The number of people buying their first home with a 5 per cent deposit surges after the federal government makes sweeping changes to the scheme.

The Federal Government's expanded First Home Guarantee Scheme has come into effect this week, giving thousands more Australians the chance to enter the housing market with just a 5 percent deposit.

The Albanese government's expanded five per cent deposit scheme is already pushing up prices and shutting out first-home buyers, a prominent real estate figure has warned. The Block auctioneer Tom ...

The government is reportedly considering introducing 99% loan-to-value (LTV) mortgages in a bid to support first-time buyers and boost the property market. According to The Independent, Chancellor ...