For many first home buyers, the biggest hurdle is the deposit. Years of cutting back, years of rent, and years of waiting for the savings to add up. From 1 October 2025, that challenge gets a lot easier to overcome.
The Federal Government has expanded the Home Guarantee Scheme, giving eligible first home buyers the chance to enter the market with as little as 5% deposit. Even better, you’ll avoid costly Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI), saving thousands upfront.
For buyers at Florian, it’s a change that could mean stepping into home ownership much sooner than expected.
What’s changed under the Home Guarantee Scheme?
The Home Guarantee Scheme (HGS) has been updated to open the door wider for first-home buyers. Key changes include:
No income limits – higher earners are now eligible
- Unlimited places – no more waiting lists
- 5% deposit – instead of 20%
- No LMI – saving buyers thousands of dollars
Florian Home & Land at a Glance
So, how does this new scheme stack up in a real-world scenario?
Let’s look at this affordable home and land package from Asset Point Homes:
Lot 811 – Niobite 20
- Priced from $612,500*
- 5% deposit = $30,625
- Less $10,000 First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) (for eligible buyers)
That brings the upfront cost down to just $20,625*.
Add in no LMI and stamp duty concessions, and the savings become even more significant.
Extra support for Victorian first home buyers
On top of the Home Guarantee Scheme, buyers at Florian may also benefit from:
- $10,000 First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) for new builds up to $750,000*
- Off-the-plan stamp duty concession – pay duty on the land value only.
Why Florian is the right choice
At Florian, your first home comes with:
- An accessible location, just 10 minutes to Ballarat CBD and 5 minutes to Delacombe Town Centre
- Schools, shops, childcare, and cafés all within minutes from home
- Completed, landscaped wetlands, parks, and walking trails, as well as an established playground
- A completed neighbourhood of established homes, just waiting for yours
Make your Move Before October
Getting into the market has never been easy. But with the expanded 5% deposit scheme, the Victorian FHOG, and stamp duty concessions, your first home at Florian could cost less than you think.
With upfront costs as low as $20,625*, you can finally leave the waiting behind and start building your future at Florian. Now’s the time to make your move, so you’re ready to go from 1 October 2025.
Explore our available packages and speak with your lender today.
Sources:
- Housing Australia – Unlimited places, higher property price caps for first home buyers from 1 October 2025
https://www.housingaustralia.gov.au/media/unlimited-places-higher-property-price-caps-first-home-buyers-1-october-2025 - Mortgage Choice – First Home Guarantee explained
https://www.mortgagechoice.com.au/guides/first-home-buyers/first-home-guarantee/ - Australian Labor Party – Albanese Government delivers 5% deposit for all first home buyers sooner
https://alp.org.au/news/albanese-government-delivers-5-deposit-for-all-first-home-buyers-sooner/#:~:text=Through%20the%20expanded%205%20per,on%20places%20or%20income%20limits
*Eligibility criteria apply to all incentives and schemes. Speak to your financial adviser for personalised investment advice. Information provided is indicative only and should not be relied upon. Home and land prices listed are accurate as of 27 August 2025.