FREE FACT SHEET FOR NSW FIRST HOME BUYERS
You’ve saved, you’ve planned, you can finally picture yourself in your own home. Don’t let a cost you didn’t see coming get in the way of that.



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FREE FACT SHEET FOR NSW FIRST HOME BUYERS
You’ve saved, you’ve planned, you can finally picture yourself in your own home. Don’t let a cost you didn’t see coming get in the way of that.
Enter your details to receive your free guide instantly via SMS. No spam, ever.
By submitting this form, you agree that PFP Lending may contact you regarding the fact sheet and your home-buying enquiry. View our Privacy Policy.

The costs that can come on top of your deposit when buying your first home

Expenses that can arise before, during and after settlement

Common costs first home buyers may underestimate or forget to budget for

Fees that may come up during the finance, legal and buying process

Why keeping a cash buffer can matter when you’re ready to buy

How to create a more realistic budget and avoid unexpected costs
A couple planning to buy land and build came close to missing out on the First Home Buyer scheme twice, first an income cap, then rising land prices pushing them over the threshold. We tracked the changes and arranged a second valuation with another lender, keeping their place in the scheme and saving them around $15,000.
A young podiatrist needed to sell her home in Tasmania and buy in NSW, coordinating almost entirely by email while worried about running short on cash after the move. We timed her pre-approval to line up with the sale, and she settled both properties two weeks apart with $15,000 left over.
A family had found their next home but couldn’t buy it without selling their current one first, and didn’t want to risk missing out while they waited. We arranged a bridging loan so they could move in straight away, settling the sale on their old home just 10 days later.

Head of PFP Lending & Mortgage Broker

Founder & Director
The PFP team has been helping families across New South Wales and Victoria get into their own homes for over 20 years. We’re proud, and genuinely humbled, to be the ones families choose to trust with something this big.
Buying a home is one of the most emotional and personal decisions you’ll ever make. Our job is to keep the journey informed, smart and never overwhelming.
Phone: 02 4990 3050
Email: help@pfpwealth.com.au
117 Vincent Street, Cessnock NSW 2325
Disclaimer:
PFP Lending Pty Ltd, Australian Credit Licence No. 378618, ABN 98 125 416 971. This fact sheet contains general information only and has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. It does not constitute legal, tax or financial advice. Lending criteria, terms, fees and charges apply. Case studies are historical client examples only. Individual circumstances and outcomes vary and results are not guaranteed.
Enter your details to receive your free guide instantly via SMS. No spam, ever.
By submitting this form, you agree that PFP Lending may contact you regarding the fact sheet and your home-buying enquiry. View our Privacy Policy.
Phone: 02 4990 3050
Email: help@pfpwealth.com.au
117 Vincent Street, Cessnock NSW 2325
Disclaimer:
PFP Lending Pty Ltd, Australian Credit Licence No. 378618, ABN 98 125 416 971. This fact sheet contains general information only and has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. It does not constitute legal, tax or financial advice. Lending criteria, terms, fees and charges apply. Case studies are historical client examples only. Individual circumstances and outcomes vary and results are not guaranteed.