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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.

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.

Townhouses are popping up in more communities across Melbourne and Geelong, and it is easy to understand why. They offer the comfort and privacy of your own home, the convenience of a lower-maintenance property and a smart way to live in a well-connected location.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Confused about Lender's Mortgage Insurance (LMI)? Here's how LMI works in Victoria, when first home buyers pay it, and how the 5% Deposit Scheme can help you avoid it.

Your roof is one of the first things people notice about your home, and one of the last things many first-home buyers think carefully about. The colour, profile and finish you choose shape that feeling of being welcomed home – on the first day you walk through the door, and every day after that.

For first-home buyers considering a roofing upgrade, understanding the difference between a tile roof and a metal roof is a great place to start.

While bathrooms are inherently practical spaces, the right tile choices can transform them from purely functional rooms into places that feel calm, restful and enjoyable to spend time in.

Discover why elevating your tile choices is an opportunity to create a space that feels both beautiful and practical.

Your kitchen benchtop is truly the workhorse of the home – from the bountiful bustle of breakfast time and lunchbox prep to evenings of entertaining, or simply standing around for a catch-up over a cup of coffee.

Discover why upgrading to a stone benchtop is an opportunity to create a space that feels both beautiful and practical.