Using the FHOG as a deposit
Can I use the First Home Owner Grants (FHOG) & other rebates as my first home deposit? The short answer is YES you can use the FHOG and rebates to form all or part of your deposit. At FHBA, our FHBA…
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NSW government announces a comprehensive housing affordability package
Every NSW first home buyer knows how hard it is to save a deposit plus the stamp duty that goes along with the deposit (on a $500,000 established property this is approximately $18,000 alone!). The deposit hurdle is the hardest…
Special feature: April home loan specials for first home buyers
What should first home buyers look for in a home loan and how do you find the most appropriate loan for yourself? First home buyers, historically, have always been up against it, especially as property prices and rents increase, making…
Can FHBA’s first home ‘Eligibility Estimator’ help you?
At FHBA we are passionate about helping aspiring first home buyers buy their slice of the great Australia dream. One of the most common questions we get asked is whether or not an aspiring first home buyer has saved enough to…