Display Homes for Sale in Melbourne

Own a brand-new home in one of Melbourne's fastest-growing communities and earn rental income from day one. Eight Homes has three display homes for sale in Berwick Waters, each offered with a 7.5% lease return while the display village remains open. These are fully finished, fully upgraded homes you can walk through and buy exactly as they are.

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When you buy one of our display homes, you own the property outright. Eight Homes then signs a commercial lease to rent it back from you for the display period, so you receive a fixed 7.5% return while we continue operating the home as a display. We take care of presentation and upkeep throughout the lease, keeping the home in show condition without the usual demands of managing a rental.

It is a well-established model across the industry. Builders rarely own the homes in their display villages. They build them, sell them to investors, and lease them back until the village closes.

We currently have three display homes for sale in Berwick Waters, each fully upgraded, landscaped and ready to inspect. Every home is offered with a 7.5% lease return and remains open as a display for approximately another 16 months. You can secure a home with a 10% holding deposit.

About the Berwick Waters estate

Berwick Waters is an established community in Melbourne's south-east growth corridor, known for its wetlands, parks and open space. Schools, shopping and transport are all close by, making it a strong location for both long-term capital growth and future liveability.

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187 Honour Ave, Clyde North

$1,100,000

Design: Veloria 2-35
Home Size: 37.59sq
Lot Size: 448sqm
Leaseback Rate: 7.5%
Leaseback per month: $6,875
Leaseback term: 16 months*

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185 Honour Ave, Clyde North

$950,000

Design: Lirello 2-22
Home Size: 22.38sq
Lot Size: 448sqm
Leaseback Rate: 7.5%
Leaseback per month: $5,937
Leaseback term: 16 months*

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183 Honour Ave, Clyde North

$1,050,000

Design: Amaya 4-29
Home Size: 29.5sq
Lot Size: 512sqm
Leaseback Rate: 7.5%
Leaseback per month: $6,562
Leaseback term: 16 months*

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Display homes offer advantages that standard investment properties rarely match:

Rental income from settlement, with no vacancy risk during the lease
An established Melbourne builder as your tenant
A professionally maintained home, gardens and landscaping
Premium upgrades and inclusions, built to showcase standard
Potential for capital growth once the lease ends and the home is yours

Tax Benefits and Depreciation

Because these homes are brand new, they can offer strong depreciation benefits for investors. Deductions may be available on both the building itself and the fixtures and fittings, which can improve your overall return during the lease. Depreciation depends on your individual circumstances, so speak with your accountant for advice specific to your situation.

Buying a display home with Eight Homes is straightforward:

Enquire and inspect. Walk through the home and see exactly what you are buying.
Secure the home with a 10% deposit.
Settle and start earning. Your 7.5% lease return begins and Eight Homes takes care of the rest.

Financing your display home

Display home investments can usually be financed, though the lease structure means lending works a little differently to a standard investment purchase. Eight Homes can connect you with Inovayt, a Melbourne finance broker experienced with display home investments, who can help you explore suitable lending options based on your circumstances.

Why do builders sell their display homes?

Builders regularly refresh their display home network to showcase new designs, floorplans and products. Selling completed displays allows a builder to release capital while continuing to use the home under a lease agreement until the display village closes.

Who maintains the home during the lease?

This depends on the lease agreement, but many display home leases require the builder to maintain the home, landscaping and presentation standards while operating the display. With Eight Homes, we look after the home throughout the display period. Always review the lease terms carefully before purchasing.

How long is the lease, and what happens when it ends?

Lease terms vary depending on the builder and estate, and typically range from around 2 to 5 years. Our Berwick Waters homes remain open as displays for approximately another 16 months. At the end of the lease, the builder vacates and returns possession to you, leaving you free to continue renting the home privately, move in yourself, sell the property, or update it as you wish.

Is it covered by warranty?

New display homes are covered by the applicable new home warranties provided under state legislation, together with any builder warranties offered at the time of construction.

Can I make changes during the lease?

While the builder is leasing the property as a display home, it needs to remain available for customers to inspect, so any changes would typically need to wait until the lease ends.

Is GST payable?

GST treatment can vary depending on your circumstances, the property structure and whether you are purchasing through an entity. Speak with your accountant or financial adviser for advice specific to your situation.

Can I finance one?

Display home investments can often be financed, although the lending process may differ from a standard residential investment due to the lease structure. Eight Homes can connect you with experienced finance specialists who understand display home investments and can help you explore suitable lending options based on your circumstances.

What should I look for before buying?

Before purchasing, it is worth considering the lease length, rental return, rent review provisions, builder reputation, estate location, future growth potential, inclusions, maintenance obligations and what happens at lease expiry. Obtaining independent legal and financial advice is also recommended.

Is the 7.5% return fixed?

The 7.5% return is set for the term of the lease. It does not rise or fall during the display period, so you know exactly what you will earn from settlement through to the end of the lease agreement.

*Conditions apply.

Eight Homes reserves the right to change prices/promotions without notification. Images are for illustrative purposes only and are not to be reproduced. *7.5% rental return for the duration of lease to Eight Homes. Lease terms may vary.

10% deposit to be paid in full at contract signing. Eight Homes is responsible for Building & public liability insurances, electricity, water and gas usage, excluding yearly service fees during the duration of the lease term. Purchaser is responsible for outgoings which include council rates, water rates and body corporate charges if applicable. Tenancy agreement terms are available for inspection. For full details speak with an Eights Sales Executive.

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