I am separated and never received First Home Owner’s Grant. Do I qualify?
June 1, 2008 by Josie Kay · 4 Comments
Q. I’m 56 years old, separated and I want to buy a unit. My husband brought a house before we met. When we brought a house together we were not entitled to the first home buyers grant because he used it when he brought his first house. My question is: am I entitled to the grant, because I have never technically had one.
Josie’s answer: I can understand why you are keen to explore the possibility of obtaining the first home owners grant which is currently $7,000. It would certainly help to buy the unit you are interested in purchasing.
The First Home Owner’s grant is a Federal government initiative and administered by each State and Territory. From my understanding of the rules, if your ex-husband owned a home before you were married, technically you did not hold a relevant interest, i.e. your Read more
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