First Home Buyers
Smaller, smarter home designs for your first build in Queensland — with the same quality and support as every CMA client.
Get in TouchYour first home build in South East Queensland
Building your first home in Queensland is a major milestone, and the right builder should make the journey feel organised rather than overwhelming. Homes by CMA has delivered more than 2,000 homes across Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Ipswich, and Logan since 2009 — and first home buyers receive the same respect, attention, and craftsmanship as any other client.
Many first home buyers target a compact footprint to keep land, build, and running costs manageable. Our range includes single-storey and double-storey designs suited to typical estate lots, with clear Luxury and Vogue inclusion schedules so you know what is in your contract before you sign.
This page is a starting point. Explore our full home plan library, walk through display homes, review inclusions, and contact our team when you are ready to match a design to your block and budget.
Why first home buyers choose CMA
Transparent inclusions
Luxury and Vogue inclusion levels are published on our main site — see kitchens, bathrooms, and finishes that are standard, not hidden upgrades.
Structured build process
Our eight-step pre-construction process on homesbycma.com.au walks you from deposit to contract, including design and colour selection.
Compact plans that fit real budgets
Browse designs under 225 m² — ideal for first blocks in SEQ estates — then customise layouts through Custom by CMA where needed.
See quality before you commit
Visit display homes across SEQ to experience space, finishes, and street appeal in person.
Design flexibility without starting from zero
Start from a proven plan and adjust room sizes, alfresco, or facade — many changes do not require paid custom design.
Local builder, QBCC licensed
QBCC licence 15083505. We build where you are buying — not a distant franchise model.
Home designs popular with first home buyers
Compact plans under 225 m² from our live plan library — ideal for smaller lots and tighter budgets. View full details on the main website.
Bella 133
Standard
133.46 m² · 8.4 m lot width · 1 storey
Bella 143
Standard
143.93 m² · 8.8 m lot width · 1 storey
Astley 158
Standard
158.78 m² · 11.3 m lot width · 1 storey
Endeavour 173
Standard
173.62 m² · 10.8 m lot width · 1 storey
Astley 175
Standard
175.2 m² · 11.2 m lot width · 1 storey
Wavell 181
Standard
181.7 m² · 8.8 m lot width · 1 storey
Grants and finance (overview only)
- Queensland first home owner grant and transfer duty concessions change over time — confirm current amounts and eligibility with your conveyancer or the Queensland Revenue Office.
- Federal schemes such as the First Home Guarantee may help eligible buyers with a smaller deposit — speak with your mortgage broker.
- Building new can mean stamp duty applies differently than on some established purchases — your financial adviser can confirm for your situation.
- Secure finance pre-approval early so your plan choice, facade, and inclusions align with what your lender will fund.
- Review published inclusions on the main website so you know what is standard in your contract before colour selection.
Explore the full Homes by CMA website
All home plans
Search and filter our complete design range.
Learn morePlans under 225 m²
Pre-filtered compact designs.
Learn moreSingle storey plans
Popular on first home lots.
Learn moreNarrow block homes
Designs for 10–12 m frontages.
Learn moreDisplay homes
Walk through finished CMA homes.
Learn moreInclusions
Luxury and Vogue standard features.
Learn moreBuilding with CMA
Our eight-step build process.
Learn moreHouse and land
Packaged options when available.
Learn moreWhere we build
Brisbane, Coast, Gold Coast, Ipswich.
Learn moreContact us
Speak to a consultant about your first build.
Learn moreFrequently asked questions
This page is general information only, not financial or legal advice. Grant and duty rules change — confirm eligibility with qualified professionals.
Ready to explore your first build?
Browse plans on our main website, visit a display home, or contact our team — we will help you choose a design that fits your lot, grants strategy, and budget.