There is a new federal scheme that gives tax credit to those who buy a house this year. Home buyers, who have not owned a house for the last three years, will get relief of 10% of the sale price of the house or $8,000, whichever is lower.
Those who have not owned or resided in any principal residence for at least five consecutive years during eight years before the purchase of the new house, will get a benefit of up to $6,500 under the tax credit scheme. [Read more…]