{"id":6263,"date":"2025-08-25T07:35:42","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T07:35:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestpropertyagent.com.au\/?p=6263"},"modified":"2025-12-06T13:54:02","modified_gmt":"2025-12-06T13:54:02","slug":"home-guarantee-scheme-expansion-2025-unlimited-places-higher-price-caps-and-no-income-limits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestpropertyagent.com.au\/blog\/home-guarantee-scheme-expansion-2025-unlimited-places-higher-price-caps-and-no-income-limits\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Guarantee Scheme Expansion 2025: Unlimited Places, Higher Price Caps, and No Income Limits \u2013 What It Means for First-Home Buyers in Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Introduction: A Game-Changer for First-Time Buyers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

The path to homeownership has always been a central part of the Australian dream. But for many first-home buyers, saving a deposit has been one of the most difficult hurdles. Rising property prices, cost-of-living pressures, and the challenge of avoiding Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI)<\/strong> have kept thousands of aspiring buyers on the sidelines.<\/p>\n\n

That is set to change in a historic policy shift announced by the Australian Government<\/strong>. From 1 October 2025<\/strong>, the Home Guarantee Scheme (HGS)<\/strong> will be significantly expanded with unlimited places, no income caps, and higher property price caps<\/strong>. This bold step is designed to give more Australians a genuine chance to enter the market sooner.<\/p>\n\n

At BestPropertyAgent, we believe this is one of the most transformative housing policies in recent memory\u2014and it could directly impact your buying strategy.<\/p>\n\n

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What Is the Home Guarantee Scheme?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

The Home Guarantee Scheme<\/strong>, administered by Housing Australia<\/strong>, is a government initiative that helps Australians purchase a home with as little as a 5% deposit<\/strong> (and as low as 2% for eligible single parents under the Family Home Guarantee).<\/p>\n\n

Normally, buyers with deposits below 20% must pay expensive Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI)<\/strong>\u2014sometimes costing $40,000 or more depending on the purchase price. The Scheme allows the Government to act as a guarantor<\/strong> on up to 15% of the property value, meaning you can buy sooner without the burden of LMI.<\/p>\n\n

Since its launch, the program has supported tens of thousands of Australians. However, until now, it has been restricted<\/strong> by:<\/p>\n\n

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  • Limited annual places<\/strong> (around 50,000)<\/li>\n\n
  • Income caps<\/strong> ($125,000 for singles, $200,000 for couples)<\/li>\n\n
  • Strict property price limits<\/strong> that often lagged behind the real market<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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    What\u2019s Changing from 1 October 2025?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

    The Albanese Government\u2019s expansion addresses all those barriers. Here\u2019s a breakdown:<\/p>\n\n

    1. Unlimited Places<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

    No more yearly quotas. Previously, many buyers missed out because of oversubscription. From October 2025, every eligible Australian first-home buyer can apply<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

    2. No Income Caps<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

    Higher-earning individuals and couples\u2014who were previously excluded\u2014can now access the scheme. This opens the door for professionals and dual-income households who were priced out due to old rules.<\/p>\n\n

    3. Increased Property Price Caps<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

    Recognising that property prices have risen significantly, new caps take effect:<\/p>\n\n

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    Location<\/th>\nOld Cap<\/th>\nNew Cap (Oct 2025)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    NSW \u2013 Sydney & regional centres<\/td>\n$900,000<\/td>\n$1,500,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    VIC \u2013 Melbourne & Geelong<\/td>\n$800,000<\/td>\n$950,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    QLD \u2013 Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast<\/td>\n$700,000<\/td>\n$1,000,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    WA \u2013 Perth<\/td>\n$600,000<\/td>\n$850,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    SA \u2013 Adelaide<\/td>\n$600,000<\/td>\n$900,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    TAS \u2013 Hobart<\/td>\n$600,000<\/td>\n$700,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    ACT<\/td>\n$750,000<\/td>\n$1,000,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    NT<\/td>\n$600,000<\/td>\n$600,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Regional & smaller areas<\/td>\nmodest increases or unchanged<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n

    These changes reflect realistic price points<\/strong> in metropolitan and regional centres.<\/p>\n\n

    4. Regional Simplification<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

    The Regional First Home Buyer Guarantee<\/strong> will be merged into the broader scheme, streamlining access for regional buyers.<\/p>\n\n

