Here’s another moving story of a Bhutanese Nurse, transitioning from uncertainty to becoming a proud homeowner, on this week’s Your GPS to find a home away from home.
Dechen, a Nurse, earning $79,000 p.a. with Knight Health, Perth WA narrated her journey, sharing that the prospect of acquiring permanent residency and subsequently purchasing her own residence in the northern suburbs was beyond her initial contemplations.
“As soon as I was granted my permanent residency, my foremost action was to embark on a search for a property that would eventually become my home,” she articulated. With no acquaintances to offer guidance, she resorted to online resources to find a suitable opportunity. Despite her initial reservations, her apprehensions were dispelled after engaging with a Bhutanese broker who precisely understood her requirements – a companion to navigate the intricacies of the mortgage process in her odyssey towards home ownership.

Dechen highlighted that her preconceived concerns about being overwhelmed by the complex processes like compiling relevant documents and working out her funds position of purchasing a home were promptly alleviated through the concerted efforts of her mortgage advisor.
“My mediator not only grasped my financial requirements but also ensured that I availed of the most advantageous deal, minimizing both post-sale and legal expenditures, and sparing me the hassle of constant follow-ups.” she explained.
While admitting that the journey wasn’t devoid of challenges, Dechen remarked on the efficiency of communication with her solicitor and lender, which culminated in the finalization of her home purchase in Wanneroo, WA in under 3 months.
Footnote: This article underlines the resolve and the pivotal support one of our client’s received in making a longstanding dream a tangible reality.