WA Building Bonus Scheme
The WA Govt announced a $125 million package for the WA construction sector in June 2020. This scheme provides a $20,000 grant for those looking to build or buy a new home. The $20,000 grant announced by the WA government…
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Great Australian Dream reignited with announcement of Federal Government Grant
Earlier this month the Australian federal government announced a huge $688 million home builder package aimed at stimulating the construction and real estate sector. Whilst COVID-19 has resulted in a raft of social and economic issues for Australia, this package…
Current Loan Specials: Rates drop below 3% for first home buyers
How low can interest rates really go in Australia? Since the RBA October 2019’s rate cut to a new record low of 0.75%, first home buyers can now find more home loans with advertised rates below 3% on a variable…
Compare current first home buyer loan interest rates & features!
Buying your first home can be exciting but also overwhelming for first home buyers – after all, it is probably the biggest buying decision you will be making in your life, thus far. This is where FHBA comes in! We…
First home incentives extended for Tasmanian first home buyers
The Hodgman Liberal Government has continued to show its strong support for the building and construction industry, by encouraging more dwelling construction so more Tasmanians can be in a position to own their own home. The Government has delivered continued…
2019 brings first home loan specials for fhb’s
With talk of a potential RBA interest rate cut hitting the wires there are more specials available to first home buyers looking to buy in 2019! Furthermore, lenders on the FHBA Mortgages panel have introduced some new policies which help…
Summer/Christmas 2018: FHBA Home Loan Specials
Summer is already upon us in 2018, with Christmas only a few weeks away. On the 4th of December 2018, the RBA also decided to leave the cash rate on hold, which means rates have been on hold for the…
The last month of winter brings some stunning first home loan deals
The last month of Winter (i.e. August) has already arrived. With Winter coming to an end, Australian lenders continue to focus their attention on owner-occupiers, especially the first home buyers. This is great news for first home buyers as you…
Northgate (Lightsview) a popular pick for Adelaide’s first home buyers
Hotspot in Focus: Northgate (SA) Northgate is a suburb located only 10kms North-East of the Adelaide CBD in South Australia. Lightsview is a suburb located next to Northgate, which was created in 2016 from parts of Northgate with the new…
FHSS: Your guide to withdrawing funds from 01 July 2018
The First Home Super Saver (FHSS) scheme was introduced by the Australian Government in the Federal Budget 2017–18 to assist first home buyers save a deposit faster for your first home by allowing you to contribute funds to your super…