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Shared Equity

AffordAssist + Platypus. The best Shared Equity program in Australia. Buy today, defer and pay the deposit within 10 years.

Two Deposit Options

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PIHA - Platypus Impact Housing Australia

AffordAssist + Platypus, working together to help increase home ownership

About Platypus Impact Housing Australia (PIHA)

PIHA is a registered charity committed to providing support and assistance to people and communities with housing needs.

PIHA will do this by operating independently and in conjunction with registered Affordable Housing Providers representing and supporting community services initially in NSW, ACT, QLD & VIC.

Your Questions Answered

A. Yes

AffordAssist has established working relationship with Platypus Impact Housing Australia Limited (PIHA). 

AffordAssist + PIHA, working together:

  • AffordAssist. Program governance, process management
  • PIHA.  Shared Equity model. Registered charity. Selected properties

Offering two deposit options. No Interest:

  1. Defer and pay the balance of the deposit ‘periodically’ within 120 months; or

  2. Defer and pay the balance of the deposit by ‘lump sum’ PLUS the Shared Equity portion within 10 years.

Both purchase options: 100% ownership in the title.

PIHA is a registered charity committed to providing support and assistance to people and communities with housing needs. PIHA will do this by operating independently and in conjunction with registered Affordable Housing Providers representing and supporting community services initially in NSW, ACT, QLD & VIC.

A. NO. The AffordAssist proprietary Deferred Deposit Agreement (DDA) is free of interest.  

A. The shared equity is in proportion to the balance of the deposit amount the buyer needed to secure the loan. Example: Where the buyer needs 10% so too is the shared equity and is calculated against the property increased value. 

A. The buyer has 100% equity in the property from unconditional exchange.

PIHA holds a caveat over the property to protect their deposit interest. This is registered with the relevant authorities immediately following settlement. 

A. NO. Under the PIHA shared equity model, it is completely at the buyers discretion. There is no obligation to make payments during the 10 year term. 

A. Buyers may complete the agreement at any time within the 10 year term. The increased value is determined at that time and the shared equity remains in the same proportions. 

A. Two amounts are considered to settle the agreement:
1. The deposit; plus
2. The shared equity amount.

Buyers may choose to pay in one lump sum or in annual increments. Options include:

  • Roll over the arrangement into a new agreement or
  • Sell the property or
  • Refinance and pay out PIHA

The caveat is then lifted once all monies are cleared. 

 

A. If the buyers circumstances change eg, job loss, illness etc, then PIHA and AffordAssist will work closely with the buyers to determine the best possible course of action. 

Platypus – How it works

– Is NOT shared ownership or co-ownership

– Buyers may complete the agreement at any time within the 10 year term

– Roll over the arrangement into a new agreement, refinance or sell the property

– The increased value is determined at that time and the shared equity remains in the same proportions

1. The deposit; plus

2. The shared equity amount

The Platypus program provides a Deposit SOLUTION empowering buyers to secure a loan and a property

Our Trust Account Partner

Confidis Pty Ltd is an ‘Independent Trust Account;’ able to receipt, manage and disburse monies on behalf of parties by agreement. It is the ideal service for individuals, agents, developers, conveyancers, professionals, trade groups, property sellers and buyers.

Approved Properties - AffordAssist

AffordAssist Approved

AffordAssist. Your new way to buy today, defer and pay the deposit later.

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Governance

The significance of this relationship; AffordAssist + PIHA is also in the program governance.
 

Your AffordAssist Customer Care team member remains a key part of the entire process to ensure you are receiving the best possible service. 

If you have any concerns or questions, contact AffordAssist today

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AffordAssist help with the first home buyer deposit. Replace the need for the typical cash deposit with our innovative deferred deposit solution. AffordAssist is your new way to buy your first home today, defer and pay the deposit later.

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