If you’re wanting to buy your first home, you may be eligible for the first home buyer’s grant (FHOG) or first home owner’s grant.

Legislation for home buyers in Victoria has changed over the years so you may be wondering if the first home buyer’s grant is still available. There are specific requirements to be eligible for a grant but if you are, you may be able to receive $10,000, subject to conditions.

Find out about FHOG grant information

Read about the Victorian First Home Super Saver Scheme

Finally see more about the Victorian Home Buyer 2000 Legislation.

Aside from claiming a first home buyer grant, there are other vitally important steps you should take to ensure your decision is financially sound.

Don’t Buy Your First Home Until You Do This

There’s a lot to think about when you’re buying a home. One of the things you don’t want to do, is rush and buy a home before you have a condition report. If you do buy your home without a building inspection, you become liable for any defects and repairs.

Some home buyers will make an offer “subject to a building inspection” clause or “subject to a property condition report” which your property conveyancer will assist you to formulate.

Speak with us on 0412 584 345 about what a pre-purchase building inspection entails.

Home Building Assist New Home Pre Purchase Building Inspections

Our building inspector is a registered builder, has completed the QMB Inspector training for additional expertise (even though it is not required in Victoria for building inspectors to have certification) and has 30+ years in the residential building industry.

With such solid credentials, you are sure to be provided with a fair and detailed property condition report. You can then choose what to fix as a result.

Feel free to contact us to book a phone call or see our pre-purchase building inspections questions.