The Share Of Purchases By First Home Buyers Has Lifted

With investor activity easing and attractive incentives becoming available in NSW and Vic, there has been a rebound in borrowing by first home buyers over the past year.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics’ (ABS) housing finance data includes data on first home buyer housing finance commitments, specifically for owner occupiers.  Over recent years, first home buyer activity has generally been tracking below average, however, each state and territory offers some level of incentive to…