The Feeling of Owning a Home



Receiving the keys to your brand new home won’t be the end of your homeownership journey, but it’s usually the part where your feelings are at their peak. You ran the gauntlet of filing paperwork and inspecting the progress, so it’s only natural to feel that you’ve accomplished something big. Here are other feelings associated with getting a place you can call your own:

Free

With your own home, you have the freedom to do whatever you want with it. You can install a few improvements without getting your landlord or building administrator’s permission (although you may still need permission from the local government). Paint the walls a different colour, put more gnomes in the garden, expand living space—you name it.

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Consider All Options When Refinancing, Perth First Home Buyers Urged


In January 2015, home buyers took out $3,700 more for owner-occupied dwellings, raising the average loan amount to $346,600. First-home buyers in Perth and elsewhere borrowed $600 more, raising the average to $333,500. Despite the struggles of achieving their dreams, many home buyers still stood strong.
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Consider All Options When Refinancing, Perth First Home Buyers Urged


A trusted home builder such as WoW! Homes provides Perth first-home buyers direct access to useful information on how to own their first homes the smart way.
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Perth House and Land Packages by the Beach Make Aussies Really Happy


When getting a new home close to the beach, it's important to consider the environmental conditions. Such a property is constantly exposed to salty seawater and air, which can wear away unprotected materials. Companies that offer Perth house and land packages take this factor into account and use composites and other corrosion-resistant materials to help homes last longer and maintain their market value.
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The Eligible FHOG Applicant



The first home owner grant (FHOG) entitles first-time homebuyers to a $10,000 grant for newly-built homes, whose value must not exceed $750,000 (homes located below the 26th parallel, including Perth). Anyone can apply for the FHOG, provided he or she meets the following requirements stated by the FHOG Act of 2000:

Individual 18 Years or Older

Section 8 and 8A of the Act state that an eligible person must be an individual 18 years old or older. Additionally, the individual must not be a trustee unless the buyer has a legal disability. The Commissioner, however, can exempt a person from the age requirement if the person has a valid reason.

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