Second Stage Reforms - Coming Our Way
As you may be aware, we have been navigating several changes in property management regulations
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Taking Care of Your Air-conditioner
The Queensland weather can be so unpredictable, so it is always good to be prepared for those days
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Styling to Sell
What you need to know about upgrading or renovating to sell!
The question of whether to upgrade or
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Ashgrove: Monthly Market Report
November 2020
FOR SALE
Properties for Sale = 59
Median Property Price = $1,035,000
New Listings =
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What is LMI?
What is LMI (Lenders mortgage insurance)?
Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) is a fee charged by
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Bardon: Monthly Market Update
November 2020
FOR SALE
Properties for Sale = 47
Median Property Price = $1,085,000
New Listings =
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6 ‘Turn-off’ Features When Your Home Is For Sale
Is your house currently on the market or are you looking to put it up for sale shortly? While every
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November Property Clock
Where does Brisbane currently sit in the cycle?
Houses = Start of Recovery (no change)
Units =
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What is a Buyer's Agent?
What is the difference between a buyer's agent and a real estate agent? And how can they help you
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The Gap: Monthly Market Update
November
FOR SALE
Properties for Sale = 49
Median Property Price = $733,000
New Listings = 26
Price
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Selling a Rental Property
Are you thinking of selling your investment property while the property is still tenanted? It can
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Settlement Tips for Home Buyers
After successfully buying your home, whether it be through ferocious bidding at auction or clever
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Smoke Alarms
Are you aware that the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services amended the Domestic Smoke Alarms Act
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October Property Clock
Where does Brisbane currently sit in the cycle?
Houses = Start of Recovery (moved from Declining
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How You Could Pay Off Your Home Loan Early
A home loan may seem like a long financial commitment, especially if you’ve signed up to a
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3 Methods to Appoint an Agent
There are 3 ways in which you as a vendor can engage an agent to sell your property;
Open
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Pre-Purchase Checklist
Preparation is everything. Athletes do not compete without training, actors do not perform without
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What is a Mortgage?
What is a mortgage?
When a finance professional lends you money to purchase real estate, in most
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4 Things to Consider Before Selling
Are you thinking of putting your house up for sale? Whether its your family home or an investment
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September Property Clock
Where does Brisbane currently sit in the cycle?
Houses = Declining Market
Units = Declining Market
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Pre-photography Checklist
Presenting a property for sale or for rent usually requires some pre-work to get it ready for the
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5 Things to Consider Before Investing in Property
There is lots to consider when thinking about investing in the real estate market. Here are a few
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Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding - How to Get Your Certificate
The foreign resident capital gains withholding (FRCGW) threshold applies for all real property
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August Property Clock
Where does Brisbane currently sit in the cycle?
Houses = Declining Market
Units = Declining Market
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New Million-dollar Suburbs Revealed
Australia has 46 new million-dollar suburbs despite the global health pandemic and economic
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July Property Clock
Where does Brisbane currently sit in the cycle?
Houses = Declining Market (changed from Rising
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First Home Loan Deposit Scheme to Increase Places
The Federal Government’s First Home Loan Deposit Scheme has been fully reserved, but for those
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What to Do Before Calling A Sparky
HELP! I don't have any electricity are words we hear more often than not. Here are a few steps and
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Buyers Hungry For Homes
Sellers could be missing out on pocketing tens of thousands of dollars in profit by not putting
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June Property Clock
Where does Brisbane currently sit in the cycle?
Houses = Rising Market (changed from Bottom of
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How to Create the Most Binge-Worthy Lounge Room
Style queen – and self-confessed TV addict – Shaynna Blaze shared her secrets on transforming
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$25K Grant Construction Boost
The Federal Government will give eligible Australians $25,000 to build or substantially renovate
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How to Maintain Your Hot Water System
For a lot of us, the first time we notice the hot water system is when things have gone wrong. From
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COVID First Home Buyer Opportunity
First-home buyer confidence has hit an eight-year high as rookie property purchasers buoy a market
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May Property Clock
Where does Brisbane currently sit in the cycle?
