Home equity sharing may also be wise if you don't want extra debt reflected on your credit profile. "These agreements allow homeowners to access their home equity without incurring additional debt," says Michael Crute, a real estate agent and operations strategist with Keller Williams in Atlanta.
Taking equity out of your home can be risky because it involves borrowing against the value of your property. This means you are increasing your debt and potentially putting your home at risk if you are unable to repay the borrowed amount.
Investing in equity shares is a great idea. The reason is that an equity share indicates that you have a certain percentage of equity in the company. Thus, the returns you get are directly linked to the profits of the company. This makes it a great option as the opportunity to earn a good return is high.
No pre-approval extensions will be granted after 30 June 2024. Current participants will continue to be supported by Revenue NSW and must maintain their obligations under the scheme for as long as they own their home. Need help?
Applying for Shared Equity Home Buyer Helper: To access this scheme, a buyer needs to make contact with one of the two lending partners, Bendigo Bank or Unity Bank, who will assess eligibility, before lodging an application with Revenue NSW on behalf of the applicant.
This means single people will need to have a gross annual income of $93,200 or less in the 2022–23 financial year if they apply by 30 June 2024. Couples will need to have a combined gross income of $124,200 or less in the 2022–23 financial year when they apply before 30 June 2024.
A $10,000 First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) is available when you buy or build your first new home. Your first new home can be a house, townhouse, apartment, unit or similar that is newly built, purchased off the plan or substantially renovated.