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First Home Buyers Choice

The NSW Government has passed legislation making the changes to provide First Home Buyers with the choice of either paying a lump sum transfer (Stamp Duty) or an annual property tax on purchasing a property up to $1.5 million. The initiative lowers the up-front costs associated with purchasing a home and is intended to boost…

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Shared Equity Scheme

The NSW Government is launching a shared equity scheme for eligible participants, paying a proportion of the property purchase price in exchange for equivalent ownership share of the property.  No repayments will be required on the equity contribution, no rent, no interest charged whilst remaining eligible for the scheme.  Voluntary reparents can be made to…

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Budget 2022-2023 – Home Ownership in reach for more Australian’s

The Government announced to do more to help ease entry barriers, putting home ownership in reach for more Australian’s. Key Points: The Government will be expanding the Home Guarantee Scheme for eligible home buyers to 50,000 places per year; New Home Guarantee will run for a second year, enabling first home purchasers to build a…

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What Makes a Good Investment Property??

Few key factors to consider…… Purchase price and affordability is a major factor when buying an investment property.  Know whether your investment property will accumulate neutral or positive cashflow.  Less income spent potentially allows for the property portfolio to build and grow faster. Location…..whether purchasing your investment property city base or regional, consider an area…

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New Maitland Hospital

The new $470 million Maitland Hospital is to open to patients Wednesday 19th January 2022.  The hospital will meet the growing region health needs for Maitland and the community of the surrounding suburbs of the Hunter Valley. Visit www.newmaitlandhospital.health.nsw.gov.au  

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Federal Budget 2021

Government announced it’s approach is to enable banks to lend to people who have not be able to save a house loan deposit. First Home Buyers 5% Scheme, rebranded as New Home Guarantee for 10,000 eligible First Home Buyers. New Family Home Guarantee is designed to assist eligible single parents buy a home with a…

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Property Market Boom!

The RBA is keeping interest rates at the historically low of 0.1%, noting that the housing market has strengthened.  Growth to owner occupiers had picked up, and strong demand from first home buyers.  Research from CoreLogic showed that home prices soared at the fastest rate in 32 years in March. The bank will continue to…

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