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Which Affordable Eight designs buyers are choosing, and why they work
iBuildNew Editorial TeamJan 15, 20264 min read
For many buyers entering the market at the affordable end, the biggest challenge isn’t simply finding a home that fits within budget. It’s working out where value is actually being delivered, and where compromises are quietly embedded into the process.
Many of the trade-offs that shape daily living, future costs, and resale potential are locked in well before construction begins. Layout efficiency, upgrade pressure, and cost certainty often matter more than headline price, yet they’re rarely the focus when buyers compare “affordable” options.
As a result, buyer behaviour has begun to shift. Rather than chasing the cheapest base price or the most flexible list of upgrades, many purchasers are gravitating toward homes where the fundamentals are already resolved, designs that minimise uncertainty and reduce the likelihood of compromise later on.
That mindset is reflected in Eight Homes’ Affordable Eight range, where the most popular designs aren’t necessarily the smallest or cheapest, but the ones that provide clarity in both layout and cost from the outset.
The Affordable Eight range is a collection of pre-designed single and double-storey homes developed by Eight Homes, built around fixed pricing, locked-in site costs, and a streamlined eight-step build process intended to reduce uncertainty for budget-conscious buyers.
Looking more closely at some of the most popular designs within the range reveals the kinds of decisions that often separate a smart purchase from a short-term compromise.
Kubo 1-14
The Kubo 1-14 is ideal for buyers with narrower blocks or those prioritising efficiency over size. At just under 14 squares, its appeal isn’t about minimalism for its own sake, but how the space is arranged.
The main bedroom is positioned at the front with its own ensuite and walk-in robe, creating separation from the secondary bedrooms, while the kitchen and living areas operate as a single, practical hub.
For many first home buyers, this layout quietly solves a common issue: a compact home that doesn’t feel compromised in day-to-day living.
Niva 2-18
The Niva 2-18, by contrast, will appeal to young families looking for bedroom count without stepping into a two-storey build. Its four-bedroom layout, paired with generous storage and a walk-in pantry overlooking the dining area, reflects a clear understanding of how families actually use space.
The popularity of this design suggests buyers are thinking beyond initial affordability and considering how long the home will suit their needs before an upgrade becomes necessary.
Leny 1-24
For buyers wanting flexibility across stages of life, the Leny 1-24 has become a standout. Its two-storey format allows the inclusion of a ground-floor guest bedroom with ensuite, a feature often overlooked by first home buyers but increasingly valued by those thinking ahead to visiting family, aging parents, or shared living arrangements.
Upstairs, the separation between bedrooms and casual living space creates privacy without isolating the household, a balance many buyers don’t realise they’re missing until they see it laid out clearly.
Vexa 4-36
At the larger end of the range, the Vexa 4-36 will attract buyers who might otherwise assume affordability and scale are mutually exclusive. Its zoning, guests downstairs, family living upstairs, reflects a shift in how larger households are approaching value.
Rather than excess rooms, buyers are drawn to defined spaces that reduce noise, improve privacy, and allow the home to adapt as household dynamics change over time.
The success of affordability
What unites these designs isn’t just their price point, but a shared emphasis on removing friction from the building journey. Fixed pricing, carefully considered inclusions, and layouts refined through repetition mean buyers are less exposed to cost surprises and design regret, two factors that disproportionately affect those building at the affordable end of the market.
In many cases, buyers considering affordable homes underestimate how much long-term satisfaction is shaped by decisions made before contracts are signed: room positioning, storage allocation, circulation, and how easily a home accommodates change. The success of Eight Homes’ most popular Affordable Eight designs suggests that when these fundamentals are resolved upfront, affordability becomes less about compromise and more about clarity.
For buyers weighing their options, the takeaway is less about square metres or headline pricing, and more about how intentionally a home has been designed to remove unnecessary complexity.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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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