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Rent-to-Own Homes in Brisbane

Unlock the freedom to settle in Brisbane with affordable payments, long-term security, and a place to truly call home.

2 Minutes · Free to Apply · Instant Results

Your Deposit

$52,000
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How it works

Move In Years Ahead of Schedule

1. Move In With 0%

Secure your ideal property from the open market and with no upfront deposit or LMI.

1. Choose Home

Secure your ideal property from the open market and with no upfront deposit or LMI.

1. Find Home

Secure your ideal property from the open market and with no upfront deposit or LMI.

2. Build Your Deposit

Move in and pay your normal rent plus a 50% weekly contribution that automatically grows your deposit in the background.

2. Build Your Deposit

Move in and pay your normal rent plus a 50% weekly contribution that automatically grows your deposit in the background.

2. Build Your Deposit

Move in and pay your normal rent plus a 50% weekly contribution that automatically grows your deposit in the background.

3. Switch to Mortgage

Once you've reached your deposit target in years 4–8, switch to a mortgage and complete your purchase.

3. Switch to Mortgage

Once you've reached your deposit target in years 4–8, switch to a mortgage and complete your purchase.

3. Switch to Mortgage

Once you've reached your deposit target in years 4–8, switch to a mortgage and complete your purchase.

Simple Pricing Options

New Home

0% Upfront Deposit
0% Setup Fee
0% LMI
INCLUSIONS
  • You choose the home

  • Free buyers agent support

  • Free maintenance & repairs

  • Free rates & insurance

  • Future Mortgage Guarantee

Established Home

0% Upfront Deposit
0.99% Setup Fee
0% LMI
INCLUSIONS
  • You choose the home

  • Free buyers agent support

  • Free maintenance & repairs

  • Free rates & insurance

  • Future Mortgage Guarantee

New Home

0% Upfront Deposit
0% Setup Fee
0% LMI
INCLUSIONS
  • You choose the home

  • Free buyers agent support

  • Full maintenance & repairs

  • Free rates & insurance

  • Future Mortgage Guarantee

Established Home

0% Upfront Deposit
0.99% Setup Fee
0% LMI
INCLUSIONS
  • You choose the home

  • Free buyers agent support

  • Free maintenance & repairs

  • Free rates & insurance

  • Future Mortgage Guarantee

New Home

0% Upfront Deposit
0% Setup Fee
0% LMI
INCLUSIONS
  • You choose the home

  • Free buyers agent support

  • Free maintenance & repairs

  • Free rates & insurance

  • Future Mortgage Guarantee

Established Home

0% Upfront Deposit
0.99% Setup Fee
0% LMI
INCLUSIONS
  • You choose the home

  • Free buyers agent support

  • Full maintenance and repairs

  • Free rates & insurance

  • Future Mortgage Guarantee

Additional terms, fees, and costs apply. LMI may apply upon purchase. New homes must be from approved builder panel. View the breakdown in the calculator for more details.

Additional terms, fees, and costs apply. LMI may apply upon purchase. New homes must be from approved builder panel. View the breakdown in the calculator for more details.

House Price Data

Median house >$1 M (June 2025, +7.8 % y/y). Units ~$710k (+12.8 %). Forecast: moderate growth (BambooRoutes; SQM, 2025).

Rent Data

Vacancy <1.5 %; rental supply tight, keeping upward pressure (Hudson, 2025).

👍 65%+

First-time application approval rate

🏠 $800k+

Average buying power of approved homebuyers

🎯 $100k+

Average deposit built after 6 years

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Rent-to-Own Homes Calculator

Up to 16x cheaper than a mortgage
Initial Home Value
Home type
Before you move in
$3,100
After you move in
$993 p.w
Year you switch to a mortgage
Built deposit
$83k–$100k
Deposit as a %
7.1%–10.6%
Initial Home Value
Home type
Before you move in
$3,100
After you move in
$1,007 p.w
Year you switch to a mortgage
Built deposit
$85k–$101k
Deposit as a %
7.1%–10.6%
Initial Home Value
Home type
Before you move in
$3,100
After you move in
$1,010 p.w
Year you switch to a mortgage
Built deposit
$83k–$100k
Deposit as a %
7.1%–10.6%

*All figures are estimates. Mortgage comparison based on 'before you move in' costs for new homes using 5% deposit scheme. Terms and conditions apply.


*All figures are estimates. Mortgage comparison based on 'before you move in' costs for new homes using 5% deposit scheme. Terms and conditions apply.

Why Choose Rent-to-Buy Houses & Homes in Brisbane

  1. Big-City Living Without the Big Deposit: Rent-to-Own in Brisbane

    Navigating the property market in Brisbane, QLD can feel daunting, with home prices rising steeply in recent years. For many first-time buyers, saving a 5–20% deposit has become nearly impossible.
    That’s why PublicSquare’s rent-to-own homes in Brisbane provide a smarter alternative. Instead of saving for years, you can live in your chosen property while your weekly rent payments—plus a fixed top-up—gradually build into the deposit you’ll later use to buy the home. It’s a structured, flexible pathway designed for modern buyers who want a fair chance at ownership.

