About the First Home Owners Grant
Thanks to the WA State Government, eligible first homebuyers in Perth and South West WA can take advantage of the First Home Owner Grant (or FHOG – let’s save ourselves some time).
This is basically a one-off payment from the WA State Government of $10,000. The first home buyer grant is genuine, meaning you don’t have to pay it back. Yep, you read that right, no pesky interest and no worries, just some free money from the government to get that first home happening.
Do you have more questions or are you wondering if you qualify for the First Home Owner Grant? Fill out the form below and our team can help answer your questions in no time.
Why take advantage of the Grant now?
Building your own home has never been easier or more affordable. We can:
- Help with quick access to finance
- Get our hands on the best land in WA
- Help find that dream home design for you
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First Home Owner Grant FAQ's
The FHOG is a $10,000 payment from the WA State Government for eligible first homebuyers.
We’ve broken it down simply for you here.
To qualify for the First Home Owner Grant in Perth, WA, you will need to:
- Be over 18 years of age
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- Start living in your home within 12 months of completion. Once you’ve moved in and started living in your home, you must live there as your principal place of residence for a continuous period of at least six months.
- Have never owned a residential property in Western Australia or anywhere else in Australia
- Have never received the Grant anywhere in Australia before
To be eligible for the First Home Owner Grant, the value of your house & land package must not exceed $750,000.
Sure is. If you’re a first homebuyer purchasing a home up to the value of $430,000 or vacant land up to the value of $300,000 in Western Australia, you won’t pay stamp duty.
You’re at the right place already. That’s because we know pretty much all there is to know about the FHOG. We’ve been helping first home buyers into their dream homes for over 30 years. So, let’s do the same for you. Get in touch to get things going.
Most first homebuyers that are building new homes are eligible for this. It’s a one-off, genuine Grant that you don’t have to repay, and you don’t pay interest on, either. Perfect start! To find out if you qualify, contact us today.
If you are a permanent resident, you will be eligible for the $10,000 First Home Owner Grant.
You must apply for the Grant within 12 months of the completion date of your home. Your eligibility and when you should apply is determined by the type of transaction. If you have any questions at all about applying for the First Home Owners Grant, our friendly team can help.
No, only one Grant is payable per transaction. So if you and your partner want to build a house together, you’ll only receive $10,000 for the single purchase.
You must build/purchase a new home that is valued at no more than $750,000 for the house and land in total.
Want more information about the first home buyers Grant or have any other questions?
Eligibility at discretion of state and/or federal government. Please refer to Government websites for further information: www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-finance/fhog. Lenders terms and conditions apply.
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