Think owning a new home is out of reach? You might be closer than you think.
We’ve launched Henley Select - a dedicated service with the advisers at My Expert® - designed to help first home buyers understand what’s actually possible, before they rule themselves out. Because right now, too many people are doing exactly that.
For many first home buyers, the dream of owning a home has started to feel unrealistic.
House prices keep rising. Rents keep climbing. Deposits feel impossible. And the advice? Wait longer. Save harder. Compromise more. We don’t think that reflects reality anymore.
What we’re seeing is that many buyers aren’t blocked by long-term affordability - they’re held back by confusion, outdated assumptions, and not knowing how to navigate the system.
Henley Select was created to change that. It’s designed to answer one simple question: What’s actually possible for you right now?
A different way into the market
Through Henley Select and our partnership with My Expert® , we help buyers uncover a more practical path into home ownership.
We focus on brand-new homes priced from under $650,000, in locations with established communities and strong amenity.
When you combine this with eligible government grants and schemes - and the right guidance - the picture can shift quickly.
For many buyers, home ownership is more achievable than they expect.
The shift: move-in ready homes
We focus on a portfolio of homes ready to start, close to completion, or already built - so you can move in sooner
Instead of waiting to build, buyers can:
- Secure a brand-new 4 BR Henley home
- Lock in price certainty
- Move in within months (depending on chosen home)
This also means these homes align more easily with government schemes that rely on fixed pricing, clear valuations and defined settlement timeframes.
It removes a significant layer of uncertainty - and helps buyers move forward faster.
Unlocking government support
One of the biggest misconceptions we see is that buyers can only access one form of support.
In reality, many eligible buyers may be able to combine multiple grants and concessions.
Depending on eligibility, this can include:
- The $10,000 First Home Owner Grant (Victoria)
- Stamp duty concessions
- The Federal Government’s 5% Deposit Scheme (First Home Guarantee). No LMI required.
- Single parent support – deposit with as little as 2% (Family Home Guarantee)
When these are applied together, the impact can be significant.
In some cases, repayments can even be comparable to what buyers are already putting aside for rent and savings.
In our experience, it’s not ongoing repayments that stop people buying - it’s the deposit. And just as importantly, understanding what counts.
Through Henley Select, My Expert® guide buyers through:
- How low-deposit schemes like the First Home Guarantee work
- Acceptable savings structures, including eligible family contributions
- Available grants and incentives
We also connect buyers with dedicated home loan specialists who help structure everything to meet lender and government requirements.
If you don’t have a deposit today, that doesn’t mean you have to miss out. The team at Henley Select will work closely with you to create a pathway so you can secure a property now and be fully prepared to settle and move in when your home is complete.
No shortcuts - just clear, practical guidance to help buyers move forward with confidence.
This isn’t about settling for less. It’s about helping buyers step into a brand-new Henley home - something many didn’t think was within reach.
With a limited number of completed homes available and government programs capped, timing does matter.
The opportunity is there right now - but it won’t wait forever.
Find out what’s possible
If you’ve been assuming home ownership isn’t within reach, Henley Select is designed to help you find out for sure.
Call us on 1800 64 64 64 to speak with our team, or register here to explore what could be possible for you. Your first home could be closer than you think.
