The property must be a new home, and not have been previously sold as a place of residence, occupied as a home, or leased out or used for short-term accommodation, such as Airbnb.

The property must be valued at $750,000 or less.

The FHOG is not a rebate off the cost of your property purchase, it is a cash gift. You can choose to put it towards your home loan, help with the setup of your new home, or anything else!

No – the FHOG is only available once. Additionally, you’re not eligible for the FHOG if you or your spouse or partner have already:

– Received the FHOG in Australia;

– Owned a home or other residential property in Australia, either jointly or separately, prior to 1 July 2000, or;

– Lived in a home in Australia which either of you owned or part-owned on or after 1 July 2000 for a continuous period of at least six months.

These criteria apply even if your spouse or partner is not an applicant with you for the FHOG.