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Home loans for first home buyers

Buy your first property with confidence, clarity, and a loan structure that doesn't limit your future

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20+ years of experience

Multi-award-winning

Strategic mortgage broking

Rated five stars

Your first home is just the beginning of your property journey

Buying your first property is exciting, but also complex. You're navigating loan structures, deposit requirements, government schemes, and lender criteria while trying to make the biggest financial decision of your life. And did you know that how you structure your first loan matters far beyond just getting approved? The right structure sets you up to upgrade later, buy multiple investment properties, and build long-term wealth. As strategic mortgage brokers based in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, we've been guiding first home buyers since 2004, not just to get you into your first property, but to set you up for everything that comes next.

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Ready to buy your first property? Book a FREE consultation to understand how much you can borrow, explore your options, and get your first home loan structured right.

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Connect you with first home buyer grants and schemes

First home buyers have access to government grants, stamp duty concessions, and special lending schemes. We help you understand what you're eligible for and how to maximise these benefits to get into your first home sooner.

Structure your loan for future flexibility

We don't just think about your first purchase, we think about your second, third, and fourth. We structure your first home loan so you can later turn it into an investment property, preserve borrowing capacity to buy again, and avoid costly mistakes that limit your options.

Buy your first property with confidence

Buying your first property shouldn't feel overwhelming. We guide you through the entire process, from understanding how much you can borrow to structuring your loan, finding the right lender, and getting you to settlement without stress.

Understand what you can afford

Our proprietary Next Purchase software models your complete financial picture, showing you different purchase price scenarios and how each affects your cash flow, savings buffer, and ongoing repayments. You'll see what's comfortable for your situation, not just what a bank says you can borrow.

Strategic home loans for first home buyers: How we help

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Why choose Property Planning Australia?

Since 2004, we've been helping first-time homebuyers navigate one of the biggest financial decisions they'll ever make. We've earned multiple industry awards not by rushing people through applications, but by taking the time to educate, guide, and ensure that every first-home buyer understands their options and feels confident in their decision. And we stay with you as your plans evolve, supporting every refinance, purchase, and life change along the way.

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Need a mortgage broker who understands home loans for first home buyers?

Book a FREE consultation to discuss your goals, understand how much you can borrow, and get expert guidance on structuring your first home loan correctly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much can I borrow for my first home?

What is the Australian Government 5% deposit scheme, and am I eligible?

What structure should my home loan be in?

Can I buy an investment property first instead of a home?

After my next purchase, how much should I have left in savings, and what should my cash flow be?

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