Episode 12 | Unlocking First Home Buyer Support in Queensland

Author: Jack Elliott
Published: Tue 09 Sep 2025
Episode Link: https://firsthomeunlocked.captivate.fm

Queensland has a range of incentives to help first home buyers enter the market sooner and reduce upfront costs. From stamp duty concessions to a $30,000 grant for new homes, and a new shared equity scheme launching soon, there’s a lot to navigate.

In this episode, Jack Elliott walks you through what’s available as of September 2025, who’s eligible, and the key benefits and trade-offs to consider. You’ll learn how each incentive works, and why your long-term goals, strategy and asset quality should guide your decision, not just chasing the biggest discount.

In this episode:

🔑 Stamp duty concessions and how they work in QLD

🔑 The $30,000 First Home Owner Grant explained

🔑 Updates to the First Home Guarantee and upcoming price cap changes

🔑 The new “Boost to Buy” shared equity scheme and what it means for buyers

🔑 Why your long-term strategy matters more than the short-term savings

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro: what’s covered for QLD first home buyers

01:05 – What’s available right now in QLD (Sept 2025)

01:27 – Stamp duty concessions overview and shared eligibility

02:45 – First Home Concession for existing homes: thresholds and savings

03:49 – Examples: $700k, $720k, $750k stamp duty comparisons