The First Home Guarantee Scheme has a new name, it’s now called the 5% Deposit Scheme, but how it actually works, and what the latest report reveals, might surprise you.

In this episode, Jack Elliott unpacks the 2024–25 Financial Year Housing Australia Report and clears up the biggest myths surrounding the scheme: that it’s brand new, that it’s tied to one political party, and that it’s high-risk for buyers. You’ll learn what the data really shows about borrower performance, how the scheme is being used across Australia, and what it actually costs to buy under it.

Whether you’ve heard mixed messages online or you’re wondering if this could help you buy sooner, this conversation will help you understand the facts and how to use the scheme strategically.

In this episode:

🔑 Why the 5% Deposit Scheme isn’t new (and how it’s evolved since 2020)

🔑 The real numbers from the 2024–25 Housing Australia Report

🔑 How arrears and defaults compare to the broader market

🔑 What “borrowing at 95% LVR” really means for risk and buffers

🔑 Why you’ll need more than a 5% deposit once all upfront costs are included.

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction to the 5% Deposit Scheme Report

01:55 - What is the 5% Deposit Scheme?

02:22 - Misconception 1: The Scheme is New

03:56 - Misconception 2: It is a Labour Only Scheme

04:41 - Misconception 3: There’s a high risk of defaults or arrears

05:33 - Understanding the Risk of using the 5% Deposit Scheme

06:45 - Misconception 4: You only need a 5% deposit to buy

09:03 - What the 2024–25 Financial Year Report Shows

01:20 - The Key Takeaway when using the 5% Deposit Scheme

10:51 - Wrap-Up & What’s Coming Next

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HGS Trends and Insights Report 2024-25

Original 5% Deposit Scheme Accountment (2020)

National Arrears Data

Episode 1 | Unlocking Your Property Vision as a First Home Buyer

Episode 3 | Unlocking the Real Cost of Buying Your First Home

Episode 6 | Unlocking Asset Quality: How to Choose the Right Property as a First Home Buyer

Episode 10 | Unlocking the First Home Guarantee Scheme: Buying Your First Home With 5% Deposit

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Western Australia offers some strong incentives to help first home buyers reduce upfront costs and enter the market with confidence, but knowing how to use them strategically is what makes the difference.

In this episode, Jack Elliott breaks down what’s available as of October 2025, including WA’s stamp duty concessions for first home buyers, the $10,000 First Home Owner Grant for new builds, updates to the First Home Guarantee Scheme, and Keystart’s shared equity and low-deposit options.

You’ll learn who’s eligible, how each incentive works, and how to think strategically about which programs genuinely support your long-term goals, not just short-term savings.

In this episode:

🔑 Stamp duty concessions for first home buyers in WA

🔑 $10,000 First Home Owner Grant explained

🔑 First Home Guarantee: Buy with 5% and pay no LMI

🔑 Keystart Shared Equity and Low-Deposit Loan overview

🔑 Strategy insights to build long-term flexibility and equity

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro: WA incentives overview

01:42 – Stamp duty concessions

03:00 – Example breakdowns & eligibility

04:05 – Strategy: don’t chase savings

05:06 – $10K First Home Owner Grant

06:46 – First Home Guarantee updates

08:28 – Shared Home Ownership (Keystart)

11:13 – Strategy: pros & cons of shared equity

12:22 – Wrap up & next steps

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First Home Owner Rate of Duty

Stamp Duty Calculator

First Home Owners Grant

First Home Guarantee Scheme

Opening Doors Shared Equity

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South Australia offers a range of incentives to help first home buyers reduce upfront costs and enter the market sooner, but knowing which ones actually support your long-term goals is key.

In this episode, Jack Elliott breaks down what’s available as of October 2025, including the state’s full stamp duty relief for new homes, the $15,000 First Home Owner Grant, updates to the First Home Guarantee Scheme, and South Australia’s own shared equity option through HomeStart Finance.

You’ll learn who’s eligible, how each incentive works, and where to think strategically about how these programs fit within your bigger plan, not just your short-term savings.

In this episode:

🔑 Full stamp duty relief on eligible new homes and land

🔑 $15,000 First Home Owner Grant explained

🔑 First Home Guarantee: Buy with 5% and pay no LMI

🔑 HomeStart Shared Equity Option overview

🔑 Strategy insights for choosing long-term value over short-term savings

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro: SA incentives overview

01:05 – Stamp duty relief explained

03:13 – Strategy: long-term focus

04:30 – $15K First Home Owner Grant

06:14 – First Home Guarantee update

07:43 – HomeStart Shared Equity Option

11:39 – Strategy: pros & cons

12:33 – Wrap up & next steps

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Stamp Duty Relief

Stamp Duty Calculator

First Home Owners Grant

First Home Guarantee Scheme

HomeStart - Shared Equity Option

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