    5. Still Through Participating Lenders<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

    The program remains available via 30+ lenders<\/strong>, including major banks and regional credit unions.<\/p>\n\n

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    How Will This Impact First-Home Buyers?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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    1. Faster Access to the Market<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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    Instead of saving for a $200,000 deposit on a $1 million home, buyers can now enter the market with just $50,000 (5%)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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    2. Savings on LMI<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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    On a $1.5 million property in Sydney, avoiding LMI could save buyers upwards of $70,000\u2013$80,000<\/strong> in upfront costs.<\/p>\n

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    3. More Choice in Location<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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    The higher caps mean buyers can now consider suburbs or regions that were previously out of reach\u2014especially in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.<\/p>\n

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    4. Support for Higher-Income Buyers<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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    Doctors, lawyers, engineers, and other professionals who earn above previous thresholds now qualify, opening a new buyer segment.<\/p>\n

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    5. Reduced Time to Save<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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    On average, it currently takes 9\u201311 years to save a 20% deposit<\/strong> in capital cities. Under the scheme, this timeframe drops to around 2\u20134 years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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    Potential Market Impacts (The Flip Side)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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    While the scheme is designed to make housing more accessible, experts are divided on its effect on the market.<\/p>\n

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    • Treasury estimates<\/strong> suggest property prices may rise by about 0.5% over six years<\/strong> due to increased demand.<\/li>\n\n
    • Some property analysts warn it could add upward pressure in already tight markets<\/strong> like Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.<\/li>\n\n
    • The Daily Telegraph<\/strong> and ABC News<\/strong> highlighted concerns that without matching supply-side reforms (such as new housing construction), prices could climb further.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      At BestPropertyAgent, our view is clear: the scheme will open doors for many buyers<\/strong>, but smart purchasing strategies and timing will remain critical.<\/p>\n

