Over 1,000 households helped into their first home

The Tasmanian Government’s MyHome Shared Equity Program has hit a major milestone.

Over 1,000 Tasmanian households have accessed the scheme, achieving the dream of owning their first home.

Minister for Housing and Planning, Kerry Vincent, said this was about more than numbers.

“Over 1,000 Tasmanian households helped is a very special milestone,” Minister Vincent said.

“Owning your own home for as little as a two per cent deposit has been lifechanging for thousands of Tasmanians.

“These are real people helped into real houses, and we’re ready to see 1,000 more.”

In order to assist more Tasmanians into homeownership, the Tasmanian Government confirmed with Federal Housing Minister, Clare O'Neil, on Wednesday that the state would join the federal Help to Buy Scheme.

“We want to open as many doors as we can to first home ownership,” Minister Vincent said.

“The Help to Buy Scheme has been rolling out nationwide, and I want to thank Federal Member for Lyons, Rebecca White, for her collaborative and constructive partnership.

“Our Liberal Government is delivering for Tasmania by providing opportunities for people to purchase their own home with as little as a 2 per cent deposit.

“Over 1,000 households helped into their first home is something we can all be proud of.”