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…
First Home Buyers Australia (FHBA) are pleased to announce that we have redesigned our website and created some more exciting features, helping first home buyers achieve the Great Australian Dream of home ownership. We have listened to our readers and…
Deciding whether to buy a new or established home is one of the toughest decisions a first home buyer has to make when they are in the process of searching for their first home. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE? An “established”…
The 2018/19 Financial Year is already here, as the property markets across the country continue to cool. Not only are property sellers finding it hard to attract buyers but Australian lenders are also looking to get their financial year off…
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…
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…
Many aspiring first home buyers have different views on what the minimum deposit requirements are before they can successfully purchase their first home. Many believe that a minimum of 10% or 20% of the property purchase price is required in…
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…
The end of the financial year (i.e. 30 June/EOFY) is now only a matter of days away. Many aspiring first home buyers will see EOFY special offers with cars, electronic items & furniture goods. The good news is that the…
As the end of the financial year nears, lenders are continuing to show their commitment towards helping a greater number of first home buyers achieve their great Australian dream of home ownership, by introducing new specials with even lower rates.…