First Home Owner Grant (New Homes) Scheme Application Form and Lodgement Guide for New Homes

Learn about the First Home Owner Grant (New Homes) Scheme for new homes, including the five easy steps to claim your grant, your obligations, penalties, supporting evidence, transaction type, and common errors and misunderstandings. The guide also includes a guide to completing the application form and lodging the grant, as well as information on when the grant will be paid and residence requirements.

June 2017
First Home Owner
Grant (New Homes)
Scheme
Application Form and Lodgement
Guide for New Homes

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First Home Owner
Grant (New Homes)
Scheme
Application Form and
Lodgement Guide for New
Homes
Contents
Five easy steps to claim your grant 3
Your obligations 4
Penalties 4
Providing incorrect or misleading information 4
Lodgement guide 5
Supporting evidence 6
Transaction type 7
When will the grant be paid? 9
When do I have to move in and for how long? 9
Common errors and misunderstandings 10
Terms used 11
Guide to completing the application 13
Application Form for New Homes 14
More Information 23

Read lodgement guide
1 Important information to read before completing and
submitting your application.
Complete application form
2 Complete all relevant sections.
Supply all supporting evidence
3 Complete the checklist to ensure all required supporting docume
Check your application
4 Review your application to make sure it is accurate and complet
Lodge application
5 Submit to your approved agent or the Office of State Revenue (O
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Five easy steps to claim your grant

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Your obligations
As an applicant for the First Home Owner Grant (New Homes), you
must ensure that the information contained in your application is
complete and correct.
It is an offence for a person to make a false or misleading statement
when applying for the grant. Therefore, if you are unsure about any
of your obligations or the information that is required in the
application, it is important that you consult our website or contact us
for clarification.
Please refer to page 23 for our contact details.
If your application is approved and the grant paid, you will be notified in
writing of the conditions you are required to satisfy, including the
residence requirements.
If you are unable to satisfy any of these conditions, you must notify the
Commissioner within the required timeframe and repay the grant. If you
do not meet these obligations, you may be subject to penalties.
Penalties
As part of its role in administering the First Home Owner Grant (New
Homes) Act 2000 (the Act), OSR checks all applications and conducts
ongoing investigations to ensure that applicants comply with the
conditions of the Act. If applicants receive the grant when they are not
entitled, or do not comply with the residence requirements, penalties up
to 100 per cent may be imposed.
Providing incorrect or misleading information
Providing incorrect or misleading information to OSR is a criminal offence.
If it is determined that an applicant has provided incorrect or misleading
information to obtain, or attempt to obtain, the grant then prosecution
action may be commenced.
All applications undergo a rigorous review where applicants are checked
for former home ownership in NSW and interstate. Other checks into
spouse/ de facto partner status, council records, title information and
finance particulars are undertaken on a routine basis.

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To apply
Lodgement guide
Each applicant should read this information before completing
and submitting the application form.
Applicants must:
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fully complete and lodge the application form with all
relevant supporting evidence
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be a natural person (i.e. not applying as a company or
trust), at least 18 years of age and whose interest in the
property is not held subject to a trust
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ensure at least one applicant is an Australian citizen
or a permanent resident
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be buying or building a new home for which the contract
was signed on or after 1 July 2014 or building a new home
as an owner builder where building commenced on or after
1 July 2014
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By buying or building a new home for which a contract was
signed on or after 1 October 2012 and before 1 July 2014,
or as an owner builder where building commenced on or
after 1 October 2012 and before 1 July 2014 for which the
total value of the property does not exceed the $650,000
cap, or
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Be buying a new home for which a contract was signed on
or after 1 July 2014 and before 30 June 2017 for which the
total value of the property does not exceed the $750,000
cap, or
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Be buying a new home for which a contract was signed on
or after 1 July 2017 for which the total value of the property
does not exceed the $600,000 cap, or
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Be building a new home for which a contract signed on or
after 1 July 2014, or as an owner builder where building
commenced on or after 1 July 2014 for which the total
value of the property does not exceed the $750,000 cap.
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ensure each person holding a relevant interest in the
property is an applicant
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ensure at least one applicant will reside in the home as their
principal place of residence for a continuous period of at
least six months commencing within 12 months of
completion of the eligible transaction. Where an applicant
was a member
of the permanent forces of the Australian Defence Force
and all applicants were enrolled on the NSW electoral roll,
as at the commencement date of the eligible transaction,
then all applicants are exempt from the residence
requirement.
Applicants and their spouse/partner must not:
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have previously received the a First
Home Owner Grant in any State or
Territory of Australia. If a grant was
received but later paid back together
with any penalty, you may be entitled to
the grant
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have previously owned or held a
relevant interest in
a residential property anywhere in
Australia prior to
1 July 2000
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have occupied for a continuous period of
at least six months, a residential property
in which they acquire a relevant interest
on or after 1 July 2000 anywhere in
Australia.
How to lodge your application
You can lodge your application with:
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the approved agent who is providing your finance.
A list of approved agents can be found
at
www.osr.nsw.gov.au/grants/fhog/agents
If you require the grant for settlement or first draw down/progress
payment, you must lodge your application with an approved agent.
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OSR.
Refer to back page for address details.

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Note: Applications cannot be lodged with the OSR until after the
completion of the eligible transaction.

