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Rent-to-Own Comparisons

Rent-to-Own side by side with the alternatives: the numbers, the trade-offs and who each option suits, so you can see the difference.

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Each comparison puts Rent-to-Own next to another way into a home, such as a low-deposit loan or a government scheme, on the same home with the figures shown, so you can see where each option costs more or less.

  1. A couple in their early thirties at the front door of their Brisbane home, holding the keys

    Comparison · 19 Oct 2026

    5% Deposit Scheme vs Rent-to-Own: Which Suits You?

    The Australian Government's 5% Deposit Scheme lets first home buyers purchase with a 5% deposit and no Lenders Mortgage Insurance. This article compares the government scheme with PublicSquare's Rent-to-Own homes program with 0% upfront deposit, so you can see which option suits you best or leverage both.