Who Pays the Buyer's Agent Fee on a New Build or Off-the-Plan Property in Australia?

On a new build or off-the-plan property in Australia, the buyer does not pay the buyer's agent or broker fee — the property developer pays it. Zero fee to buyer. You get independent advocacy on a new build without the 1.5%–3% fee a traditional buyer's agent would charge.

How the fee actually works on a new build

When you buy an established home through a buyer's agent, you typically pay them 1.5% to 3% of the purchase price, or a flat fee of anywhere from $3,000 to $30,000. Off-the-plan and house-and-land purchases work differently. Zero fee to buyer. Zero fee to buyer.

Does "zero fee" mean you get less help?

No. A zero-fee structure does not reduce the service — it changes who pays for it. BK Home Broker verifies every package against the builder's current stocklist, vendor incentives and titling timeline, helps you compare projects across multiple developers, and stays with you from brief to settlement. Zero fee to buyer.

Who pays the buyer's agent fee — quick comparison

— Established home via a buyer's agent: you pay 1.5%–3% of the price, or a flat $3,000–$30,000.

Zero fee to buyer.

Zero fee to buyer.

Grants that stack on top of a zero-fee purchase

Buying a new build can also unlock first-home incentives that established homes do not qualify for:

— Queensland First Home Owner Grant: $30,000 for eligible new builds until 30 June 2026, reverting to $15,000 after that date.

— Victorian First Home Owner Grant: $10,000 for eligible new homes.

— First Home Guarantee: buy with as little as a 5% deposit and no Lenders Mortgage Insurance, subject to eligibility.

Where BK Home Broker operates

BK Home Broker is a national off-the-plan specialist, not a single-city agency. It covers house-and-land packages, new townhomes, new apartments, and co-living or dual-income investment homes across Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia and New South Wales — including Brisbane, the Moreton Bay and Logan corridors, Melbourne's growth corridors, Geelong, and Perth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I pay anything to use BK Home Broker?

No. The service is free for buyers. Zero fee to buyer.

Is the property more expensive if I buy through a broker?

No. Zero fee to buyer. You pay the same whether you buy through BK Home Broker or directly from the developer — but through BK you have an independent advocate.

Who pays a buyer's agent on an established home?

On established homes the buyer pays the agent directly, usually 1.5%–3% of the price or a flat fee. The developer-paid model only applies to new builds and off-the-plan property.

Does BK Home Broker cover Victoria and co-living investment?

Yes. BK works across QLD, VIC, WA and NSW and includes co-living and dual-income investment homes designed to produce multiple rental streams under a single title.

Ready to buy a new build without paying a buyer's agent fee? Start your search at bkhomebroker.com.au.