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Can I Buy a House in Lakemba With Just 5% Deposit?

By the Mortgagefy Team · Published 29 April 2026 · Last reviewed 29 April 2026

Short answer: it may be possible. Eligible Australian PR/citizen first home buyers may be able to buy a Lakemba house with as little as 5% deposit via the First Home Guarantee scheme, subject to eligibility and lender participation. Here's how.

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Who this guide is for

Lakemba area first home buyers wanting to know if a 5% deposit is realistic — particularly Bangladeshi families saving carefully and watching property prices rise.

The local picture

Lakemba houses now sit between $1.0M and $1.4M. Saving 20% deposit ($200K-$280K) takes years. Many Bangladeshi families want to know if there's a faster pathway.

The good news: yes, the Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme (formerly the First Home Guarantee) allows eligible buyers to buy with 5% deposit and no LMI. The catch: eligibility rules are specific.

How Mortgagefy helps locally

Mortgagefy confirms First Home Guarantee eligibility for your situation, identifies which lenders participate in the scheme for Lakemba purchases, and submits your application.

Bengali support throughout. Free advice.

How it works — 4 simple steps

1

Free FHB Guarantee chat

20-minute call (Bengali) to confirm scheme eligibility for your situation.

2

Compare participating lenders

We identify FHB Guarantee panel lenders that work for Lakemba.

3

Application + scheme paperwork

We compile your documents and FHB Guarantee declaration.

4

Settle in Lakemba

You move into your $1.1M Lakemba house with $55K deposit.

Frequently asked questions

What's the FHB Guarantee in plain English?

A government-backed scheme that lets eligible first home buyers buy with 5% deposit instead of 20%, and avoid LMI (saving $15K-$30K). The government guarantees the difference to the lender. Available through participating lenders; there is no limit on places since 1 October 2025.

Am I eligible as a Bangladeshi PR holder?

Yes if: Australian PR or citizen, first home buyer, buying to live in the home, and the property is at or below the price cap (currently $1.5 million for Sydney; there are no income caps since 1 October 2025). Check the government's eligibility tool and confirm with a participating lender.

Do the price caps rule out Lakemba houses?

Not as much as it used to. The Sydney cap is now $1.5 million, so many Lakemba houses at $1.0M-$1.4M can fit, as can units at $500K-$750K. Both the purchase price and the lender's valuation must be at or below the cap. If a particular house is above it, you could look at a nearby suburb (Wiley Park, Punchbowl) or use a guarantor loan structure.

Is FHB Guarantee compatible with halal home loans?

Compatibility depends on whether Australian Islamic finance providers are participating in the scheme at the time. Currently limited. We confirm what's available.

Are places limited under the 5% Deposit Scheme?

No. Since 1 October 2025 there is no limit on places and no waiting list, but you must apply through a participating lender and confirm eligibility with them.

Find out if you can buy in Lakemba with 5% deposit

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