03/09/2026
Help to Buy has opened up to more Australians, and that could change the starting point for some first-home buyers.
For 2026โ27, the income limits increased to $103,000 for individual applicants and $165,000 for joint applicants and single parents. The scheme can also reduce the size of the mortgage by allowing the government to take an equity share in the property.
That can make the deposit and repayments more manageable, but there are still eligibility rules, property price caps and ongoing obligations to understand before deciding if the scheme suits you.
For buyers looking at Sunshine Coast property, the practical question is how the scheme fits with the price range youโre considering, your deposit and what a participating lender may approve.
A Sunshine Coast mortgage broker can help you look at Help to Buy alongside your other home loan options, rather than assessing the scheme in isolation.
If buying has felt close but still just out of reach, checking your eligibility could give you a much clearer idea of what is actually possible.
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