Josh had been renting and more recently living back at home with his folks but with MyHome he was able to build his dream home.

“I’m free to do what I want with my home, have it set out the way that I want. What I really value is the fact it’s ‘mine’, and the independence that comes with having my own place,” Josh said.

“Living at my parents wasn’t a bad thing, but having my own place has definitely improved my mental health.”

A few years ago, Josh had been able to buy land, but with changes in the housing market, building his own home seemed to be moving further from his reach.

“It nearly looked like I would be better off selling the land and buying a small apartment, even though that’s not what I wanted, because I couldn’t afford to build anymore,” Josh said.

“I was in a position where I couldn’t afford to build the home I wanted. I wanted to do it right the first time and not have to think about moving into something bigger later on. MyHome made it possible.”

Josh says that with MyHome he was able to build a home for the future without unnecessary sacrifices of fixtures, fittings and design.

“I’m happy with how the kitchen and living area have turned out as I spent a bit of time planning the kitchen, and it’s brought enjoyment to cooking.”

Since moving in, Josh has been busy focusing on fitting out the interior, making it his space with furniture, rugs and an espresso machine. He also has his thoughts on future landscaping projects, and with entertaining also on his mind, he’s planning to build a deck.

With MyHome, Homes Tasmania shares the cost of buying with the homeowner.

“It means that my repayments are a little less with MyHome, meaning I have got extra cash each fortnight to put towards other areas of the house,” Josh said.

Since it was introduced on 1 July 2022, My Home has helped 816 Tasmanian households on their journey to home ownership as at 30 June 2025.

Whether you are a first home buyer or re-entering the market, MyHome can help make achieving your dream of home ownership more affordable.

And whether you’re buying an existing or new home or building your own home, MyHome can help you with as little as a 2 per cent deposit.

“MyHome has meant that I’ve been able to get into the market, my options into the future remain flexible, and I no longer need to worry about whether I can afford to get my own home. I’ve done it,” Josh said.

“I have autonomy, security and investment into my future. It’s a place to visit for those close to me, and where I feel secure and home.”

MyHome is run in partnership with Bank of us. To find out more information, visit www.homestasmania.com.au/MyHome