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02 · First Home

Your first home,
sorted properly.

Buying your first home is the biggest financial decision most people make. We walk you through every step — borrowing capacity, deposit, government schemes, the right lender — so you move forward with confidence, not confusion.

Borrowing Capacity Calculator
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Estimated Borrowing Capacity
$820,000
Across 28 matched lenders · 30-yr term · 6.5% assessment rate
Best Variable
5.99%
Best Fixed 3Y
6.29%
Repayment
$5,184

Indicative only. Final capacity confirmed with a strategy call.

What's covered

First Home Buyers — end to end.

Every angle of first home buyers, handled by one team that knows your file.

First Home Guarantee

Federal scheme: buy with a 5% deposit and avoid LMI. Strict eligibility — income caps, property price caps, residency. We confirm eligibility against current criteria.

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Stamp Duty Concessions (VIC)

Victorian first home buyers buying up to $600K pay no stamp duty; up to $750K get a concession. Significant savings — we structure the purchase to qualify.

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First Home Owner Grant (FHOG)

$10,000 grant for new builds in Victoria. We confirm eligibility and incorporate the grant into your deposit plan.

FHSS — Super Saver

First Home Super Saver: contribute extra to super and withdraw it for your deposit at tax-advantaged rates. Best for high-income first home buyers.

LMI vs Larger Deposit

Lenders Mortgage Insurance lets you buy with less than 20% deposit. Sometimes paying LMI gets you into the market sooner; sometimes saving more is smarter. We model both.

Pre-Approval Pathway

Real pre-approval — not just a generic letter. Solid pre-approval that lasts and gives you confidence to make offers.

Why Wood & Weiss

A different kind of first home brokerage.

Real broker access. Real strategy. Real outcomes.

Patient and clear

First home buying involves a lot of new concepts. We take the time to explain — no jargon, no rushing, no upsell.

Government schemes navigated

FHB Guarantee, stamp duty, FHOG, FHSS — overlapping schemes with different criteria. We find the right combination for you.

Lender matching for FHBs

Some lenders are first-home-buyer friendly; others much less so. We know who suits which profile.

Beyond the loan

Conveyancing, building inspections, insurance — we connect you with trusted partners so you don't cobble together the team yourself.

How it works

From first call to settlement.

Four clear steps — managed end to end, with you in the loop at every stage.

01

Discovery call

Understand your situation: deposit, income, employment, target suburbs, timeline. Quick assessment of which government schemes you qualify for.

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Borrowing capacity and pre-approval

We model your borrowing capacity across multiple lenders, then submit for pre-approval at the best-fit lender for FHBs.

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Property search support

You find the property; we stress-test your offer against the pre-approval, confirm finance and run the contract clauses by you.

04

Finance and settlement

Valuation, formal approval, contract finalisation, settlement coordination. You collect the keys; we stay around for any future moves.

FAQ

First Home Buyers — common questions

How much deposit do I really need?
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Minimum is 5% with the First Home Guarantee (if eligible), 10% with most lenders, 20% to avoid LMI entirely. Plus you need ~5% for stamp duty (often waived for FHBs in VIC), conveyancing and building inspection costs.
Can I use my parents as guarantors?
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Yes — a parental guarantee can let you borrow up to 100% of the purchase price without LMI. It uses equity in your parents' home as additional security. There are risks involved and we walk through them carefully.
Am I eligible for the First Home Guarantee?
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The scheme has income caps (currently $125K single, $200K combined), property price caps (varies by city — Melbourne is $800K), and residency requirements. We confirm against current criteria during your strategy call.
What is LMI and should I pay it?
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Lenders Mortgage Insurance protects the lender if you default. It applies on deposits below 20% and can be $5K-$30K+. Paying LMI can let you get into the market sooner — sometimes the right call, sometimes not. We model both scenarios.
Should I buy now or wait to save a bigger deposit?
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Depends on the market trajectory and your income growth. If property growth outpaces your savings rate, waiting can cost you more. We discuss the maths with you.
How long does the whole process take?
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From strategy call to pre-approval: 1-2 weeks. From pre-approval to settling on a property: depends on how fast you find one. From signing contracts to settlement: typically 30-60 days.
Jeff Moishe
Jeff & Moishe — Co-directors Real broker access · 5.0★ across all reviews · Melbourne-based, Australia-wide
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