Morning News: New plan for first home buyers

Deposit scheme for new home buyers

Source: SBS

The federal government says access to its first home buyer deposit scheme will be on "first in, best dressed" basis.


Up to 10,000 Australians each year are expected to benefit from the scheme when it kicks off from January next year.

First home buyers will only have to save five per cent of a deposit under the plan, with the federal government to guarantee the difference of a standard down-payment.

Housing minister Michael Sukkar says the government has identified a clear need for the scheme.


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