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

About this episode

Glen James discusses the Australian Government's 5% Deposit Scheme and Help to Buy Scheme, including eligibility and user experiences.

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 This content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is…

People in this episode

Host: Glen James

Topics covered

• Australian Government schemes
• 5% Deposit Scheme
• Help to Buy Scheme
• eligibility criteria
• financial advice
• home buying

Keywords

• 5% Deposit Scheme
• Help to Buy Scheme
• Australian Government
• home buying
• financial advice
• eligibility
• 2025

Sponsors

Australian Government

Mentioned in this episode

Products: 5% Deposit Scheme, Help to Buy Scheme

Places: Australia

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