First Home Buyers Grants & Schemes Guide
First Home Buyer Guide

Grants, Schemes & Incentives

There are a number of Government-funded grants and schemes that can help you buy your first home. We'll make sure you access every dollar you're entitled to.

National Programs

National First Home Buyer Schemes

The Australian Government offers several schemes designed to reduce the upfront costs of buying your first home — available nationwide regardless of which state you're in.

First Home Guarantee

Buy your first home with as little as a 5% deposit without paying Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI). The Government guarantees the remaining 15% with participating lenders — saving thousands upfront.

5% minimum deposit
No LMI payable
Income limits apply

Regional First Home Buyer Guarantee

Buying in a regional area? This scheme offers the same 5% deposit benefit as the First Home Guarantee but is specifically designed for buyers purchasing or building in eligible regional locations.

5% deposit, no LMI
Regional locations only
Must have lived/worked regionally

Family Home Guarantee

Single parents and legal guardians can buy or build a home with a deposit as low as 2%, with no LMI required. Applies to both new and existing properties.

As little as 2% deposit
Single parents & legal guardians
New and existing homes

First Home Super Saver Scheme (FHSS)

Save for your first home inside your superannuation fund and benefit from the concessional tax treatment. You can withdraw up to $50,000 in eligible contributions (plus associated earnings) to put toward your first home deposit.

Ask us about FHSS
By State & Territory

State-Based Schemes

On top of national programs, each state and territory offers its own grants, stamp duty concessions and shared equity schemes. Select your state to explore what's available to you.

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Before You Apply

Important to Know

Navigating the grants and schemes landscape can be confusing — here are some key things to keep in mind as you start your journey.

Eligibility doesn't guarantee approval

Meeting the eligibility requirements for a scheme does not guarantee loan approval. Final approval decisions rest with the lender based on your individual financial situation and their own serviceability assessments.

Places are limited

National and state-based schemes often have a set number of places available each financial year. It pays to apply early — speak to us as soon as you start thinking about buying.

Property price caps apply

Most schemes have maximum property price thresholds which vary by state and metro versus regional location. We'll help you understand what applies to your specific purchase.

Schemes can be stacked

In many cases you can combine a national scheme with your state's own grant or stamp duty concession. Our brokers will identify every benefit you're eligible for.

Not sure where to start?

We've helped hundreds of first home buyers navigate grants and schemes. Let's work out exactly what you're entitled to.

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