

Execution Case Study:
Meet Emily & Josh — A Teacher and an Electrician Who Bought Their First Home With Just a 5% Deposit.
Emily and Josh were both in their early 30s, earning just under $140K combined. They thought they’d be renting for years — until they discovered they qualified for a government-backed scheme and could buy sooner than they thought.
With our help, they secured a $620K home in outer Melbourne with just a 5% deposit, avoided paying LMI, and were handed the keys in under 90 days.
Now they’re building equity in their own home — not someone else’s.
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You’re not just paying for a roof over your head — you’re investing in your future.
You’re building something that belongs to you — and setting yourself up for long-term financial growth.
You didn’t save just to let that money sit — you saved to move forward. And this is where your savings finally start working harder for you.
Instead of sitting in a bank account slowly losing value to inflation, they become the foundation of something real: a home, financial stability, and a future you can build on.


We start with a personalised First Home Strategy Session to unpack your financial position, goals, and ideal timelines.
Whether you're buying solo or as a couple, we map out a clear plan tailored to your income, lifestyle, and property ambitions.
This isn’t generic advice — it’s a strategic roadmap to help you stop renting and start owning in as little as 90 days.
We conduct a full eligibility analysis to access the same grants and incentives that thousands of Aussies are using — including the First Home Guarantee and shared equity programs.
This potentially saves you up to $30,000 and eliminating Lenders Mortgage Insurance.
Most renters don’t know they qualify. We make sure you do — and that you leverage every benefit to your advantage.


Borrowing Capacity & Safe Repayment Modelling
We run detailed borrowing assessments across multiple lenders to determine your true borrowing power — not just what a bank tells you.
Then we build a safe repayment plan that keeps you financially secure, even with rising interest rates.
No guesswork. No hidden risks. Just clarity and control from day one.
Smart Lender Matching & Loan Product Selection
We compare loan products from a wide panel of lenders — specifically targeting those that fully support first-time home buyers in today's market.
This isn’t about just getting any loan — it’s about getting the right structure, rate, and conditions to set you up for long-term success and fast-track your equity growth.


Once you're ready to go, we handle the full loan application process — from document collection through to approval and settlement.
You’ll avoid the usual back-and-forth with banks, endless paperwork, and costly delays.
We stay by your side until the keys are in your hand — ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.













Sarah (a teacher) and Luke (a mechanic) had been renting in Brisbane for over six years. With a combined income under $140K and less than $40K saved, they thought homeownership was still years away.
Using FirstHomePath™, we uncovered their eligibility for the First Home Guarantee and matched them with a lender who accepted a 5% deposit with no LMI.
In just 84 days, they settled on a $700K home — and their suburb has already seen $50K in capital growth.
What made the difference? The right system, support, and a strategy built for real people — not just high-income earners.


We practise what we preach — FirstHomePath™ isn’t just a concept, it’s a battle-tested system that we run day in, day out for our own pipeline of first-home clients.
We know the schemes. We know the lender appetites. We know the timelines, traps, and missed steps that stall approvals — and we’ve refined our process to eliminate them.
Our team uses this same step-by-step system to assess eligibility, secure fast pre-approvals, and take clients from “unsure renter” to confident homeowner in a matter of weeks.
The best part? Because the process is systemised, we’re able to keep delivering consistent results across all markets — even with rising rates, changing scheme rules, and shifting lender policies.
This isn’t theory. It’s tested, proven, and in action every single week — and when you book your First Home Strategy Session, we’ll show you exactly how it could work for you.


Your Personal Strategy Session
We start by understanding your goals, current finances, and ideal timeline.
This isn’t generic advice — it’s a 1:1 strategic deep dive that maps out exactly how you can move from renting to owning, faster than you thought possible.
We identify what’s holding you back and build a tailored roadmap to get you on the property ladder.
Next, we run detailed assessments to uncover which grants, schemes, and low-deposit options you qualify for — and what your safe borrowing limit actually looks like.
Most first-home buyers miss out on thousands in benefits simply because they don’t know what’s available. We make sure you don’t.
With your numbers in hand, we compare loan products across a panel of lenders who fully support first-time home buyer applicants.
We look at rates, structure, and lender criteria to ensure your application is positioned for fast approval and long-term affordability — not just a quick yes.
End-to-End Application & Approval Support
Once the right loan is selected, we manage the entire process — application, documentation, approvals, and negotiation — to ensure everything runs smoothly.
You’ll avoid delays, missed paperwork, and constant back-and-forth with banks. We stay in your corner until you’re fully approved.
From Settlement To Keys In Hand — Your New Chapter Starts Here
This is where it all comes together — the final steps to unlocking your new home.
We manage everything behind the scenes, from dealing with your conveyancer to finalising the settlement.
You stay focused on what matters: planning the move, choosing furniture, and finally stepping through the front door of a place that’s yours.






No — and most of our clients didn’t either. We work with nurses, tradies, retail managers, junior consultants, self-employed business owners — everyday Australians who thought they were behind until they saw what was actually possible. With FirstHomePath™, many secure their first home with just 5% deposit by leveraging the right lender and government scheme. If they can do it, you absolutely can too.
That’s exactly what we cover in the early stage of the process. We run a detailed borrowing capacity assessment based on your current income, financials, and lifestyle goals. You'll know exactly how much you can safely borrow — and what repayments will look like — before taking the next step.
Absolutely. One of the first things we do inside FirstHomePath™ is run a comprehensive eligibility check across all national and state-based first-home buyer schemes. You might be surprised at what you’re entitled to — some clients save $20,000–$30,000 through support they didn’t even know existed.
Yes — in many cases. We work with a wide panel of lenders, including those that are more flexible with low-deposit buyers or clients with minor credit issues. We’ll assess your financial picture and help you understand what’s realistic — then structure the application to maximise your chance of approval.
Our clients typically go from initial strategy session to settlement in 60–90 days. The exact timeline depends on your readiness, the property search, and lender turnaround times — but we manage the entire process to keep things on track and stress-free.
Yes, and that’s a key part of what makes FirstHomePath™ different. We manage the full loan application, approval, and settlement process for you — including gathering documents, communicating with lenders, and making sure everything is submitted accurately and on time.
That’s fine — but banks only offer their own products, and many brokers don’t specialise in first-home buyers. We bring a first-home-specific strategy, know how to navigate deposit myths, and give you access to lenders who support buyers just like you.
Waiting can cost you more than acting. Delaying by just 2–3 years could mean missing out on $60k–$150k in capital growth. Our job is to help you buy safely and strategically — not just quickly — so you’re building equity, not watching from the sidelines.
We work with first-home buyers Australia-wide — whether you're in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, or a regional growth corridor. The grants and lender options may vary by state, but our system is designed to work wherever you are.
You're not alone — almost every first-home buyer we speak to feels the same way. That’s why we focus on showing you how your deposit becomes a launchpad for building long-term equity. With the right plan, that money doesn’t disappear — it transforms into ownership, stability, and a foothold in a growing market.
Yes — and that’s exactly the point. In your strategy session, we unpack your goals, income, and financial picture — just like we’ve done for hundreds of young professionals, teachers, nurses, retail workers, and everyday couples who thought they couldn’t buy either. You’ll walk away with a personalised roadmap, knowing exactly what’s possible — and how to move forward with confidence.
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