Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but saving for a deposit and covering upfront costs can feel overwhelming.
Here's what you need to know before you start your building journey.

Buying your first home is a major milestone, but it's not just the purchase price you need to budget for. One of the biggest upfront costs can be transfer duty (commonly known as stamp duty).

Fortunately, the NSW Government offers the First Home Buyers Assistance Scheme (FHBAS), which can significantly reduce—or even eliminate—this cost for eligible first home buyers.

If you're planning to build or buy your first home in NSW, here's everything you need to know.

Buying a home has become increasingly challenging, particularly for first home buyers trying to save a deposit while managing rising living costs. That's where shared equity can provide another pathway into home ownership.

In NSW, approved shared equity schemes allow eligible home buyers to purchase a property with the financial support of an approved equity partner. Unlike a traditional loan, the equity partner contributes towards the purchase price in exchange for a share of the property's ownership, helping reduce the amount you need to borrow.

If you're exploring different ways to buy your first home, here's what you need to know.

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The weight of saving for a home deposit just got a little easier for eligible home buyers. The NSW Government in January 2023 launched the NSW Shared Equity Home Buyer, which means you could purchase a home with as little as a 2% deposit!

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With careful planning, government incentives, and affordable home and land packages available, now could be the perfect time to stop renting and get into a brand new home.

Researching and understanding the various grants available can be time-consuming and confusing for individuals, so we’ve provided you with all the necessary information to help streamline the research process!

Over the last decade, the housing market has no doubt continued to boom and the demand for purchasing property has never been higher. With house prices continuing to rise, the old age question remains… Is it cheaper to build a new home or buy an existing one?

We’ve outlined the things you should expect to do and see during your visit and have provided some tips for you to make the experience easy and enjoyable!

Building yourself a new home can be one life's most exciting experiences and with that comes a lot of impatience and anticipation. The question everyone always wants to know is how long it takes to build your dream home?