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Supporting evidence
Proof of identity
If lodging with an approved agent If lodging with OSR
Each applicant and their spouse/de facto partner must
provide a Category 1 document.
The remaining identity checks will be performed by
the approved agent.
Each applicant and their spouse/de facto must provide one
document from each of the four categories (four documents
per person). A single document cannot be used for more
than one category.
Do not send original documents. Only send copies.
Category 1 – Evidence of Australian citizenship or permanent
r esidency
If born in Australia:
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Australian Birth Certificate issued by the Registry of
Births, Deaths & Marriages (birth extracts and passports
are not acceptable).
If born overseas:
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Foreign passport and current Australian Visa issued
for entry into Australia
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Foreign passport and Citizenship Certificate
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New Zealand passport
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Australian passport (only accepted where a
foreign passport is no longer available).
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If you are unable to provide your Foreign Passport
you must provide a written statement explaining;
- Why the Foreign Passport is not available,
- The full name that was shown on the
Foreign Passport, and
- The date you arrived in Australia
 New Zealand citizens must be living in Australia as at the
commencement date of the eligible transaction.
Note: At least one applicant must be an Australian citizen
or permanent resident as at the commencement date of
the eligible transaction.
If born in Australia:
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Australian Birth Certificate issued by the Registry of
Births, Deaths & Marriages (birth extracts and passports
are not acceptable).
If born overseas:
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Foreign passport and current Australian Visa issued
for entry into Australia
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Foreign passport and Citizenship Certificate
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New Zealand passport
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Australian passport (only accepted where a
foreign passport is no longer available).
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If you are unable to provide your Foreign Passport
you must provide a written statement explaining;
- Why the Foreign Passport is not available,
- The full name that was shown on the
Foreign Passport, and
- The date you arrived in Australia
 New Zealand citizens must be living in Australia as at the
commencement date of the eligible transaction.
Note: At least one applicant must be an Australian citizen
or permanent resident as at the commencement date of
the eligible transaction.
Category 2 – Link between identity and person
Not applicable ƒ Australian Drivers Licence (current)
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Passport (current)
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Firearms licence (current)
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NSW photo card issued by Roads and Maritime Services.
Category 3 – Evidence that the person operates in the
commu nity
Not applicable ƒ Medicare card
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Motor vehicle registration
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Centrelink or Department of Veterans Affairs card
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Debit/credit card of a financial institution.
Category 4 – Evidence of the person’s residential address
Not applicable ƒ Utility documents of residential address (e.g. bills
for electricity, gas, water, etc)
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Insurance policy with current residential address
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Statement of account of a financial institution.

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Additional supporting evidence if any of the following applies
If lodging with an approved agent If lodging with OSR
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Change of name
Evidence of a change of name is required if the name
on any of the documents presented is different to the
name of the applicant or spouse/partner.
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Married
Provide a copy of your marriage certificate, issued by the
Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages.
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Divorced
Provide a copy of your divorce certificate/decree nisi.
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Widowed
Provide a copy of the death certificate of your spouse/
partner, issued by the Registry of Births, Deaths and
Marriages.
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Separated
Provide a statutory declaration with the following
information:
► the name of your former spouse/partner
► spouse/partner’s date of birth
► the date you were married or commenced your
de facto relationship
► the date you separated
► your former spouse/partner’s current
address (if known)
► a statement to the effect that you do not live
together and have no intention of resuming
cohabitation.
Provide evidence of separation (e.g. change of
residential address).
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Change of name
Evidence of a change of name is required if the name
on any of the documents presented is different to the
name of the applicant or spouse/partner.
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Married
Provide a copy of your marriage certificate, issued by the
Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages.
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Divorced
Provide a copy of your divorce certificate/decree nisi.
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Widowed
Provide a copy of the death certificate of your spouse/
partner, issued by the Registry of Births, Deaths and
Marriages.
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Separated
Provide a statutory declaration with the following
information:
► the name of your former spouse/partner
► spouse/partner’s date of birth
► the date you were married or commenced your
de facto relationship
► the date you separated
► your former spouse/partner’s current
address (if known)
► a statement to the effect that you do not live
together and have no intention of resuming
cohabitation.
Provide evidence of separation (e.g. change of
residential address).
Transaction type
Evidence relating to the transaction
1. Contract to purchase a new home or an ‘off the plan’ new home
If lodging with an approved agent If lodging with OSR
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a copy of the contract for the sale of land dated
and signed by the vendor
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a statement from the vendor/vendor’s legal
representative or other evidence which shows that this
is the first sale of the home and that the home has
never been previously occupied since completion of
construction.
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a copy of the contract for the sale of land dated
and signed by the vendor
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a title search showing the applicant(s) as the
registered proprietor(s) (except for Terms Contracts)
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a statement from the vendor/vendor’s legal
representative or other evidence which shows that this
is the first sale of the home and that the home has
never been previously occupied since completion of
construction.
In addition, where the purchase is:
A Substantially renovated home is a home that
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Has been created through renovations in which all,
or substantially all of a building is removed or
replaced (whether or not the renovations involve the
removal or replacement of foundations, external
walls, interior supporting walls, floors or staircases),
and
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As renovated, has not been previously occupied or
sold as a place of residence
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Has been created through renovations in which all,
or substantially all of a building is removed or
replaced (whether or not the renovations involve the
removal or replacement of foundations, external
walls, interior supporting walls, floors or staircases),
and
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As renovated, has not been previously occupied or
sold as a place of residence