Houses = Bottom of Market (moved back from Start
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Scoring the Rental Property of Your Dreams
With an ever-increasing number of Australians renting their homes, applying for a rental can
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Property Market Sees Rise Desipite COVID-19
National home values have risen in April to defy widespread predictions of a property market slump
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COVID-19 Campaign Win
What a week in the Queensland property management world!
We broke for Easter last week with the
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COVID-19 Rental Relief
During this time of uncertainty, the last thing you want to be thinking about is your bills.
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April Property Clock
Where does Brisbane currently sit in the cycle?
Houses = Start of Recovery
Units = Start of
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RBA Slashes Interest Rates to 0.25%
The Reserve Bank of Australia has taken the unprecedented move of slashing interest rates to 0.25%
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Tenants in Common Vs. Joint Tenants
Are you looking to purchase a property and wondering the difference between join tenants and
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Official Cash Rate Cut to 0.5%
The Reserve Bank of Australia has cut the official cash rate by 0.25 percentage points to a record
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March Property Clock
Where does Brisbane currently sit in the cycle?
Houses = Start of Recovery
Units = Bottom of
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Changes to CGT for Those Living Overseas
ATTENTION Expatriates who own residential Australian property
On 12 December 2019, the Government
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Will Coronavirus Impact Australian Property?
Brexit and the US/China trade war are now far closer to being resolved, which is good news for
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Do Tenants Need Home Insurance?
Many renters across Australia wrongly assume insurance is something only the landlord has to worry
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February Property Clock
Where does Brisbane currently sit in the cycle?
Houses = Start of Recovery
Units = Bottom of
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Home Hunters Hit Record High Amid FOMO
The number of people wanting to buy a home has hit a record high, with hundreds of potential buyers
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Furnished or Unfurnished?
Property owners have many decisions to make when putting a rental on the market. Whether to offer
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Bushfires To Force Interest Rates to Record Low
The fallout from Australia’s worst bushfire season since Black Saturday has almost guaranteed
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How to Sell a Deceased Estate
Selling property left behind by a loved one can make a difficult time more stressful, but
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First Home Loan Deposit Scheme
The First Home Loan Deposit Scheme is a Australian Government initiative to support eligible first
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3 Strategies to Stop the Reno Budget Blowout
Are you looking to renovate your home or investment property? Here are three major things to
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Detrimental Rental Reforms
On the weekend, the Minister for Housing and Public Works, Mick de Brenni announced Stage 1 of
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End of Lease Cleaning
For many, the end-of-lease clean means finally facing up to the monstrous dust clouds and
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The Real Cost of Being a Landlord
Thinking of becoming a landlord? There are some upfront and ongoing costs that you might not be
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Christmas Lights 2019
Finding the best Christmas Lights in Brisbane all depends on where you live and how much time you
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December Property Clock
Where does Brisbane currently sit in the cycle?
Houses = Start of Recovery
Units = Bottom of
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What is a Private Treaty Sale?
There are two ways residential property is sold in Australia: via auction or private treaty
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RBA Holds Rates at 0.75%
Having cut rates three time this year, the RBA is more than likely on hold until at least
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How to Pick the Right Floor Plan
The number of floor plans on offer can seem overwhelming. So how do you narrow down your options
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Rent Reforms Could Cost $5K a Year
Proposed changes to Queensland’s tenancy laws could cost renters more than $5000 a year and slash
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What is LVR?
A loan to value ratio is the size of your home loan, expressed as a percentage of the value of the
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Trying to Rent with Zero or Bad Credit
Renting with friends is an exciting stage in life, but it can be a challenge if you are a
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Brisbane's Growth Star Suburbs
Twenty suburbs have been named Brisbane’s growth stars with values set to rise off a surge in
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Moving Overseas? How to Rent Out Your Place
For anyone moving overseas, the before-moving-to-do list can be long and tedious – but, for home
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Brisbane House Values Strongest Month in 5 Years
Brisbane home values were set to record their strongest monthly rise in five years, as the housing
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November Property Clock
Where does Brisbane currently sit in the cycle?
Houses = Start of Recovery
Units = Bottom of
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How Much is Your Property Worth?
