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First-Home Dreams Made Easy with the Affordable Eight
iBuildNew Editorial TeamJun 15, 20255 min read
Owning your own home doesn’t have to mean choosing between affordability and liveability. With Eight Homes’ Affordable Eight range, first home buyers can enjoy cleverly designed spaces that are compact yet incredibly functional - all while staying within reach of their budget.
The Affordable Eight collection proves that smart design, thoughtful layouts, and stylish finishes aren’t reserved for high-end builds. Instead, it offers eight affordable home designs, from a ONE to a EIGHT, each created to maximise small blocks and create spacious, liveable homes for modern Australian lifestyles.
A Focus on Affordability and Smart Design
In a market where soaring property prices often put home ownership out of reach, the Affordable Eight range is refreshing. The homes combine contemporary facades and clever layouts, open plan living, and practical zoning to make each home feel larger than its footprint.
With a strong focus on functionality, the homes are ideal for smaller, more affordable blocks, offering the perfect solution for buyers who want a brand-new home without the heavy price tag.
Single Storey Standouts
1. a ONE
Small but mighty, the ‘a ONE’ offers first home buyers everything they need in a cleverly compact layout.
‘a ONE’ features three bedrooms, including a generous mains uite with a walk-in robe (WIR) and ensuite.
The open-plan kitchen, complete with a walk-in pantry (WIP), overlooks the dining and family
areas, creating a central hub for family living.
Key Details:
Total Area: 13.75 sq
Lot Width: 10.5 m+
Lot Length: 21 m+
First Home Buyer Price: From $167,900*
2. a FIVE
The ‘a FIVE’ is a perfect fit for families who need a little extra room without going over budget. Its open-plan living areas and outdoor optional alfresco space ensure plenty of room to entertain, while the retreat provides a quiet zone for downtime or study.
The well-appointed kitchen connects to a convenient walk-in pantry (WIP) and laundry, making it easy to manage family life.
With four spacious bedrooms, including a main suite with ensuite and walk-in robe, this design delivers ample space for everyone.
Key Details:
Total Area: 21.27 sq
Lot Width: 12.5 m+
Lot Length: 27 m+
First Home Buyer Price: From $214,900*
3. a SIX
The ‘a SIX’ is the largest of the single-storey homes in the Affordable Eight range, offering generous living spaces and great flexibility.
With four bedrooms, including a main suite with walk-in robe (WIR) and ensuite, this design provides plenty of room for families. The home also features a study and a causal living area , perfect for work, play, or extra living space.
The open-plan kitchen overlooks the spacious living and dining areas, making it the ideal hub for family activities.
Key Details:
Total Area: 24.32 sq
Lot Width: 14 m+
Lot Length: 28 m+
First Home Buyer Price: From $224,900*
Double Storey, Double the Lifestyle
1. a SEVEN
For families needing space without a large block, the ‘a SEVEN’ is the ideal double-storey home. It features four bedrooms, including a main suite with a large WIR and ensuite, plus multiple living areas - an open-plan downstairs and a retreat upstairs for added privacy.
A study and a powder room add extra versatility to the home, making it easy to balance work, rest, and play.
The design is well-suited for families who need practical solutions for growing children, guests, or multi-generational living.
Key Details:
Total Area: 25.17 sq
Lot Width: 12.5 m+
Lot Length: 21 m+
First Home Buyer Price: From $287,900*
2. a EIGHT
The ‘a EIGHT’ is the largest design in the Affordable Eight range, offering a spacious, two-storey layout for those who love entertaining, but without the hefty price tag. It features multiple living areas, including a theatre room downstairs and a casual living area upstairs, ensuring everyone has their own space.
The open-plan kitchen connects to the living and dining areas, making it ideal for hosting family gatherings and entertaining guests.
The ‘a EIGHT’ boasts four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a powder room, with the main suite featuring a walk-in robe (WIR) and ensuite.
Key Details:
Total Area: 29.14 sq
Lot Width: 12.5 m+
Lot Length: 23 m+
First Home Buyer Price: From $308,900*
Why choose from the Affordable Eight range
Designed for First Home Buyers
For many, the dream of home ownership can seem out of reach. The Affordable Eight range was created with first home buyers firmly in mind. These homes offer an entry into home ownership without the typical financial stretch, all while delivering on modern expectations for quality and style.
Ideal for Small and Narrow Blocks
Whether you’ve secured a compact lot in a new estate or a narrow block closer to the city, these designs ensure you can build a stylish, functional home without compromising on liveability. Clever planning ensures every home feels open and inviting, even on compact lots.
Future-Focused Designs
With flexible spaces, outdoor living options, and low-maintenance layouts, these homes are designed not only to suit how Australians actually live today but to adapt to changing needs - making them a smart investment for years to come.
