deposit 10kThe $10,000 deposit is the minimum Coposit will accept. Prior to settlement, the buyer must pay the balance of the required deposit in weekly, interest-free payments during the construction phase until they hit the required 10 per cent of the purchase price.A 25-year-old Australian woman has bought a home with just a $10,000 deposit after being kicked out of her rental, and is now paying less than she did as a tenant. Here's how.