A building broker in Perth matches you with a builder, a block of land and finance, and is paid by the builder you end up building with. House & Land Co works exactly that way: you pay us nothing at any stage, and the builder’s commission is not added to your contract.
That is the whole arrangement in two sentences. The rest of this page covers what a broker actually does for you, how the money works, what you will still pay for yourself, and the questions to ask before you trust any broker with your build, including us.
The short version:
- Who we are: House and Land Co. WA Pty Ltd, an independent building advisory in Osborne Park. We are not a builder and not a real estate agency.
- What we have done: 3,500+ homes delivered, $960M+ in contract value managed and delivered, and 83+ combined years in the industry across the team (our own figures, as at October 2026).
- What it costs you: nothing. No consultation fee, no retainer, no success fee and no markup on your build contract.
- Who pays us: the builder from our panel that you choose to build with, and only if you go ahead.
What a building broker does
A building broker sits between you and the building industry. A builder’s sales consultant can only sell you that builder’s homes. A broker works across a panel of builders, so the first question is which builder suits your block, budget and brief, not how to make one builder’s range fit you.
At House & Land Co, the service covers:
- Finance first. We work out your realistic borrowing capacity with our partner mortgage brokers before you fall for a block you cannot buy.
- Land. We find land that suits the home you actually want to build, or check the block you already own.
- The builder. We match you to a builder from our panel and help shape the design.
- The paperwork. We review the plans and the contract before you sign.
- Settlement. We coordinate the land settlement with a conveyancer.
- For investors, we connect you with rental agents once the build is complete.
One team stays your point of contact the whole way through, so you are not repeating your story to a land agent, a lender and three builders.
Who pays a building broker in Perth
Building brokers in Perth are usually paid by the builder, not the buyer, and that is how we work. When a client we have guided builds with one of our panel builders, that builder pays us a commission.
It is the same arrangement a mortgage broker has with a lender. You do not pay the mortgage broker; the lender does, and the broker’s job is still to find you the right loan.
Three things follow from it:
- You pay us nothing. No consultation fee, no retainer, no success fee, no percentage of your build.
- There is no markup on your build. The builder pays us from their side. Our involvement does not add a line to your contract.
- We are only paid if you build. If you walk away, we are not paid, and stepping away costs you nothing on our side.
Not every broker sets it out that plainly, so ask. Our page on whether House & Land Co charges fees goes through the model in full, including the question every sceptical buyer should ask: if builders pay you, whose side are you on?
A building broker or the builder’s own sales consultant
Walking into a display village is free too. The difference is what the person across the desk can offer you, and what happens when the fit is wrong.
| Builder’s sales consultant | House & Land Co | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed by | One builder | Nobody in the supply chain |
| What they can offer | That builder’s homes | A panel of WA builders |
| Paid by | The builder, as salary and commission | The builder you choose, from their side |
| Paid when | You sign with them | You go ahead and build |
| Cost to you | Nothing directly | Nothing, and no markup on your contract |
| If they are wrong for you | They still need the sale | We move you elsewhere on the panel |
We are not owned by a builder and not tied to one. If a builder on the panel is not right for your block, your budget or your timeline, we have somewhere else to send you. A sales consultant does not.
House and land broker, building broker: the same job
You will see both names. A house and land broker usually starts from a package: a block in an estate paired with a design that suits it. A building broker can also start from land you already own, a knockdown rebuild or a custom design. We do both.
- Looking for a package? Start with every house and land package we have listed in Perth, with prices and suburbs, or our independent guides to Perth’s growth suburbs.
- Already own a block? We match the block to builders who build well on it, and check the site costs before you compare quotes.
- First home? Our first home owner grant calculator gives you a starting point before we look at your actual numbers together.
How it works with us, step by step
We keep it as simple as we can. There are four stages, and nothing is signed until you have chosen.
- Consultation. An informal, no-pressure conversation about what you want to achieve: your goals, your lifestyle and your budget.
- Strategy. We source and compare the builders, land and finance options that fit, and put them together into the most cost-effective route for you.
