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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Jordyn Beazley

A shared equity scheme could help break the cycle of insecure renting for single parents

A general view of residential properties in Melbourne
One single mum says shared equity in homes could help more single parents achieve housing security. Photograph: James Ross/AAP

When single mum Casey* bought a house in February with help from the Coalition’s Home Guarantee scheme, it helped her recover from the financial abuse she endured by her daughter’s father, and break the cycle of insecure renting.

She was mindful of choosing a home that wouldn’t keep her “awake at night thinking of mortgage repayments”, a wise move given the interest rates rise, and bought a modest unit for $400,000.

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