Interesting, I didn’t know about the low deposit requirements. I haven’t really seen it below 10% over here, but it might well be possible.

It also depends if you’re in cities or not I guess. My first house was in a small city and the rent wasn’t bad there, it was just desirable to buy if possible. The next two cities I lived were capitals and rent is out of control there. Though house prices are too in those situations, so buying a place is usually cheaper but unattainable.