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Dear All It’s time to put innovation into action.The AffordAssist Challenge invites Australians to reimagine how a property deposit can work — and rewards those who help prove what’s possible.   The Challenge Instead of needing the full 10% upfront, with an AffordAssist Deferred Deposit Sale, that amount can be deferred over 60 monthly payments, […]

Dear All When most people think of a home deposit, they imagine years of saving, cutting back, and even accessing the ‘bank of Mum & Dad,’ waiting until that magic number appears in their account. A deposit is typically understood to mean a cash payment toward a property purchase, usually 5%–10% of the total price.

Dear All Sometimes innovation requires a little respectful explaining — especially when something looks similar to what people already know. Take this example: Uber is a ride-share service, not a taxi. Initially, this similarity sparked plenty of discussion and debate. Today, ride-sharing is widely understood and accepted — a reminder that even extraordinary innovations often

Dear All The question often arises: Why would a property seller agree to an AffordAssist Deferred Deposit Property Sale? It’s a fair question — and one that makes sense, because AffordAssist represents a new way to think about how we buy and sell property. Below, we share our perspective, real-world experience, and how this approach

𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁 — 𝗔 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘀   Dear All They say a picture is worth a thousand words — 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿 to see how you could 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁.  𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁 — 𝗔 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘀 AffordAssist delivers an 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁-𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 — helping

Why Queue for a Rental When You Can Fast-Track Home Ownership? Your Rental Bond Could Be Enough   Dear All   Across Australia, rental queues are growing longer, weekly rents are climbing higher, and competition for homes has reached record levels. Yet, beneath this frustration lies a surprising truth: many tenants are already paying the

Innovation vs. Conformity: Why Great Ideas Sometimes Wait Their Turn The Space Between Vision and Acceptance   Dear All, Sometimes, an idea isn’t rejected because it’s wrong — but because it’s too early. Innovation often moves faster than human comfort. While logic, data, and evidence can all point toward progress, adoption is rarely a purely

Dear All, For many aspiring homeowners and rentvestors, the biggest barrier isn’t the loan — it’s the deposit. We estimate thousands of qualified buyers have the income and borrowing capacity — but not the full cash deposit to secure their home. Where banks and lenders typically require at least 5% of the property price as

Dear All, Sir Robert Menzies, founder of the Liberal Party of Australia and Prime Minister of Australia 1939–41 (UAP) and 1949–66 (Liberal) – Left us with a legacy vision.   There is a powerful sentiment in Australian political history: that every Australian should be able to own their own home. While no single speech neatly

The Gov 5% Deposit Scheme vs. AffordAssist’s Interest-Free Deferred Deposit: Who Builds More Equity in the First 5 Years? Two pathways to home ownership—one where early repayments mainly cover interest, and one where every payment builds additional equity. Dear All When it comes to entering the property market, the path you choose can make a