    Discover Homeownership with Rent-to-Own in Brisbane

    Brisbane is one of Australia’s fastest-growing capitals, with a strong economy, vibrant lifestyle, and suburbs that appeal to families, professionals, and investors alike. For many aspiring buyers, however, high deposit requirements have kept homeownership out of reach.
    Our rent-to-buy homes in Brisbane give you the opportunity to live in your chosen home while building your deposit in the background. Instead of watching rent disappear, every weekly contribution helps you prepare for the day you make the property your own. Learn more about our rent-to-own homes service at PublicSquare.

    How Rent-to-Own Homes Work in Brisbane

    Here’s how our program works in practice:

    • Eligibility check – we review your financial situation and provide an estimate of your buying power (with no impact on your credit history).

    • Choose your home in Brisbane – select an eligible property with support from our buying team.

    • Move in with 0% deposit – skip the traditional 10–20% deposit hurdle.

    • Build your deposit automatically – pay your rent plus a fixed 50% weekly top-up, which accumulates behind the scenes.

    • Buy when ready – finalise your purchase any time between Years 4–8 by switching to a mortgage.
      This approach gives you stability and the flexibility to plan for homeownership on your own terms.

    How the Final Price Works

    When it’s time to buy, your property’s price will be set by an independent valuer within your predetermined price range. If the market valuation is higher than the maximum price in your agreement, you keep the upside—meaning the growth becomes yours.
    All your contributions are deducted from the final purchase price, ensuring fairness and transparency.

    Why Choose Rent-to-Own in Brisbane?

    A rent-to-buy home in Brisbane offers key advantages over traditional buying:

    • 0% upfront deposit – no need to spend years saving.

    • ** A home you can call your own** – housing security for up to 8 years will you prep for a home loan.

    • Automatic deposit growth – your weekly 50% top-up builds into your available deposit.

    • Flexibility – buy at your own pace between Years 4–8.

    • Fair valuation with upside potential – independent price setting ensures transparency, while growth above your maximum price is yours to keep.

    • Built-in safeguards – protections available if circumstances change.
      PublicSquare has already helped buyers across the state secure rent-to-buy homes in Queensland. Now, Brisbane locals can take the same smarter pathway.

  2. 2 Minutes · Free to Apply · Instant Results

CASE EXAMPLES

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$800,000 (0% Deposit)

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$715,000 (0% Deposit)

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$720,000 (0% Deposit)

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$761,000 (0% Deposit)

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$726,200 (0% Deposit)

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What homebuyers are saying in Brisbane

“An open platform for owning your own property and a business model dedicated to real returns on investment for all parties.”

Katrina & Andrew

Brisbane, QLD

“Great they present all these options.”

Renee & Christopher

Brisbane, QLD

“Fantastic!”

Steven L.

Brisbane, QLD

“Definitely helps to have this option!”

Sonja R.

Brisbane, QLD

“Easy to apply and no pressure.”

Paul M.

Brisbane, QLD

“A great option for people like me.”

Yoshith W.

Brisbane, QLD

“A way to help the housing crisis.”

Marissa & Dylon-lee

Brisbane, QLD

“Great.”

Danielle T.

Brisbane, QLD

“Amazing way to support the property market making it easier and faster!”

Junguen L.

Brisbane, QLD

“An open platform for owning your own property and a business model dedicated to real returns on investment for all parties.”

Katrina & Andrew

Brisbane, QLD

“Great they present all these options.”

Renee & Christopher

Brisbane, QLD

“Fantastic!”

Steven L.

Brisbane, QLD

“Definitely helps to have this option!”

Sonja R.

Brisbane, QLD

“Easy to apply and no pressure.”

Paul M.

Brisbane, QLD

“A great option for people like me.”

Yoshith W.

Brisbane, QLD

“A way to help the housing crisis.”

Marissa & Dylon-lee

Brisbane, QLD

“Great.”

Danielle T.

Brisbane, QLD

“An open platform for owning your own property and a business model dedicated to real returns on investment for all parties.”

Katrina & Andrew

Brisbane, QLD

“Great they present all these options.”

Renee & Christopher

Brisbane, QLD

“Fantastic!”

Steven L.

Brisbane, QLD

“Definitely helps to have this option!”

Sonja R.

Brisbane, QLD

“Easy to apply and no pressure.”

Paul M.

Brisbane, QLD

“A great option for people like me.”

Yoshith W.

