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Titled land

Titled vs. untitled land — what’s the difference, and why does it matter when building your home? We’ve made it easy to understand, so you can feel confident about your options.

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Titled vs Untitled land — What you need to know

It can be a lot to wrap your head around — but we’ve got you

At Homebuyers Centre, we know the building industry can feel overwhelming with all the jargon thrown around, but we’re here to make it simple. One common question is the difference between titled and untitled land—don’t worry, we’ll break it down for you and guide you every step of the way.

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What does titled land mean?

When a block is “titled”, it means the paperwork is sorted, the lot is officially yours, and construction can begin as soon as you’re ready. Think of it as the green light to start your home-building journey.

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Do you have Titled Land? You could save up to $12,500* on your new home build. If you own titled land, you might be closer to building than you think. Save today

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What is untitled land?

When a block of land is “untitled” it means that it hasn’t yet been registered and is not ready for building just yet.

At Homebuyers Centre, we like to break it down for you—this means the land developer is still working on things like finalising infrastructure, roads, or services for the area to prepare for titling.

Choosing between titled and untitled land can make a big difference to your home-building journey, especially when it comes to your budget and build timeline.

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The right choice for you

That’s why it’s important to weigh up the pros and cons of each option, so you can make the best decision for your situation. At Homebuyers Centre, we’re here to help make it simple and guide you every step of the way.

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Titled Land Sign

Ready to be built on

Reduced building timelines

Exclusive access to land incentives & rebates

Fixed costs

Untitled Land Sign

Usually more affordable

Less stamp duty

Allows more time to prepare & save

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Let’s Chat: Finance – Episode 2: Building New

Just finished reading about titled vs. untitled land and still weighing up your options?

In this episode, @tashinvests joins our team to chat about building new — from land types and timelines to how it can fit your lifestyle and budget.

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Have Land? Save up to $12,500* today

For a limited time only, you could save up to $12,500* off your new home build.

With your land ready to go, we’ll help you get started sooner. Our team is here to guide you every step of the way, with affordable, stylish designs that make the most of your block — and keep the process simple.

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Frequently Asked - Titled land vs. Untitled land

When a block is “titled”, it means the paperwork is sorted, the lot is officially yours, and construction can begin as soon as you’re ready. Think of it as the green light to start your home-building journey.

Absolutely we can. We build new homes in the best estates, in the happening parts of town. As reputable new home builders in Melbourne and regional Victoria, our strong and long-standing relationships with land developers enable us to offer you the best blocks on the market.

We sure do. By combining the perfect block of land with a home design, we can tailor packages to suit your needs. We can customise packages to suit your budget and ideal location. With low deposit options and partnerships with the best developers in Victoria, we make homeownership accessible.

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*Available to customers with Titled Land, who pay a deposit and sign a Preliminary Works Contract (PWC) between April 1, 2025 and April 30, 2025 at 5pm ADST and eligibility and restrictions apply. Customers must have finance pre-approval from a financial institution. Incentive is a price reduction of up to $12,500 applied to the base price of the selected home design. Customer requested changes, including changes to master plans, design options, upgrades or colour schemes variations, delays in signing required documents or developer, council or authority delays will void this offer. Offer is not stackable with any other discounts, incentives or promotions. This offer is not applicable to Medium Density homes. Homebuyers Centre reserves the right to update, change or cease this offer at any time. Images are for illustrative purposes only. To find out more, speak to a New Homes Consultant. The building practitioner is ABN Group (Vic) Pty Ltd. Trading as Homebuyers Centre CDB-U 49215.

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