Browse Forums Building A New House 1 May 26, 2010 12:52 pm Anybody know whether the 1st Home Owner Bonus has been extended or not? I have just been informed that our contract won't be ready until early July, which pushes us past the June 30 deadline. But I also heard about a month ago that the Boost was too be extended until next June 2011. Can anybody confirm this? Re: First Home Owner Grant + Bonus 2May 26, 2010 1:04 pm have a look at the revenue office website in your state, you should be able to find out from there. contract signed: Nov 09 Released to Construction: 23 Jul 10 Slab poured: 9 Aug 10 Frame completed: 30 Aug 10 Windows & Gutters: 7 Sep 10 Bricks: 15 - 23 Sep 10 Roof: 24 Sep 10 Gyprock: 20 Oct 10 Lockup: 25 Oct 10 Kitchen: 27 Oct 10 Tiling: 6 - 9 Nov 10 Painting: 17 Nov 10 Carpet: 30 Nov 10 PCI: 15 Dec 10 Handover: 17 Dec 10 https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=35943 Re: First Home Owner Grant + Bonus 3May 26, 2010 1:32 pm Contract Date (1 July 2010 - 30 June 2011) Established homes only $7000 Newly constructed homes in Metropolitan Victoria only 7000+13000 = $20000 Newly constructed homes in Regional Victoria only 7000+13000+6500 = $26500 Above is true for Vic. 26/2 - Sales 23/3 - Colours 31/3 - Tender 14/4 - Contract 7/5 - Taps 12/6 - Site start 15/6 - Slab 27/6 - Frame 1/8 - Lockup/Fixing 29/9 - PCI 25/10 - Handover Re: First Home Owner Grant + Bonus 4May 26, 2010 1:34 pm lealicious Anybody know whether the 1st Home Owner Bonus has been extended or not? I have just been informed that our contract won't be ready until early July, which pushes us past the June 30 deadline. But I also heard about a month ago that the Boost was too be extended until next June 2011. Can anybody confirm this? I am from victoria and it has been extended. Following is what's stated in state revenue office. 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011 (contract date) If you are eligible to receive the Grant, you may also be entitled to receive an additional payment of $13,000 (for new homes only), known as the First Home Bonus (the Bonus). Hope that helps. Re: First Home Owner Grant + Bonus 5May 26, 2010 1:38 pm Thanks everybody! Phew, now I can relax So an extra $2,000... not worth the wait I think. But I suppose that extra money can go towards other extras, like nicer tiles Thanks again So it looks like we finally have some movement on site! Definitely later than expected, but I'll take any progress at this point. I'll drop by over the weekend to get… 5 27739 Hi VK, Think it's worth investing time in an Owner Builder course to equip you with basic knowledge on Australian Building Industry and its regulations. Also, I suggest… 11 23674 |