Ever wondered what your property is worth in today’s market? Thinking of selling and want to get
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5 Steps to Obtaining the Great Australian Dream
Do you want to buy a home? Are you finding there are people around you being pretty negative
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7 Ways to Spring Clean Your Budget
When spring rolls around, most people get into a serious cleaning frenzy. Clearing out their
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The Suburbs Where People Refuse to Leave
The suburbs where people refuse to leave are the suburbs where sellers don’t think twice about
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October Property Clock
Where does Brisbane currently sit in the cycle?
Houses = Start of Recovery (moved up from Bottom
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How Renters Can Avoid Getting Blacklisted
Most renters understand that if they seriously damage their property or don’t pay the rent,
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Spring Swing Underway in Brisbane
There are signs of a swing in the Brisbane real estate market as older properties find their mark
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What is Gross Rental Yield?
Gross rental yield is a key metric for any property investor and is often referenced by agents and
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RBA Cuts Rates to 0.75%: What Does This Mean For You?
The official Australian interest rate has a zero in front of it for the first time ever.
The
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What NOT To Do When Selling
Selling a home is a tricky business. And it’s also something of a national pastime, which means
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RBA Cut Expected
Experts predict an upswing in first homebuyer loans shortly with half the Big Four banks now
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How to Make an Offer on a House
Making an offer on your dream home can be a daunting task. There’s paperwork and finances to get
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Brisbane To Get Its Own Central Park
The Victoria Park Golf Course will be permanently closed to create Brisbane's biggest public park
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How to Save Without Even Noticing
When people think about saving money to buy a home, they’re usually focused solely on putting
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Is Your Suburb at Risk of a Bushfire this Year?
Understanding your risk of bushfire is crucial for your safety and, on the extreme end, your
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How to Split Rent in Share Houses
They say sharing is caring, but living in a share house can be far from pleasant if the rules about
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Brisbane’s Million-dollar Club
Brisbane’s million dollar club could more than double in the next three years if predictions for
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September Property Clock
Where does Brisbane currently sit in the cycle?
Houses = Bottom of Market
Units = Bottom of
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Fixed or Periodic Tenancy?
As a home owner looking for rental income, you’ll probably be wondering what kind of rental
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No Better Time to Sell by Auction
There has never been a better time to sell at auction, with new data showing homes sold under the
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What do I have to disclose when selling a house?
The days of buyer beware are fading fast. States are introducing a growing list of regulations
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Brisbane's New Runway - What Does It Mean For Property?
Australia’s third busiest airport is about to get even busier. Brisbane Airport is set to unveil
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How to Beat First Home Buyer Burnout
Finding and buying your first property is akin to running a marathon. You must typically invest
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Brisbane Leading the Property Recovery
Brisbane is the only capital city to report positive property price growth in the June quarter,
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Refinancing
The RBA may have cut official interest rates recently but that doesn’t mean your bank has passed
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Rates Set to Hold Until November
After a torrid two months of slashing, the Reserve Bank board is expected to hold fire until
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August Property Clock
Where does Brisbane currently sit in the cycle?
Houses = Bottom of Market
Units = Bottom of
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Rentvesting
Rentvesting – which sees buyers rent a property where they want to live and buy an investment
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Brisbane's Next Boom Suburbs
The boom suburbs tipped to achieve phenomenal capital growth have been revealed as Brisbane
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How to Minimise Capital Gains Tax
For investors who don’t understand it, capital gains tax can be a bit of a “boogey man”. But
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Surge in Rental Demand for Brisbane Apartments
A surprise surge in tenant demand for apartments combined with falling interest rates and rising
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Emotions When Selling
Home is where the heart is, so it’s no surprise that people experience strong feelings when it
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Brisbane to Rise Faster Than Sydney & Melbourne
Brisbane is set for the biggest rise in house prices of any capital city over the next three years,
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How to Buy & Sell at the Same Time
To buy and sell a house at the same time, you can either extend your settlement periods, make your
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Credit History's Now More Visible
Did you know your credit score could have changed dramatically from July 1?
