Home Insurance for First Home Buyers
Home insurance may be required as a condition of your home loan, so here's what you need to know about covering your biggest asset.
Why Westpac?
One less step
Sort out your insurance and banking together.
Flexible payment options
No extra cost to pay by the month so you can better manage your budget.1
All in one place
See your insurance policies next to your bank accounts in the App.2
Comprehensive cover
Insure your home and contents for storm damage, floods and bushfires.3
What type of home insurance do I need?
There are two types of home insurance: Building Insurance, which covers the actual physical property and permanent fixtures, and Contents Insurance which covers your personal belongings and furnishings. Together they're often called 'home and contents insurance'.
What cover should I get?
Home & Contents Insurance
Combines building insurance and contents insurance, so you’ll get the best of both worlds.
Building Insurance
- Cover for events such as fire, flood and storm 4
- Temporary accommodation
- Replacement locks
- Debris removal
- Rebuilding and professional fees
Contents Insurance
- Cover your personal belongings
- Cover when you’re moving house
- Emergency contents storage
- Food or medicine spoilage
- Outdoor contents
Handy guides and tips for first home buyers
Things you should know
1Pay by instalment at no additional cost compared with paying annually. Instalments may be subject to minor adjustments due to rounding. Note: Your financial institution may apply transaction fees to instalment payments.
2Policyholders need to ensure their personal details on their policy match with their Westpac accounts. Only primary policyholders can see policies alongside their other Westpac accounts.
3Allianz may not provide cover for any loss of or damage to your property caused by cyclone, flood, grassfires and bushfires during the first 72 hours after you first purchase a policy or increase your cover under an existing policy. Refer to PDS for when exclusion periods apply.
4The Building and Contents calculators provided by Allianz through a third-party provider, are intended as a guide only. For a more accurate cost to rebuild your home or replace your contents, consider obtaining a professional valuation from a licensed builder or professional valuer.
Any financial product advice provided on this page is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circumstances. Before making a decision, please consider the relevant Product Disclosure Statement (PDS), supplementary PDS (if applicable) and Target Market Determination (TMD). To see some of the events covered and not covered, please refer to the Key Facts Sheet (KFS).
Home and Contents Insurance is issued by Allianz Australia Insurance Limited ABN 15 000 122 850 AFSL 234708 (Allianz). Westpac Banking Corporation ABN 33 007 457 141 AFSL 233714 (the Bank) arranges the initial issue of the insurance under a distribution agreement with Allianz but does not guarantee the insurance.
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If you purchase Home and Contents Insurance with Allianz the Bank will receive a commission of up to 12% of the premium excluding Government fees and charges, plus GST.
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