ummester wrote:
VDan,The point isn't to convince buyers like yourself – who were already prepared to buy.It is about getting those who aren't quite ready to commit into the market.

I agree completely! That's what I was saying (or at least trying to say) when I wrote "But the point of the boost is to get more people to sign contracts and buy…[Read more]

firsthome wrote:
… I don't see why they have to go on contract date when surely it should be settlement date as that's when the real transaction occurs.

But the point of the boost is to get more people to sign contracts and buy houses, so why would the gov't give someone a bonus when they've already signed a contract before the announcement?…[Read more]

Hi,I signed a contract on the 2nd of October and settlement is due on the 24th…Is there any risk associated with rescinding a contract and resigning? (assuming all other parties agree and are aware of the reasons) I'm told that there is the risk of being charged duty twice (??) and that to rescind and resign a contract, there must be no f…[Read more]