Benefits and Strategies for Sydney First Home Buyers

Despite being Australia's most expensive city, Sydney offers strong long-term value, stability, and unmatched lifestyle benefits, making it a desirable location for first home buyers ready to make a smart, future-focused investment.

Government Support Available

  1. Stamp Duty Relief: First home buyers in NSW can access full stamp duty exemptions for properties under $650,000 and discounted rates up to $800,000—saving you up to $30,000.

  2. First Home Owner Grant: Receive a $10,000 grant for new builds or off-the-plan purchases.

  3. First Home Guarantee Scheme: Get into the market with just a 5% deposit and no Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI), making homeownership more affordable and faster to achieve.

Sydney Buyer Strategies

  • Buy Off-the-Plan: Purchasing new or off-the-plan properties often comes with greater incentives and lower upfront costs.

  • Focus on Growth Corridors: Consider emerging suburbs with infrastructure development and strong long-term capital growth.

Partner Up: Shared ownership can make the deposit and repayments more manageable.

Top Suburbs for First Home Buyers:

  • Campbelltown – Affordable, well-connected, family-friendly

  • Blacktown – Growth corridor, strong infrastructure

  • Liverpool – Major redevelopment, good transport links

  • Penrith – Near new airport, good schools, and amenities

At Veeva Property Group, we help you navigate Sydney’s complex market with tailored advice, off-market opportunities, and end-to-end support. Let’s make your first step into Sydney real estate a smart and confident one.