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From a related party or where there is no written contract
Application must be lodged with OSR ƒ a copy of the transfer dated and signed by all parties
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evidence that there was an eligible transaction for the
purchase of the property, (e.g. written statement from
the buyer and the seller stating the terms of the
agreement, the date the agreement was made and the
agreed purchase price)
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evidence that the consideration has been paid by
the applicant, (e.g. provide copies of bank
statements of the applicant showing the payment
(withdrawal) of the purchase money at settlement
and any copies of loan
agreements, solicitors instructions or receipts for payment
of the consideration)
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evidence of total value of the property (house and
land) dated within the last 12 months – attach one of
the following:
► copy of the stamped contract or transfer which
shows the dutiable amount in the stamping
details
► a copy of the property valuation by a suitably
qualified valuer a copy of the property valuation
obtained by your financial institution for the
approval of your loan
► a copy of a market appraisal by a registered
real estate agent.
2. Contract to build a home
If lodging with an approved agent If lodging with OSR
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a copy of the contract to build, dated and signed by
all parties
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evidence of unencumbered value (land only), attach
one of the following (where more than one is available,
please provide the most recent):
► a copy of a current valuation by a suitably
qualified valuer (includes bank valuation)
► a copy of a current stamped contract or transfer
for the purchase of the land.
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a copy of the contract to build, dated and signed by
all parties
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a copy of the occupation certificate or a Final
Inspection Certificate
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title search showing the applicant(s) as the
registered proprietor(s)
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evidence of unencumbered value (land only), attach
one of the following (where more than one is available,
please provide the most recent):
► a copy of a current valuation by a suitably
qualified valuer (includes bank valuation)
► a copy of a current stamped contract or transfer
for the purchase of the land.
3. Owner builder
If lodging with an approved agent If lodging with OSR
Owner builders must lodge their application with OSR ƒ a copy of the approval from council for the laying of
the foundations or receipt for foundations
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a copy of the occupation certificate or a Final
Inspection Certificate
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a copy of the documentary evidence of building costs
incurred for the construction of the home. The proof
submitted must total an amount equal to or greater
than the grant and must not include your own labour
costs
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title search showing the applicant(s) as the
registered proprietor(s)
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evidence of total value of the property (house and land)
as at completion of construction, attach one of the
following:
► a copy of the property valuation by a suitably
qualified valuer
► a copy of the property valuation obtained by
your financial institution for the approval of your
loan

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► a copy of a market appraisal by a registered
real estate agent.

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When will the grant be paid?
The date the grant is paid depends on whether you are building or
buying, and if you are applying through an approved agent or through
OSR.
The following table details the various scenarios:
Purchase of a new or off-the-plan home
If lodging with an approved agent If lodging with OSR
At date of settlement by approved
agent.
Within 15 working days of lodging a
complete application, after completion
of the eligible transaction.
Contract to build
If lodging with an approved agent If lodging with OSR
On date of first progress payment
by approved agent.
Within 15 working days of lodging a
complete application, after completion
of the eligible transaction.
Owner builder
If lodging with an approved agent If lodging with OSR
Must be lodged with OSR. Within 15 working days of lodging a
complete application, after completion
of the eligible transaction.
Terms contract
If lodging with an approved agent If lodging with OSR
Must be lodged with OSR. Within 15 working days of lodging a
complete application with evidence
that an applicant has taken up
occupation of the home, and the
residence requirement has been met.
When do I have to move in and for how long?
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At least one applicant must live in the home as their principal
place of residence for at least six continuous months commencing
within 12 months of completion of the eligible transaction.
Where an applicant was a member of the permanent forces of the
Australian Defence Force and all applicants were enrolled on the
NSW electoral roll, as at the commencement date of the eligible
transaction.
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It is the responsibility of the applicant to satisfy the Commissioner
that they have met the residence requirement. Applicants may be
required to verify this later by providing documentation supporting
their period of occupancy.
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Should you not meet the residence requirement, you must contact
OSR within 14 days after the period allowed for occupation, notifying
OSR in writing and repay the grant.

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Common errors and misunderstandings
Some of the common errors and misunderstandings identified by the
OSR compliance activity are outlined below. This information is provided
to assist you to understand and meet your obligations.
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Failing to read and understand ALL of the eligibility criteria.
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Failing to read and understand the warnings and penalties
associated with lodging a false or misleading application.
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Failing to make the property the recipient’s principal place of residence.
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Failing to disclose previous names, including previous married name(s).
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Misunderstanding the residence requirements; for example, believing
that:
► as long as the grant property is left vacant for six months and
not leased, the residence requirements are met
► renovating the grant property whilst using another residence to
cook, shower, sleep, etc, complies with the residence
requirements
► living in the grant property for a period of less than six
months is acceptable without seeking the Commissioner’s
approval.
Commencing occupation of the home after the 12 month period
is acceptable without seeking the Commissioner's approval.
If you are unsure, please consult our website or contact OSR.

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Terms used
Applicant
A person applying for a grant who, on completion of
the purchase of a home or construction of a new
home, will own or hold a relevant interest in the land
on which the home is built, except for a small interest
holder.
Approved agent
An organisation approved by OSR that is authorised
to process applications for the First Home Owner
Grant.
Cap amount
The cap amount is the maximum total value of the
property to be eligible for a grant. The cap amount
for eligible transactions entered into between 1 July
2014 and 30 June 2017 is $750,000. From 1 July
2017 the cap amount for:
• the purchase of a new home from is $600,000
• the total transaction value for a contract to build
a new home, or for owner builders is $750,000
Commencement date of the eligible transaction
Date of contract to purchase or build a new home,
or for an owner builder – date the foundations
commenced to be laid.
Commissioner
Chief Commissioner of State Revenue,
New South Wales.
Completion of the eligible transaction
When the applicant is entitled to possession of
the property under the contract, or the eligible
building is ready for occupation as a place of
residence and
(except for Terms contracts) the applicant is
registered on the certificate of title.
Contract to build
A comprehensive building contract where a builder
agrees to build a home, from the time the building
starts to when it is finished and is ready for
occupation.
Consideration
The purchase price or cost of construction of the
home.
Eligible transaction
The contract for the purchase of a new home,
contract to build a home or construct a home as an
owner builder on or after 1 October 2012.
Home
A building, affixed to land, that may be lawfully
used as a place of residence and is, in the
Commissioner’s opinion, suitable for use as a place
of residence.
Home built to replace demolished premises
A home is a home built to replace demolished
premises if:
a) The home has been built to replace demolished
premises on the same land, and
b) the home built to replace the demolished premises,
has not been previously occupied or sold as a place
of residence