- Presentation and selection. We present clear options for each part of the project. Once you choose, we handle the administration, paperwork and approvals.
- Construction management. We push for a fixed-price contract and a site start date in writing, and keep you updated through the build so you know where it stands.
The full build process sets out each stage in more detail.
What you will still pay for
Using a broker who charges you nothing does not make building a home free. Being straight about this matters more than sounding good, so here is what sits outside our service:
- The land and the build itself, paid to the land seller and the builder.
- Transfer duty (stamp duty) where it applies. WA has first home concessions and exemptions with thresholds that change, so check the current position with RevenueWA rather than rely on any website, including this one.
- Conveyancing and settlement costs on the land.
- Finance costs: lender fees, lenders mortgage insurance where it applies, and the loan itself.
- Site costs and any upgrades you choose beyond the base specification.
A broker who leaves this list out is not telling you the whole story.
Questions to ask any building broker, including us
The model works well when it is run honestly. These questions show you quickly whether it is.
- Who pays you, and when? The answer should be specific: who pays, at what point, and whether it touches your contract.
- Is your fee added to my price? Some brokers are paid from the builder’s side; with others the cost sits inside the house price. Ask which.
- Are you owned by, or tied to, a builder? A broker with one real option is a sales consultant with a different title.
- Why this builder, for me? The answer should be about your block, your budget and your brief. If it is not, push back.
- What happens if I walk away? You should owe the broker nothing.
- What will I still pay for? Expect a list like the one above, not a shrug.
For the longer version, our guide to choosing a home building broker in Perth covers what a good broker should and should not do, and how to compare builder quotes shows how to line quotes up so the comparison is fair.
What our clients say
These are from people who built with us, quoted as they wrote them.
“Navigating whole process from finding land, builder, finance offer into your dream house can be stressful and challenging. We received genuine and better offer to assist our situation with more than what we expected to get.” Julia Rossana, Perth, WA
“Amanda has been wonderful throughout our search for a house and land deal. Continually kept us in touch with what was happening and responded to calls and emails straight away.” Debbie
There are more on our reviews page, including one from a couple who came to us after a builder had pushed them into a contract.
Common questions
Is a building broker worth it in Perth?
It is worth it when you want more than one builder’s view of your block and budget, and you want someone checking the plans and contract who is not paid to close that one sale. Because a broker like us is paid by the builder, the cost to you is nothing but your time.
Does using a building broker cost more than going direct to a builder?
Not with us. There is no fee and no markup added to your build. The commission comes from the builder’s side. What we would not claim is that every builder quotes every buyer identically in every circumstance: pricing moves with specification, site conditions and timing. We walk you through the quote so you can see what is in it and what is not.
Do I have to use a builder from your panel?
Our service is built around the panel, because that is how we can vouch for build quality and how the model is funded. If none of our panel builders suits your block or brief, we will tell you rather than push you into one.
Can you help if I already own land?
Yes. We match your block with builders who build well on it, and check the site works it will need before you compare quotes.
Is House & Land Co a builder or a real estate agency?
Neither. We do not construct homes and we do not sell established homes. We are an independent building advisory that represents the person building. The construction is done by a builder from our panel, under a contract between you and them.
What if I change my mind partway through?
You are not locked in by us. We are only paid if you go ahead and build with a panel builder, so stepping away costs you nothing on our side. Anything you have already signed with a builder or land seller is governed by that contract.
Who will I deal with, and where are you?
You have one point of contact from the first conversation to handover. House and Land Co. WA Pty Ltd (ACN 686 903 257) is at 1/28 Walters Drive, Osborne Park WA. Call 0477 889 286 or email hello@houseandland.co.
Talk to a building broker who charges you nothing
Tell us where you are up to, whether that is a block, a budget or just a question, and we will tell you what we would do next. It costs nothing and there is nothing to sign. Start the conversation here.
This page explains how our service works and is paid for. It is general information, not financial or legal advice. Duty thresholds, grants and lending criteria change, so confirm your own position with RevenueWA, your lender and your conveyancer before you commit.
