The Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme & The Help To Buy Scheme

In 2025, the Australian Government expanded the Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme and launched the Help to Buy Scheme. In this episode, Glen breaks down how both schemes work, who is eligible, and answers some frequently asked questions before chatting to people who have used the 5% Deposit Scheme.

This episode is sponsored by the Australian Government.

For full and current details of these schemes, please head to: https://firsthomebuyers.gov.au

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