Building approvals have surged across Queensland, with the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showing house approvals up 27 per cent and units up 60 per cent for the month of June.
Queensland’s First Home Owners’ Grant and the various transfer duty concessions are two great ways that first home buyers can get their foot in the door and purchase their first home.
The Western Australian government's decision not to reinstate the first home owners grant is a missed opportunity, but there is still good value to be found in Perth.
First home buyers who will enjoy the benefits of less stamp duty, at a time where we’ve had easing house prices in Darwin and historic low interest rates.