The Albanese government’s 5% deposit scheme has encouraged many Australian first-home buyers to enter the market. Introduced in October 2025, the First Home Buyer Guarantee program allows eligible buyers to purchase a home with a 5% deposit, with the federal government guaranteeing the remaining 15%. This means buyers avoid paying Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI), which
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