My First Home

First-home buyers are rewriting the rulebook

The story of Brisbane siblings Max and Anja Steven shows how co-ownership, discipline and shared goals can make buying a first home possible.

Treating their home like a shared business asset, their approach highlights:
✔️ the power of shared goals
✔️ honest communication
✔️ and having the right legal structures in place

It’s not without risks - but for some first-home buyers, especially siblings or close friends, co-ownership could be a stepping stone worth considering.

Full article (subscriber only) https://www.afr.com/wealth/personal-finance/how-these-uni-students-defied-the-affordability-crisis-to-buy-property-20251121-p5nhdg

By Jessica Penn, Financial Review , 27 January 2026

Co-operty

How these uni students defied the affordability crisis to buy property The siblings are joint owners of a Brisbane flat. How they got there is a masterclass in discipline and the use of co-ownership to build early wealth.

Think you need $100k to buy your first home? Think again.

Under the new Home Guarantee Scheme, a 5% deposit could get you into your first property - no LMI, no waiting years to save. For a home priced at $620,000, that’s just $31,000 to start your journey.

🏡 Get the full breakdown + tips for finding affordable homes → https://www.myfirsthome.com.au/blog

Sydney may be Australia’s toughest market, but our latest research shows there are suburbs where first-home buyers can still get ahead.

Jordan Springs, Austral and Marsden Park have been identified as standout options, offering:

- More affordable median prices
- Eligibility for government support schemes
- Strong housing supply
- Access to transport, schools and growing community infrastructure

Our team analysed dozens of suburbs to uncover where first-home buyers can balance price, lifestyle and long-term potential, without competing heavily against investors.

Read the full media release : https://www.myfirsthome.com.au/post/the-top-ten-suburbs-where-sydney-first-home-buyers-should-head-in-2026

First home buyers 👀 These 10 Adelaide suburbs are ones to watch in 2026
Location can make or break your first home purchase.

Oliver Hume's research team has crunched the data to uncover Adelaide suburbs balancing price, lifestyle and future growth, but you’ll need to read the blog to see which ones made the list.

https://www.myfirsthome.com.au/post/the-top-ten-suburbs-where-adelaide-first-home-buyers-should-head-in-2026

Pictured yourself feet up, relaxing in your very own backyard this summer? Come crashing down when you remembered the reality of buying your first home…

Home ownership is achievable. The Government’s latest Help to Buy Scheme offers another step up if you’ve got a deposit but just not quite enough.

https://www.myfirsthome.com.au/post/the-help-to-buy-scheme-what-is-it

DM MyFirstHome and we’ll help you navigate the market with confidence.

10 suburbs first home buyers should be watching in Melbourne for 2026. 👀

If you’re planning to buy your first home, where you buy matters more than ever.

We’ve uncovered the suburbs offering the right mix of affordability, lifestyle and long-term potential, but you’ll need to read the blog to see the full list.

👉 Suburbs revealed inside.

https://www.myfirsthome.com.au/post/the-top-ten-suburbs-where-melbourne-first-home-buyers-should-head-in-2026

Confused by yet another Government support package for first home buyers?

We've broken down the key facts on the Help to Buy Scheme to save you from having to do all the research (we know, it’s much more fun browsing homes for sale than reading eligibility criteria…)

https://www.myfirsthome.com.au/post/the-help-to-buy-scheme-what-is-it

The Help to Buy Scheme: What is it? | MyFirstHome Discover how the Help to Buy Scheme can make home ownership a reality. Learn about eligibility, benefits, and how the Help to Buy Scheme works.

Ready to buy your first home in Brisbane in 2026?

We’ve rounded up the top suburbs first-home buyers should be watching, and MyFirstHome can help you turn the right suburb into the right purchase.

👉 Read the list, then contact MyFirstHome to get into your first home sooner.
https://www.myfirsthome.com.au/post/the-top-ten-suburbs-where-brisbane-first-home-buyers-should-head-in-2026

Heard of the Help to Buy Scheme but not sure what it’s about?

We’ve put together a jargon-free, quickfire explainer on:

● what it is
● who’s eligible
● how to apply

Read it here: https://www.myfirsthome.com.au/post/the-help-to-buy-scheme-what-is-it

And then let’s talk about getting you the keys to your very first home.