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What first homebuyers need to know about 5% deposit?

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The new scheme of 5% deposit for first-time home buyers has passed the parliament and will kick off in 1 January 2020. This exciting news raised hopes among future home owners who were struggling to get enough money for the 20% deposit, however, as Sydney's Mortgage Broker Irina Chemodanova suggests to hold your horses, as the scheme has a number of limitations.


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By Olga Klepova

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The new scheme of 5% deposit for first-time home buyers has passed the parliament and will kick off in 1 January 2020. This exciting news raised hopes among future home owners who were struggling to get enough money for the 20% deposit, however, as Sydney's Mortgage Broker Irina Chemodanova suggests to hold your horses, as the scheme has a number of limitations.



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