As a first home buyer in Queensland, you’ll love how easy Metricon makes it to get into your own home. With affordable house and land packages, low deposit options, and expert guidance from start to finish, we’ll help you move into your new home sooner than you think.
Moving into your own home may feel out of reach. Between rent rising faster than your savings and the competitive property market in Queensland, it’s easy to feel stuck. But with Metricon by your side, becoming a homeowner is closer than you think.
It’s the right time to stop renting and start planning your move. With affordable house and land packages, low deposit options, and help from Metricon’s experienced team, you can build a brand new home in Queensland sooner than you think.
If you’re a first-time home buyer in Queensland, there are several government grants and schemes that can make owning your first home easier:
1. First Home Owner Grant (FHOG)
You could receive $30,000 if you’re buying or building a brand new home, including a townhouse, off-the-plan home or a granny flat, valued under $750,000. This applies to contracts signed between 20 November 2023 and 30 June 2026. You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident and meet other eligibility criteria set by the Queensland Government.
2. First Home Concession (Stamp Duty Concession)
As of May 1, 2025, if you are buying a brand-new home or vacant land to build on, you now receive a full exemption (zero stamp duty), regardless of the price cap, as long as it's your first home.
3. Boost to Buy Scheme
This shared equity scheme from the Queensland Government provides up to a 30% contribution toward the purchase of new builds, helping to reduce your home loan and repayments. You’ll need to live in the home and meet income thresholds.
4. 5% Deposit Scheme
Also known as the First Home Guarantee, this federal scheme helps you buy your home with just a 5% deposit and no Lenders Mortgage Insurance. You’ll need to live in the home and apply through a participating lender.
5. Help to Buy Scheme
Another shared equity scheme where the Australian Government contributes up to 40% for new homes. You’ll still need to qualify for a home loan and meet income and property price limits.
6. First Home Super Saver Scheme (FHSS)
You can use up to $50,000 of voluntary super contributions towards your deposit. It’s a way to grow your savings faster, thanks to the lower tax rate within super.
Each scheme has its own eligibility criteria, so it’s worth chatting to an approved agent or lender to check what you can apply for.
Buying an existing home might seem quicker, but it often comes with extra costs you didn’t see coming. Maintenance, repairs, older fittings and higher energy bills can all stack up.
A new build, on the other hand, means exactly that. Everything is fresh, efficient and designed around your lifestyle. Many government grants are also only available to owner-builders. Plus, with Metricon, you’ll get a fixed price upfront, a streamlined building process, and a home that reflects who you are today, not who someone else was twenty years ago.
Everything you need to know about buying your first home.
There are many benefits to building a new home over buying an established home. You’ll enjoy a home tailored to your style, with potential grants and stamp duty savings for first home buyers.
Use our First home buyer checklist to help find the right home for you
Calculate everything from how much you can borrow, to stamp duty you may need to pay.
Find out how you could own your own home at our free First Home Buyer information sessions.
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Choosing the right home design is a big step, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. At Metricon, we make it easy for first home buyers in Queensland. You can browse a wide selection of home designs suited for various block sizes, including townhouses and narrow lots.
And once you’ve picked a design, the fun really starts. At Studio M, our interior design team will guide you through your selections. From colours and finishes to fixtures and appliances, we’ve taken the guesswork out so you can confidently shape a space that suits your style and your budget.
Our HomeSolution range has helped thousands of Australians take that first step into home ownership. With a low deposit, fixed pricing, and a simple selection process, this collection is made specifically for first home buyers who want value, quality and speed.
You’ll also benefit from:
That means less waiting, fewer surprises, and more time planning your move.
Here’s how the building journey looks when you build with Metricon:
From start to finish, we keep you informed and involved. And once you move in, you’re backed by Metricon’s Lifetime Structural Guarantee.
Our mortgage and finance partners are on hand to guide you through various financial options. If you’re eligible, they’ll explain the steps to getting your first home buyers grant and help you find out what other benefits may be available. Our mortgage partners will also help you find the right home finance option that works for you.
Financial assistance:
They’ll help you assess lenders and products tailored specially for first home buyers.
Loan calculator:
Find out how much you can afford to borrow.
At Metricon, there are many considered ways that you can get into your first home, depending on the needs and wants of your budget and lifestyle.
Explore an abundant collection of home and land packages right across South East Queensland, priced under $750,000 which are eligible for the QLD First Home Owners' Grant.
HomeSolution by Metricon is the first stop for first home buyers, offering low deposit options and tailored support to help you take the first steps to purchase your first home.
Get more home for less with our award winning Freedom range of homes, offering the best in Metricon home design, at an even more affordable price.
Metricon will help you find the perfect block of land for your first home. We’ll guide you through the various steps to securing your block, and ensure factors such as land size, incline and street frontage are taken into consideration. We’ll also help with any developer guidelines governing your land and home design choice.
To keep the process simple, we've created checklists of the key considerations to note when buying land for your Metricon home.
Metricon is Australia’s most trusted home builder for good reason. We’ve helped thousands of first home buyers across Queensland and the rest of the country move from renting into their own home, faster, smarter and with less stress.
With government grants, stamp duty exemptions, low deposit options and a team that genuinely wants to help, there’s nothing standing between you and that brand new home you deserve.
Come visit one of our display homes or chat with a Metricon New Home Advisor today and let us help you make that first big step with confidence.
Ready to make the dream of owning your first home a reality? Get started today.
Metricon has been building homes for Australian families since 1976. We have the expertise and understanding to ensure your journey to home ownership is as smooth and simple as possible.
When you build with Metricon we give you our commitment to quality design, construction and customer care. We even guarantee it with a lifetime structural guarantee
Our stunning home designs are just the beginning when you build with Metricon. You can customise your home colours, finishes and fixtures in our industry-leading selection centre Studio M to add your personal touch to your selected design.
Metricon home designs have won many awards and industry accolades, testimony to the skill of our design team in creating stunning home designs that work for the Australian lifestyle and your family.
