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Grants & Schemes
Every First Home Buyer Grant & Scheme, Explained
There are more pathways into home ownership than most Australians realise. Here’s the full map
From 10k
First Home Owner Grant
A one-off cash grant to help eligible buyers purchase or build a new home.
5% deposit
First Home Guarantee
Buy with a 5% deposit and avoid Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI).
2% deposit
Family Home Guarantee
Single parents can buy with just a 2% deposit through a government-backed scheme.
Regional
Regional Guarantee
Regional Australians can buy sooner with a 5% deposit and no LMI.
Shared equity
Help To Buy
Shared-equity scheme – the government co-purchases up to 40% of your home.
Use super
FHSSS (Super Scheme)
Use voluntary super contributions to save your deposit, tax-effectively.
Regional
Regional Guarantee
Regional Australians can buy sooner with a 5% deposit and no LMI.
Not Sure Which Grants Or Schemes Apply To You?
Our eligibility checker helps you quickly discover the support programs and concessions you may qualify for.
Your 7-Step Fast Track
From understanding your borrowing capacity to collecting your keys, we’ve mapped out every critical milestone so you know exactly what comes next.
Financial Health Check
Analyse your savings, debt-to-income ratio, and credit score before talking to any lender.
Borrowing Power
Learn how lenders assess your income and why pre-approval is your strongest advantage.
Grant Navigation
Discover FHOG, stamp duty concessions, and government-backed deposit schemes.
Pre-Approval Strategy
Understand what lenders actually assess and how to maximise your chances of approval.
Auction vs Private Sale
Learn when to bid, negotiate, and protect yourself from costly mistakes.
Conveyancing Essentials
Understand the legal side of buying and avoid expensive contract surprises.
Settlement & Keys
Learn what happens after your offer is accepted through to settlement day.
Your Home Buying Timeline
Follow the complete journey from understanding your finances through to receiving the keys to your new home.
Financial Position
Get a clear picture of income, savings, debts and spending.
Build Deposit
Save, structure and grow your deposit using the right vehicles.
Pre-Approval
Lock in how much a lender will actually let you borrow.
Property Search
Filter by suburb, price, growth potential and lifestyle fit.
Inspections
Know exactly what to look for and what to walk away from.
Make Offer
Negotiate price, conditions and timing with confidence.
Auction
Bid strategically without overpaying on the day.
Contracts & Conveyancing
Understand the legal paperwork before you sign.
Formal Approval
Final lender sign-off on your specific property.
Settlement
Funds exchange and the property becomes legally yours.
Move In
Keys, utilities, insurance and the celebration.
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Plain English
Strip out the jargon and discover the concepts that have the biggest impact on your borrowing power, deposit and long-term wealth.
Borrowing Power
The maximum amount a lender may be willing to lend based on your income, expenses, liabilities and credit profile.
Maximum borrowing power doesn’t necessarily equal comfortable affordability. Always build your budget around lifestyle goals, not the lender’s maximum limit.
SAVING YOUR DEPOSIT
Your probably need less than you think
The 20% rule isn’t a rule. Here’s what each deposit size really unlocks, and how to choose.
Dynamic Deposit Strategy Simulation
Drag to scale target purchase value and dynamically view the deposit requirements
5% Deposit Goal
Acquire with assistance
10% Deposit Goal
Standard with LMI addition
20% Deposit Goal
Bypass insurance outright
STATE GUIDES
First Home Buyer Assistance Changes Depending On Where You Buy
Every state and territory has different grants, stamp duty concessions, guarantees and buyer assistance programs. Select your state below.
New South Wales
- First Home Owner Grant eligibility and application process.
- Stamp duty exemptions, concessions and thresholds.
- NSW-specific shared equity and buyer support programs.
Home Buying Calculators That Give You Real Answers
Understand your borrowing power, estimate repayments, calculate your deposit requirements and discover what government assistance may be available before you speak to a lender.
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