New Home
nounnew homepronounced NYOO HOHM
Last reviewed 16 April 2026
What does the noun New Home mean?
A dwelling that has not previously been sold or occupied as a place of residence. This includes newly constructed houses, townhouses, apartments, off-the-plan purchases, and homes built on vacant land. A substantially renovated home may also qualify if it has not been lived in since the renovation.
How the noun New Home is used
We bought a new home off the plan, which meant we qualified for the First Home Owner Grant because the property had never been lived in.
Synonyms
new dwelling
Related words
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MLA citation: "New Home." How to Property, 16 Apr. 2026, https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/new-home. Accessed 30 May 2026.
Chicago citation: How to Property. "New Home." Last modified April 16, 2026. https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/new-home.
APA citation: How to Property. (2026, April 16). New Home. https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/new-home