NEW · Help to Buy scheme open — government co-owns up to 40%
ACT duty abolished for FHB from 1 July 2026
QLD $30K FHOG extended · no replacement end date
TAS established-home duty exemption expired 30 June 2026
National median dwelling value $933,137 · March 2026 · Cotality
Editorial & guides

Factual, independently checked explainers for low-deposit buyers.

Every article is fact-checked against primary sources — Housing Australia, state revenue offices, and the ATO. We don't give advice; we map the landscape so you can make confident decisions.

Editorial standards. Every figure cited in our articles is sourced from primary government publications (Housing Australia, Revenue NSW, State Revenue Office Victoria, Queensland Revenue Office, RevenueWA, RevenueSA, State Revenue Office Tasmania, ACT Revenue Office, NT Department of Treasury, or the Australian Taxation Office). Where a figure is forecast or scheduled to change, we say so. Where eligibility depends on income, prior property ownership, citizenship or occupancy, we reproduce the published criteria verbatim or in plain-English summary, with a link to the source. This is information, not financial advice. Always confirm details with a licensed adviser and the relevant scheme administrator before committing.