First Home Buyer Guide

Buy Your First Home in Allawah

Allawah offers first home buyers a station, village shops, and lower prices than neighbouring Hurstville or Kogarah.

$510K

Entry Unit Price

$1.40M

Entry House Price

8/10

FHB Suitability

22-30 min via Princes Hwy

to Sydney CBD

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First Home Buyer Grants & Incentives 2026

NSW offers generous support for first home buyers. Here's what you may be eligible for when buying in Allawah.

First Home Owner Grant (FHOG)

$10,000

New homes up to $750,000

Stamp Duty Exemption

Up to $31,000 saved

Properties under $800,000

First Home Guarantee

5% deposit (no LMI)

Income up to $125,000 (single) / $200,000 (couple)

Family Home Guarantee

2% deposit

Single parents with dependents

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Why Allawah is Great for First Home Buyers

Allawah scores 8/10 for first home buyer suitability. Here's why.

Affordability

Entry units from $510K
Entry houses from $1.40M
Stamp duty exemption for units under $800K

Commute & Transport

Allawah Station (T4, T8 Lines)
Direct CBD trains
Bus network
22-30 min via Princes Hwy to CBD

Lifestyle & Amenities

Allawah Station
Allawah village shops
Railway corridor

Growth Potential

Allawah has grown 8% (houses) and 5.5% (units) in the past 12 months. Your first home could be a strong long-term investment.

+5.5%

Unit Growth (12 months)

5 Steps to Buying Your First Home in Allawah

Get Pre-Approved

Talk to a mortgage broker to understand your borrowing capacity and get pre-approval.

Research & Shortlist

Work with Michael to identify suitable properties in your budget and preferred areas.

Inspect Properties

Attend open homes and private inspections. Michael will highlight pros and cons of each.

Make an Offer

Michael guides you through negotiations or auction strategy to secure your first home.

Settlement & Keys

Complete the purchase with your conveyancer and collect the keys to your new home!

What Allawah Clients Say

Real results from real clients in Allawah and surrounding suburbs

“Allawah was our affordable entry into the St George market. Own station, quiet streets—Michael knew exactly what first home buyers need.”

James & Lisa T.

First Home • Allawah • 2025

“Between Hurstville and Kogarah but more affordable—Allawah was perfect for our growing family. Michael found us a home with a real backyard.”

The Patel Family

4-bed House • Allawah • 2025

“Allawah's yields are excellent. Michael's market knowledge helped us pick a property that's appreciated 15% in two years.”

Anthony & Maria G.

Investment Property • Allawah • 2024

First Home Buying FAQs for Allawah

Common questions about buying property in Allawah

Can first home buyers afford Allawah?

Entry-level houses start at $1,400,000 and units at $510,000. Allawah offers first home buyers station access and village atmosphere at accessible prices.

What grants are available for first home buyers in NSW?

NSW first home buyers can access: First Home Owner Grant ($10,000 for new homes), stamp duty exemptions for properties under $800,000, and the First Home Guarantee Scheme (5% deposit with no LMI).

How much deposit do I need?

With the First Home Guarantee Scheme, you may only need 5% deposit. Otherwise, standard deposits are 10-20%. Michael can connect you with mortgage brokers who specialise in first home buyer lending.

What are the hidden costs of buying?

Budget for: stamp duty (unless exempt), conveyancing ($1,500-2,500), building & pest inspection ($400-600), and loan establishment fees. Michael provides a free buyer's cost calculator.