New South Wales offers one of Australia's most comprehensive first home buyer assistance programs, providing substantial financial support that can transform homeownership from a distant dream into an achievable reality []. These government initiatives, ranging from stamp duty exemptions to direct grants, represent significant investment by the NSW government in supporting residents to enter the property market.
For a first-time buyer purchasing a This assistance can effectively increase purchasing power, reduce required deposits, or provide additional funds for
property improvements.
First Home Owner Grant: $10,000, Direct Support
The First Home Owner Grant provides a direct $10,000, payment toward purchasing or constructing a new home []. This grant, specifically targeted at new residential properties, offers significant financial support applicable toward deposits, loan reduction,
or other purchase-related costs.
Eligible properties include newly constructed houses, townhouses, apartments, and units never previously occupied, including off-the-plan purchases and house and land packages The property value threshold is, for house and land packages.
Occupancy requirements stipulate you must move into the property within months of settlement and live there as your principal residence for at least continuous months. Applications can be completed through your lender, conveyancer, or solicitor during the property purchase process.
First Home Buyers Assistance Scheme: Stamp Duty Savings
The First Home Buyers Assistance Scheme represents the most financially significant government support available, providing full or partial transfer duty exemptions that can save eligible buyers tens of thousands of dollars. The scheme provides full
exemption for properties valued up to , and $ million.
For a , 700,000. For a, compared to full stamp duty rates.
Eligibility requires first-time home purchase in Australia, meaning neither you nor your spouse can have previously owned residential property anywhere in Australia []. You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident and occupy the property
as your principal residence for at least continuous months.
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