Affordable Living, Made Possible
The first step in home ownership is crucial, and with the Affordable Eight range offers designs that make this step more achievable for first home buyers, growing families, or those looking to downsize without compromising on space.
From the efficient layout of the ‘a ONE’ to the generous design of the ‘a EIGHT’, these homes are tailored to meet diverse needs - all while staying within budget.
Whether starting a new chapter or seeking a more practical home, the Affordable Eight range meets a variety of needs, all while staying within budget.
Prices are correct at the time of publishing but are subject to change without notice. Please verify current pricing and availability before making any purchasing decisions.*
Home designs by Eight Homes in Victoria
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Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Leny 1-24
by Eight Homes, VIC
Perfect for growing families, with privacy and connection
from $295,000*
Double
4
2.5
2
222.34m²
10.5m
21m
+3
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Vexa 4-36
by Eight Homes, VIC
Flexible layouts created around the way you live
from $378,900*
Double
5
3.5
2
335.46m²
14m
28m
+19
Home design
Gold Range: Aurien 4-38
by Eight Homes, VIC
The Aurien range is truly an entertainer’s dream.
from $390,900*
Double
5
3
2
344.11m²
14m
28m
+22
Home design
Gold Range: Evoke 4-37
by Eight Homes, VIC
Enjoy the luxury and convenience that the Evoke has to offer
from $381,900*
Double
5
3
2
345.32m²
14m
25m
+1
Home design
Gold Range: Saara 5-52
by Eight Homes, VIC
Your personal haven for relaxation
from $490,900*
Double
4
4
2
483.1m²
15m
30m
+9
Home design
Gold Range: Marlow 2-22
by Eight Homes, VIC
Designed for couples, singles, and young families alike
from $243,900*
Single
4
2
2
199.56m²
12.5m
28m
+23
Home design
Gold Range: Thanne 4-42
by Eight Homes, VIC
Designed with envisions of family-living in mind
from $407,900*
Double
4
2
2
388.99m²
14m
28m
+3
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Lumo 2-17
by Eight Homes, VIC
Lumo 2-17 will bring the family together
from $199,900*
Single
3
2
2
153.26m²
12.5m
21m
Home design
Knockdown Rebuilds
by Eight Homes, VIC
Love your location, but not your home?
Double
4
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Home design
Gold Range: Evoke 6-41
by Eight Homes, VIC
Enjoy the luxury and convenience that the Evoke has to offer
from $386,900*
Double
5
3
2
363.9m²
16m
25m
+18
Home design
Gold Range: Elessene 4-41
by Eight Homes, VIC
Designed with convenience and lifestyle in mind
from $402,900*
Double
4
2
2
385.36m²
14m
28m
+15
Home design
Gold Range: Vardenn 4-42
by Eight Homes, VIC
Modern convenience with carefully curated inclusions
from $400,900*
Double
5
3
2
394.47m²
14m
28m
+7
Home design
Gold Range: Lirello 2-20
by Eight Homes, VIC
With functional family living in mind
from $240,900*
Single
3
2
2
189.71m²
12.5m
28m
+21
Home design
Gold Range: Kyallin 4-22
by Eight Homes, VIC
The perfect blend of open-plan living and zoned areas
from $244,900*
Single
4
2
2
197.23m²
14m
25m
+1
Home design
Gold Range: Aurien 4-41
by Eight Homes, VIC
The Aurien range is truly an entertainer’s dream.
