21/07/2022
If you know of anyone that may be interested in this government scheme, I can assist.
If this interests you here is a little insight into what Labor have said they will do:
Labor pledged to help more people get into the housing market sooner by introducing the Help to Buy scheme. Under the scheme, eligible home buyers can purchase homes with just 2 per cent deposit. The government will throw in up to 40 per cent of the purchase price of a new home and up to 30 per cent of the purchase price of an existing home.
The shared equity scheme allows eligible homebuyers to:
Get into the market with a smaller deposit and have a lower mortgage and interest repayments (as you’re taking on a smaller bank loan).
Avoid having to pay Lenders’ Mortgage Insurance (which is usually applicable if you have a smaller deposit).
Buy an additional stake in the property (a minimum 5 per cent stake) during the loan period if/when finances permit.
* Help to Buy will be available to 10,000 Australians each financial year.
To be eligible, you must:
Be an Australian citizen of at least 18 years of age.
Earn $90,000 a year or less for individuals, or $120,000 or less a year for couples (note: if your income goes up during the loan period and exceeds the Help to Buy threshold for two consecutive years, you must repay the Government’s financial contribution in part or whole based on your circumstances).
Live in the property as your principal place of residence.
Not own any other land or property – either in Australia or overseas.
Have saved the required minimum 2 per cent deposit and get approved for a home loan with a participating lender.
Pay for any associated purchase costs like stamp duty, legal and bank fees, as well as ongoing property costs like rates, strata and any other bills.
As you can see, it's not simple. If you are interested we are happy to help. Call us to book an appointment to discuss further.
Paul Eadon
Disclaimer statement: Your full financial situation would need to be reviewed prior to acceptance of any offer or product.