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(2026 Guide) Watch this video on YouTube..wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_3\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}One of the biggest myths in property is:.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_4\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}You need a 20% deposit to buy.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_5\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}The reality?.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_6\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}You can often buy with much less.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_7\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}Can You Buy with Less Than 20%?.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_8\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}Yes \u2014 in many cases:.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_9\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}\u2714 5% deposit (first home buyers)\u2714 10% deposit (common scenario)\u2714 20% deposit (avoids LMI).wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_10, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_10[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_10\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_10 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_10[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_10\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_10 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_10[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_10\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}It depends on your situation and lender.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_11, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_11\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_11 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_11\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_11 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_11\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}What Happens If You Have Less Than 20%?.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_12, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_12[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_12\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_12 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_12[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_12\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_12 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_12[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_12\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}You may need to pay Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI).wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_13, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_13\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_13 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_13\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_13 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_13\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}This protects the lender, not you.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_14, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_14[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_14\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_14 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_14[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_14\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_14 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_14[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_14\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}But it can allow you to:\u2714 Enter the market sooner\u2714 Avoid waiting years to save more.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_15, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_15[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_15\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_15 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_15[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_15\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_15 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_15[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_15\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}Other Costs to Consider.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_16, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_16[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_16\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_16 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_16[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_16\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_16 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_16[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_16\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}Your deposit isn\u2019t the only cost:Stamp dutyLegal\/conveyancingBuilding &amp; pest inspectionsLoan fees.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_17, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_17[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_17\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_17 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_17[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_17\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_17 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_17[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_17\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_18, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_18[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_18\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_18 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_18[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_18\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_18 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_18[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_18\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}These all need to be factored in.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_19, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_19[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_19\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_19 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_19[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_19\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_19 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_19[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_19\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}Why Strategy Matters More Than Deposit Size.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_20, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_20[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_20\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_20 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_20[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_20\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_20 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_20[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_20\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}I\u2019ve seen buyers delay for years trying to hit 20%\u2026.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_21, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_21\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_21 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_21\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_21 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_21[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_21\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}When they could have entered earlier.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_22, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_22[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_22\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_22 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_22[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_22\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_22 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_22[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_22\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}The key is:Structuring your loan properlyChoosing the right lenderUnderstanding your full costsFinal Thoughts.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_23_0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_23_0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_23_0\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_23_0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_23_0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_23_0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_23_0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_23_0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_23_0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}Final Thoughts.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_24, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_24[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_24\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_24 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_24[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_24\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_24 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_24[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_24\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}You don\u2019t always need a large deposit to buy property..wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_25, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_25[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_25\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_25 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_25[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_25\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_25 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_25[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_25\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}But you do need the right strategy.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_26, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_26[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_26\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_26 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_26[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_26\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_26 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_26[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_26\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_27, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_27[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_27\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_27 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_27[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_27\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_27 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_27[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_27\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}If you\u2019re unsure how much deposit you need:.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_28, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_28\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_28 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_28\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_28 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_28\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}At Truth Group Pty Ltd, I help you:\u2714 Understand your borrowing power\u2714 Work out your deposit requirements\u2714 Structure your loan correctly\u2714 Find the right property (buyer\u2019s agent support).wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_29, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_29[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_29\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_29 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_29[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_29\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_29 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_29[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_29\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}Finance + property strategy aligned.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_30, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_30\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_30 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_30\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_30 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_30[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading42843_782474-4d_30\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}Message me \u201cDEPOSIT\u201d and I\u2019ll break it down for youShare this:\t\t\t\tEmail a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\t\t\t\tEmail\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShare on Facebook (Opens in new 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