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c) the owner(s) of the home did not
occupy the demolished premises as a
place of residence before demolition.
Natural person
A person (does not include a company or trust).
New home
A home that has not been previously occupied
or sold as a place of residence, and includes a
substantially renovated home and a home built
to replace demolished premises.
Notifiable event
When any part of the eligibility criteria is not
met, the applicant(s) must notify the
Commissioner within 14 days of the event.
An example would be where an applicant is not
able to satisfy the residence requirement or
where the total value exceeds the cap amount.
Off the Plan
A contract for the purchase of the home on a
proposed lot in an unregistered plan of a
subdivision of land.
An example is the purchase a unit before it is
built or before the strata plan is registered.
Owner
A person who has a relevant interest in land on
which a home is built.
Owner builder
An owner of land who builds a home or has a
home built, on the land without entering into a
contract to build, and includes the purchase of
a manufactured, prefabricated or moveable
home.
OSR
The Office of State Revenue, New South Wales.
Permanent forces of the Australian Defence
Force Permanent forces of the Australian
Defence Force comprises of members of the
Regular Army, the Permanent Navy or the
Permanent Air Force. It does not include a
reservist for the Army, Navy or Air Force.
Permanent resident
A person who holds a permanent residency
visa (under section 30 of the Migration Act
1958 of the Commonwealth) or a New Zealand
citizen who is the holder of a special category
visa (under section 32 of the Migration Act
1958).
Principal place of residence
The home you primarily reside in.
Property
Under the First Home Owner Grant (New
Homes) Act 2000 property means:
a) a home, or
b) land, or
c) a relevant interest in land.

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Terms used
Related or associated party
A person is related to or associated with another
party when:
a) one is the spouse/partner of the other
b) they are related by blood, marriage or adoption
c) they are a shareholder or director of the other
party, being a company
d) they are a beneficiary of a trust for which the
other party is a trustee
e) the transaction is otherwise not at arm’s length.
Relevant interest
A person with a relevant interest may be described
as someone who will have a legal entitlement to
occupy the home being bought or constructed.
Usually this will be the person(s) registered as
proprietor on the title.
This commonly is an estate in fee simple. Other
forms of interest are defined in the First Home
Owner Grant (New Homes) Act 2000.
Residence requirement
At least one applicant must reside in the home as
their principal place of residence for a continuous
period of at least six months commencing within 12
months of completion of the eligible transaction.
Residential property
Land in Australia on which there is a home
which is lawfully occupied or suitable for
occupation. This
includes houses, townhouses, units, flats, duplexes,
converted warehouses, fixed moveable homes and
kit homes.
Small interest holder
A person whose ownership share in the home
does not exceed 5 per cent. Where there is more
than one small interest holder, the total ownership
share of all small interest holders does not exceed
5 per cent.
Small interest holders cannot be the spouse or de
facto partner of the applicant
Spouse/partner
The person to whom the applicant is married or
living with as a couple in a de facto relationship
(including same sex relationships) as defined in the
Interpretation Act 1987.
Note: There is no minimum period of cohabitation
needed to establish a de facto relationship under
the Interpretation Act 1987.
Substantially renovated home
A home is a substantially renovated home if:
a) Has been created through renovations in
which all, or substantially all of a building is
removed or replaced (whether or not the
renovations involve
the removal or replacement of foundations,
external walls, interior supporting walls, floors or
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b) the home has not been previously occupied
or sold as a place of residence, since the
renovation. ‘Substantial renovations’ of a
building are defined as renovations in which
all, or substantially all, of a building is
removed or replaced. The renovations may,
but need not, involve the removal or
replacement of foundations, external walls,
interior supporting walls, floors, roof or
staircases.
Terms contract
A contract for the sale of land where the
purchaser has to make two or more payments
(excluding the deposit) to the vendor after the
contract is signed by all parties. The applicant,
as the purchaser, must be in possession under
the contract and cannot be registered on title
until the final payment is made to the vendor.
Title search
A search on the land which shows the names of
the registered owners. A title search can be
obtained from
www.lpi.nsw.gov.au/land_titles/information_broker
s
Total value
Contract to purchase a new home, the total
value is the greater of the following:
1. the consideration for the eligible transaction
2. the unencumbered value, as at the
commencement date of the eligible
transaction.
Contract to build, the total value is calculated by
adding together:
1. The consideration for the eligible transaction, and
2. The value, at the commencement date of the
relevant interest in the land on which the
home is to be built
Owner builder, the total value is calculated by
adding together:
1. The unencumbered value of the home at
the date the transaction is completed, and
2. The value, at the date the transaction is
completed, of the relevant interest in the land
on which the home is built.
Unencumbered value
The total value of the property determined
without regard to any encumbrance (e.g.
mortgage) to which the property is subject, or
any arrangement that results in the reduction
of the value of the property (e.g. child
purchasing home from parents at a reduced
price). Please refer to the First Home Owner
Grant (New Homes) Act 2000 for the full
definition of unencumbered value.
Vendor Statement
A statement from the vendor or vendors legal
representative which states this is the first sale of
the home and the home has never been
previously occupied since the completion of
construction.

