Building a New Home with Victoria's Help to Buy Scheme!
Let Carlisle navigate and Help you build a new home this year.
Dreaming of building your own home in Victoria? The federal Help to Buy Scheme could be your golden ticket! This guide will walk you through how this fantastic initiative can help you get into a brand-new home with a smaller deposit.
What is the Help to Buy Scheme in Victoria?
Launched on 5 December 2025, this scheme is designed to help 10,000 Australians each year (that's 40,000 over four years!) achieve their homeownership dreams. The best part? You could get into your new home with as little as a 2% total deposit! At Carlisle we only require $2K* and combined with low deposits with land developers under the Scheme we can build your new home in under 20 weeks.
Can You Build a New Home Using Help to Buy?
The Australian Government steps in to help you out! They provide a financial contribution towards your new home's purchase price. In return, they take a proportional share (equity) in your property.
Building a New Home? The government can contribute up to 40% of the purchase price!
Carlisle currently has 4 bed single storey packages from under $630,000 with the Help to Buy Scheme you could be moving in for just $378,000. Double story from under $830,000 with Help to Buy Scheme move in from under $500,000.
Carlisle is ready to help you take the next step in your New Home journey.
Benefits of Help to Buy for New Home Buyers
- No Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI)! This is a huge saving, as the government's contribution means you won't need to pay this often costly insurance.
- Lower Monthly Mortgage Repayments: With the Government holding a share, your loan amount is smaller, leading to more manageable monthly repayments.
Repaying the Government's Share:
You have flexibility here! You can buy back the government’s share over time as your finances allow, or you can repay it in full when you decide to sell your property.
Who Is Eligible for Help to Buy in Victoria?
To qualify for the Help to Buy Scheme in Victoria, you'll need to meet a few straightforward criteria:
- Citizenship: You must be an Australian citizen aged 18 or older.
- Income Caps:
- Individuals: Your annual taxable income must be $100,000 or less.
- Joint Applicants & Single Parents: Your combined annual taxable income must be $160,000 or less.
- Property Ownership: This Scheme is for first-time homeowners or those who haven't owned property recently. You cannot currently own any other land or property in Australia or overseas.
- Principal Residence: Your new home must be where you live. It cannot be an investment property.
- Lender: You'll need to secure your home loan from a participating lender. Currently, these are Commonwealth Bank and Bank Australia.
With the latest updates to the Home Buyer Scheme, owning your first home is now more achievable, featuring a low 5% deposit, increased property price thresholds and expanded eligibility, giving more Australians the support they need to settle in sooner and with greater confidence.
Know Your Property Price Caps in Victoria
The scheme has specific price limits depending on where you're building your new home:
- Melbourne & Geelong: Your new home can be priced up to $950,000.
- Regional Victoria (other areas): Your new home can be priced up to $650,000.
How Carlisle Homes Helps You Navigate Help to Buy
This scheme offers a fantastic opportunity to get your foot on the property ladder and build a home with Carlisle. We are here to guide you every step of the way so why not book an appointment with us today or come along to our Help To Buy Scheme Information Night on Tuesday 10th March at 5.30 – 7.30pm.
