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Build your first home in Victoria - grants, costs and the steps
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Building your first home in Melbourne is one of the most cost-effective ways to get into the market, especially with the Victorian First Home Owner Grant and stamp-duty concessions on new builds. This is the independent starting point: what you can access, what it realistically costs, and how to choose a builder without getting burned.
Why build your first home in Victoria?
Eligible first-home buyers building a new home in Victoria may qualify for the First Home Owner Grant and stamp-duty concessions, which can save tens of thousands up front. Combined with house-and-land packages in growth corridors, building can be more affordable than buying established - and you get a brand-new, efficient home with full warranty.
Benefits
- First Home Owner Grant for eligible new builds
- Stamp-duty concessions on eligible purchases
- House-and-land packages designed for first buyers
- Brand-new home with warranty and DBI cover
- Energy-efficient, low-maintenance living
- Fixed-price contracts help you budget
Considerations
- Grants and concessions have eligibility rules and caps
- Base vs turn-key pricing must be understood
- Site costs are often excluded from headline prices
- Construction finance differs from a standard home loan
- Growth-corridor blocks can be far from the CBD
- BuildPilot doesn't provide financial advice - confirm with the SRO/your lender
First-home build costs in Melbourne (2026)
Build-only (ex land, GST and site costs). Add land, site costs and turn-key items. Eligible grants/concessions can reduce the effective upfront cost - check current rules with the SRO.
The Process
Check eligibility
Confirm grant/concession eligibility with the SRO/lender
Budget & finance
Get pre-approval and a realistic turn-key budget
Choose land & design
Select a package or block and a design
Contract
Fixed-price contract with clear inclusions
Construction
Slab to handover, typically 6-10 months on site
Handover
Inspection, defects and move in
What to Look For in a Builder
This episode is for First Home Buyers. We begin with essential finance tips and a rundown of the current government grants available. Then, we explain how to balance location with budget, and also touch on builder discussions, deposit amounts, your needs vs wants list and much more. Don't miss out on this invaluable advice for a successful first home build!
Watch full episodeCommon Questions
Eligible first-home buyers building a new home may access the First Home Owner Grant and stamp-duty concessions, and some buyers use federal schemes like the First Home Guarantee. Eligibility, caps and amounts change - confirm current rules with the State Revenue Office (SRO) and your lender. BuildPilot doesn't provide financial advice.
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