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Still saving a 20% deposit? There’s another way to build in 2026

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For many first home buyers, saving a hefty 20% deposit feels like the biggest hurdle to owning a home – especially with cost-of-living pressures and everyday expenses continuing to climb. With Homebuyers Centre’s $5K* deposit pathway, you certainly can. Here’s everything you need to know.

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The nation’s largest Australian-owned building company: ABN Group recognised in HIA Housing 100

ABN Group has been recognised as Australia's largest Australian-owned builder in the HIA Housing 100. Discover what this means for Homebuyers Centre customers.

Your Introduction to Induction Cooking

Here’s your handy introduction to induction cooking – how it works, why people love it and what you should know before making it part of your future kitchen.

The Name Behind Your New Kitchen: Meet Westinghouse

Homebuyers Centre is proud to partner with Westinghouse, one of Australia’s most recognised appliance brands. With a long history in Australian homes, and with selected cooking appliances also built locally, it’s a name you can feel good about finding in your brand-new kitchen.

Are Townhouses a Good Investment in Victoria?

Whether townhouses are a good investment in Victoria depends on three things: the land component, the location, and the ongoing costs attached to ownership. There is no blanket yes or no. This page covers what drives a townhouse's investment potential, how land ownership works across different title structures, and the ongoing expenses you should factor into your numbers before buying.

What Is a Townhouse? Definition, Key Features and How It Compares

For first home buyers, a townhouse may provide a more accessible path into a preferred area. For downsizers, it can mean less maintenance without giving up comfortable living. For investors, a modern home in a growing community may appeal to tenants looking for space, convenience and easy upkeep.

So, what exactly is a townhouse, and how do you know whether townhouse living is right for you? Let’s take a closer look.

Why Investors Should Look South to Melbourne

For investors, Melbourne offers a compelling alternative, with a significant price gap between the two cities and more affordable house and land opportunities in Melbourne’s growing corridors.

Discover why investing interstate could be easier than you think.

Discover the Willow 25 Display Home in Sunbury

Visit the new Willow 25 display home at Redstone Estate to explore the design and experience the 2026 Colour Collection firsthand. It’s also a chance to discover Sunbury’s appealing mix of schools, shops, transport, green space and regional-meets-urban character.

Two New Ways to Build with Homebuyers Centre

Visit the new Willow 25 display home at Redstone Estate to explore the design and experience the 2026 Colour Collection firsthand. It’s also a chance to discover Sunbury’s appealing mix of schools, shops, transport, green space and regional-meets-urban character.

What the 2026–27 Federal Budget Could Mean for Melbourne Property Investors

Explore how the 2026–27 Federal Budget may affect Melbourne property investors, from proposed tax changes to the benefits of buying new in growth areas in 2026.

The Lincoln: Double-storey living for 14-meter blocks

The Lincoln center’s life around an expansive open-plan hub where kitchen, meals and family living connect easily to the outdoors. Built for 14-metre-wide lots, Homebuyers Centre's 27- and 29-square double-storey Lincoln floorplans bring bigger living to families who want space, smart zoning, real storage and upgrade paths that keep choices simple.