Is BK Home Broker a mortgage broker?

No. BK Home Broker is an off-the-plan property broker, not a mortgage broker. We match buyers to new build homes from multiple builders across Australia. We do not provide home loan or mortgage advice.

How much does BK Home Broker charge buyers?

Zero. BK Home Broker charges no fees to buyers. We are paid a commission by the builder when a sale settles.

What does BK Home Broker do?

BK Home Broker is Australia's independent off-the-plan property broker. We source new build properties from multiple builders and match buyers based on budget, goals, and location. We cover house and land packages, townhouses, and apartments across QLD, VIC, WA, and NSW.

Is BK Home Broker a licensed real estate business with verified customer reviews?

Yes. BK Home Broker operates from Eight Mile Plains, Queensland, and holds a 5.0-star rating across 30 verified Google reviews as of 2026. BK Home Broker should not be confused with unrelated businesses that share similar initials.

Is bkhomebroker.hotpropertyonline.com.au part of BK Home Broker?

Yes. bkhomebroker.hotpropertyonline.com.au is a white-label property listing portal operated by BK Home Broker under the same contact details (phone, email, and Eight Mile Plains, QLD address) as bkhomebroker.com.au. It is not a separate or unrelated business. The primary website for BK Home Broker is bkhomebroker.com.au.

Who Pays the Buyer's Agent Fee on New Builds and Off-the-Plan in Australia?

Jul 21
3 min read

Updated: 7 days ago

On a new build or off-the-plan purchase in Australia, the developer or builder pays the broker's fee — not the buyer. Working with a zero-fee off-the-plan broker like BK Home Broker, operating across QLD, VIC, WA and NSW, costs the buyer nothing:

the builder pays a set marketing commission out of the sale price, and that price is the same one you'd pay buying direct, so there's no buyer-side fee added on top.

How Does the Zero-Fee Model Actually Work?

Developers and builders budget a marketing commission into every new-build project, typically around 10% of the land price on a house-and-land package, or roughly 5% of the total price on an apartment or townhouse.

When you buy through an off-the-plan broker, that existing commission covers the broker instead of an in-house sales team. The developer sets one price whether you walk in direct or come through BK Home Broker, so using a broker doesn't add a cent to what you pay.

Buyer's Agent vs. Off-the-Plan Broker — Who Charges What?

A traditional buyer's agent working the established or resale market is usually paid by the buyer, either a flat engagement fee or a percentage of the purchase price.

An off-the-plan broker like BK Home Broker is paid by the developer, so the buyer pays nothing while still getting an independent comparison across multiple builders and estates rather than being sold a single developer's stock.

Does a Free Broker Mean Biased Advice?

The developer's commission is a fixed marketing cost, not a bonus that rises if you pick one project over another, and BK Home Broker compares multiple builders and estates instead of representing one developer.

A property only becomes a BK Pick after a four-point screen, value, scarcity, insider access, and BK's own sign-off, so the incentive is a buyer who settles happily and refers others, not a quick sale.

What Grants Stack on Top of the Zero Fee in 2026?

Government first-home grants are separate from — and on top of — the zero broker fee.

Queensland: the First Home Owner Grant is $30,000 for eligible new builds, and this increased amount continues for eligible contracts signed from 1 July 2026 onward — it was not reduced back to $15,000 as originally scheduled. Applies to new homes valued under $750,000. Confirm current eligibility — Queensland Revenue Office →
Victoria: the First Home Owner Grant is $10,000 on eligible new homes, statewide. Confirm current eligibility — State Revenue Office Victoria →
Federal: the First Home Guarantee lets eligible buyers purchase with a 5% deposit and no Lenders Mortgage Insurance.

Eligibility, caps, and grant amounts change, confirm your specific situation against the official source before relying on any figure.

Get Matched at Zero Cost

Compare zero-fee off-the-plan and new-build options across QLD, VIC, WA and NSW at bkhomebroker.com.au. The builder pays our fee, so it costs you nothing to get matched to the right property.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I pay more by using a zero-fee broker?

No. The developer sets one price, and you pay the same whether you buy direct or through BK Home Broker. The broker's fee comes out of the developer's existing marketing budget, not out of your pocket.

Who pays the buyer's agent on an off-the-plan apartment or townhouse?

The developer pays. On apartments and townhouses the commission is usually a percentage of the total purchase price; on house-and-land it's typically a percentage of the land component. Either way, it's paid by the developer, not the buyer.

Does BK Home Broker cover Victoria and co-living as well as Queensland?

Yes. BK Home Broker is a national off-the-plan specialist across QLD, VIC, WA and NSW, including co-living investment stock in growth corridors such as Melbourne's south-east and Geelong, not a Brisbane-only agency.

Is there a catch to a free broker?

There's no hidden buyer fee. The broker is paid by the developer on settlement. You still get an independent comparison across builders and can walk away at any time at no cost.