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Guide to completing the application
The first home owner grant application form has eight sections. These sections must be completed as follows:
01 Eligibility criteria
Answer questions 1 to 7 by crossing the relevant
‘yes’ or ‘no’ box. The answers are designed to
establish that the applicant(s) for the grant meet the
eligibility criteria.
All persons with a relevant interest (refer to terms
used) in the property, and any spouse/partner of
these persons, must be considered when answering
these questions.
In exceptional circumstances, the Commissioner
may use discretion in relation to the eligibility
criteria. Please contact OSR for further information.
All decisions relating to the eligibility of an applicant
are made by the Commissioner and are determined
on the facts and circumstances as at the
commencement date of the eligible transaction.
02 Applicant details
Detail the number of persons with a relevant interest.
All persons who have, or will have, a relevant interest
in the property must record their details in this
section.
If there are more than two applicants, an additional
application will need to be completed and attached
to the application form.
If an applicant has a spouse/partner, there are two
options. If your spouse/partner is an applicant, they
must be recorded within this section. If your spouse/
partner is not an applicant, they are required to
complete the details in section 3 of the application
form.
Please nominate a postal address for
correspondence to be sent on behalf of all
applicants.
03 Spouse/partner details
This section must be completed where the spouse/
partner of an applicant has not been specified in
section 2 as an applicant (and therefore will have no
relevant interest in the residential property). If this
section is required to be completed the
spouse/partner must complete the declaration in
section 7.
04 Property and transaction details
Provide the address and current title (folio identifier
number) details of the property. The folio identifier
number can be obtained from the transfer document,
a title search or the contract for sale. If the folio
identifier number is unavailable, enter the parent title
folio identifier number.
Provide the expected date of occupancy as owner
of the home. Estimate this date if you are unsure or
leave blank if the Australian Defence Force
residence.
05 Payment details
Applicants must complete this section only if
applying through OSR.
You must nominate an account to receive funds
electronically (EFT). The account can belong to a
person who is not an applicant.
Payment of the grant will be made into the
nominated bank account. Provide details of the
name of the financial institution, account name,
BSB, and account number. Failure to provide
correct details will cause delays in payment of the
grant.
If you are applying through an approved agent,
leave payment details blank.
06 Declaration by applicant
All applicants must sign the declaration and have
read and understood all the details completed on
the application form.
07 Declaration by spouse/partner
If an applicant’s spouse/partner is not an applicant,
they must sign this declaration and must have read
and understood all details completed on the
application form as they relate to them.
08 Supporting documentation checklist
Please supply the required documents with your
application and check off the documents
attached.
Failure to produce the relevant documentation will
result in delays in processing.

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Privacy statement
Information collected from you on this form is required by the Office of State Revenue (OSR) to determine your eligibility for the
grant under the First Home Owner Grant scheme. By submitting this form, you consent to OSR using the information to process
your application.
The information will be stored on the First Home Owner Grant national database, and your application will be retained by either OSR
or your approved agent. This information may be provided to third parties with your consent or as required or permitted by law. OSR

1. Is this the first time each applicant and/or their spouse/partner will receive a first home owner
grant in any state or territory of Australia?
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OFFICE USE ONLY
UIN
Application reference
Application received by
Date lodged
//
First Home Owner Grant (New Homes) Act 2000
New South Wales
Application Form for New
Homes
Note:
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Use this form if you are purchasing or building a new home
and the commencement date of the eligible transaction is on or
after 1 July 2014
ƒ
This application will not be accepted unless fully completed
and all required supporting evidence is lodged. All
alterations
must be initialled by the applicant(s) and declarations signed
ƒ
Read the lodgement guide for explanations of the terms used
in this application
ƒ
Applications must be lodged within 12 months of completion of
the eligible transaction
ƒ
There are significant penalties for making a false or
misleading statement, as well as possible prosecution
ƒ
Please answer all questions and cross the appropriate boxes.
SECTION 1 Eligibility criteria
Note:
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Eligibility is determined as at the commencement date of the eligible transaction
ƒ
All applicants and their spouse/partner must be considered when answering eligibility questions.
Eligibility checklist
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Determination of eligibility
If you answered ‘Yes’ to ALL of the above questions, you may be entitled to receive the First Home Owner
Grant for a new home. The Chief Commissioner will determine your eligibility and advise you of his decision in
writing.
7. Has each applicant on or after 1 October 2012 in respect of the home to which this application relates,
either:
 entered into a contract for the purchase of a new home in New South Wales OR
 entered into a contract to have a home built in New South Wales OR
 in the case of an owner builder, commenced construction of a home in New South
6. Will at least one applicant be occupying the home as their principal place of residence for a
continuous period of at least six months commencing within 12 months of completion of the
eligible transaction?
Note: To apply for the Australian Defence Force residence exemption, please complete the Australian Defence
5. Is at least one applicant a permanent resident or Australian citizen?
4. Is each applicant a natural person (ie not a company or trust) at least 18 years of age and
whose interest in the property is not held subject to a trust?
3. Is each applicant and their spouse/partner a person who has never occupied a residential
property for a continuous period of at least six months in which they acquired a relevant interest
on or after 1 July 2000 in any state or territory of Australia?
2. Is each applicant and their spouse/partner a person who has never owned a residential property,
either jointly, separately or with some other person before 1 July 2000 in any state or territory of
Australia?
Note: Applicants are not eligible for a grant if they or their spouse/partner have held a relevant interest in

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Please attach additional information (where applicable) to support your eligibility for the grant.

