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First Home Owners Grant ? FHOG

The Federal Government introduced the FHOG in 2000 to assist First Home Buyers meet the cost of buying or building their first homes.

The First Home Owner Grant provides eligible first home buyers with a $7000 grant. This grant is not means-tested nor is it restricted by the price of the property for contracts entered into prior to 1 January 2010.

For contracts entered into on or after 1 January 2010, the grant will only be payable where the price of the property or construction of the home does not exceed $750,000. An exception to this requirement is where the contract relates to a home that is on, or to be built on, primary production land.

First Home Bonus

1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010 (contract date)

If you are eligible to receive the Grant, you may also be entitled to receive an additional payment of $2,000 (for established homes) or $11,000 (for new homes), known as the First Home Bonus. To be eligible to receive this bonus, the purchase price of the property must not exceed $600,000.

In some states additional bonuses may be available. Please give us a call to discuss your opportunities and for assistance in accessing the FHOG.

What Will My Repayments Be?

How Do I Choose Which Home Is Best For Me?

How Much Can I Borrow?

How much you can borrow, also known as your borrowing capacity, will depend on how much of a deposit you have, your current income and what expense commitments you have. It will also vary from lender to lender.

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Am I Eligible For The First Home Owners Grant?

This one-off grant is available to First Home Buyers intending to live in the home they are buying. Basically, you are eligible if you are an Australian citizen or a permanent resident who is buying or building your first home in Australia and intend to occupy it as your principal place of residence within 12 months of settlement. Note that if you are purchasing the property in conjunction with others, they must also meet the same criteria for the grant to be available.

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What Will My Repayments Be?

It is one thing to work out how much you can borrow, but you need to know if you can afford the repayments.

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How Much Do I Need To Save For A Deposit?

The amount you need as a deposit will depend on the type of home loan and the lender you select. Generally you will require a minimum of 5% of the property value.

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How Much Do I Need To Set Aside For Stamp Duty?

Stamp duty is a tax levied on the purchase of a property. It is calculated according to the purchase price of the property and the state or territory the property is situated in.

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What Other Expenses Will I Need To Pay Besides Mortgage & Stamp Duties?

As a rough guide, you should budget for between 5-7% of the purchase price, in addition to your deposit, to cover fees and charges. While mortgage and stamp duties will make up the bulk of this 5-7%, the balance may include;

* Building and pest reports
* Valuation fees
* Lenders mortgage insurance (LMI)
* Solicitors fees
* Insurances
* Utility connection fees ? phone/gas/electricity
* Council and water rates
* Removalist costs

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How Do I Choose Which Home Is Best For Me?

When deciding on the area to live in, apart from considering proximity to family, friends and work commitments, you will obviously need to think about prices. Prices will vary greatly from suburb to suburb.

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What Should I Do Now?

You can make an appointment with a Intuitive Finance consultant by calling 03 9598 8544.

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