First Home Buyer Loans
Buying your first home? We guide you through state and federal incentives: Federal Schemes (Available Nationwide):
- First Home Guarantee (FHBG): Buy with as little as 5% deposit, no LMI.
- Help to Buy Scheme: Government co-invests up to 40% (new homes) or 30% (existing homes).
- First Home Super Saver Scheme (FHSS): Save up to $50,000 via super contributions.
State-Based Programs:
1.NSW:
- First Home Buyers Assistance Scheme: Full stamp duty exemption up to $800K; concessional rates up to $1M.
- First Homeowner Grant: $10,000 for new homes under $750K.
- Optional Land Tax: Choose annual property tax instead of upfront stamp duty.
Details [nsw.gov.au]
2.Victoria:
- FHOG: $10,000 for new homes up to $750K.
- Stamp Duty: No duty up to $600K; concessional up to $750K.
Details [sro.vic.gov.au]
3.Queensland:
- FHOG: $30,000 for new homes under $750K.
- Stamp Duty: Full exemption up to $700K; concessions up to $800K.
- Boost to Buy Shared Equity: 2% deposit, up to 30% government
- contribution.
Details [qld.gov.au]
4.Western Australia:
- FHOG: $10,000 for new homes (caps: $750K metro, $1M regional).
- Stamp Duty: Exemption up to $430K; concessions up to $530K.
Details [wa.gov.au]
5.South Australia:
- FHOG: $15,000 for new homes (no price cap).
- Stamp Duty: Full exemption for new homes and vacant land (no cap).
Details [revenuesa.sa.gov.au]
6.Tasmania:
- FHOG: $30,000 for new homes.
- Stamp Duty: Full exemption for established homes up to $750K.
Details [sro.tas.gov.au]
7.Northern Territory:
- Homegrown Territory Grant: $50,000 for new homes; $10,000 for established homes.
- Stamp Duty: Exemption up to $700K; concessions up to $1.5M.
Details [nt.gov.au]
8.ACT:
- Home Buyer Concession Scheme: Reduced or deferred stamp duty for eligible buyers.
- Affordable housing ballots for low-to-moderate income earners.
Details [act.gov.au]