In line with the budget announcement last week, the Federal Government has stated that it will extend the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme. The Loan Deposit Scheme, which was due to end in June, will allow 10,000 more first home buyer loan guarantees up to a certain threshold, on the condition that those who get approved are purchasing new builds. The scheme will guarantee the loans of …
What do borders opening again spell for house prices?
A client asked us a question recently regarding borders opening up and international arrivals happening again. They were curious what impact, if any, this would have on house hunting and the housing market overall. Real estate is a finely balanced eco-system. Not one thing generally has a huge impact, but over time, several things can affect market sentiment. As the borders open up, …
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Victorian Government Homebuyer fund – a way to own your new home
If home ownership has always been just out of reach for you, the Victorian Homebuyer fund could be of assistance. The Victorian Government acknowledges that increasing house prices have made it difficult for Victorians to save for a deposit and get into the market. To help purchase a home, the State Government have created a Homebuyer's fund where $500 million has been set aside to help 3000 …
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New social housing levy for developers scrapped
This week, the Victorian State Government has scrapped their newly proposed social housing levy earmarked for July 2024. The Andrew's Government planned to introduce the levy on residential developers building three dwellings or more or greater than 3 lot subdivisions. The 1.75% contribution was set to fund the creation of 1700 new social and affordable housing each year. The proposal was met …
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