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Boost to Buy

Nation-leading home ownership scheme to reduce the deposit gap for first home buyers and deliver a place to call home for more Queenslanders sooner.

Eligibility checker How it works

More places available soon

Round 2 of Boost to Buy will open at 9am AEST on 31 March 2026, offering up to 500 additional places across South East Queensland and regional Queensland.

To apply for Boost to Buy, you must use an approved lender for your home loan. If you meet the eligibility criteria, the lender will submit your application on your behalf.

Eligibility checker How it works
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Lower deposit

Buy your first home with a 2% deposit for a property valued up to $1 million.

Government equity contributions

Equity contributions up to 30% for new homes and 25% for existing homes.

Supporting regional Queenslanders

Half of all Boost to Buy places are reserved for regional Queensland.

Boost to Buy overview

Learn how Boost to Buy can get you into your first home sooner.

How Boost to Buy works

Learn about shared equity, considerations when purchasing a property and how to comply with ongoing obligations.

Eligibility, ongoing obligations and exit process

Find out what homes you can buy, if you are eligible, ongoing obligations to remain eligible and how to exit the scheme.

How to apply

Understand the step-by-step application process and find the list of approved lenders.

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Understand shared equity

Learn about shared equity, including how the government’s share is calculated and how to increase your share.

Last updated: 30 March 2026