1972
Ownit Homes is founded
Brothers Pete and Paul Ganim found Ownit Homes, building their first home for the Robertson family in Janet Street, Booval. From day one the promise is the highest level of customer care.
About
Family owned since its inception in 1972, Ownit Homes has built a broad portfolio of beautiful homes for happy homeowners across Greater Brisbane and the Gold Coast. As a second-generation family business, we understand the true meaning of home and how important it is to get your dream project right, every time.
One family. Three generations of craft.
Our story is built
into every home.
Founded by brothers Pete and Paul Ganim in 1972, Ownit Homes built its first home for the Robertson family in Janet Street, Booval. Today, second-generation leaders Scott and Brad Ganim continue the business with the same strong work ethic, exceptional attention to detail and integrity.
1972
Founded in Brisbane
20 years
Structural guarantee
A family business is measured in generations, not quarters.
The long view
A history of showing up.
Five decades have changed the way we build, but not why. Each chapter has added another layer of knowledge to the homes we create today.
1979
First national recognition
Ownit Homes wins a Housing Industry Association Top Home Award for Excellence in Design, Construction and Value, the first of many industry honours.
1987
House of the Year
The Queensland Master Builders Association names an Ownit home House of the Year, cementing a reputation built on strong work ethic and exceptional attention to detail.
2013
The Mirage takes the President's Award
The Mirage display home wins the Queensland Master Builders President's Award and is named State Winner for its price category.
2023
Award-winning kitchens
The Stradbroke wins Best Kitchen in a Display Home at the HIA Brisbane Kitchen & Bathroom Awards.
Today
54+ years strong
Now a second-generation family business led by Scott and Brad Ganim, Ownit Homes remains family-owned, debt-free and Brisbane-based, building across Greater Brisbane and the Gold Coast with a 20-year structural guarantee.
What we stand for
The quiet commitments
behind the work.
Family-owned since 1972
A second-generation family business founded by brothers Pete and Paul Ganim and now led by Scott and Brad Ganim. We understand the true meaning of home.
Secure, debt-free and guaranteed
Integrity means standing by our word: every Ownit home comes with a 20-year structural guarantee. Secure, reliable and debt-free, with QBCC Licence No. 006479.
Exceptional attention to detail
Care in every detail guides our work. Our homes have been recognised by the Master Builders Association and the Housing Industry Association for design, construction and value.
Made to fit your life
We put in the work to tailor flexible floorplans and completely custom home options to your vision, refined over five decades.
Dream Inclusions as standard
A better standard
from the start.
Family-owned and debt-free
20 Year Structural Guarantee
QBCC Licence Number: 006479
Classic and Dream inclusion levels
The Dream Studio
Make the details
yours.
Our Dream Studio is located at the Ownit Homes Head Office in Upper Mount Gravatt, where you can make your colour selections with a Colour Consultant.
Visit us
Start with a
conversation.
The Dream Studio is located at the Ownit Homes Head Office in Upper Mount Gravatt. Explore our five display home locations across South East Queensland, then talk with a family who knows the journey.
Good to know
Questions,
answered.
A few things people ask before they begin.
Where is Ownit Homes based?
Our head office is at 1933 Logan Road, Upper Mount Gravatt QLD 4122. We also have five display home centres across Greater Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
How long has Ownit Homes been building?
Ownit Homes was founded in Brisbane in 1972. We are a family-owned company with over 54 years of experience building homes across Greater Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
What areas do you build in?
We build across Greater Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Get in touch and we can confirm whether your suburb or block is within our current build area.
What is the 20-year structural guarantee?
Every Ownit home comes with a 20-year structural guarantee. This covers the structural integrity of your home long after handover, giving you lasting peace of mind.