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    Just thought I would pass this little pearl of knowledge on to others in WA who are thinking of buying their first home.

    You can get the first home owners grant $7000, but if you buy a house for $95K or under, you are also eligible for an extra $2000. Bonus or what!!!

    We were fortunate enough to find out about this as we asked the right question. Just a reminder though, for you to be eligible for first grant, you must live in the house for 6 months. (I think this is a rather recent ruling…)

    Hope this helps others as we didn’t actually have to put down any money at all and we are going to get back $3600 in our pocket, courtesy of the government!! BEAUTY!

    Have a great easter!
    Scremin.

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    Wish FHOG was around when i Purchased..[angry2]

    Wasn’t it $14 k a while back ??

    Good effort scremin [thumbsupanim] and nice to know..will pass onto wife’s younger brother for his first purchase

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    $14K was for new homes back in yr 2000.

    Great if your in WA!! Also for those battlers out their, checkout Keystart as they use the FHOG as a deposit and for stamp duty. http://www.keystart.com.au

    Government run, but they don’t have mortgage insurance and their interest rates are quite competetive. REMINDER!! ONLY FOR WA PEOPLE!! Sorry to the rest of Aus.

    [specool]

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    Originally posted by redwing:

    Wish FHOG was around when i Purchased..[angry2]

    And I suppose you wish GST was around when you first purchased your house as well? [evil4]

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    Hee hee nice one sizzling….[upsidedown]

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    Keystart 6.99% per annum variable rate..

    GST ? At the time of the $14 000 FHOG, No Prob’s [biggrin]

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    Makes me wanna move to Western Australia.

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