First Home Buyer Services

Your Guide to Buying Your First Home in Perth

Buying your first home is exciting - and overwhelming. There’s so much to learn, so many decisions, and it feels like everyone speaks a different language. Our First Home Buyer Services cut through the complexity with clear, jargon-free guidance.

Why First-Timers Need Expert Help

First home buyers face unique challenges:

• Competing with experienced buyers who know the market
• Navigating grants and concessions with confusing eligibility rules
• Understanding true costs beyond just the purchase price
• Avoiding costly mistakes that experienced buyers wouldn’t make
• Negotiating against professionals without any prior experience

We’ve helped hundreds of first-time buyers successfully purchase their first home. We know exactly where people get stuck and how to help.

Grants & Concessions We Help You Access

See our complete First Home Buyer Guide for detailed eligibility requirements and current thresholds.

First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) WA offers up to $10,000 for eligible first home buyers purchasing new or substantially renovated homes. We’ll confirm your eligibility and ensure you claim correctly.

Stamp Duty Concessions First home buyers may receive stamp duty reductions or exemptions on properties below certain thresholds. The savings can be significant - thousands of dollars you keep in your pocket.

First Home Super Saver Scheme If you’ve been saving through super, you may be able to withdraw contributions for your home purchase. We’ll explain how this works.

The First Home Buying Journey

1. Getting Ready Before searching, we help you:

• Understand your true budget (not just what banks will lend)
• Assess grant and concession eligibility
• Get finance pre-approval sorted
• Define what you actually need vs want

2. Finding the Right Suburb First homes are often about compromise - balancing what you want with what you can afford. We help identify suburbs that:

• Fit your budget
• Meet your lifestyle needs
• Have good growth potential
• Won’t stretch you too thin financially

3. Searching & Shortlisting We search on-market and off-market to find suitable properties:

• Properties within your budget
• Homes that won’t need immediate major work
• Locations with good future prospects
• Options that banks will lend against

4. Avoiding Common Mistakes First-timer mistakes can be expensive. We protect you from:

• Overpaying due to emotional attachment
• Buying problems by skipping proper inspections
• Strata surprises with hidden levies or issues
• Location regrets from not understanding the area
• Finance failures from not having pre-approval sorted

5. Negotiation & Settlement We handle negotiation with the selling agent, ensuring you:

• Pay fair market value
• Negotiate appropriate conditions
• Understand contract terms
• Get through settlement smoothly

First-Timer Friendly Approach

We know you’re learning as you go. Our team:

• Explains everything in plain English - no jargon
• Answers all questions - nothing is too basic
• Takes time - we won’t rush you through decisions
• Is patient - first-time buying is stressful; we understand

Best Suburbs for First Home Buyers

Some suburbs offer better value for first-time buyers:

• Maylands - Gentrifying with great lifestyle
• Victoria Park - Affordable inner-city living
• Inglewood - Character homes at accessible prices
• Bayswater - Emerging with train access
• Baldivis/Cockburn - Affordable with growth potential

We’ll help you find the right suburb for your budget and lifestyle.

What First-Timers Say

“We had no idea where to start. They walked us through everything - grants, inspections, negotiation - and we ended up in a suburb we never would have found ourselves.” - Emma & Michael, Maylands

Ready to Start Your First Home Journey?

Book a free strategy call to discuss your first home goals. We’ll explain the process, answer your questions, and help you understand if our services are right for you - no pressure, no jargon.