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This guide is everything I ... <a title=\"First Home Buyer\u2019s Complete Guide\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/truthgroup.com.au\/2025\/07\/22\/first-home-buyers-complete-guide\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about First Home Buyer\u2019s Complete Guide\">Read more<\/a>","datePublished":"2025-07-22","dateModified":"2025-10-12","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/truthgroup.com.au\/author\/nicholasparpistruthpropertycomau\/#Person","name":"Nicholas Parpis","url":"https:\/\/truthgroup.com.au\/author\/nicholasparpistruthpropertycomau\/","identifier":216551164,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/f6058d552df68dbaf53120d13f9e89fc9834e3e1ba22039065b40df84bd9df29?s=96&d=identicon&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/f6058d552df68dbaf53120d13f9e89fc9834e3e1ba22039065b40df84bd9df29?s=96&d=identicon&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Truth Group Pty Ltd.","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/truthgroup.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hero-logo-1-e1762756174980.png","url":"https:\/\/truthgroup.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hero-logo-1-e1762756174980.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/truthgroup.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-12.png?fit=1024%2C768&ssl=1","url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/truthgroup.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-12.png?fit=1024%2C768&ssl=1","height":768,"width":1024},"url":"https:\/\/truthgroup.com.au\/2025\/07\/22\/first-home-buyers-complete-guide\/","video":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"VideoObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tJ0HNbu_7kI#VideoObject","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tJ0HNbu_7kI","name":"First Home Buyer Guide Australia","description":"(What I Wish I Knew Before Buying My First Home)\n\nOptimized YouTube Description:\n\nBuying your first home in Australia? This is the ultimate step-by-step guide I wish I had when I bought my first property.\n\nAs a mortgage broker and buyer\u2019s agent, I now help first home buyers avoid the common mistakes \u2014 and take advantage of grants, schemes, and strategies that make the process smoother and more affordable.\n\nIn this video, I\u2019ll show you:\n\u2705 How to calculate your true borrowing power\n\u2705 What grants and first home buyer schemes you may be eligible for\n\u2705 Why pre-approval is essential\n\u2705 The hidden costs to budget for (stamp duty, LMI, legal fees)\n\u2705 How I support clients as a mortgage planner & property buying advocate\n\n\ud83d\udcac Ready to start your first home journey with guidance from someone who\u2019s done it?\nContact me at \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/truthgroup.com.au for personalised mortgage advice and buyer support.\n\n#firsthomebuyer  #homeloanaustralia  #mortgagebrokersydney  #buyingahome  #firsthomegrant  #homeloantips  #preapproval  #TruthGroup #sydneymortgagebroker  #realestateaustralia","thumbnailUrl":["https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/tJ0HNbu_7kI\/default.jpg","https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/tJ0HNbu_7kI\/mqdefault.jpg","https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/tJ0HNbu_7kI\/hqdefault.jpg","https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/tJ0HNbu_7kI\/sddefault.jpg","https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/tJ0HNbu_7kI\/maxresdefault.jpg"],"uploadDate":"2025-07-23T06:55:15+00:00","duration":"PT2M15S","embedUrl":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tJ0HNbu_7kI","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCl_CSrwS5ltS8cuq5VYEvxg#Organization","url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCl_CSrwS5ltS8cuq5VYEvxg","name":"Truth Group Pty Ltd","description":"Welcome to Truth Group \u2014 where buying property and securing finance becomes simple, strategic, and stress-free.\nI\u2019m Niko, a licensed Buyers Agent and Mortgage Broker based in Sydney, here to help everyday Aussies make smarter property decisions.\n\nWhether you're buying your first home, investing, or need loan guidance, I break it down in clear, straight-talking videos.\n\nI help clients secure:\n\u2022 Established homes in high-growth areas\n\u2022 House and land packages\n\u2022 Commercial and mixed-use properties\n\u2022 Pre-approvals, refinance options & smart loan structures\n\nOn this channel, I share weekly tips on:\n\u2022 Buying strategies from a Sydney Buyers Agent\n\u2022 Mortgage planning & boosting borrowing power\n\u2022 Using a solid asset base to build wealth\n\u2022 Credit score & lender insights\n\n\ud83d\udccd Based in Hoxton Park \u2013 helping clients Australia-wide\n\ud83c\udf10 truthgroup.com.au | \ud83d\udcf1 Truth Group Pty Ltd on Facebook, LinkedIn & Google\nSubscribe now and let\u2019s get started.\n","logo":{"url":"https:\/\/yt3.ggpht.com\/0bYn-LN7lEmJEamUfHfCt1zo5YuZUz08PlGjcEoFWbe7cpd28E-tKPat4p5bIvQ5OfzsVXoPpXo=s800-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj","width":800,"height":800,"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tJ0HNbu_7kI#VideoObject_publisher_logo_ImageObject"}},"potentialAction":{"@type":"SeekToAction","@id":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tJ0HNbu_7kI#VideoObject_potentialAction","target":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tJ0HNbu_7kI&t={seek_to_second_number}","startOffset-input":"required name=seek_to_second_number"},"interactionStatistic":[[{"@type":"InteractionCounter","@id":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tJ0HNbu_7kI#VideoObject_interactionStatistic_WatchAction","interactionType":{"@type":"WatchAction"},"userInteractionCount":13}]]},"about":["Latest Post"],"wordCount":476,"articleBody":"First Home Buyer Guide Australia Watch this video on YouTube.If you\u2019re buying your first home, I\u2019ve been in your shoes.When I bought my first property, I made a few mistakes \u2013 and now, as a mortgage broker and buyer\u2019s advocate, I help first home buyers avoid them every day.This guide is everything I wish I had known when I started.\ud83d\udcb0 Know Your Numbers FirstBefore you fall in love with a house on realestate.com.au, figure out your financial position:Your deposit amountYour borrowing capacityLikely monthly repaymentsExtra costs like stamp duty, conveyancing, inspections\ud83c\udf81 First Home Buyer SchemesDepending on your state and income, you might be eligible for:First Home Guarantee (buy with as little as 5% deposit)Stamp duty concessions or exemptionsFirst Home Owner GrantThese can save you thousands \u2013 I\u2019ll help you check your eligibility.\ud83d\udcdd Always Get Pre-Approved Before You ShopPre-approval means a lender has reviewed your financials and indicated how much they\u2019d be willing to lend.It shows sellers you\u2019re serious and helps you avoid looking at homes outside your budget.\ud83e\uddfe Understand the Hidden CostsA lot of first home buyers are caught off guard by:Stamp dutyLender\u2019s Mortgage Insurance (LMI)Building &amp; pest inspectionsLegal &amp; conveyancing feesI help clients plan for these in advance so nothing&#8217;s left to chance.\ud83e\udd1d Don\u2019t Do It AloneAs a mortgage broker and buyer\u2019s advocate, I can help with:Comparing lenders and getting you a great home loanProperty searching and shortlistingNegotiating the price and termsManaging contracts through to settlement\ud83d\udca1 What I Wish I Knew Back ThenLooking back, I should have:Asked more questionsUnderstood interest rates and loan features betterStarted earlierTaken advantage of government helpThat\u2019s exactly why I created this guide \u2013 so you don\u2019t make the same mistakes.\u2705 Ready to Buy Your First Home?Let\u2019s have a chat. 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