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      Step-by-Step Guide: How to Apply<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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      1. Check Your Eligibility<\/strong> (must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, first-home buyer, and intend to live in the property).<\/li>\n\n
      2. Review Property Price Caps<\/strong> for your state\/territory.<\/li>\n\n
      3. Choose a Participating Lender<\/strong>\u2014there are 30+ approved banks and credit unions.<\/li>\n\n
      4. Apply from 1 October 2025<\/strong> (applications before this date remain under old rules).<\/li>\n\n
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onclick=\"validateAndShowStep(3, 4)\">Next<\/button>-->\r\n <\/div>\r\n <!--Step 3a: Property Management Options-->\r\n <div id=\"step3a\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n <h2>Step 3a: Property Management Options<\/h2>\r\n <input type=\"radio\" name=\"propertyManagementOption\" value=\"Property manager to rent my property\">\r\n Property manager to rent my property<br>\r\n <input type=\"radio\" name=\"propertyManagementOption\" value=\"An agent to find me a property to rent\">\r\n An agent to find me a property to rent<br>\r\n <button class=\"prev-btn\" type=\"button\" class=\"previous-button\">Previous<\/button>\r\n <!--<button class=\"next-btn\" type=\"button\" class=\"next-button\">Next<\/button>-->\r\n <\/div>\r\n <!--Step 4: How many bedrooms-->\r\n <div id=\"step4\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n <h2>Step 4: How many bedrooms?<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"prop-wrap\">\r\n <label class=\"radio-container\">\r\n <span class=\"radio-label\">\r\n <div class=\"icon-wrap\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-bed\"><\/i>\r\n <input type=\"radio\" name=\"bedrooms\" value=\"1 bedroom\">\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n 1 bedroom\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/span>\r\n <\/label>\r\n <label class=\"radio-container\">\r\n\r\n <span class=\"radio-label\">\r\n <div class=\"icon-wrap\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-bed\"><\/i>\r\n <input type=\"radio\" name=\"bedrooms\" value=\"2 bedroom\">\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n 2 bedroom\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/span>\r\n <\/label>\r\n <label class=\"radio-container\">\r\n\r\n <span class=\"radio-label\">\r\n <div class=\"icon-wrap\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-bed\"><\/i>\r\n <input type=\"radio\" name=\"bedrooms\" value=\"3 bedroom\">\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n 3 bedroom\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/span>\r\n <\/label>\r\n <label class=\"radio-container\">\r\n <span class=\"radio-label\">\r\n <div class=\"icon-wrap\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-bed\"><\/i>\r\n <input type=\"radio\" name=\"bedrooms\" value=\"4+ bedrooms\">\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n 4+ bedrooms\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/span>\r\n <\/label>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <button class=\"prev-btn\" type=\"button\" onclick=\"goToPreviousStep(4, 3)\">Previous<\/button>\r\n <!--<button class=\"next-btn\" type=\"button\" onclick=\"validateAndShowStep(4, 5)\">Next<\/button>-->\r\n <\/div>\r\n <!--Step 5: How soon do you want to sell?-->\r\n <div id=\"step5\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n <h2>Step 5: How soon do you want to sell?<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"prop-wrap\">\r\n <label class=\"radio-container\">\r\n\r\n <span class=\"radio-label\">\r\n <div class=\"icon-wrap\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-stopwatch\"><\/i>\r\n <input type=\"radio\" name=\"sellTiming\" value=\"Now\">\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n Now\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/span>\r\n <\/label>\r\n <label class=\"radio-container\">\r\n\r\n <span class=\"radio-label\">\r\n <div class=\"icon-wrap\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-stopwatch\"><\/i>\r\n <input type=\"radio\" name=\"sellTiming\" value=\"3 months\">\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n 3 months\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/span>\r\n <\/label>\r\n <label class=\"radio-container\">\r\n\r\n <span class=\"radio-label\">\r\n <div class=\"icon-wrap\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-stopwatch\"><\/i>\r\n <input type=\"radio\" name=\"sellTiming\" value=\"6 months\">\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n 6 months\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/span>\r\n <\/label>\r\n <label class=\"radio-container\">\r\n\r\n <span class=\"radio-label\">\r\n <div class=\"icon-wrap\">\r\n <i class=\"fas fa-stopwatch\"><\/i>\r\n <input type=\"radio\" name=\"sellTiming\" value=\"12+ months\">\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n 12+ months\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/span>\r\n <\/label>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <button class=\"prev-btn\" type=\"button\" onclick=\"goToPreviousStep(5, 4)\">Previous<\/button>\r\n <!