Government incentives, like grants, have helped many first home owners turn their dreams into reality…

For this young couple, however, their first home dreams have become a nightmare.

What had led to them losing a $15,000 grant–and what should have they done differently?

In this episode, we are talking about the one risk around home buyer grants that is rarely talked about. We also discuss what makes one eligible (and ineligible) for government incentives, how you can mitigate risks, and how the RIGHT experts can guide you through the process of owning your first home!

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Episode Highlights: 

1. How did this young couple lose their first homeowners grant? [04:13]
2. The steps in the conveyancing process [09:58]
3. Why it's important to get advice before you commit [12:03]
4. Sales agents aren’t always reliable  [14:23] 
5. How could the couple have avoided this mishap? [17:17]
6. Understanding conveyancing protocols [19:36]
7. Grants as a property selection tool? [20:44]

 

Links from the Show: 

• https://9now.nine.com.au/a-current-affair/young-couple-lose-first-homeowners-grant-on-brand-new-house-claiming-they-were-misled/7c03d747-d91b-47f5-af0b-a53a753fa796?ocid=Social-ACA&fbclid=IwAR0PYuudpPnYdQRmspCPNIAwUGaf82hQhOagvsMAbsf4LQnLcWp-W5r6ct8
  
  

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