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Australia witnessed a truly unbelievable level of property value appreciation in 2021, with data from CoreLogic showing 22.1 per cent growth across the nation over the past 12 months. Brisbane’s annual growth is sitting at an average of 25% with some inner city and riverfront properties showing growth in excess of 40%. Brisbane’s property values are tipped to […]

In southeast Queensland, prices are still growing at a rapid rate, supported by better affordability and strong demand from interstate migrants. It’s likely that the Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast markets will remain popular for some time to come. While the region is set to benefit from interstate demand, another positive factor will be […]

Buyers have hit the 2022 property market with a running start according to new data from REA Group, realestate.com.au. In January, purchaser activity reached a high and more house hunters searched in the $1 million plus price bracket than ever before.  But despite the year beginning with a bang, this year’s housing market isn’t expected […]

Teneriffe may be small but as far as liveability goes, it’s mighty. Excerpt from Domain article published June 2021 It’s hard to believe that just 30 years ago, Teneriffe was a derelict industrial zone, home to abandoned wool stores, dilapidated factories and crumbling wharves. Today, it’s Brisbane’s most expensive suburb on a per-square-metre basis with walk-to-everything […]

If you want to buy your first home, you’re going to need a deposit – a big one, especially if you live in Sydney or Melbourne. There are several things you can do to bring the goal of home ownership a bit closer. You can take advantage of the various federal and state government grants, […]

It’s that time of year again where every Australian home owner asks themselves the age-old question ­– how can we afford a pool? While a traditional concrete, in-ground model costs around $50,000 (according to Hipages), innovative new products are enabling more home owners to have pool of their own. Many of these designs also incorporate […]