23 September 2025
Big News for First Home Buyers in WA!
If you are considering purchasing your first home in Western Australia, there is valuable support through the Home Buyers Assistance grant.
It could mean you have some money back in your pocket at a time when you need it most.
The Home Buyers Assistance Account assists eligible applicants with a grant of up to $2,000 to reimburse some expenses associated when purchasing any established dwelling up to $500,000.
The grant can reimburse incidental expenses, including mortgage registration fees, settlement agent fees, valuation and inspection fees, loan establishment fees, mortgage insurance premiums, and lending institutions’ fees associated with buying a home. Postage, bank cheque fees, rates and taxes on the property, which are split between the purchaser and vendor at settlement, cannot be included.
Ask your financial lender to submit the application for you!
The Home Buyers Assistance Account is a State Government scheme, administered by Consumer Protection, funded from the interest paid on real estate agents’ trust accounts.
A guide for first home buyers is available to assist you apply. Application forms are available on the Consumer Protection website. Enquiries can be made by email or by calling 1300 30 40 54.