Industry groups push to extend home buyer grant

By Jessica Stanic · 9 March 2009 · Locked

Industry groups fight to save home buyer grant

A crucial deadline looms for first home buyers, but industry groups are pushing for an extension. Will the government listen and give the economy a much-needed boost?

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Summary

Industry groups are urging the government to extend the first home buyer grant beyond the June 30 2009 cut-off in order to support the economy. The grant has lured first home buyers into the market, with official statistics indicating there has been a significant boost of activity in recent months. Mortgage Choice chief executive Paul […]

Tags: Commonwealth Bank, Federal Government, First Home Buyers Grant, Housing Market, Mortgage Choice