Buying your first home

Your first home, made simple: Tools, tips & support in one place.

 
Buying your first home
Buy your first home with only 5% deposit

Buy your first home with only 5% deposit

Looking to buy with a smaller deposit? From 1 Oct, the 5% option becomes available for eligible buyers, with increased maximum home price limits in every state.

Steps to your first home

Steps to your first home

We’ll help you plan, save, apply, find, buy and own your first home with expert support that makes the big moments easier.

1. Plan

Start your homeownership journey by exploring what’s possible. Learn how the buying process works, what you’ll need to get started, and whether now’s the right time for you.

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2. Save

Get tips on budgeting and saving for your deposit. Discover government grants and schemes that can help you get into your first home sooner.

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3. Apply

Understand how home loans work, what lenders look for, and how to get pre-approval so you can confidently take the next step.

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4. Find

4. Find

Start your property search

Find your next home with Aussie: on-market, off-market and pre-market listings plus suburb insights, property reports and expert support from planning to purchase.

5. Buy

Find out what to expect when making an offer, bidding at auction, and finalising settlement. We’ll guide you through the big moment of securing your first home.

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6. Own

Learn how to manage your mortgage, protect your property, and make the most of life as a homeowner.

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Over 5,000 5-star reviews on Product Review

Over 5,000 5-star reviews on Product Review

"⁠I had a 10 out of 10 experience with Aussie Home Loans! The whole process was smooth and stress-free, and the team was professional, supportive, and always available to answer my questions. I felt really looked after from start to finish and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Aussie to anyone looking for a Home Loan." - Deanna P, QLD
"Our broker was fantastic .. he found us the best rate with the features we required for our loan. He answered all of our questions and communication was seamless" - Angela J, VIC
"Couldn't be happier with my broker. My case was very challenging but he never got frustrated and provided me with round the clock support. Highly recommended and I will never use a different company." - Barry E

Supporting you from planning to settlement and beyond

Supporting you from planning to settlement and beyond

Aussie is more than home loans. With our Find, Buy, Own platform, we help Australians search, secure, and settle their homes - all in one place.

How we can help

We’ve got your buyers agents, conveyancers, mortgage brokers, property search and tracking sorted.

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First home buyer: Frequently asked questions