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…
This is a comprehensive blog regarding the First Home Super Saver Scheme. You should consider your own circumstances and consider obtaining qualified advice before commencing any contributions. First Home Super Saver Scheme gets passed Announced by Treasurer Scott Morrison at the 2017…
FHBA Market Update: 8/May/2017 Welcome to your weekly FHBA Market Update – Budget Preview Special. Tomorrow night the Coalition government will deliver it’s first budget since winning last year’s election. Will first home buyers receive any new assistance? See our…
FHBA Market Update: 03/04/2017 The latest data from CoreLogic (Australia’s leading property data provider) show’s property prices are continuing to rise in most capital cities in 2017. In particular, Sydney & Melbourne are continuing to jump and housing affordability is…
First Home Buyers Australia (FHBA) has once again called for the return of the First Home Savers Account (FHSA), this time at the Sustainable Australia’s Housing Affordability Summit in Sydney this week. It’s almost impossible to save a deposit Almost…
Last Tuesday the 2nd August the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cut the official cash rate to a record low of 1.5%. Whilst the cut was widely expected my leading economists, many Australian’s are surprised by the new interest rates…
On Sunday afternoon Labor Party leader Bill Shorten conceded defeat to Election 2016, 8 days after Australians went to the polling booths, while Prime Minister Malcom Turnbull claimed victory. While vote counting continues, only a Coalition government now seems possible.…
Recently we have discussed the first 4 points of our 5 Point Plan to address housing affordability. These blogs explained our recommendations to the Australia Government in relation to interest tax deductions / negative gearing, Capital Gains Tax (CGT), Stamp…