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Single Parents helped to buy a home with Family Home Guarantee

The Australian Federal government have announced a new program called Family Home Guarantee.  It is designed to help single mums and dads to fulfil their dream of owning their own home. Family Home Guarantee

Starting on July 1 2021 will allow single parents to buy a house with a deposit of as little as 2 percent of the house price.     This will be available to up to 10,000 single parents.  There will be a property price cap that will vary depending on the state that applicant lives in.

How does the Family Home Guarantee Work?

  •  A 2% deposit will be required, the federal government will guarantee the remaining 18%
  • Applicants can either build a new home or purchase an existing home
  • Applicant must have dependent children
  • There will be 2,500 spots each year for 4 years
  • Single parents earning up to $125,000 a year will be eligible
  • Applicants must be aged over 18 years old
  • Applicants can be first home owners or can have previously owned a home

How to apply for the Family Home Guarantee?

Visit the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) website, where more information will be available in the coming days.

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