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First Home Buyer Guarantee Scheme

Ann Lindner - Thursday, December 12, 2019

A Federal Government scheme to allow first home buyers to purchase a property with a deposit as little as 5 per cent will operate on a "first-in, best-dressed" basis.

Key points:

  • The Federal Government will offer loan guarantees for eligible buyers on low and middle incomes
  • The scheme is aimed at helping up to 10,000 first home buyers enter the market each year
  • The Government announced the scheme ahead of the Federal Election in May
  • The Qld price cap is $475,000
  • Starts Jan 2020