Blog categorized as First Home Buyers
New homeowner? Learn what home equity is, how it grows, and how you can use equity from your first home as a deposit for your next property through refinancing or loan top-ups. A clear guide to leveraging equity for upgrades or investment.
New homeowner? Learn essential home maintenance tips to protect your property’s value — from seasonal checklists and repairs to budgeting for upkeep and knowing when to call a professional. A simple guide for first-home buyers.
Just bought your first home? Learn how to manage your mortgage confidently with tips on repayments, budgeting, offset accounts, extra repayments, interest rate checks and refinancing. A simple guide for first-home buyers to stay in control.
Just settled on your first home? Learn what to do next — from insurance and utilities to moving, address updates and settling in. A simple post-settlement checklist to help first-home buyers stay organised and stress-free.
Discover all the first-home buyer incentives you may qualify for — from grants and stamp duty concessions to the First Home Guarantee and shared equity schemes. Learn how to maximise benefits, check eligibility and avoid missing out on thousands in savings.
Want to use your super for a house deposit? Learn how the First Home Super Saver Scheme (FHSSS) works, how much you can withdraw, tax benefits, eligibility rules and how it helps first-home buyers save a deposit faster.
Buying your first home? Learn how stamp duty concessions and exemptions work in each state, who qualifies, how much you can save, and how to claim them. A simple guide to helping first-home buyers save thousands in upfront property costs.
Think you need a huge deposit to buy your first home? Learn how low-deposit government schemes like the First Home Guarantee, Regional Guarantee, Family Home Guarantee and Help to Buy can help you purchase sooner with 2–5% deposit and no LMI.
Confused about the First Home Owner Grant? Learn what FHOG is, how much you can get, eligibility rules, new home requirements and how to apply. A simple guide to first-home buyer grants so you don’t miss out on thousands in savings.
Offer accepted on your first home? Learn what happens next — from contract, conditions and going unconditional to valuations, loan approval, inspections and settlement day. A simple guide to the full settlement process for first-home buyers.
