# The Reality of Buying a Home with a 5% Deposit in Australia

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Podcast: [The Elephant In The Room Property Podcast | Inside Australian Real Estate](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-elephant-in-the-room-property-podcast-inside-australian-real-estate-1140810)
Published: 2026-04-05T20:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.theelephantintheroom.com.au/podcasts/431
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Duration seconds: 3360

## Resource

For many Australians trying to enter the property market, the promise of buying a home with just a 5% deposit sounds like a breakthrough. Government-backed schemes designed to support first home buyers have made headlines, but how much do they actually help buyers in practice? And what happens when thousands of buyers suddenly gain access to the same opportunity? In this episode, Veronica and Chris sit down with mortgage broker and National First Home Buyer Specialist Jack Elliott to unpack how first home buyer schemes actually work from the lending side. They explore the mechanics behind borrowing capacity, the role banks play in approving these loans, and the reality buyers face when trying to secure property in an increasingly competitive entry-level market. The conversation also dives into the unintended consequences of these policies. While schemes like the First Home Guarantee can lower the barrier to entry, they can also increase competition in the very markets first home buyers are targeting. As more buyers gain access to financing, the question becomes whether these policies truly improve affordability—or simply shift the dynamics of demand. If you're considering buying your first property or trying to understand how government incentives shape the market, this episode offers a grounded look at how these schemes operate in the real world—and what buyers need to know before stepping in. Episode Highlights 00:34 — Meet Mortgage Broker Jack Elliott 04:41 — How the First Home Guarantee Scheme Works 06:36 — The Hidden Risks of 95% Home Loans 12:48 — Buyer Rush and Rising Market Competition 17:19 — Eligibility Rules First Buyers Must Understand 19:39 — Planning for Long-Term Home Ownership 24:51 — Price Caps and the Resale Ceiling Problem 27:11 — How Bigger Deposits…

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