Under the scheme as it was, the boost to the grant was due to cease on June 30, 2009. The Federal Government will extend the boost to the first home-owners grant by six months to December 31. This additional six months extension, announced in last night’s federal budget, will allow borrowers to build their savings to meet the current, more stringent requirements of lenders.
The boosted grants were due to end on June 30 but will now apply for homes purchased on or before September 30 this year.
Since October 2008, first home-buyers have received an extra $7,000 when purchasing an established home and an extra $14,000 for new homes, on top of the $7,000 provided under the first home owners scheme. The boosted grants were due to end on June 30 but will now apply for homes purchased on or before September 30 this year. The extra grants will then be phased down to an additional $3,500 for established homes and $7,000 for new homes up to December 31, 2009. After that date the scheme will continues in its original form providing $7000 to eligible persons to purchase either a new or existing home.
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Hi Margaret, thanks for your kind remarks. Hope we hear from you again soon
Jaeneen
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