PHOTO: Young Queensland parents Abbie and Corhan Ramfrey were able to take advantage of the scheme and want to tell others about how they were able to get into the property market. (A Current Affair)
Breaking Barriers: Federal Government’s Home Guarantee Scheme Makes Property Market Accessible to More Australians Amid Housing Crisis
Abbie and Corhan Ramfrey, young parents from Queensland, have successfully entered the property market, thanks to the extended eligibility criteria of the Federal Government’s Home Guarantee Scheme. Previously, they were expecting to save up a 20 per cent deposit after working multiple jobs and scrimping every penny since leaving school. However, they learned about the First Home Guarantee Scheme through their bank, which allowed them to purchase their home with just a five per cent deposit.
The Home Guarantee Scheme serves as a guarantor, covering 15 per cent of the deposit for eligible buyers, enabling them to avoid expensive lender’s mortgage insurance. For single parents, the deposit requirement is as low as two per cent. This provision broadened their budget and made owning a home before the age of 22 a proud achievement for Abbie and Corhan.
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To further assist Australians in obtaining affordable housing, Federal Housing Minister Julie Collins announced significant changes to the scheme. It is no longer limited to couples; now, any eligible Australian, including siblings, parent-child pairs, or friends, can take advantage of it. Moreover, individuals who have previously owned a home, as long as it has been more than ten years since they owned one, can now participate as well.
The scheme encompasses various property types, from freestanding houses and apartments to home and land packages. Each state and territory has specific price caps, ranging from $450,000 in some regional areas to $900,000 in Sydney, with Queensland’s cap set at $700,000.
While the scheme opens doors for many Australians, it is crucial to act quickly, as there are limited spots available each financial year. The first home buyer guarantee offers 35,000 spots, and the regional first home buyer guarantee has only 10,000 spots. This cautious approach helps prevent inflation in housing prices due to the scheme’s popularity.
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More than 30 lenders are currently participating in the Home Guarantee Scheme, including major banks like Commbank, NAB, Westpac, and Rams, making it accessible to a wide range of potential buyers.
“Breaking Barriers: Federal Government’s Home Guarantee Scheme Makes Property Market Accessible to More Australians Amid Housing Crisis”
Abbie and Corhan Ramfrey, young parents from Queensland, have successfully entered the property market, thanks to the extended eligibility criteria of the Federal Government’s Home Guarantee Scheme. Previously, they were expecting to save up a 20 per cent deposit after working multiple jobs and scrimping every penny since leaving school. However, they learned about the First Home Guarantee Scheme through their bank, which allowed them to purchase their home with just a five per cent deposit.
The Home Guarantee Scheme serves as a guarantor, covering 15 per cent of the deposit for eligible buyers, enabling them to avoid expensive lender’s mortgage insurance. For single parents, the deposit requirement is as low as two per cent. This provision broadened their budget and made owning a home before the age of 22 a proud achievement for Abbie and Corhan.
To further assist Australians in obtaining affordable housing, Federal Housing Minister Julie Collins announced significant changes to the scheme. It is no longer limited to couples; now, any eligible Australian, including siblings, parent-child pairs, or friends, can take advantage of it. Moreover, individuals who have previously owned a home, as long as it has been more than ten years since they owned one, can now participate as well.
The scheme encompasses various property types, from freestanding houses and apartments to home and land packages. Each state and territory has specific price caps, ranging from $450,000 in some regional areas to $900,000 in Sydney, with Queensland’s cap set at $700,000.
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While the scheme opens doors for many Australians, it is crucial to act quickly, as there are limited spots available each financial year. The first home buyer guarantee offers 35,000 spots, and the regional first home buyer guarantee has only 10,000 spots. This cautious approach helps prevent inflation in housing prices due to the scheme’s popularity.
More than 30 lenders are currently participating in the Home Guarantee Scheme, including major banks like Commbank, NAB, Westpac, and Rams, making it accessible to a wide range of potential buyers.
SOURCE: 9NOW