Rate hikes slowing prices. Investor pullback post-budget. $10K FHOG. Stamp duty exemptions to $800K. If you're a first home buyer in St George, Q3–Q4 2026 is shaping up as the best buying window in years.
The Australian Government Help to Buy scheme is now open. With just a 2% deposit and government contributing up to 40%, first home buyers in Brighton-Le-Sands, Rockdale, Banksia, and Kyeemagh have a real path to homeownership.
Despite rate increases, existing first home buyer schemes remain valuable for Kogarah buyers. Properties under $800K in 2217 still qualify for full stamp duty exemption.
Despite rate increases, existing first home buyer schemes remain valuable for Sans Souci buyers. Properties under $800K in 2219 still qualify for full stamp duty exemption.
Despite rate increases, existing first home buyer schemes remain valuable for Brighton-Le-Sands buyers. Properties under $800K in 2216 still qualify for full stamp duty exemption.
Despite rate increases, existing first home buyer schemes remain valuable for Bexley buyers. Properties under $800K in 2207 still qualify for full stamp duty exemption.
Despite rate increases, existing first home buyer schemes remain valuable for Hurstville buyers. Properties under $800K in 2220 still qualify for full stamp duty exemption.
Despite rate increases, existing first home buyer schemes remain valuable for Rockdale buyers. Properties under $800K in 2216 still qualify for full stamp duty exemption.