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Insurance Council of Australia warns expanded Home Guarantee Scheme will drive up prices, harm low-income buyers

Modelling shows the expanded Home Guarantee Scheme will fuel demand and drive up prices, leaving many first-home buyers worse off despite limited gains in ownership.

Reih Angeles

August 26, 2025

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Insurance Council of Australia warns expanded Home Guarantee Scheme will drive up prices, harm low-income buyers