2 applicants
Number of applicants
How many people will have a relevant interest in the property?
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No
If ‘Yes’, please provide evidence of the consider
(Refer to lodgement guide).
Related or associated party transactions
Are any of the applicants or their spouse/partner(s) related to or associated with the vendor or builder?
No
Indigenous Australian
This question is optional – the information will only be used for statistical purposes by Commonwealth and State Governments, and ha
Are any of the applicants Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander?
Yes (I would like to assist in promotional activity)
Participation in First Home Benefits promotions
This question is optional – and has no bearing on your application.
The Office of State Revenue often promotes the First Home Benefits to increase awareness.
Please cross this box if you would like to assist in any future promotional activity. You will be contacted by OSR prior to any promotional
SECTION 2 Applicant details
Note:
ƒ
All applicants must complete this section.
ƒ
If there are more than two applicants, please complete and attach an additional application form.
ƒ
Each applicant must sign the ‘Declaration by applicant’ at Section 6.
Australian Defence Force residence exemption
An exemption to the residence requirement, is only available to
Australian Defence Force personnel.
Please leave questions blank if you are not entitled to the exemption.
Only complete the following questions if you are applying for
the exemption.
1. Was at least one applicant a member of the permanent forces of the
Australian Defence Force as at the commencement date of the
eligible transaction? No
If ‘Yes’, please indicate which branch they serve(d) in: Regular Army
Permanent Navy
Permanent Air Force
2. If ‘Yes’ to question 1, were all the applicants enrolled on the NSW electoral
roll as at the commencement date of the eligible transaction? Yes No
If you answered ‘Yes’ to questions 1 and 2, you may be eligible for
the residence exemption.
To receive your exemption, please provide a copy of a document issued
by the Australian Defence Force. This document must clearly show the
applicant’s name and that the applicant was a permanent member of the
Australian Defence Force as at the commencement date of the eligible
transaction.
Note: An exemption will not be granted if the document is not provided.
Approved Agent and OSR use only
Please cross this box if you have sighted the documentary evidence and a
copy is attached to the application. Yes (Evidence provided)

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SECTION 2 Applicant details (cont)
Applicant 1 (contact applicant) Applicant 2
Title
First name
Middle name(s)
Family name
Cooper
Mr Mrs Miss Ms
Dr
Ross
Mr Mrs Miss Ms Dr
Melissa
Cooper
Name on birth certificate
(if different from above) Ross
Middle name(s)
Melissa
Middle name(s)
Have you ever used any
name other than the
name(s) declared above?
Cooper
list name(s) below No
Family name Cooper
list name(s) below No
Date of birth 20/02/1984 17/06/1986
Place of birth
Daytime phone
number
New South
Wales
Australia
New South Wales
Australia
[e-mail] address
[e-mail]
Current residential address
Address for
service of notices
(if different from above)
35
St High
Mackville
NSW 2080
Street no.
Street name
Suburb/town
State Postcode
35
St High
Mackville
NSW 2080
Street name
Suburb/town
State Postcode
As at the commencement
date of the eligible
transaction,
did you have a
spouse/partner?
If
y
e
s, will your
spouse/partner have
a relevant interest
in the home?
Yes
Yes
(1400 100 156 )
( ) ( 0418 960 000)

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Note: If you are separated from your
spouse, supply a statutory declaration
(refer to Lodgement Guide 1B)
If ‘Yes’, your spouse/partner must complete
the details as applicant 2 above.
If ‘No’, you must complete
Section 3 — spouse/partner details.
Yes
No
Yes
No
Note: If you are
separated from
your spouse,
supply a statutory
declaration (refer to
Lodgement Guide
1B)
If ‘Yes’, your
spouse/partner must
complete the details as
an applicant.
If ‘No’, you must complete
Section 3 — spouse/partner
details.

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VICNSW
TAS
QLD
WA
NT
VIC
ACT
SA
NSW
TAS
SECTION 2 Applicant details (cont)
Applicant 1 (Contact applicant) Applicant 2
Tick each of the States
and/or Territories which you
have lived
SECTION 3 Spouse/partner details
Note:
ƒ
This section must be completed where the spouse/partner of an applicant has not been specified as an
applicant in Section 2 of the application
ƒ
Applicant’s spouse/partner must sign the spouse/partner declaration at Section 7.
Title
First name
Middle name(s)
Family name
Cooper
Spouse/partner of applicant 1
Mr Mrs Miss Ms
Dr
Melissa
Spouse/partner of applicant 2
Mr Mrs Miss Ms Dr
Name on birth certificate
(if different from above) Melissa
Middle name(s)
First name
Middle name(s)
Email address
Has your
spouse/partner ever
used any name other
than the name(s)
declared above?
Cooper
[e-mail]
list name(s) below No
Family name
Yes list name(s) below No
Date of birth 17/06/1986
Place of birth
Daytime phone
number
NSW
Australia
State/Territory
Country
Tick each of the States and/or
Territories which you have
lived
SECTION 4 Property and transaction details
Address of the property
Lot no.24
(only use lot no. if
street no. is not
allocated)
Unit/
Street no. 35 Street name
St High
(0418 960 000 )
NSW ACT NT QLD NSW ACT NT QLD
TAS SA VIC WA TAS SA VIC WA
( )

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Suburb/town Mackville State Postcode 2080
Date when occupation as a principal place of residence commenced
or is intended to commence (if not known please estimate) 01/01/2019
Leave blank if Australian Defence Force residence exemption applies.
N S W

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Title details
Lot no. Section no. Plan type* Plan no.
*Enter DP for Deposited Plan; SP for Strata Plan; Other if not DP or SP and enter the other details under Plan no.
Transaction details
What type of transaction does this application refer to?
Please select your transaction type and answer the questions for that transaction. Please refer to terms used in the lodgement guide.
Transaction type (please tick applicable boxes)
New Home purchase
1. Is this the first sale of the home? Yes
2. Did you purchase the home from the builder? No
3. Are you/will you be the first occupant(s) of the home? No
4. Are you purchasing a substantially renovated home? Yes
Off the Plan (New Home purchase)
1. Is this the first sale of the home?
No
2. Did you purchase the home from the builder? No
3. Are you/will you be the first occupant(s) of the home? No
4. Are you purchasing a substantially renovated home? Yes
Contract to build
1. Are you building a home to replace demolished premises? Yes
If ‘Yes’, attach vendor’s
statement. Refer to definitions on
page 12.
If ‘Yes’, attach vendor’s
statement. Refer to definitions on
page 12.
If ‘Yes’, attach vendor’s
statement. Refer to definitions on
page 12.
If ‘Yes’, attach vendor’s
statement. Refer to definitions on
page 12.
If ‘Yes’, attach vendor’s
statement. Refer to definitions on
page 12.
If ‘Yes’, attach vendor’s
statement. Refer to definitions on
page 12.
2. If ‘Yes’, did an applicant occupy the demolished home as a place
of residence before the demolition? Yes
No
If ‘Yes’, you are not eligible for
the grant as an owner of the new
home cannot have occupied the
demolished premises as a place of
residence before demolition.
Owner builder
1. Are you /will you be building a home to replace demolished premises? Yes
2. If ‘Yes’, did an applicant occupy the demolished home as a place
of residence before the demolition? Yes
No
If ‘Yes’, you are not eligible for
the grant as an owner of the new
home cannot have occupied the
demolished premises as a place of
residence before demolition.

