19 December 2024 Posted In: Affordability,Government

The West Australian

Thresholds for Keystart home loans will be lifted to reflect surging Perth property prices and make the market more accessible for first homebuyers.

The West Australian can reveal housing — a key battleground ahead of the March 8 election — will be in focus when the Cook Government delivers its pre-Christmas budget review on Monday.

The property price limit for low deposit home loans under Keystart will increase from $650,000 to $730,000.

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