The TAS First Home Owners Grant

Updated 1 September 2020. How much is the TAS First Home Owners Grant? For First Home Buyers in Tasmania, the Grant is currently $20,000. What’s the important eligibility criteria? First home buyer building or purchasing a brand new property within eligibility period. You or your Spouse must never have previously owned and occupied a property, for […]

How to Calculate SA Stamp Duty

Updated 28 August 2020. Read this article if you want to learn about calculating Stamp Duty in South Australia. Do you know how to calculate SA Stamp Duty?  Online calculators give you the results, but there’s a lot behind the scene’s to consider, and we like to dig in to the details… Use the online stamp duty calculator to get […]

The SA First Home Owners Grant

Updated 28 August 2020. How much is the SA First Home Owners Grant? For First Home Buyers in South Australia, from 15 October 2012, the First Home Owners Grant is $15,000. What’s the important eligibility criteria I need to know? The maximum property value limit of $575,000 applies. Eligible property must be a brand new home. You […]

The WA First Home Owners Grant

Updated 26 August 2020. How much is the WA First Home Owners Grant? The WA First Home Owners Grant (FHOG) is currently $10,000. If you’re eligible for the WA First Home Owners Grant, you’re also automatically eligible for these stamp duty concessions. Important eligibility criteria: Eligible property maximum value varies depending on your geographical location: […]

How to Calculate WA Stamp Duty

Updated 26 August 2020. Read this article if you want to learn about calculating Stamp Duty in Western Australia. But if you’re just looking to calculate stamp duty, then use this online stamp duty calculator. Important points to note about WA Stamp Duty Investors and Home Buyers pay the residential rate of WA stamp duty […]

How to Calculate NT Stamp Duty

Updated 22 August 2020. Read this article if you want to learn about calculating Stamp Duty in the Northern Territory. If you just want to calculate your costs, use the online stamp duty calculator. Important points to note about NT Stamp Duty Investors pay the standard rate of duty. There is a Principal Place of […]

The NT First Home Owners Grant

Updated 22 August 2020. What Grants are Currently Available in the Northern Territory? The following Grants are currently available in the Northern Territory. First Home Owners Grant of up to $10,000. First Home Owner Stamp Duty Discount (OK, this is not a grant). Household Goods Grant Scheme for $2,000. Home Renovation Grant for $10,000. NT […]

How To Get a No Deposit Home Loan in 2020

If you’re looking for money to pay off a couple of debts or do some renovations – you’ll get declined by virtually everyone.  Almost every lender will only allow you to borrow enough money to cover the purchase price, stamp duty, and other purchase costs.   That’s all…  Unless of course, you talk to the lender […]

Understanding the First Home Owners Grant in Australia

The First Home Owners Grant Australia was introduced on 1 July 2000, to help compensate First Home Buyers for the increased costs associated with home ownership due to the introduction of the GST. Select your State below for specific State-by-State analysis. Currently there are significant First Home Owners Grants available to eligible purchasers – depending on […]

Understanding Stamp Duty in Australia

Stamp duty in Australia, also known as Transfer duty, can cost a LOT – unless you’re eligible for a concession (discount) or an exemption. This article is educational, to calculate your government fees use the online stamp duty calculator. Keep Reading for a Description of Fees… But there’s also other government fees when you purchase property. […]