09/10/2026
🏡 FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER? YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR HELP.
Buying your first home can feel just out of reach — but did you know that you may qualify for a government housing subsidy to help make it possible?
Previously widely known as FLISP, First Home Finance is aimed at qualifying first-time home buyers in the “gap market” — people who earn too much to qualify for a fully subsidised home, but may still need some help making home ownership affordable.
You may qualify if, among other requirements, you are a South African citizen or permanent resident, are a first-time home buyer, have not previously benefited from a government housing subsidy, and your household income falls within the qualifying bracket. Depending on the transaction and funding route, the subsidy can help reduce the amount you need to finance.
There are requirements, paperwork and processes to navigate — and that’s where getting the right guidance from the start can make all the difference.
Thinking about buying your first home? Speak to the team at Rohrs Duvenage Attorneys and let us help you understand the process and what may be available to you.