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APPROVED AGENT AND OSR USE ONLY
All evidence sighted Name of person sighting the evidence
Payment eligibility date (Enter settlement, completion or first draw down date only) (dd/mm/yyyy)
Note: For contracts to purchase only enter the settlement date specified in the exchanged contract or the actual date booked for settlement.
SECTION 4 Property and transaction details (cont.)
Purchase or construction price $480,000
Required for all transaction types:
ƒ
Contract to purchase – Enter consideration shown on contract
ƒ
Contract to build – Enter consideration shown on contract
ƒ
Owner builder – Enter cost of construction. Do not include own labour costs.
Required when you are building your home under a Contract to Build.
Unencumbered value (land only)
ƒ
Enter the unimproved land value,
ƒ
Cross the appropriate box below for the type of evidence used.
ƒ
Attach a copy of the evidence of the market value of the land at the time of signing the building contract (where more than
one document type is available, please provide the most recent).
Note: Rates and council valuations are not acceptable.
A copy of a current valuation by a suitably qualified valuer (includes bank
valuation) A copy of the stamped contract or transfer for the purchase of the
land.
Required for Related Party transactions or Owner Builders.
$480,000Unencumbered value (house and land)
Evidence of the property’s total value dated within the last 12 months is required if you are purchasing your home
from a related or associated party or you built your home as an Owner Builder.
ƒ
Enter the total value of the house and land,
ƒ
Cross the appropriate box below for the type of evidence used, and
ƒ
Attach a copy of the evidence.
Stamped agreement of sale or transfer when the property was purchased which shows the dutiable amount
within the stamping details (Related Party transactions only) OR
Property Valuation by a suitably qualified valuer OR
Financial institution’s property valuation obtained for loan approval
OR Market appraisal by a registered real estate agent.
Date of contract (or if owner builder, date the foundations were laid) (dd/mm/yyyy)
Date of settlement (or if building, date of completion) (dd/mm/yyyy)
Note: If lodging with an approved agent, please estimate
SECTION 5 Payment details
Note:
ƒ
If applying with OSR, the grant will be paid by electronic funds transfer into the account nominated below.
ƒ
If you are applying with an approved agent, please do not complete the account details below as the grant will be paid
through the approved agent in accordance with your agreement.
Payment reference (optional): This reference will be shown
on the account statement, to assist in identifying the
payment.
Account name (e.g. John & Jane
Citizen) Ross and Melissa Cooper
Name of financial institution and branch
ULoan BSB number (must have 6
$
$
$

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numbers) 7455J6
Account number (maximum of 9 numbers) B69786568 * DO NOT include dashes or spaces
IMPORTANT – Please confirm the account details provided above are correct before lodging your application with OSR.

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SECTION 6 Declaration by applicant(s)
1. I have completed the application form and I declare that
all copies of documents attached in support of this
application are a true copy of the original document.
2. I declare that I have not previously received and retained
the grant under the First Home Owner Grant (New
Homes) Act 2000, or a corresponding Act in another
State or Territory, either alone or together with any other
person or persons.
3. I declare that I have not owned a home or had a
relevant interest in a residential property within
Australia prior to 1 July 2000.
4. I declare that I have not owned and occupied, for a
continuous period of at least six months, a
residential property within Australia in which I
acquired a relevant interest on or after 1 July 2000.
5. I declare that the interest I hold in the property is not
held subject to a trust.
6. I declare that at the commencement date of the
eligible transaction at least one applicant for the
grant was a permanent resident or an Australian
citizen.
7. I declare that at least one applicant will be residing
in the home that is the subject of this application as
their principal place of residence for a continuous
period of at least six months commencing within 12
months of completion of the eligible transaction, or
the residence
requirement does not apply as an applicant was as at
the commencement date of the eligible transaction a
member of the permanent forces of the Australian
Defence Force and all applicants were enrolled on the
NSW electoral roll.
8. I undertake to notify the Commissioner of any
notifiable event in writing relevant to the
requirements under the First Home Owner Grant
(New Homes) Act 2000 within 14 days from the
occurrence of that notifiable event.
9. I have read and understood the information prepared
by OSR relating to the conditions of eligibility.
I accept that if the conditions are not met, I may not
be entitled to receive or retain the grant.
10. I authorise OSR to collect, access and exchange
information about me to verify my proof of identity
information and to determine my eligibility for the First
Home Owners Grant with the approved agent (where
applicable), document issuing authorities, other State,
Territory and Australian Government agencies and
commercial organisations as permitted by law.
11. I understand that the approved agent is not authorised
by OSR to offer any advice or assistance on the
conditions of eligibility for the grant, or on the completion
of this application.
12. I authorise the approved agent to hold the grant
until completion of the eligible transaction and to
repay the grant to the Commissioner if the
transaction is not completed within 28 days of the
date specified.
13. I declare that the total value of the property does not
exceed the cap amount as at the commencement date
of the eligible transaction for Contracts to Purchase
and Contracts to Build or as at the completion date of
the eligible transaction for a home built by an Owner
Builder.
14. I authorise the Commissioner to address all
correspondence relating to this application to Applicant 1
at the
address nominated.
15. I acknowledge that I may be required to repay the grant,
be liable for penalties and may also be prosecuted for
making a false or misleading statement in or in
connection with this application for the grant.
16. I authorise OSR to deposit the grant into the account
nominated in Section 5 (ensure account details are
correct) or into the approved agent’s nominated account
when lodged with the approved agent.
I declare that I have read and understood the above information and that the information provided in this
application is true and correct.
IMPORTANT – Only sign and date declaration after you have entered into the eligible transaction e.g. signed and dated your contract.
Name
Signature
Date (20/02/1984
Before me
(signature of witness)*
Full name and
address of witness
Applicant 1
Ross Cooper
Signature
John Johnson
Name
42
Applicant 2
Melissa Cooper
17/06/1986
Signature
Yana Wilson
37
*Witness must not be an
applicant or spouse/partner
of an applicant and must
not be
relate
d to
the
applic
ant
or
sp
ou
se/
partner St High
Mackville

