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 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…
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…
Welcome to 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 and purchasing…