KEY TAKE-OUTS:
- The scheme starts on 1 October 2025
- Through the Home Guarantee Scheme, Housing Australia provides a guarantee to the lender, allowing eligible buyers to purchase a home with as little as a 5% deposit, without needing to pay Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI).
- Changes from 1 October include no place limits, no income caps and higher property price caps
- It’s easy to check if you are eligible! A new online Eligibility Tool will be available from 1 October 2025 on the Housing Australia website
The Government is keeping the great Australian Dream Alive with Changes to the Home Guarantee Scheme.
Changes to the Home Guarantee Scheme means that all first home buyers will be able to purchase their first home with as little as a 5% deposit without paying Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI). Saving time and money, allowing Australians to purchase their own home sooner.
You can read the official government announcement here
Are You Eligible
Eligibility criteria relating to your personal circumstances include, but are not limited to, the following:
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You must be an Australian citizen(s) or a permanent resident(s)
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Have a minimum 5% deposit
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Be a first home buyer
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The property must be your primary residence
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Be at least 18 years old
From 1 October, Housing Australia’s new Eligibility Tool can be accessed via the link below:
https://www.housingaustralia.gov.au/support-buy-home/eligibility-tool
New Property Price Caps
The new property caps come as a welcome change. Increases mean that first home buyers have the opportunity to choose from a broader selection of properties, thanks to the increased limits.
How to Apply
You can apply through Participating Lenders as part of your home loan application.
The lender will evaluate your eligibility, guide you through the application process, and outline the documents and information you’ll need to provide. They will then submit your application to Housing Australia and let you know whether you qualify.
See the list of participating lenders below:
https://www.housingaustralia.gov.au/home-guarantee-scheme-participating-lenders
ABOUT NELLY TONG
Nelly joined the Coutts Property Law and Conveyancing team in March 2024, working from our Campbelltown Office. Nelly has acquired her Conveyancing Studies at Macquarie University with Distinction.
For further information, please don’t hesitate to contact:
Nelly Tong
Conveyancer
info@couttslegal.com.au
1300 268 887
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