Under Help to Buy, the federal government contributes toward your purchase price in exchange for an equity share in the property. You buy with as little as a 2% deposit, you borrow substantially less, and you pay no Lenders Mortgage Insurance.
The government's contribution is up to 40% of the price for a new home and up to 30% for an existing one.
Income cap of $103,000 for singles, $165,000 for couples and single parents
Price cap of $800,000 for the Dubbo region and most of regional NSW
10,000 places per year nationally — unlike the First Home Guarantee, these are limited
Australian citizen or permanent resident, 18 or over
You must live in the home
The government's share is real. When you sell, they take their percentage of the sale price — including their share of any capital growth. If the home rises $200,000 in value and they hold 30%, $60,000 of that is theirs.
You can usually buy back their stake over time in increments, and most people do. But it's a genuine trade-off: a smaller loan and lower repayments now, against a smaller gain later.
There are also ongoing conditions. Your income is reviewed, and if it rises above the threshold for a sustained period you may be required to start buying back the government's share.
They solve different problems and you can't use both.
Help to Buy - suits you if your deposit is the barrier and your income is modest. Lower deposit, much smaller loan, lower repayments — but you share the growth.
First Home Guarantee - suits you if you can reach 5% and want to keep 100% of your home. No income caps, no limited places, no shared equity.
We'll model both against a standard loan so you can see all three side by side in dollars, rather than choosing on the headline deposit figure.
This matters more here than anywhere else. At 2%, your deposit on a $600,000 home is $12,000 — but the legal fees, inspections and insurance don't shrink to match.
Conveyancing or solicitor's fees — $1,500 to $2,500
Building and pest inspection — around $400 to $800
Stamp duty, transfer and registration fees, rates adjustments, insurance
Allow $3,000 to $5,000 on top. On a 2% deposit that's a quarter again of everything you've saved, and it's the single most common thing people don't budget for.
Book a free appointment, however suits you — face to face at our Church Street office in Dubbo, by video call, or over the phone. No obligation, and no cost to you. Call 02 6885 0588 or book online.
Robert B
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Marivic Cabrera
Thank you so much to Adam and Brad for supporting us every step of the way in purchasing our home. Their quick responses and superb communication made the whole process smooth, easy and stress-free. We truly couldn’t have done it without them. Mavic & Mickael
Michael Skupien
Can't speak highly enough of Adam and the team at Dubbo Mortgage Brokers. They kept us in the loop the whole time and were always reachable if we had questions.
Dana Wales
I would highly recommend using Dubbo mortgage brokers to help with buying a house, the team there, especially Brad, were amazing and extremely helpful. They broke everything down for me and ensured I understood the process and what was needed, which was amazing for a first home buyer when it is all so overwhelming. I can’t recommend these guys enough, I am extremely grateful for their help and I now have a beautiful home thanks to them.
Brayden Cracknell
The team at Dubbo Mortgage Brokers went above and beyond in the process of getting my home loan process, kept me updated the whole way through. Made everything less stressful and confusing, and made it a breeze. Will definitely be coming back for the next home!
Ashlea Skupien
We honestly can’t say enough good things about our experience with Dubbo Mortgage Brokers. Our situation was complex and far from cookie cutter, but Adam made the whole process feel easy and completely stress-free. His knowledge and experience really stood out, and we always felt like we were in safe hands. Adam and Brad went above and beyond to get us exactly what we were hoping for, and even saved us money along the way. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble, and they were so easy to deal with from start to finish. If you’re looking for someone who genuinely cares and knows what they’re doing, we couldn’t recommend them more highly.
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Disclaimer: This page provides general information only and has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. We recommend that you consider whether it is appropriate for your circumstances and your full financial situation will need to be reviewed prior to acceptance of any offer or product. It does not constitute legal, tax or financial advice and you should always seek professional advice in relation to your individual circumstances.
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