Inner West Sellers: First Home Buyer Boosts Are Powering This Spring!
Spring has always been the strongest selling season in Brisbane’s Inner West, but 2025 is shaping up to be particularly competitive. A wave of new government incentives, headlined by a $30,000 First Home Owner Grant and the state’s “Boost to Buy” shared equity scheme, is bringing more buyers into the market than we’ve seen in years. For Brisbane homeowners who have been on the fence about their next steps or have been thinking about upgrading or downsizing, this is the moment to capitalise.
Why Buyer Demand Is About to Surge
The Queensland Government has extended and expanded several key programs:
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$30,000 First Home Owner Grant available until June 2026 for eligible new homes and substantial renovations under $750,000.
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Stamp duty exemption for first-time buyers of new homes (effective May 2025), saving purchasers up to around $17,000.
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Boost to Buy shared equity scheme, offering up to 30% equity for new homes and 25% for established properties. With just a 2% deposit, buyers can now purchase homes up to $1 million in value.
The response has been immediate... over 15,000 first-home buyers have already registered interest in the Boost to Buy program. That means fresh demand is now flowing directly into the market, creating competition that benefits sellers.
What This Means for Inner West Brisbane Homeowners
For sellers in Paddington, Bardon, Red Hill, Auchenflower, Toowong and surrounding suburbs, these incentives are not just numbers on a page - they’re a magnet for motivated buyers. Families looking to secure their first home are now targeting Inner West Brisbane entry-level properties, while those with government support behind them are more confident to stretch further for the right home.
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Upsizers: If you’re ready to move into a larger family home, there’s never been a better time to achieve a premium sale on your current property.
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Downsizers: With stronger buyer depth across the $800,000 to $1.5m bracket, it’s an ideal market to sell now and transition into a lower-maintenance lifestyle without compromising on your sale result.
Why List With Glynis Austin Properties
At Glynis Austin Properties, we know the Inner West market inside and out. Our team doesn’t just sell property, we maximise results by:
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Highlighting government incentives in our marketing to capture first-home buyers and their families.
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Leveraging our extensive buyer database, including dozens of motivated parties who’ve missed out on recent Inner West auctions.
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Tailoring our campaigns to ensure your home is presented as the standout option in a market where competition is fierce.
Ready to Move?
If you’re considering your next step - whether upsizing, downsizing, or simply exploring your options... this spring market is set to deliver outstanding results.
Call Glynis Austin Properties today on 0478 99 88 11 to arrange a confidential appraisal. Let us show you how these government incentives and heightened buyer activity can translate into a premium result for your property.