Hickinbotham doubles first home buyer boost to $20,000 in SA

Key points

• South Australian first home buyers can now access $20,000 to help them enter the property market, after Hickinbotham Group doubled its contribution to a low-deposit loan scheme.
• The builder has partnered with government-backed lender HomeStart to offer the increased support, which can be used to lower upfront costs or manage construction-phase expenses.
• Hickinbotham Group managing director Michael Hickinbotham said the initiative aimed to address housing shortages and provide stability for families.