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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.

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.

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.

New year, fresh momentum. If 2026 is the year a first home feels within reach, Homebuyers Centre brings the whole path together – finance foundations, smart land choices, and a home design that fits both lifestyle and budget. Here’s how the key pieces line up, so best intentions turn into a better life.

Saving for that magic deposit number can quickly feel overwhelming. A clear savings strategy will help you to efficiently reach your new home goals, without putting yourself under financial stress.

Discover expert tips for your display home visit. From planning your budget to exploring the best locations, learn how to make the most of your experience.

Building a new home can feel like you’re navigating a maze of jargon – from equity and offset accounts, to titled land and progress payments. At Homebuyers Centre, we're passionate about simplifying the build process.

All the functionality and quality of a standalone home, but with the affordability of a townhouse – and available now. Discover the top reasons first homebuyers in Melbourne should consider investing in a move-in ready townhouse.

Sick of the rent trap but feel like a standalone home may be a little out of your budget? A townhouse may be the solution to getting into your own home – quicker.

The Victorian Family Home Guarantee recognises the unique challenges faced by households supporting children and could be your ticket to getting into your own home – sooner.

When it comes to finding a place to call home, one of the biggest decisions you’ll make is whether to build a new home or buy an established property.

Most first homebuyers have an idea of the suburb they’d like to live in. Perhaps it’s a coastal or inner-city area, or a home near work, schools, and restaurants. The trouble is that buying in established suburbs can be pricey.