The new NSW Government implements an updated First Home Buyers Assistance Scheme, that came into effect on the 1st July 2023, moving the threshold for stamp duty exemptions from $650,000 up to $800,000, and the threshold for stamp duty concessions from $800,000 to $1 Million. This change to stamp duty will allow thousands for First […]

The NSW Government has passed legislation making the changes to provide First Home Buyers with the choice of either paying a lump sum transfer (Stamp Duty) or an annual property tax on purchasing a property up to $1.5 million. The initiative lowers the up-front costs associated with purchasing a home and is intended to boost […]

The Government announced to do more to help ease entry barriers, putting home ownership in reach for more Australian’s. Key Points: The Government will be expanding the Home Guarantee Scheme for eligible home buyers to 50,000 places per year; New Home Guarantee will run for a second year, enabling first home purchasers to build a […]

Reminder that as from the 1st August 2021, thresholds will revert to the previous parameters: New Homes valued less than $650,000, full exemption from transfer duty applies New Homes valued between $650,000 and $800,000, concessional rate of duty applies Vacant Land valued less than $350,000 full exemption from transfer duty Vacant Land valued between $350,000 […]

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a new First Home Loan Deposit Scheme that will enable first home buyers to access a mortgage with a 5 per cent deposit. Mr Morrison said: “It can take nine to 10 years for an average household to save a deposit. We want to help Australians realise the goal […]