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NSW
2080
St High
Mackvill
e
NSW
2080
IMPORTANT – If you are lodging your application directly with OSR, please check that the account details provided in Section 5
are correct before you sign your declaration.

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Wollongong
Office of State Revenue
PO Box 666, Wollongong NSW 2500
SECTION 7 Declaration by
spouse/partner(s)
1. I declare that the spouse/partner details in Section
3, in so far as they relate to me, are true and
correct.
2. I declare that I have not previously received and
retained the grant under the First Home Owner
Grant (New Homes) Act 2000 or a corresponding
Act
in another State or Territory, either alone or
together with any other person or persons.
3. I declare that I have not owned a home or had
a relevant interest in a residential property
within Australia prior to 1 July 2000.
4. I declare that I have not owned and occupied for a
continuous period of six months a residential
property within Australia in which I acquired a
relevant interest on or after 1 July 2000.
5. I authorise OSR to collect, access and
exchange information about me to verify my
proof of identity information and to confirm other
details with the approved agent (where
applicable), document
issuing authorities, other State, Territory and
Australian Government agencies and commercial
organisations as permitted by law. I recognise that
these checks may affect the applicant’s eligibility for
the First Home Owners Grant.
6. I acknowledge that I may be prosecuted and
fined for making a false or misleading statement
on or in connection with this application for the
grant.
Name
Signature
Date (dd/mm/yyyy)
Before me
(signature of witness)*
Full name and
address of witness
Spouse/partner of Applicant 1
Signature
Name
Street no.
Spouse/partner of Applicant 2
Signature
Name
Street no.
*Witness must not be an
applicant or spouse/partner
of an applicant and must
not be related to the
applicant or spouse/partner
Street name
Suburb/town
State Postcode
Street name
Suburb/town
State
Postcode
Providing false or misleading
information in this application
Providing false or misleading information to OSR is a
criminal offence. If it is determined that an applicant has
provided false or misleading information to obtain, or
attempt to obtain the grant, then prosecution action may be
commenced.
Lodgement of your application
Penalties
OSR, as part of its role in administering the First Home Owner
Grant (New Homes) Act 2000, conducts investigations to
ensure that applicants comply with the conditions of the Act.
If applicants receive the grant when they are not entitled, or do
not comply with the residence requirement, penalties of up to
100 per cent may be imposed.
ƒ
Lodge with the approved agent who is providing your finance.
If you need the grant for settlement or first draw down/progress payment, you must lodge your application with
an approved agent.
ƒ
Lodge with the Office of State Revenue (OSR)
Payment will not be made until after settlement or if building after the home is completed.
Note: Applications cannot be lodged with OSR until after the completion of the eligible transaction.
If lodging with OSR, please post to:

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APPROVED AGENT AND OSR USE ONLY
Name of person sighting the documentation above Name of employer
Signature
SECTION 8 Supporting documentation checklist
Note:
ƒ
Please complete the checklist to ensure you have attached the required supporting documentation defined in
the lodgement guide. Attach these papers to this page.
ƒ
Your application may be returned to you if not fully completed or all the required supporting
documentation is not attached.
ƒ
Additional documents may be requested after lodgement of your application.
Supporting documentation checklist
Note: Refer to the lodgement guide for the documentation required. Do not send original
documents,
only send copies.
Category 1 Type of document submitted /
Category 2* Type of document submitted /
Category 3* Type of document submitted /
Category 4* Type of document submitted /
Transaction type
Applicant
to cross
if
attached
Approved
agent or
OSR use
only
Cross when
sighted
* Not required if your application is lodged with an approved agent
Contract to build a home
ƒ
a copy of your contract to build, dated and signed by all parties
ƒ
a title search showing the applicant(s) as the registered proprietor(s)*
ƒ
a copy of the final inspection report or occupation certificate*
ƒ
evidence of the unencumbered value (land only).
Australian Defence Force residence exemption
Document confirming membership of the permanent forces
Additional evidence
ƒ
Change of name – type of document submitted
ƒ
Separated – statutory declaration and supporting evidence
Proof of identity of all applicants and their spouse/partner
Contract to purchase a new home
ƒ
a copy of your Contract for Sale, dated and signed by the vendor.
ƒ
a title search showing the applicant(s) as the registered proprietors*.
ƒ
evidence – first sale, never occupied.
ƒ
list of renovations if substantially renovated.
Where there is no contract, or the sale of the property is between family members or
related or associated parties also attach:
ƒ
a copy of the transfer, dated and signed by all parties
ƒ
evidence that consideration has been paid*
ƒ
evidence of total value of property (house and land).
Owner builder
ƒ
a title search showing the applicant(s) as the registered proprietor(s)
ƒ
a copy of the initial inspection report or approval from Council for the laying of foundations
ƒ
a copy of the final inspection report or occupation certificate
ƒ
a copy of receipts for the home totaling more than the grant amount
ƒ
evidence of the total value of property (house and land).

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