Benefits of buying off the plan
Stamp duty savings (for Eligible First Home Buyers)
- Will help save thousands on stamp duty on the purchase
It’s brand new
- Zero maintenance for the immediate future
- Everything is under warranty i.e; fixtures, building fittings, appliances, tapware, lighting, air conditioning, etc.
- Your new home will be decorated to latest on-trend designs
Deposit
- Your deposit is safe guarded in a trust account until settlement
- Some developers may allow deposit to be invested and pay interest to purchaser’s deposit as an incentive
- Deposit assistance available in 2020 for First Home Buyers
- Federal Governments First Home Loan Scheme helps eligible First Home Buyers purchase a home with deposit as low as 5%
- Save $10,000 in lender’s Mortgage Insurance
Additional time to save
- Most off-the-plan purchases only require a 5-10% deposit
- Longer time frame between saving and buying gives you more time to reduce your initial mortgage
Tax Depreciation for Investors
- You can benefit from thousands of dollars in tax deductions by purchasing brand new
Potential Capital Gains
- Today’s price can potentially settle the property with equity already built into the property. Meaning you may own a property worth more than what you paid.
Efficiency
- Brand new builds must meet stringent energy efficient requirements in order to gain building approval
- Your new home will be fitted with all the latest power saving appliances, lighting, high efficiency air conditioning and installation materials.