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Best First Home Buyer Guide for WA Buyers With Less Than 5% Deposit
Perth's median house price is $847K. If you have under 5% saved, you need Keystart or the First Home Guarantee — and a guide built for that constraint.
Best Home Buying Guide for Interstate Migrants Moving to Western Australia
Moving from NSW, Victoria, or Queensland to WA? The property rules you know don't apply. No cooling-off period, no solicitors, different contracts. Here's the guide built for your situation.
Best Suburbs for First Home Buyers Perth: Where Prices, Grants, and Infrastructure Align
Perth's outer growth corridors in 2026 — medians, grant thresholds, and what each suburb actually offers first home buyers displaced from the inner city.
Buying a House in Western Australia: The Step-by-Step Process
How the WA house buying process actually works — from pre-approval to Landgate settlement. No cooling-off period, Offer and Acceptance contract, and PEXA explained.
First Home Owner Grant Western Australia: The Complete 2026 Guide
WA's FHOG pays $10,000 for new homes only. Full eligibility rules, price caps, HBAA rebate, and the federal First Home Guarantee — 2026 updated.
How to Buy a First Home in Perth Under $600,000 and Pay Zero Stamp Duty
After the May 2026 Budget, WA first home buyers pay zero transfer duty up to $600K. Here is the exact strategy — suburbs, grants, deposits, and the cliff that costs you thousands.
Keystart Home Loan: What WA First Home Buyers Need to Know in 2026
Complete guide to Keystart's 2% deposit, income caps, interest rates, and when to refinance into a mainstream lender. WA-specific, 2026 updated.
Keystart vs First Home Guarantee WA: Which Low-Deposit Pathway Actually Saves You More?
Side-by-side comparison of Keystart Home Loans and the federal First Home Guarantee for Western Australia buyers. Deposit, rates, property caps, income limits, and total cost over 5 years.
Landgate Title Search WA: How to Search a Property Title in Western Australia
How to run a Landgate title search in WA, what the Certificate of Title reveals, current fees (July 2025), and what encumbrances mean for buyers.
Perth Median House Price 2026: What First Home Buyers Are Actually Dealing With
Perth's median house price has surged 89.8% in five years. Here's what that means for first home buyers and where the market is heading in 2026.
Pilbara Property Market: Karratha, Port Hedland, and the Mining Cycle Risk
Rental yields in the Pilbara reach 9–11%. But Karratha prices fell 60% after the last mining boom. Here's what buyers need to understand before purchasing in regional WA.
Settlement Agents in WA: What They Do, What They Cost, and When You Need a Lawyer Instead
WA uses settlement agents, not solicitors, for conveyancing. Here's exactly what they do, what they charge ($800–$1,500), and when you must escalate to a lawyer.
Stamp Duty Concession WA: First Home Buyer Thresholds Explained (2026)
WA's stamp duty exemption now reaches $600K for established homes and $450K for vacant land. Full rate table, first-home thresholds, and the foreign surcharge.
WA Builder Collapse: How to Vet Your Builder Before Signing a Fixed-Price Contract
WA's construction sector saw 1,200+ insolvencies in 2024. How first home buyers can spot a financially distressed builder before committing to a build contract.