ARCHIVE Big Housing Market Boost

For six months only (commencing June 2020), the Federal Government is offering a major boost for owner-occupiers.

HomeBuilder provides eligible owner-occupiers (including first home buyers) with a grant of $25,000 to build a new home or substantially renovate an existing home.

The grant can be added towards new builds, which will be capped at $750,000 and renovations, which can cost anywhere between $150,000 and $750,000.

In many instances the grant must be applied for by a borrower’s bank as part of the home loan process.

Some commentators have seen that this package will see an extra 30,000 homes built.

And, HomeBuilder can be used alongside other State and Federal packages aimed at the property market.

Already the Tasmanian Government has stated that it will expand its first home builders funding of $20,000 for any owner-occupier to build a house.  This could see various levels of government add $45,000 to build their own home.

And the ACT Government has announced that stamp duty on new land and off-the-plan apartments in Canberra will be waived or reduced for 12 months.

The scheme does not apply to investment properties or owners who intend on building or renovating on their own without the help of builders.  

Download the Homebuilder information sheet here

HomeBuilder is likely to breath life into the housing market.  For more information on how you can get on to the property ladder, please contact me on 0413 619 824, or contact via email.

Steve Daley – CEO, Healthcare Finance Pty Ltd ​

*General Information only. We recommend each client seeks specific advice before committing to any scenario.