
First Home Buyer Grants and Schemes Explained
Buying your first home can feel like a big step and one of the most
February has been a busy and energising start to the year for our team and it has been great getting back out into the community again.
We had our first Lunch and Learn of 2026 alongside the Children’s Hospital Foundation team. These sessions are always a reminder of the value in stepping away from the day to day and creating space to learn, ask questions and think about the bigger picture. We are grateful for the partnership and the opportunity to spend time with people who genuinely care about making a difference. Not long after, we got to run a session with the Harcourts Property Centre team and it was great to continue those conversations with another group focused on learning and growth. If your workplace, school or organisation would like us to run a session this year, we would love to come along.
Inside the office, we also held a Madd Sprint with the whole team focused on one simple goal, checking in with our clients. It was a day dedicated to conversations, answering questions and making sure people knew we are here to help whenever they need guidance. It is a great example of what our value of Ultimate Customer Experience looks like in action and a reminder that sometimes the most important thing we can do is simply reach out.
We spent a great morning down at Wynnum Esplanade for our Black Thunder activation. Between the free coffees and merch giveaways, we spoke with a lot of people about where they are at and what their next step might look like. It was great to see so much interest in our First Home Buyer and Investor Seminars at Wynnum Manly Leagues Club.
We are also excited to officially announce our new Commercial Property Masterclass. This is something we have been working on for a while and it is designed to help everyday Australians better understand how commercial property really works and whether it could suit their long-term plans.
We also recently caught up with Chris and Kossi to talk all things Paniyiri. It is hard to believe the festival has been bringing Greek culture to Southeast Queensland for 50 years. We genuinely love being involved each year, not just because it is a great event but because every dollar raised supports GOC Care and the important work they do for elderly and disabled members of our community.
The Unlock Your Potential podcast continues to grow and we have been recording new episodes with some exciting guests. The conversations have been honest and practical, focused on mindset, progress and learning from real experiences. I am really looking forward to sharing the next round of episodes with you soon.
As always, whether you are thinking about buying your first home, investing, exploring commercial property or simply wanting clarity around your options, our team is here whenever you are ready for a conversation.
Thank you for being part of the Madd community and for allowing us to continue making a difference daily.
Warm regards,
George Samios

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