Brisbane, QLD

Come Home Sooner
0% Upfront Deposit

Contact Us:

Tel. 1300 418 857

Offices: 71 Eagle Street, Brisbane, QLD, Australia 4000 &
60 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW, Australia 2000

Disclaimer: Terms, fees, costs, conditions, and waiting periods may apply. PublicSquare® is a registered trademark (No. 2315715) of PublicSquare Technology Pty Ltd, a real estate, software, and educational company holding Queensland real estate licence No. 4555627. Homebuyers are free to engage any broker or lender of their choice when completing their purchase. At that time, deposit requirements and Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) may apply. PublicSquare homebuyers do not obtain legal ownership of the property until settlement of their purchase. The information on this website is general in nature and does not constitute legal, financial, tax, credit or other regulated products or advice. We do not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) or an Australian Credit Licence (ACL) and we do not provide financial or credit services. All terms, fees, and conditions are governed exclusively by the terms of service available on this website and directly executed agreements with PublicSquare and/or between participating counterparties, and terms may vary between Australian states and territories to comply with local laws and regulations. Homes are purchased and held by PublicSquare, its subsidiaries, associated entities, or independent investors within PublicSquare’s network. If anything on this website is inconsistent with the executed agreements, the executed agreements, which may include additional terms, rights and obligations not set out on this website, shall prevail. Nothing on this website is a legally binding offer, warranty or guarantee, and the availability of program participation is subject to application criteria determined by PublicSquare and is not assured. To the maximum extent permitted by law, PublicSquare disclaims all liability for any representations, whether express or implied, made in connection with this website. No statement on this website should be relied upon as a warranty or guarantee unless expressly set out in the executed agreements. For more information please read the legal and Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) pages on this website.
Come Home Sooner
0% Upfront Deposit

Contact Us:

Tel. 1300 418 857

Offices: 71 Eagle Street, Brisbane, QLD, Australia 4000 &
60 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW, Australia 2000

Disclaimer: Terms, fees, costs, conditions, and waiting periods may apply. PublicSquare® is a registered trademark (No. 2315715) of PublicSquare Technology Pty Ltd, a real estate, software, and educational company holding Queensland real estate licence No. 4555627. Homebuyers are free to engage any broker or lender of their choice when completing their purchase. At that time, deposit requirements and Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) may apply. PublicSquare homebuyers do not obtain legal ownership of the property until settlement of their purchase. The information on this website is general in nature and does not constitute legal, financial, tax, credit or other regulated products or advice. We do not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) or an Australian Credit Licence (ACL) and we do not provide financial or credit services. All terms, fees, and conditions are governed exclusively by the terms of service available on this website and directly executed agreements with PublicSquare and/or between participating counterparties, and terms may vary between Australian states and territories to comply with local laws and regulations. Homes are purchased and held by PublicSquare, its subsidiaries, associated entities, or independent investors within PublicSquare’s network. If anything on this website is inconsistent with the executed agreements, the executed agreements, which may include additional terms, rights and obligations not set out on this website, shall prevail. Nothing on this website is a legally binding offer, warranty or guarantee, and the availability of program participation is subject to application criteria determined by PublicSquare and is not assured. To the maximum extent permitted by law, PublicSquare disclaims all liability for any representations, whether express or implied, made in connection with this website. No statement on this website should be relied upon as a warranty or guarantee unless expressly set out in the executed agreements. For more information please read the legal and Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) pages on this website.
Come Home Sooner
0% Upfront Deposit

CONTACT US

Tel. 1300 418 857

71 Eagle Street, Brisbane
60 Martin Place, Sydney

Disclaimer: Terms, fees, costs, conditions, and waiting periods may apply. PublicSquare® is a registered trademark (No. 2315715) of PublicSquare Technology Pty Ltd, a real estate, software, and educational company holding Queensland real estate licence No. 4555627. Homebuyers are free to engage any broker or lender of their choice when completing their purchase. At that time, deposit requirements and Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) may apply. PublicSquare homebuyers do not obtain legal ownership of the property until settlement of their purchase. The information on this website is general in nature and does not constitute legal, financial, tax, credit or other regulated products or advice. We do not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) or an Australian Credit Licence (ACL) and we do not provide financial or credit services. All terms, fees, and conditions are governed exclusively by the terms of service available on this website and directly executed agreements with PublicSquare and/or between participating counterparties, and terms may vary between Australian states and territories to comply with local laws and regulations. Homes are purchased and held by PublicSquare, its subsidiaries, associated entities, or independent investors within PublicSquare’s network. If anything on this website is inconsistent with the executed agreements, the executed agreements, which may include additional terms, rights and obligations not set out on this website, shall prevail. Nothing on this website is a legally binding offer, warranty or guarantee, and the availability of program participation is subject to application criteria determined by PublicSquare and is not assured. To the maximum extent permitted by law, PublicSquare disclaims all liability for any representations, whether express or implied, made in connection with this website. No statement on this website should be relied upon as a warranty or guarantee unless expressly set out in the executed agreements. For more information please read the legal and Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) pages on this website.