Buying my first home

We're here to help you with every step of your journey to buying your first home.

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Getting started

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Budgeting and saving for my first home

Saving up for a house deposit? We’re here to help.

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What you need to know before you get a home loan

When you start saving for a new home there are few things to consider, while you're saving and before you apply for a home loan.

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Home loans

First home buyer dictionary from A to Z

We decode the home loan jargon.

Federal Government grants and schemes

Myth-busted: You don't need a 20% deposit to buy your first home.

With the Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme, find out how you can unlock your dreams sooner. 

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Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme

If you're a first home buyer or you haven't owned a property in Australia in the last ten years, we could help you into your own home sooner.

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First home buyer guide: grants, schemes and incentives

If you're a first home buyer, People First Bank can help with a range of government schemes and grants.

State Government schemes

Some grants are offered by particular states. You can learn more about the grants your state offers by heading to its dedicated page.

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Queensland

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South Australia

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Victoria

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New South Wales

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More information for your first home journey.

Our articles about the first home buying journey might answer the questions you have or didn't know you had and help you learn about what to ask.

Need some help? We've got you covered.

Get in touch with us and we can help you get the answers you need.

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