08/09/2026
Starting again doesn’t mean starting from nothing.
Here’s the thing, the “you need two incomes and a 20% deposit” rule must of us grew up believing? It’s not the only path anymore.
One of the biggest is the Family Home Guarantee, a government scheme that lets eligible single parents buy with just a 2% deposit (instead of the usual 20%, and you don’t have to be a first home buyer).
Combine that with the right approach to serviceability and single-income home ownership starts looking a lot more realistic than the fear suggests.
It doesn’t mean it’s simple. It does mean it’s more possible than most people think.
If “starting again” feels like it’s further away than it should be, let’s chat and map out what your options actually look like.
Borrowing capacity is an example only, everyone’s capacity is different based on your individual situation.