14/10/2026
Quick question: how long would it take you to save $134,841?
Thats the full 20% deposit on the average first-home property ($674,203), and in NSW, closer to $156,761.
Heres the twist most people never get told
👇20% was never actually required.
Through the 5% Deposit Scheme, eligible first home buyers can get into that same home with:
→ Around $33,000 saved
→ $0 LMI (the government guarantees the rest)
→ A timeline measured in months, not yearsSame house.
One path takes five years. The other could start this spring.The difference isnt income or luck, its knowing the smaller door exists, and being ready to walk through it.Thats exactly what we help first home buyers sort.
General information only, not personal financial advice. Deposit figures are illustrative averages, your amount depends on the propertys price and location.
(Sources: Finder, 2026; Housing Australia)
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