Frontline workers in NSW will receive a 'leg up' in the property market under a new state government housing scheme. Premier Dominic Perrottet today announced a $780.4 million commitment for teachers, police, nurses, and singles over 50. DETAILS: 9News
Premier Dominic Perrottet today announced a $780.4 million commitment to the program under the upcoming state budget, which will see the government contribute an equity share of up to 40 per cent for the purchase of a property.
"We want to make sure you have that opportunity. We know home ownership is crucial to growing wealth, to growing the opportunity that people right across our state deserve.The scheme will initially be available to 3000 frontline workers such as nurses, police officers and teachers, as well as singles aged over 50 and single parents.Frontline workers, teachers, nurses and singles people over 50, will be able get into the property market under a NSW government scheme.
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