For contracts or transfers dated on or after 1 July 2017, this information is obtained via the digital duties form. Please refer to the Settlement Statement under question – Concessions/Exemptions - First Home Buyer Duty Reduction for the following questions:
- Have you previously (before 1 July 2000) owned residential property, either jointly or separately or with some other person in any state or territory of Australia?
- Have you occupied for a continuous period of at least six months a residential property in which you acquired a relevant interest on or after 1 July 2000?
- Have you previously received the First Home Owner Grant in any other state or territory of Australia?
- Do you have a spouse/partner who is not listed as a transferee in the contract to purchase this property?
If you are purchasing an existing home, ensure you complete all of Form 61, including Schedule A.
In order to receive the First Home Buyer Duty Reduction you must meet the First Home Owner Grant eligibility requirements determined by answering these questions:
- Are you or your spouse/partner an Australian Citizen or permanent resident (refer Schedule A, Part A, question 1)?
- Have you or your spouse /partner previously owned a residential property either jointly or separately or with some other person before 1/7/2000 in any state or territory in Australia (refer Form 61, Schedule A, Part A, question 2)?
- Have you or your spouse /partner acquired a relevant interest in a residential property on or after 1/7/2000 and occupied the property for continuous period of at least period of 6 months (refer Form 61, Schedule A, Part A, question 3)?
- Have you or your spouse/partner previously received a First Home Buyer Duty Reduction or the FHOG in any state or territory of Australia (refer Form 61, Schedule A, Part A, question 4)?
- Is each applicant a natural person and at least 18 years of age?
- Will at least one applicant be occupying the home as their principal place of residence for a continuous period of at least 12 months?