Episode 118: Help to Buy Scheme Australia Explained | Can It Help First Home Buyers Enter the Property Market?

Buying your first home can feel overwhelming, especially when saving a deposit feels like the hardest part. In this episode of The First Home Buyers Program Podcast, mortgage broker Maryanne Elliott from 360 Mortgage Solutions explains the Help to Buy Scheme in Australia and how it may help first home buyers enter the property market sooner.The Help to Buy Scheme is a shared equity program where the government contributes a percentage of the purchase price of your home. This can reduce the amount you need to borrow and lower the deposit required to buy your first property. But is it the right option for you? In this episode, we break down:• What the Help to Buy Scheme is• How the shared equity program works in Australia• How much deposit you may need• The pros and cons of the scheme• Who the program is designed to help• What first home buyers should consider before applying If you’re planning to buy your first home in the next 6–12 months, understanding government schemes like this could make a big difference in your journey.The goal of this podcast is to help first home buyers feel confident, informed and prepared before entering the property market. Want to know what your options look like? Start with a quick 15-minute chat to understand your borrowing power and the government schemes you may qualify for.Book here:https://link.teamos.ai/widget/booking/7qm3GDqWiTMjczOzhMlH About the Host Maryanne Elliott is a mortgage broker and founder of 360 Mortgage Solutions.After working for one of Australia's major banks for over 13 years, she now specialises in helping first home buyers understand the home buying process and get into the property market with confidence. To check out the First Home Buyers Program Course head here - https://z9gpj4ioc4f1npbcb6x0.app.clientclub.net/courses/offers/6a9e25d2-5268-4d43-884d-4c233af23b5cKeywords:Help to Buy Scheme Australia, first home buyer Australia, government schemes for first home buyers, shared equity scheme Australia, buying your first home Australia, first home buyer mortgage tips, how to buy your first home, property market Australia, first home buyer assistance Australia.