Revealed: How Brisbane first-home buyers beat soaring house prices

Brisbane’s first home buyers are rewriting the rules of property ownership, defying $1m house prices with the backing of the “Bank of Mum and Dad” and savvy strategies.

In a market that’s seen dwelling values skyrocket by 78.3 per cent over five years, young Australians are proving that determination, creativity, and intergenerational support can overcome even the steepest hurdles.

Finder’s First Home Buyer Report 2025 reveals a seismic shift in how first-time buyers are entering the market, with 17 per cent now receiving financial assistance from their parents – a figure that’s surged by more than 50 per cent since 2022.

In Brisbane, where median house prices now exceed $1m and units approach $750,000, this support is proving pivotal, says leading buyers’ agent Zoran Solano from Hot Property Buyers Agency.

“Brisbane’s property values have surged nearly 80 per cent over five years, but what’s remarkable is the resilience and resourcefulness of first home buyers,” he said.

“We’re seeing a new generation – especially single women – who’ve saved diligently and are now using strategic tools like buyers’ agents, guarantor loans, and early inheritances to secure their future.”

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Zoran Solano from Hot Property Buyers Agency.

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From October 1, the Federal Government’s expanded Home Guarantee Scheme will further empower first home buyers by removing scheme place and income limits and raising property price caps.

The initiative will allow buyers to enter the market with just a five per cent deposit and no Lenders Mortgage Insurance – a game-changer for many navigating Brisbane’s soaring prices.

This “quiet revolution” in property ownership is being driven by the so-called Sandwich Generation – Gen X parents balancing support for their children and ageing parents.

Brisbane’s property market is witnessing a surge of determined first-home buyers, many of whom are leveraging intergenerational support to break into one of Australia’s hottest housing markets Picture: Jayce Barker

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The Australian Seniors Series: Sandwich Generation Report 2025 found that nearly 70 per cent of respondents anticipate increasing financial contributions to their families over the next five years, while more than 80 per cent are already helping younger generations.

“These families aren’t just helping financially, they’re empowering the next

generation to build wealth and stability,” Mr Solano said.

“It’s a quiet revolution in how Australians are approaching property ownership.”

This recently renovated character home, just 5km from the CBD at 33 Maygar Street, Windsor is no doubt catching the attention of first-home buyers.

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The trend is reflected in rising demand for professional guidance, with Mr Solano reporting a surge in inquiries from first home buyers seeking expert advice to navigate Brisbane’s competitive market.

“We’re seeing first home buyers take a more proactive and informed approach to

entering the market,” he said.

“With access to professional guidance and family support, many are making well-

considered decisions that are prioritising long-term housing security as well as

property aspirations.”

Australian Bureau of Statistics Lending Indicators for the June quarter show that first homebuyer owner-occupier loans in Queensland have been steadily increasing for nearly two years. With intergenerational collaboration, government support, and a proactive mindset, Brisbane’s first home buyers are proving that the dream of homeownership is far from dead – even in one of the nation’s hottest property markets.