from $390,900*
Double
5
3
2
14m
30m
+8
Home design
Gold Range: Teharee 2-22
by Eight Homes, VIC
Creates an impressive first welcome
from $244,900*
Single
4
2
2
197.51m²
12.5m
28m
+10
Home design
Gold Range: Devya 4-25
by Eight Homes, VIC
Designed to adapt to the changing needs of a growing family
from $249,900*
Single
4
2
2
14m
29m
+3
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Emba 2-17
by Eight Homes, VIC
A four-bedroom gem
from $205,900*
Single
4
2
2
167.66m²
11.5m
25m
+4
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Kubo 1-14
by Eight Homes, VIC
The Kubo 1-14 packs a punch for its compact size
from $186,900*
Single
3
2
1
127.69m²
10.5m
21m
+3
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Niva 2-18
by Eight Homes, VIC
The 19sq Niva 2-18 is perfect for young families
from $212,900*
Single
4
2
2
175.26m²
12.5m
25m
+4
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Zuno 2-20
by Eight Homes, VIC
A great choice for larger families
from $227,900*
Single
4
2
2
197.64m²
12.5m
27m
+4
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Yana 4-19
by Eight Homes, VIC
Suited to 14m wide lots
from $217,900*
Single
4
2
2
175.53m²
14m
21m
+4
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Rori 4-21
by Eight Homes, VIC
A well-designed single-storey design
from $231,900*
Single
4
2
2
208.32m²
14m
25m
+4
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Navi 2-25
by Eight Homes, VIC
Perfectly suitable for a compact 12.5 x 21 lot
from $290,000*
Double
4
2.5
2
233.79m²
12.5m
21m
+24
Home design
Gold Range: Lumette 6-32
by Eight Homes, VIC
Embraces open-plan living that is perfect for entertaining
from $288,900*
Single
4
2
2
279.73m²
16m
31m
+4
Home design
Gold Range: Evensa 6-33
by Eight Homes, VIC
Deliver space, comfort and everyday functionality
from $294,900*
Single
4
2
2
292.09m²
16m
32m
+13
Home design
Gold Range: Mirelle 2-30
by Eight Homes, VIC
Functionality and space with an uncomplicated design
from $348,900*
Double
4
2
2
282.8m²
12.5m
25m
+4
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Elva 1-27
by Eight Homes, VIC
Contemporary homes designed with simplicity and style
from $316,900*
Double
4
2.5
2
255.93m²
10m
25m
+15
Home design
Gold Range: Veloria 2-32
by Eight Homes, VIC
The Veloria makes the perfect family home.
from $356,900*
Double
4
2
2
295.71m²
12.5m
25m
+19
Home design
Gold Range: Maisa 2-34
by Eight Homes, VIC
For families wanting more from their family home
from $356,900*
Double
4
2
2
313.36m²
12.5m
25m
+24
Home design
Gold Range: Thanne 4-34
by Eight Homes, VIC
Designed with envisions of family-living in mind
from $369,900*
Double
4
2
2
319.03m²
14m
25m
+2
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Rivo 2-28
by Eight Homes, VIC
Thoughtful floorplans made for comfortable everyday living
from $314,900*
Double
4
2.5
2
261.18m²
12.5m
23m
+16
Home design
Gold Range: Lirello 2-22
by Eight Homes, VIC
A design that has something for every family member
from $240,900*
Single
3
2
2
189.71m²
12.5m
28m
+15
Home design
Gold Range: Veloria 2-35
by Eight Homes, VIC
The Veloria makes the perfect family home.
from $363,900*
Double
4
2
2
311.32m²
12.5m
28m
+23
Home design
Gold Range: Devya 2-22
by Eight Homes, VIC
Designed to adapt to the changing needs of a growing family
from $243,900*
Single
4
2
2
199m²
12.5m
28m
+21
Home design
Gold Range: Kyallin 2-22
by Eight Homes, VIC
The perfect blend of open-plan living and zoned areas
from $244,900*
Single
4
2
2
201.32m²
12.5m
28m
+24
Home design
Gold Range: Lumette 4-26
by Eight Homes, VIC
Embraces open-plan living that is perfect for entertaining
from $263,900*
Single
4
2
2
231.42m²
14m
30m
+4
Home design
Gold Range: Evensa 4-27
by Eight Homes, VIC
Deliver space, comfort and everyday functionality
from $266,900*
Single
4
2
2
235.6m²
14m
30m
+24
Home design
Gold Range: Lumette 4-28
by Eight Homes, VIC
Embraces open-plan living that is perfect for entertaining
from $270,900*
Single
4
2
2
249.54m²
14m
32m
+15
Home design
Gold Range: Elarah 4-29
by Eight Homes, VIC
The grand entries set the scene for the Elarah range
from $270,900*
Single
4
2
2
250.93m²
14m
32m
+19
Home design
Gold Range: Jumeirah 4-43
by Eight Homes, VIC
For families wanting more from their everyday living
from $397,900*
Double
5
3
2
398.09m²
14m
28m
+19
Home design
Gold Range: Maisa 4-43
by Eight Homes, VIC
For families wanting more from their family home
from $417,900*
Double
4
2
2
410.44m²
14m
28m
+3
