House & Land Packages – Its Time To Rebuild Queensland

The answer is a cautious yes, as long as you do your homework. Statistics show that Queensland construction companies haven’t fared quite as badly as those in NSW and Victoria, although all states were hit hard by dwindling supply chains, increased material costs and labour shortages. But while times are still tough, construction industry experts are optimistic about the future.

Building a home in Queensland in 2023

Queensland’s residential building companies who were able to manage their cashflow and weren’t over-committed to fixed price contracts during covid have made it to the other side of what many construction experts describe as “the worst conditions in living history.”

These residential home builders are catching up with their covid-imposed backlogs and are ready to take on new projects, giving you options to consider if you want to build a new home.

Buyers who are thinking about building a new home near Brisbane will find no shortage of land or residential builders in Queensland getting back on their feet, saying they are able to sign contracts with every confidence they can deliver on time and on budget.  

Real estate agents have plenty of land available north of Brisbane in popular locations such as Bald Hills and Griffin while southern areas such as Ipswich through to South Ripley offer affordable opportunities for first home buyers and families to build their dream homes still within easy proximity of the city.

House and land packages near Brisbane

An affordable way to build a new home, especially for first home buyers, is by purchasing a house and land package. Stamp duty savings and first home owner grants help to reduce costs and enable buyers to be in their brand new pre-designed homes quite quickly.

Referred to as ‘turnkey’ packages, buyers purchase the land with approved home designs and a building company ready to go.

Buying land near Brisbane

Following expert advice to do thorough research when choosing a builder, buyers have the flexibility to purchase affordable land north and south of Brisbane, and to choose their own building company who may offer a choice of ready-made designs or a custom build option where you provide your own designs, or modify theirs. 

Expert building advice

Following a period which sent several high profile construction companies throughout Australia into administration, experts recommend thoroughly researching your options before choosing a builder.

Useful resources include the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) and Master Builders Queensland while local real estate agents are also able to present available land sales and build options.