--<button class=\"next-btn\" type=\"button\" onclick=\"validateAndShowStep(5, 6)\">Next<\/button>-->\r\n <\/div>\r\n <!--Step 6: What is the reason for your sale-->\r\n <div id=\"step6\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n <h2>Step 6: What is the reason for your sale?<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"prop-wrap-alt\">\r\n <label class=\"radio-container\">\r\n\r\n <span class=\"radio-label\">\r\n <input type=\"radio\" name=\"saleReason\" value=\"Relocating\">\r\n <div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n Relocating<br>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/span>\r\n <\/label>\r\n <label class=\"radio-container\">\r\n\r\n <span class=\"radio-label\">\r\n <input type=\"radio\" name=\"saleReason\" value=\"Downsizing\">\r\n <div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n Downsizing\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/span>\r\n <\/label>\r\n <label class=\"radio-container\">\r\n\r\n <span class=\"radio-label\">\r\n <input type=\"radio\" name=\"saleReason\" value=\"Family situation\">\r\n <div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n Family Situation\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/span>\r\n <\/label>\r\n <label class=\"radio-container\">\r\n\r\n <span class=\"radio-label\">\r\n <input type=\"radio\" name=\"saleReason\" value=\"Investment property\">\r\n <div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n Investment Property\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/span>\r\n <\/label>\r\n <label class=\"radio-container\">\r\n\r\n <span class=\"radio-label\">\r\n <input type=\"radio\" name=\"saleReason\" value=\"Upsizing\">\r\n <div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n Upsizing\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/span>\r\n <\/label>\r\n <label class=\"radio-container\">\r\n\r\n <span class=\"radio-label\">\r\n <input type=\"radio\" name=\"saleReason\" value=\"Deceased estate\">\r\n <div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n Deceased Estate\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/span>\r\n <\/label>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <button class=\"prev-btn\" type=\"button\" onclick=\"goToPreviousStep(6, 5)\">Previous<\/button>\r\n <!--<button class=\"next-btn\" type=\"button\" onclick=\"validateAndShowStep(6, 7)\">Next<\/button>-->\r\n <\/div>\r\n <!--Step 7: Are you considering financing to do any of the following-->\r\n <div id=\"step7\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n <h2>Step 7: Are you considering financing to do any of the following?<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"prop-wrap-alternate\">\r\n <label class=\"radio-container\">\r\n <input type=\"radio\" name=\"financing\" value=\"Buying my next home\">\r\n <span class=\"radio-label\">\r\n <div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n Buying my next home\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/span>\r\n <\/label>\r\n <label class=\"radio-container\">\r\n <input type=\"radio\" name=\"financing\" value=\"Paying for upfront selling costs\">\r\n <span class=\"radio-label\">\r\n <div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n Paying for upfront selling costs\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/span>\r\n <\/label>\r\n <label class=\"radio-container\">\r\n <input type=\"radio\" name=\"financing\" value=\"Completing repairs or renos\">\r\n <span class=\"radio-label\">\r\n <div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n Completing repairs or renos\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/span>\r\n <\/label>\r\n <label class=\"radio-container\">\r\n <input type=\"radio\" name=\"financing\" value=\"Refinancing current debt\">\r\n <span class=\"radio-label\">\r\n <div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n Refinancing current debt\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/span>\r\n <\/label>\r\n <label class=\"radio-container\">\r\n <input type=\"radio\" name=\"financing\" value=\"Nothing at this time\">\r\n <span class=\"radio-label\">\r\n <div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n Nothing at this time\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/span>\r\n <\/label>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <button class=\"prev-btn\" type=\"button\" onclick=\"goToPreviousStep(7, 6)\">Previous<\/button>\r\n <!--<button class=\"next-btn\" type=\"button\" onclick=\"validateAndShowStep(7, 8)\">Next<\/button>-->\r\n <\/div>\r\n <!--Step 8: What email address should we send your top agent shortlist to-->\r\n <div id=\"step8\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n <h2>Step 8: What email address should we send your top agent shortlist to?<\/h2>\r\n <!