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Sura 4-28
by Eight Homes, VIC
Designed to fit perfectly on a 14 x 21 lot
from $317,900*
Double
4
2.5
2
262.83m²
14m
21m
+3
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Atta 4-31
by Eight Homes, VIC
The Atta is the ultimate entertainer's dream
from $346,900*
Double
4
2.5
2
285.77m²
14m
25m
+4
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Lark 4-23
by Eight Homes, VIC
The largest single-storey design in the Affordable 8 range
from $238,900*
Single
4
2
2
213.5m²
14m
28m
+11
Home design
Gold Range: Lavell 4-44
by Eight Homes, VIC
from $416,900*
Double
4
3
2
415.2m²
14m
28m
+15
Home design
Gold Range: Saara 4-47
by Eight Homes, VIC
from $468,900*
Double
4
3
2
445.22m²
14m
30m
+18
Home design
Gold Range: Nali 2-24
by Eight Homes, VIC
Design envisioned for couples, singles, or young families
from $249,900*
Single
4
2
2
211.26m²
12.5m
30m
+23
Home design
Gold Range: Devya 4-24
by Eight Homes, VIC
Designed to adapt to the changing needs of a growing family
from $250,900*
Single
4
2
2
217.3m²
14m
28m
+4
Home design
Gold Range: Evensa 4-25
by Eight Homes, VIC
The Evensa range is thoughtfully designed to deliver space
from $253,900*
Single
3
2
2
220.09m²
14m
28m
+21
Home design
Gold Range: Kyallin 4-25
by Eight Homes, VIC
The perfect blend of open-plan living and zoned areas
from $251,900*
Single
4
2
2
221.3m²
14m
28m
+9
Home design
Gold Range: Teharee 2-26
by Eight Homes, VIC
Creates an impressive first welcome
from $262,900*
Single
4
2
2
228.17m²
12.5m
32m
+15
Home design
Golden Range: Elarah 4-25
by Eight Homes, VIC
The grand entries set the scene for the Elarah range
from $262,900*
Single
4
2
2
230.86m²
14m
28m
+3
Home design
Affordable 8 Range: Zaan2-31
by Eight Homes, VIC
Modern home designs balancing style, space and function
from $345,900*
Single
4
2.5
2
291.42m²
12.5m
25m
+10
Home design
Gold Range: Lavell 6-55
by Eight Homes, VIC
from $512,900*
Double
4
4
2
513.84m²
16m
30m
+22
Home design
Gold Range: Amayah 4-28
by Eight Homes, VIC
Practical features to suit any growing family
from $273,900*
Single
4
2
2
252.6m²
14m
32m
+24
Home design
Gold Range: Lumette 6-29
by Eight Homes, VIC
Embraces open-plan living that is perfect for entertaining
from $274,900*
Single
4
2
2
255.02m²
16m
28m
+19
Home design
Gold Range: Aurien 4-36
by Eight Homes, VIC
The Aurien range is truly an entertainer’s dream.
from $378,900*
Double
5
3
2
330.83m²
14m
25m
+13
Home design
Gold Range: Mirelle 2-35
by Eight Homes, VIC
Functionality and space with an uncomplicated design
from $375,900*
Double
4
2
2
331.85m²
12.5m
28m
+15
Home design
Gold Range: Veloria 4-37
by Eight Homes, VIC
The Veloria makes the perfect family home.
from $380,900*
Double
4
2
2
343.83m²
14m
25m
+5
Home design
Gold Range: Maisa 2-37
by Eight Homes, VIC
For families wanting more from their family home
from $372,900*
Double
4
2
2
351.17m²
14m
28m
+15
Home design
Gold Range: Veloria 4-40
by Eight Homes, VIC
The Veloria makes the perfect family home.
from $388,900*
Double
5
3
2
361.49m²
14m
28m
+14
Home design
Gold Range: Maisa 2-38
by Eight Homes, VIC
For families wanting more from their family home
from $382,900*
Double
4
2
2
361.76m²
12.5m
30m
+13
Home design
Gold Range: Evoke 6-45
by Eight Homes, VIC
Enjoy the luxury and convenience that the Evoke has to offer
from $433,900*
Double
5
4
2
420.57m²
16m
25m
+19
Home design
Gold Range: Jumeirah 4-45
by Eight Homes, VIC
For families wanting more from their everyday living
from $435,900*
Double
5
3
2
420.66m²
14m
28m
+19
Home design
Gold Range: Maisa 4-45
by Eight Homes, VIC
For families wanting more from their family home
from $428,900*
Double
4
2
2
424.38m²
14m
30m
+6
Home design
Gold Range: Vardenn 4-46
by Eight Homes, VIC
Modern convenience with carefully curated inclusions
from $427,900*
Double
5
3
2
428.38m²
14m
30m
+19
Home design
Gold Range: Jumeirah 4-49
by Eight Homes, VIC
For families wanting more from their everyday living
from $481,900*
Double
5
5
2
454.39m²
14m
30m
+19
Home design
Gold Range: Jumeirah 4-53
by Eight Homes, VIC
For families wanting more from their everyday living
from $507,900*
Double
5
5
2
495.55m²
14m
31m
+17
Home design
Gold Range: Anberlyn 6-55
by Eight Homes, VIC
Where every detail has been considered with care
from $510,900*
Double
4
4
2
510.97m²
16m
30m
+19
Home design
Gold Range: Jumeirah 6-56
by Eight Homes, VIC
For families wanting more from their everyday living
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