Home Buyers Grant

The Cutches · 17-10-2007, 04:45 PM

Hi all, we've asked our agent this question but still haven't got the answer we need so hopefully someone on POI might be able to enlighten us. We are heading to TAS on a 475 SIR visa. This is classed as a provisional visa but we are trying to find out if it comes under temporary or permanent. We want to find out if we will be eligible for the first time home buyers grant which is for permanent residents only.

Many Thanks x

calNgary · 17-10-2007, 10:45 PM

I dont think so on that visa but im sure someone will tell me if im wrong ,,Alan where are you????
Cal x

ali · 17-10-2007, 11:07 PM

You will have to apply for PR on the 457 I think. I'm not sure if you have to have PR to get the home owners grant sorry.

Ali

tisme · 17-10-2007, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by The Cutches

Hi all, we've asked our agent this question but still haven't got the answer we need so hopefully someone on POI might be able to enlighten us. We are heading to TAS on a 475 SIR visa. This is classed as a provisional visa but we are trying to find out if it comes under temporary or permanent. We want to find out if we will be eligible for the first time home buyers grant which is for permanent residents only.

Many Thanks x

You won't be eligible for the FHOG. You need to be permanent resdients, with a 457 your not.

Nice Guy · 17-10-2007, 11:48 PM

Hmmmmmmmmmm.............surely regardless of the visa type providing you have a tax file number you are classified as an Australian resident????

I am a New Zealander and have just a SVC but I got the grant.

Has the OP checked out the website for the grant?

tisme · 18-10-2007, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Nice Guy

Hmmmmmmmmmm.............surely regardless of the visa type providing you have a tax file number you are classified as an Australian resident????

I am a New Zealander and have just a SVC but I got the grant.

Has the OP checked out the website for the grant?

There are differnt rules for citizens of New Zealand residing in Australia.

A tax file number doesn't give you residency, anyone working in Australia has to have a TFN, whether you are a permanent resident, temporary resident or on a working holiday.

Nice Guy · 18-10-2007, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by tisme

There are differnt rules for citizens of New Zealand residing in Australia.

A tax file number doesn't give you residency, anyone working in Australia has to have a TFN, whether you are a permanent resident, temporary resident or on a working holiday.

Yes................fully understand that...........

Check out here

For the first home buyers guide............government department click here

tisme · 18-10-2007, 01:51 AM

475 (SIR) Visa
This visa is a three (3) year provisional visa for skilled workers who are unable to meet the criteria for a Skilled - Independent visa. You will have the opportunity to apply for permanent residency after you have lived for two (2) years and worked at least 12 months in a Specified Regional Area of Australia.

This makes you a temporary resident.

ErmintrudeMcMoo · 18-10-2007, 08:18 AM

We are in the process of buying just now and were told we had to have a PR visa to qualify.

juliatkarzon · 14-04-2008, 12:34 PM

I am starting a production company for documentaries, and need funding for equipment and travel. I am for profit, and must make money to commit myself full time to this project. I must be able to be financially secured, personally, and get funded for my efforts at the same time. I want to devote myself to the start of this company and let others around the world see the beauty in the nature and cultures that I wish to capture on film. Where I apply for a federal grant to start my own business?