South Australia Boosts HomeBuying Power for Essential Workers

0:00It's April 22nd. I'm Corey with the story, and this is Adelaide News today, your AI-powered local news. South Australia's government just dropped some game-changing updates to the Home Start loan program, making it easier for folks like police officers, firefighters, and trade school grads to buy their first home with only a 2% deposit. They're expanding the graduate loan to include these essential workers, so now more people can jump into the market without scraping together a huge down payment on homes up to $850,000. This means buyers could pocket savings of up to $25,500 on upfront costs compared to a standard 5% deposit giving a real leg up amid skyrocketing prices. Income Limits got a big boost too, now individuals or households earning up to $110,000 qualify for the advantage and starter, loans, which help cover gaps and savings. These tweaks are live right now, opening doors wider for first-time buyers and stabilizing

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