-- <label for=\"email\">Email Address:<\/label> -->\r\n <input class=\"input-padding\" style=\"padding: 10px;background:#FFEFF7; margin:0px 0px 16px; padding:11px 17px;width: 70%;\" type=\"email\" id=\"email\" name=\"email\" placeholder=\"Enter your email address\" required><br>\r\n <input class=\"input-padding\" style=\"padding: 10px;background:#FFEFF7; margin:0px 0px 16px; padding:11px 17px;width: 70%;\" type=\"text\" id=\"address\" name=\"address\" placeholder=\"Enter your Full address\" required><br>\r\n <button class=\"prev-btn\" type=\"button\" onclick=\"goToPreviousStep(8, 7)\">Previous<\/button>\r\n <button class=\"next-btn\" type=\"button\" onclick=\"validateAndShowStep(8, 9)\">Next<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <!--Step 9: Thank you, what name should we send-->\r\n <div id=\"step9\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n <h2>Step 9: Thank you, what name should we send it to?<\/h2>\r\n <!-- <label for=\"firstName\">First Name:<\/label> -->\r\n <input class=\"input-padding\" style=\"background:#FFEFF7; margin:0px 0px 16px; padding:11px 17px;width: 70%;\" type=\"text\" id=\"fullName\" name=\"fullName\" placeholder=\"Enter your full name\" required><br>\r\n <!--<input type=\"tel\" id=\"contactNumber\" name=\"contactNumber\" pattern=\"[1-9]{1}[0-9]{9}\" placeholder=\"Contact number\" pattern=\"[789][0-9]{9}\" required ><br>-->\r\n <input class=\"input-padding\" style=\"background:#FFEFF7; margin:0px 0px 16px; padding:11px 17px;width: 70%;\" type=\"tel\" id=\"contactNumber\" name=\"contactNumber\" pattern=\"[0-9]{1}[0-9]{9}\" placeholder=\"Contact number\" required title=\"Please enter the number which starts with 0-9 and minimum 10 digits.\"><br>\r\n\r\n <!-- <label for=\"lastName\">Last Name:<\/label> -->\r\n <!--<input type=\"text\" id=\"lastName\" name=\"lastName\" placeholder=\"Enter your last name\" required><br>-->\r\n <div style=\"display:flex;align-items:stretch; justify-content:center;\">\r\n <button class=\"prev-btn\" type=\"button\" onclick=\"goToPreviousStep(9, 8)\">Previous<\/button>\r\n <!--<input class=\"next-btn\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\">-->\r\n <button class=\"next-btn\" type=\"submit\">Submit<\/button>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n <!--<button class=\"next-btn\" type=\"button\" onclick=\"validateAndShowStep(9, 10)\">Next<\/button>-->\r\n <\/div>\r\n <!--Step 10: Finally old-backup, what's the best number to contact you on if we find new -->\r\n <div id=\"step10\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n <h2>Step 10: Finally old-backup, what's the best number to contact you on if we find new information on agents in your shortlist?<\/h2>\r\n <!-- <label for=\"contactNumber\">Contact Number (Australian):<\/label> -->\r\n <!--<input type=\"tel\" id=\"contactNumber\" name=\"contactNumber\" placeholder=\"Contact number\" required><br>-->\r\n <button class=\"prev-btn\" type=\"button\" onclick=\"goToPreviousStep(10, 9)\">Previous<\/button>\r\n\r\n <!--<input class=\"next-btn\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\">-->\r\n <\/form>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div id=\"step11\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n <h2>Step 11: Thank You<\/h2>\r\n <p>Thank you for submitting the form!<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <!-- <script src=\"https:\/\/code.jquery.com\/jquery-3.6.0.min.js\"><\/script>-->\r\n <!--<script src=\"http:\/\/code.jquery.com\/jquery-1.11.3.min.js\"><\/script>-->\r\n <script src=\"http:\/\/ajax.googleapis.com\/ajax\/libs\/jquery\/1.7.1\/jquery.min.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script>\r\n <script>\r\n let currentStep = 1;\r\n\r\n function showStep(stepNumber) {\r\n document.getElementById(`step${currentStep}`).style.display = \"none\";\r\n document.getElementById(`step${stepNumber}`).style.display = \"block\";\r\n currentStep = stepNumber;\r\n }\r\n\r\n function goToPreviousStep(current, previous) {\r\n document.getElementById(`step${current}`).style.display = \"none\";\r\n document.getElementById(`step${previous}`).style.display = \"block\";\r\n currentStep = previous;\r\n }\r\n\r\n function initAutocomplete() {\r\n const locationInput = document.getElementById('locationInput');\r\n var options = {\r\n types: ['(regions)'],\r\n componentRestrictions: {\r\n country: \"au\"\r\n }\r\n };\r\n const autocomplete = new google.maps.places.Autocomplete(locationInput, options);\r\n }\r\n\r\n function redirectToThankYouPage() {\r\n window.location.href = \"thankyou.html\";\r\n }\r\n\r\n \/\/ \t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function () {\r\n \/\/ \t\tconst radioContainers = document.querySelectorAll(\".radio-container\");\r\n\r\n \/\/ \t\tradioContainers.forEach(container => {\r\n \/\/ \t\t\tcontainer.addEventListener(\"click\", function () {\r\n \/\/ \t\t\t\t\/\/ Remove selected class from all containers\r\n \/\/ \t\t\t\tradioContainers.forEach(c => c.classList.remove(\"selected\"));\r\n\r\n \/\/ \t\t\t\t\/\/ Add selected class to the clicked container\r\n \/\/ \t\t\t\tcontainer.classList.add(\"selected\");\r\n\r\n \/\/ \t\t\t\t\/\/ Uncheck all radio inputs\r\n \/\/ \t\t\t\tdocument.querySelectorAll('input[type=\"radio\"]').forEach(input => input.checked = false);\r\n\r\n \/\/ \t\t\t\t\/\/ Check the corresponding radio input\r\n \/\/ \t\t\t\tcontainer.querySelector('input[type=\"radio\"]').checked = true;\r\n \/\/ \t\t\t});\r\n \/\/ \t\t});\r\n \/\/ \t});\r\n\r\n\r\n function validateAndSendEmail() {\r\n \/\/ Collect form data\r\n const location = document.getElementById('locationInput').value;\r\n const service = document.querySelector('input[name=\"service\"]:checked').value;\r\n const propertyType = document.querySelector('input[name=\"propertyType\"]:checked').value;\r\n const bedrooms = document.querySelector('input[name=\"bedrooms\"]:checked').value;\r\n const sellTiming = document.querySelector('input[name=\"sellTiming\"]:checked').value;\r\n const saleReason = document.querySelector('input[name=\"saleReason\"]:checked').value;\r\n const financing = document.querySelector('input[name=\"financing\"]:checked').value;\r\n const email = document.getElementById('email').value;\r\n const firstName = document.getElementById('fullName').value;\r\n const lastName = document.getElementById('lastName').value;\r\n const contactNumber = document.getElementById('contactNumber').value;\r\n\r\n \/\/ Construct email body\r\n const emailBody = `\r\n Location: ${location}\r\n Service: ${service}\r\n Property Type: ${propertyType}\r\n Bedrooms: ${bedrooms}\r\n Sell Timing: ${sellTiming}\r\n Sale Reason: ${saleReason}\r\n Financing: ${financing}\r\n Email: ${email}\r\n First Name: ${firstName}\r\n Last Name: ${lastName}\r\n Contact Number: ${contactNumber}\r\n `;\r\n\r\n \/\/ Send the email using SMTP\r\n Email.send({\r\n SecureToken: \"your-smtp-password\", \/\/ This is used as a replacement for the actual password\r\n To: \"admin@bestpropertyagent.com.au\",\r\n From: \"your-email@example.com\",\r\n Subject: \"New Quote Form Submission\",\r\n Body: emailBody\r\n }).then(function(message) {\r\n \/\/ Redirect to thank-you page\r\n redirectToThankYouPage();\r\n });\r\n }\r\n\r\n\r\n document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {\r\n initAutocomplete();\r\n\r\n const nextButtons = document.querySelectorAll(\".next-button\");\r\n const previousButtons = document.querySelectorAll(\".previous-button\");\r\n\r\n nextButtons.forEach((button, index) => {\r\n button.addEventListener(\"click\", () => validateAndShowStep(index + 1, index + 2));\r\n });\r\n\r\n previousButtons.forEach((button, index) => {\r\n button.addEventListener(\"click\", () => goToPreviousStep(index + 2, index + 1));\r\n });\r\n\r\n document.getElementById(\"addPropertyManagement\")?.addEventListener(\"click\", addPropertyManagementStep);\r\n });\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n function validateAndShowStep(current, next) {\r\n let form = document.getElementById('submitForm');\r\n const data = new FormData(form);\r\n const queryString = new URLSearchParams(data).toString();\r\n\r\n console.log(queryString);\r\n\r\n if (current === 1) {\r\n const locationInput = document.getElementById('locationInput');\r\n if (!locationInput.value) {\r\n alert(\"Please enter a location.\");\r\n return;\r\n }\r\n } else if (current === 2) {\r\n \/\/ Validate Step 2 input\r\n const selectedService = document.querySelector('input[name=\"service\"]:checked');\r\n if (!selectedService) {\r\n alert(\"Please select a service.\");\r\n return;\r\n }\r\n\r\n } else if (current === 3) {\r\n const selectedPropertyType = document.querySelector('input[name=\"propertyType\"]:checked');\r\n if (!selectedPropertyType) {\r\n alert(\"Please select a property type.\");\r\n return;\r\n }\r\n } else if (current === 4) {\r\n \/\/ Validate Step 4 input\r\n const selectedBedrooms = document.querySelector('input[name=\"bedrooms\"]:checked');\r\n if (!selectedBedrooms) {\r\n alert(\"Please select the number of bedrooms.\");\r\n return;\r\n }\r\n } else if (current === 5) {\r\n \/\/ Validate Step 5 input\r\n const selectedSellTiming = document.querySelector('input[name=\"sellTiming\"]:checked');\r\n if (!selectedSellTiming) {\r\n alert(\"Please select a sell timing.\");\r\n return;\r\n }\r\n } else if (current === 6) {\r\n \/\/ Validate Step 6 input\r\n const selectedSaleReason = document.querySelector('input[name=\"saleReason\"]:checked');\r\n if (!selectedSaleReason) {\r\n alert(\"Please select a sale reason.\");\r\n return;\r\n }\r\n } else if (current === 7) {\r\n \/\/ Validate Step 7 input\r\n const selectedFinancing = document.querySelector('input[name=\"financing\"]:checked');\r\n if (!selectedFinancing) {\r\n alert(\"Please select financing options.\");\r\n return;\r\n }\r\n } else if (current === 8) {\r\n \/\/ Validate Step 8 input\r\n const emailInput = document.getElementById('email');\r\n const addressInput = document.getElementById('address');\r\n if (!emailInput.checkValidity()) {\r\n alert(\"Please enter a valid email address.\");\r\n return;\r\n }\r\n if (!addressInput.checkValidity()) {\r\n alert(\"Please enter a valid address.