First Home Owner Boost Gets Extended

May 13
2009
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Good news for you first home buyers busily saving for your first home. You now have an extra six months to take advantage of the Rudd governments $7000 or $14000 boost.

It seems all the original criteria remain the same, with just the date for expiry extended to 30th September 2009, in its current form and to 31st december 2009 with slightly reduced benefits. So get your skates on, free up your cash. Sell that expensive car and take the bus, cut out excessive spending on entertainment and clothes, give up smoking and take a part-time job. Above all save, save, save.

Unfortunately property prices have gone up because of the boost, but there are still some reasonably priced properties available and interest rates are at historical lows.

Do you have a granny who is ready for the nursing home? Why not buy her house? You could even let her stay as boarder after you take over. You will save on agents fees at least. She may be happy that her home is staying in the family.

There are heaps of things you can do to find a reasonably priced home. Please be innovative, think outside the square. However, make sure you abide by the rules of the boost. I hear the government will be checking up on people.

If you dont have a contact with a Bank or Mortgage Broker, I am now using Easy-Loans for my customers. All the work is done either by email, instant messenger or telephone, hassel free.

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First Home Owner Grant Changes

Oct 30
2008
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In brief, The First Home Owners Grant has been given a boost as follows:

First home buyers who purchase established homes will now receive a grant of $14,000

First home buyers who contract to build a new home or purchase a spec type, newly constructed home will receive a grant of $21,000.

To qualify for a grant you must have never owned or had an interest in a residential property other than a block of vacant land. The same seems to apply if your spouse/domestic partner previously owned a residential property anywhere in Australia. According to the SA government fact sheet, a spouse/domestic partner must be included on your application.

The boost is applicable to contracts signed between October 14 2008 and June 30 2009.

For clarification of your position I suggest you contact a reputable mortgage broker, they will also be able to advise you about which lenders can be used to take advantage of the grant. You may also want to consult the relevant Government Department in your state. I also suggest you get information on the First Home Buyers Deposit Saver Scheme as well.

Property developers and vacant land owners should benefit from these changes the most. So if you have a piece of land that has development potential, get moving. This is why I like investment properties on their own title. The opportunities for wealth creation are always there, even in tough economic times.

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