
“We were working within tight timeframes, but Michael made everything feel achievable and ensured we felt supported every step of the way.”
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