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There are 2 parts to the first home buyer grant in Australia.

The first is the Australian Commonwealth Government grant which at the time of writing is $7,000 as it has been for some time.

The second part is Australian State Government based and this varies from state to state.

There is a start page for further information that holds a link to each different Australian states information on the first home buyers grant. This page is the best starting point to gather further information on the first home buyer grant in the state you are planning to purchase your home and the application forms.

The first home owner grant forms usually have a "test" range of questions to be answered which helps determine eligibility for recieving the grant.

Most banks and lenders are "approved agents" for the claiming of the first home buyers grant which can simplify completing the forms to a degree.

Carefully read the first home buyer grant forms and fill out all areas as required. Take care especially that the correct persons witness your signatures to the forms where required.

Supporting document copies such as birth certificates, passports, drivers licence, Medicare cards etc need to be verified by an authorised person as true copies of the originals.

Taking care to complete and lodge the first home buyers grant forms correctly will avoid delays and is especially important if the purchase is reliant on proceeds from the first home buyers grant or exemptions from purchase or stamp duty.

Another item that is usually involved when purchasing your first home is pre purchase reports.