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First Home Owner Grant
The First Home Owner Grant
What you need to know.
Thinking about taking advantage of the First Home Owner Grant? Here are a few quick points to keep you in the know.
What is the First Home Owner Grant Scheme?
The First Home Owner Grant is an initiative of the Australian Government to assist first home buyers purchase their home. For eligible first home buyers, the First Home Owner Grant Scheme provides a $7,000 grant and right now, St.George is helping you save even more on your first home with a hot home loan offer.
Am I eligible?
If you can answer ‘yes’ to these questions, then you may be eligible to apply for the First Home Owner Grant.
- Will this be the first time you and/or your spouse/de facto has received a grant in relation to purchasing a home in any State or Territory in Australia?
- Will this be the first time your or your spouse/de facto have ever owned a home anywhere in Australia?
- Will you or your spouse/de facto be applying for the grant as an individual person (that is, not a company or trust)?
- Are you and/or your spouse/de facto an Australian citizen or permanent resident?
- Will you and/or your spouse/de facto be occupying the established home as your principal place of residence for at least six months continuously within the first year of owning it?
- Are you building your own home or purchasing a new home?
- Are you over 18 years of age?
To find out more about eligibility requirements, visit http://www.firsthome.gov.au/
How can St.George help?
At St.George, we do everything we can to make buying your first home easier. You can find great tips and more at our home loan education centre.
- Call a home loan expert on 13 33 30 and say “New Mortgage” when prompted, 8am - 8pm (AEST), Monday to Saturday. If you would like to make an appointment with a St.George lender, complete this form and we will contact you shortly.
Things you should know
All applications for credit are subject to St.George’s prevailing credit criteria. Terms and conditions, fees and charges apply. Terms and Conditions are available upon request. This information has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of this you should, before acting on this information, consider its appropriateness, having regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs.
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