Nearly 1,500 properties bought using Australia’s first home buyers' 5% deposit scheme converted into investments
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- The Guardian Worldseen 5 Aug, 23:33description edited
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New data shows the federal government scheme has been used by high-income borrowers, including one couple earning an annual $674,000 Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The government’s 5% deposit scheme for first home buyers has enabled the purchase of nearly 1,500 properties that were turned into investments, new data shows. The scheme is also helping hundreds of Australians earning more than $300,000 a year, after Labor stopped excluding high-income borrowers....New data shows the federal government scheme has been used by high-income borrowers, including one couple earning an annual $674,000 Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The government’s 5% deposit scheme for first home buyers has enabled the purchase of nearly 1,500 properties that were turned into investments, new data shows. The scheme is also helping hundreds of Australians earning more than $300,000 a year,...
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Wed, 5 August 2026
1 report- The Guardian World15:00edited after publishing
New data shows the federal government scheme has been used by high-income borrowers, including one couple earning an annual $674,000 Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The government’s 5% deposit scheme for first home buyers has enabled the purchase of nearly 1,500 properties that were turned into investments, new data shows. The scheme is also helping hundreds of Australians earning more than $300,000 a year,...
Fri, 14 August 2026
1 report- ABC News (Australia)01:32
Join our live blog to share your stories, experiences and questions about Australia's tight housing market and affordability pressures.
Mon, 24 August 2026
1 report- begadistrictnews.com.au20:30first to report
Expert advice on the hidden risk of 5 per cent deposit loans.
Thu, 3 September 2026
1 report- lithgowmercury.com.au01:40
How to help your child buy a home without risking your retirement.
2 reprints
- theleader.com.au3 Sept, 01:40their copy
- nynganobserver.com.au3 Sept, 01:40their copy
Sun, 6 September 2026
1 report- scoop.co.nz03:00
National is sending a clear signal to ambitious young Kiwis that we back them to stay in NZ and get into a home of their own. It’s all part of our wider plan to fix the basics and build the future, National’s Housing spokesperson Chris Bishop ...
Mon, 7 September 2026
1 report- ABC News (Australia)18:30
The bank of mum and dad is estimated to be worth $35 billion, but the taboo of talking about money is putting families at risk when using it.
Tue, 8 September 2026
1 report- brisbanetimes.com.au19:00
There’s a risk with this that families often overlook: what happens if the property value falls?
Wed, 9 September 2026
1 report- maitlandmercury.com.au04:02
How to rebuild security and have a roof over your head.
2 reprints
- tenterfieldstar.com.au9 Sept, 04:02their copy
- muswellbrookchronicle.com.au9 Sept, 04:02their copy
Thu, 10 September 2026
1 report- rnz.co.nz18:15
Record numbers of people are withdrawing money from KiwiSaver to buy a first home - but the bank of mum and dad is still helping.