As part of Queensland’s 2024-25 State Budget, the Steven Miles Labor Government has announced that it will reduce the stamp duty for first home buyers in Queensland. Along with this they will maintain the $30,000 First Home Owners Grant (FHOG)…
In May 2024, Western Australian Premier Roger Cook & Treasurer Rita Saffioti delivered their first state budget. With it, they have some delivered some much-needed good news for Western Australian first home buyers. The 2024-25 Budget delivers $1.1 billion for…
In November 2023, the Palaszcuk Government along with the Minister for Housing, Meaghan Scanlon, announced that they are fighting the cost-of-living crisis by backing first home buyers. As part of their new policy, eligible first home buyers can now receive…
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…
As the end of the 2018 financial year is already here, it is a good idea for first home buyers to refresh themselves with what your State Government is offering in terms of grants, exemptions & concessions. Whilst only a…
The Palaszczuk Labor Government’s fourth Budget has delivered some disappointing news for aspiring first buyers in the state of QLD. From 01 July 2018, the QLD Great Start Grant (FHOG) would drop from the current $20,000 to $15,000 till at least…
Hotspot in Focus: Parramatta (often referred to as the ‘Second CBD of Sydney’) The Parramatta area, which is now covered by City of Parramatta Council represents one of the most exciting and dynamic parts of Sydney. The area is currently…
Last month we launched our new monthly ‘FHBA Property Market Update’, designed to keep first home buyers right across Australia informed with what is going on in the property market (including matters that could impact your deposit saving, property planning…
At FHBA we are passionate about helping aspiring first home buyers buy their slice of the great Australia dream. Two of our most FAQs when it comes to buying your first home is ‘Do I have enough to buy my…
Hotspot in Focus: Nollamara Nollamara is a suburb located only 10kms north of Perth, Western Australia. It is situated in the local government area of the ‘City of Stirling’. Disclaimer: This article is general nature and should not be relied…