\");\r\n return;\r\n }\r\n } else if (current === 9) {\r\n \/\/ Validate Step 9 input\r\n const firstNameInput = document.getElementById('fullName');\r\n \/\/ const lastNameInput = document.getElementById('lastName');\r\n if (!firstNameInput.value) {\r\n alert(\"Please enter full name \");\r\n return;\r\n }\r\n } else if (current === 10) {\r\n \/\/ Validate Step 10 input\r\n const contactNumberInput = document.getElementById('contactNumber');\r\n if (!contactNumberInput.checkValidity()) {\r\n alert(\"Please enter a valid Australian contact number.\");\r\n return;\r\n }\r\n }\r\n\r\n showStep(next);\r\n }\r\n\r\n function addPropertyManagementStep() {\r\n const propertyManagementStep = `\r\n <div id=\"step3_5\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n <h2>Step 3.5: Property Management<\/h2>\r\n <form action=\"send_email.php\" method=\"post\">\r\n <p>What type of rental agent are you looking for?<\/p>\r\n <input type=\"radio\" name=\"rentalAgentType\" value=\"Property manager to rent my property\">\r\n Property manager to rent my property<br>\r\n <input type=\"radio\" name=\"rentalAgentType\" value=\"An agent to find me a property to rent\">\r\n An agent to find me a property to rent<br>\r\n \r\n <button 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With <strong>unlimited places, higher price caps, and no income restrictions<\/strong>, it\u2019s one of the most ambitious housing affordability measures in years.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>At BestPropertyAgent, our mission is to help you navigate this new landscape with confidence\u2014whether you\u2019re eyeing Sydney\u2019s competitive suburbs, Brisbane\u2019s growth corridors, or regional gems across Australia.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpropertyagent.com.au\/#contact\/\">Contact us<\/a> today<\/strong> to discuss how to secure your first home under the new scheme before the market moves.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da21924 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"da21924\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d3e796 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7d3e796\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dfb0de4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dfb0de4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Q1: Can I buy an investment property under the Scheme?<\/strong><br \/>No, it is strictly for owner-occupiers.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Q2: Do I still need to pay stamp duty?<\/strong><br \/>Yes. Stamp duty concessions depend on your state.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Q3: What happens if I want to sell?<\/strong><br \/>You can sell, but the guarantee only applies to the initial purchase.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Q4: Can single parents still buy with a 2% deposit?<\/strong><br \/>Yes\u2014the Family Home Guarantee remains in place.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Q5: Is there a minimum income?<\/strong><br \/>No, the scheme does not set a lower income threshold, but lenders will assess serviceability.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<p><!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd17 <strong>Official References<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.housingaustralia.gov.au\/media\/unlimited-places-higher-property-price-caps-first-home-buyers-1-october-2025?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Housing Australia \u2013 Unlimited Places & Price Caps Announcement<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pm.gov.au\/media\/albanese-government-delivers-5-deposits-all-first-home-buyers-sooner?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Prime Minister\u2019s Media Release \u2013 Home Guarantee Scheme Expansion<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news.com.au\/national\/politics\/labor-to-begin-process-for-5-per-cent-deposit-scheme-for-first-homebuyers-on-homes-up-to-15-million\/news-story\/7d80bc519fd66151e5cf58956bfed789?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">News.com.au \u2013 Labor to Begin 5% Deposit Scheme Rollout<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailytelegraph.com.au\/real-estate\/national\/housing-scheme-expansion-property-experts-reveal-market-warning\/news-story\/c38c444941f4fae36bb2d249126a472c?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Daily Telegraph \u2013 Expert Market Warnings<\/a><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>First home buyer scheme Australia<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>5% deposit scheme Australia<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Home Guarantee Scheme no income caps<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Avoid LMI first home buyer<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Property price caps 2025<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>First Home Guarantee unlimited places<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Disclaimer<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><em>The information provided in this article is general in nature and is intended for educational and informational purposes only. 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