Is the Property I am Eyeing a "New Home"?

Hi. I am keen on buying an apartment unit because I believe I may be eligible to claim for First Home Buyer Assistance scheme (FHBAS) for it. The the building itself has been built about 4 years ago but apparently this is the first time the developer is selling this particular unit. The agent said that we cannot guarantee that no one's lived in it i.e. the developer may have had their friends or family live in the unit. Does this qualify for a new home given the New Home definition of "A new home is 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."

Also, where can I get proof that this unit has never been on the market before and if anyone's lived in it.


Thanks

 

The First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme doesn't require you to purchase 'brand new' so really it's irrelevant whether or not someone has lived in this before.
It's essentially a stamp duty waiver for existing property purchase where it's your first property purchase.

If you mean the first home owner grant that's a different thing altogether.

 

Sorry, I should clarify. The unit I am eyeing is priced at $800k and I can only get the stamp duty exemption if the property is brand new (stamp duty exemption / concession fees for existing homes is for ones priced at $650k to below $800k)

 

You really need to confirm if someone has lived in it before, the agent should be able to simply ask the seller this.
Given that it's 4 years old, I'd say chances are high that someone has lived there.
Would you buy this place even if you couldn't get the concession?