If you’re busy dreaming about entering the property market but finding hard to save for a deposit, there’s good news for you and we’re not just talking about the interest rate pause.
From 1 July, changes to the ‘first home guarantee’ (FHG) mean you can now access the guarantee to buy your home with a friend or family member. Previously, the guarantee was only available to married or de facto couples, and singles.
There’s actually lots of assistance packages, grants and stamp duty exemptions available now that make buying easier than ever before, and this new change to the FHG will be a game changer for buyers.
For example, if you’re targeting a purchase price of $800,000, the funding would look like this:
With weekly repayments of $511 per week, or lower if your purchase price is lower – it makes a case for ditching your rental and switching to becoming an owner.
Of course, buyers should go in with their eyes open because being able to buy a great property is not only about the money.
We call this approach ‘buddy buying’ and suggest buyers should draw up an agreement to cover off issues such as how you’ll cover expenses, how long you’ll stay in the property, and the key reasons you would consider selling.
Then the other critical step is to make good choices about what you’ll buy. To help with the buying process we have developed the ‘Property Smart Track’ which covers the key factors buyers need to make great purchases in the current market.
Don’t wait too long because there are limited spots for the FHG each year.
Author: Debra Beck-Mewing
Debra Beck-Mewing is the Editor of Property Portfolio Magazine and CEO of The Property Frontline. With over 20 years of experience buying property across Australia, Debra is a skilled property strategist and buyers agent known for uncovering tailored opportunities — from family homes to multi-use investments.
She has deep expertise in advanced strategies including renovations, granny flats, sub-division, and development. A Qualified Property Investment Advisor (QPIA®), licensed real estate agent, and holder of a Bachelor of Commerce and Master of Business, Debra combines strategic insight with hands-on experience.
Debra is the creator of the Property Smart Track System™ – a professional property buying system that enables buyers to select, assess and buy property independently in today’s market. She also leads Buy Like A Genius™, a premium end-to-end buyers’ agency service for busy professionals seeking expert property acquisition without the stress.
As a passionate advocate for greater transparency in the property and wealth industries, Debra is a sought-after speaker, author, podcast host, and participates on numerous committees including the Property Owners’ Association.
