12 - Unlocking First Home Buyer Support in Queensland

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 savingsTimestamps00:00 – Intro: what’s covered for QLD first home buyers01:05 – What’s available right now in QLD (Sept 2025)01:27 – Stamp duty concessions overview and shared eligibility02:45 – First Home Concession for existing homes: thresholds and savings03:49 – Examples: $700k, $720k, $750k stamp duty comparisons04:40 – Home Concession over $800k: how it works + examples05:46 – New home concession: full exemption for brand new or substantially renovated07:04 – Vacant land concession: rules and timelines08:12 – $30,000 First Home Owner Grant: who qualifies and what counts as new08:48 – FHOG eligibility criteria and key notes09:27 – Grant + strategy: avoid chasing new builds for the wrong reasons10:18 – First Home Guarantee overview: 5% deposit, no LMI11:07 – QLD price caps and income caps now and from Oct 202512:14 – “Boost to Buy” shared equity scheme: what it is12:48 – Key features: government share, deposit, price cap, income caps14:48 – Recap of all QLD supports15:33 – How to get personalised help and linksUnlock your Free Resources QLD First Home Buyer ResourceTransfer Duty Calculator QLD First Home Concession First Home (New Home) ConcessionFirst Home Vacant Land Concession Home ConcessionFirst Home Owner Grant First Home Guarantee Scheme Boost To Buy - Shared Equity Scheme Want to keep the conversation going? 👉 Join the First Home Unlocked Facebook Community 📅 Book a chat with Jack for tailored support 📱Follow Us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, Youtubefirsthomeunlocked.com.au