Low Deposit Homes in the Media
Low Deposit Homes and founder Chaice Paterson have been featured across Australia’s leading media outlets for our approach to making home ownership accessible for first home buyers.
From national television to the country’s most respected financial publications, our work helping everyday Australians break into the property market has been recognised at the highest level.
National Television & News
SBS News
“Want your property ‘pinch me’ moment? Here’s how long it will take” February 2026
Chaice Paterson spoke with SBS News about the impact of the expanded 5% Deposit Scheme on first home buyers across Australia. The article featured LDH client Patricia Nicula, who — after consulting with Low Deposit Homes — purchased her first home in Queensland using the 5% deposit pathway, becoming the first member of her family to become a homeowner.
ABC
Low Deposit Homes has been featured on ABC covering the first home buyer market and government grant accessibility in Queensland.
Channel 9
Low Deposit Homes has appeared on Channel 9 discussing low deposit pathways for Australian first home buyers.
National Financial Press
Forbes Australia
“Low Deposit Homes: Unlocking the Doors to Homeownership — Making the Australian Dream a Reality for First-Time Home Buyers“
Forbes Australia profiled Low Deposit Homes and our approach to combining specialised finance products with government grants to help first home buyers enter the market with significantly less deposit than traditional lenders require.
Australian Financial Review
“First home buyer incentives fuel the housing affordability crisis” October 2025
The AFR referenced the first home buyer market and the government incentive landscape that companies like Low Deposit Homes operate within.
The Australian
“Why a first home is closer than many buyers think”
The Australian featured insights on how first home buyers can access the property market sooner than expected through specialist services and government grant stacking
realestate.com.au
“Real cost of bank of mum and dad revealed”
realestate.com.au covered the challenges first home buyers face in saving a deposit, including the role that specialist services like Low Deposit Homes play in bridging the deposit gap without
relying on family financial support.
Yahoo Finance
“How Low Deposit Homes and Chaice Paterson are Overcoming the Rent Trap”
Yahoo Finance profiled Chaice Paterson and Low Deposit Homes’ mission to help everyday Australian families escape the rental cycle and secure their first home through low deposit finance options and government grant optimisation.
Industry & Business Publications
Disrupt Magazine
“How Chaice Paterson, Founder of Low Deposit Homes Is Fundamentally Revolutionizing The First Home Buyer Market” February 2023
Disrupt Magazine featured an in-depth profile on Chaice Paterson’s journey from mortgage broker to founding Low Deposit Homes, including the specialised finance products developed to help first home buyers access the market with deposits as low as 5%.
CEO Weekly
“Chaice Paterson’s Innovative Approach: How Low Deposit Homes Is Helping First Home Buyers” January 2024
CEO Weekly covered Chaice Paterson’s insights on the Australian property market, the challenges facing first home buyers, and how Low Deposit Homes has helped hundreds of families achieve home ownership through innovative deposit structuring.
The Village Voice
“Say Goodbye to Renting: Learn How Chaice Paterson, Founder of Low Deposit Homes is Making it Possible for Australians to Buy Their First Home” January 2023
The Village Voice profiled Low Deposit Homes’ approach to helping first home buyers access government grants, stamp duty concessions, and specialised finance products to make home ownership a reality sooner than buyers expect.
Podcasts
A Bite From The Money Sandwich — Episode 58
“How First Home Buyers Can Get Into the Market With a 5% Deposit” November 2025
Chaice Paterson joined host Marc Bineham to discuss the expansion of the First Home Buyer Guarantee, how first home buyers can now access the market with as little as a 5% deposit, what grants and schemes are available, and practical tips to avoid the common mistakes that stall buyers.
Media Enquiries
For media enquiries, interviews, or expert commentary on the first home buyer market, contact:
Chaice Paterson CEO & Founder, Low Deposit Homes Email: info@lowdeposithomes.com.au Phone: 1800 920 172
Low Deposit Homes is available for commentary on first home buyer policy, government grants, deposit structuring, house and land packages, and the Queensland and Victorian property markets.
Low Deposit Homes operates under Winning Homes Australia Pty Ltd (ACN 633 321 758). Over 826 families helped into home ownership across Queensland and Victoria.