First Home Buyers

An overview of local schooling in Park Ridge, covering government state schools and independent primary and secondary options.

An overview of existing public schools, early learning facilities, nearby private options in Jimboomba, and future school sites planned for Flagstone.

Learn the essential distinction between a Queensland contract deposit paid to a trust account and an equity deposit required by mortgage lenders.

Learn what transfer duty is in Queensland, how dutiable value is calculated, tiered rates, owner-occupier concessions, and first home buyer thresholds.

From 1 August 2026 the Queensland home concession requires buyers to be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or specified foreign retiree. Draft, held for review before publication.

Key questions to ask before signing a Queensland property contract, covering finance, inspections, body corporate, settlement and cooling off.

How to read a Brisbane FloodWise Property Report, including defined flood levels, flood planning areas and minimum floor heights explained.

A practical checklist for Queensland homeowners covering power outages, water pressure, mould, roof leaks, trees and fences, utility responsibility and basic maintenance.

A guide to Calamvale's family parks and playgrounds, featuring Calamvale District Park on Formby Street and official Brisbane City Council park data.

What happens if finance falls through after signing a Queensland property contract, how the standard finance clause and notice deadline work, and why acting early matters.