Building your first home is more than a milestone, it’s a moment that sets the stage for everything ahead. And with the right guidance, it’s a decision you’ll never look back on.
It’s yours, completely.
From the suburb to the floor plan, your first home reflects your life, not someone else’s leftovers. You’ll choose the location, design, and features that suit your lifestyle now and into the future.
You’re investing in you.
Every repayment builds your equity, not your landlord’s. Instead of rent going nowhere, you’re putting your money into something that grows with you.
You avoid costly mistakes.
Building can be confusing, but we’ve done it thousands of times. You’ll avoid the traps, hidden costs, and “wish we knew” moments that catch so many first-time buyers out.
You get to feel proud.
We celebrate every milestone with you, from finance approval to slab down to handover day (you did it). Because building your first home should feel exciting, not exhausting.
Your first home doesn’t need to tick every box.
We are here to help Perth buyers build smart from the start. That might mean a smaller block, a simpler design, or a suburb you hadn’t considered yet, but with one big upside: you get in the game.
By owning your first home sooner, you’re not just paying off a mortgage instead of rent, you’re building equity you can use to upgrade into your next home faster.
Whether you’re a first home buyer or thinking about rentvesting, our team will help you plan a smart strategy, that will work for you now and the future. And with access to Perth’s most trusted builders, land options, and expert finance brokers under one roof, we make the process easier and completely tailored to you.
Not sure if you’re ready to take the plunge?
We understand that building a home is a huge decision, and you might have some questions or feel unsure about the next steps. That’s perfectly normal! We’ve created some helpful resources specifically for first home buyers in Perth to help you feel more confident and informed.
Take the first step in your ownership journey with our FREE First Home Buyer’s Guide.
Why starting small pays off big
The truth is, most people can’t out-save the market. But, with the right first step, team on your side and strategy, you can leap ahead.
Every step you take builds momentum over time. We are your property partner for life.
Your questions answered
Stamp duty, also known as transfer duty, is a tax that applies to all property and land purchases or transfers. However, when you build a home, you do not pay stamp duty on the house, as there’s no transfer taking place. You only pay stamp duty on the block of land you purchase.
In Western Australia, first home buyers do not pay stamp duty on land purchased up to the value of up to $450,000. For land purchased between $450,000 and $550,000, there are concessions available, which reduce the amount of stamp duty payable.
This is something to consider when deciding between building your first home or buying an established one – it could result in significant savings.
We are committed to helping anyone find their perfect place, regardless of whether it’s their first, second, or third home.
While we do offer a helping hand to first homebuyers in particular, we are here to support all buyers in their home-buying journey. Our focus is on providing a customer-centric experience that is personalised to your unique needs and aspirations.
The scheme, previously known as First Home Guarantee, has been expanded on earlier than initially planned, launched on 1 October 2025 instead of January 2026. Here’s what’s new:
- No more place limits
Previously capped at around 50,000 spots per year, the scheme will now have unlimited places, so any eligible first home buyer with a 5% deposit can apply. - No income caps
Income thresholds (previously $125,000 for individuals and $200,000 for couples) have been removed completely—high-income earners can now also qualify. - Significantly higher property price caps
The maximum property values eligible under the scheme are rising across all states to better reflect market conditions. Highlights include:
WA (Perth metro): from $600,000 → $850,000
Other states also see major increases (e.g., Sydney to $1.5M; Brisbane to $1M)
Yes! Locale helps you stack the 5% Deposit Scheme (previously known as the First Home Guarantee (FHBG), stamp duty concessions, and even our Deposit Boost with the scheme.
Eligibility criteria apply.
What our clients say
My Fiancé and I are currently in the process of building our first home together, Pryncess has truly made this experience much easier with her guidance and positive attitude. As we are first home buyers we have little knowledge about building a home. Pryncess ensured we know exactly what is going on and presented it in a way that helped us understand the full process. She has also kept us in the loop with absolutely everything that has gone on, and has consistent communication with us to make sure we are happy with everything and letting us know about any updates, next steps, etc which we have really appreciated.
I highly recommend! Locale Homes! My husband and I decided to look at building our first home. With so many companies out there offering you the world, Locale stood out to us the most. A one-stop shop for all things home and land.
We are incredibly thankful to have had Oumi guide us through our first home journey. From helping us find our ideal lot to supporting us through every step of the build, Oumi was an essential source of guidance, knowledge, and reassurance. We honestly don’t think we’d be in our new home without Oumi’s help — we had little to no understanding of the process when we started!
Oumi was always responsive, checking in even between the big milestones to see how we were going. He’s friendly, positive, and completely genuine — not “salesy” at all — which made us feel like we truly had someone on our side. We’d highly recommend Oumi to anyone starting their first home journey.
Dealing with Locale Homes has been an absolute pleasure. They found a block and home. Every step of the way was smooth and easy. Locale Homes did all the work with genuine care for the client’s wants. I would highly recommend anyone to deal with Locale Homes.
Before engaging with Locale Homes, house and land hunting was a little frustrating. As first home buyers, we had very minimal knowledge on building and what was involved in the process. Our advocate helped us through every step and made the whole process smooth for us. Found us a block of land and created a house design that met all our criteria, also in a location right next to the beach, which was a bonus. The process so far has been systematic and quicker than expected.
Locale homes has been awesome to deal with and Ivano has been an absolute star, from explaining every little detail to dealing with builder issues as they arise. If I were to build again I would definitely be giving Ivano a call.
The team has been super helpful. This is my first time buying and Oumi has gone above and beyond to answer any and every question I have and assist me. They’re a great team and I’m super thankful to have them helping me with this journey!
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