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First Home Owner Grant

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What is the First Home Owner Grant?

To help people buy their first home, Federal and State governments provide you with a one off payment of $7,000.

How do I qualify?

You must be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident.

You must be at least 18 years old

Your house must be your place of residency within the first year of owning it.

You must be buying or building your own home.

The house must be in the same state or territory in which the application is made.

You have never owned a property or received the grant before. This includes your spouse or de facto if you are co-owners.

How do I apply?

A Westpac Home Loan Expert can process the grant for you and have the funds ($7000) available for settlement or you can apply through a solicitor.
Like to know more?

For further information on the First Home Owners Grant, contact the State Revenue Office in your state, or search online at http://www.firsthome.gov.au/ .

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