To be eligible to receive the grant, the following criteria must be satisfied:
You and your spouse/partner must not have received a grant in any State or Territory of Australia.
You and your spouse/partner must not have owned residential property, either jointly, separately or with some other person prior to 1 July 2000, in any State or Territory of Australia
You and your spouse/partner must not have occupied for a continuous period of at least 6 months, a residential property in which either of you acquired a relevant interest on or after 1 July 2000 in any State or Territory of Australia.
You must be a natural person (not a company) and at least 18 years of age at the time of settlement or completion of construction
(Note: the Commissioner of State Revenue (the Commissioner) has a discretion under the Act to exempt an applicant from the age requirement where the home will be occupied as the applicant’s principal place of residence).
You (or at least one applicant) must be a permanent resident or Australian citizen at the time of settlement or completion of construction of the home
(Note: A permanent resident includes the holder of a permanent visa under section 30(1) of the Migration Act 1958. New Zealand citizens holding a special category visa under section 32 of the Migration Act 1958 also satisfy this requirement).
You (or at least one applicant) must occupy the home as your/their principal place of residence for a continuous period of at least 6 months, commencing within 12 months of either settlement or completion of construction.
(Note: The Commissioner may approve a lesser period if he is satisfied that there are good reasons why you cannot comply with the 6-month requirement. The Commissioner also has a discretion to extend the 12-month period if satisfied that you cannot occupy the home within 12 months of settlement or completion of construction due to circumstances that were unforseen and beyond your control. If you wish to have the Commissioner exercise his discretion, you should contact us in writing as soon as you are aware that you may not be able to satisfy the residency requirement and provide reasons.)
2> $5000 First Home Bonus 房产价格<$50,000
First home buyers who qualify for the First Home Owner Grant (the grant) may also be eligible for an additional payment known as the First Home Bonus (the bonus). To be eligible to receive the bonus, the value of the property must not exceed $500,000.
Contract date First Home Bonus Amount Conditions
From 1 January 2007 $5000 New homes only
to 30 June 2009 $3000 Established homes only
From 1 January 2006 $3000 Established homes or new homes
to 31 December 2006
If you are eligible for the some kind of exemption or concession and the bonus, you have the choice of receiving one or the other, but not both.
3> stamp duty - Are there any benefits or concessions available for first home buyers?
Yes. If you are a first home buyer with a family, or you hold a concession card at the time you buy a home, you may be eligible for a full or partial exemption from, or refund of, the duty payable on the land transfer and mortgage. The eligibility conditions are set out in the information provided at benefits for families and concession card holders benefits.