Lenders can now learn a
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How to Cut Your Home Loan Term
Does cutting years off your home loan sound like an impossible feat? Well it is not. Residential
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Rates Slashed to a Record Low
The Reserve Bank of Australia has cut official interest rates to 1 per cent, the lowest level on
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July Property Clock
Where does Brisbane currently sit in the cycle?
Houses = Bottom of Market
Units = Bottom of
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Renting With Pets
Millions of us are renters and millions of us are pet owners. But sometimes it’s not easy to be
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July Housing Spike
Australia’s housing market downturn is coming to an end, with leading economists predicting a
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Building the Perfect Property Portfolio
Like many things in life, the idea of a perfect portfolio is highly personal. It depends on your
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Boost to Property Market Confidence
Big economic and political changes in the past few weeks have contributed to early signs of a
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How The Interest Rate Cut Will Impact The Housing Market
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s move to cut the cash rate to a record low will save property
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June Property Clock
Where does Brisbane currently sit in the cycle?
Houses = Start of Recovery (no change)
Units =
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Declutter Before You Sell
A common mistake people make when moving house is failing to declutter before they relocate.
Moving
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What Is The Value Of Your Potential Future Property?
In practical terms, a property is worth what someone will pay for it. But sometimes you need a
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Trump Influencing Housing Down Under
US President Donald Trump’s trade war with China could have unintended consequences for the
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Which Home Loan Is For You?
A typical home will cost a lot more than the amount handed over at settlement, with the final price
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Relaxed Mortgage Regulations A Welcome Change
Australia’s banking regulator APRA has signaled that there may be a change in assessments for new
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How To Get Your Bond Back
In a perfect world, we’d never have to move house.
The time, tension and financial pressure
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New First Home Buyer Policy Announced
First home buyers will no longer be required to save a 20% deposit when looking to buy a house in
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May Property Clock
Where does Brisbane currently sit in the cycle?
Houses = Start of Recovery (no change)
Units =
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Revamping Your Rental
Renovating a rental property raises a number of questions for property owners and investors.
For
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Brisbane Homeowners Leading In Mortgage Repayments
A new survey of Brisbane homeowners has found that residents fare better than major Aussie capitals
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Open Home: Is Your House Ready?
Home inspections are like a first date - You only get one chance to make that first
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Aussie Buyers Admit To Uninformed Decisions
It’s the biggest purchase you will ever make - however, the majority of Aussie home seekers admit
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How To Make Buying Look Easy
It’s safe to say Frank Sinatra wasn’t in the market to buy a home when he sang ‘The Best
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The Election Is Coming
Which party wins the property election?
Property is shaping up to be a key federal election issue,
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Knowing Your Contents Insurance
Most Australians understand they need contents insurance, but many don’t have a proper
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Brisbane’s Most Sought After Suburbs
Wilston has knocked Paddington off its perch to become the most sought after suburb in Brisbane.
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Rising Rents
The first CoreLogic Quarterly Rental Review for 2019, which tracks median rents and rental yields
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Questions to Ask Your Prospective Agent
It’s no secret that finding the right real estate agent is crucial to securing a high sale price
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April Property Clock
Where does Brisbane currently sit in the cycle?
Houses = Start of Recovery (no change)
Units =
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Auction Pointers
Auctions unearth a range of emotions – joy, if you’re the successful bidder, disappointment, if
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Media Dampens Buyer's Spirits
Recently the media has been fixated on the state of the Australian property market, stating that
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Top Up Super or Pay Off Mortgage?
Should you smash the home loan? Or contribute extra to super? Does one strategy beat the other or
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Shares or Property in 2019?
Brisbane property is still among the top investment choices of 2019 as economist weigh in on the
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Costs to Sell a House
There are many costs associated with selling your home, so before you put your home on the market,
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Brisbane's Prestige Property Market Soaring
Brisbane's luxury home market has increased significantly in world rankings, earning for the first
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House Vs Townhouse Vs Unit
Home ownership is changing in Australia, with more buyers moving away from the traditional house.
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RBA cash rate decision for March
The Reserve Bank has announced its cash rate decision for March, as the upcoming federal election
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March Property Clock
Where does Brisbane currently sit in the cycle?
Houses = Start of Recovery (change from last
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What is an Offset Account?
People who are smart with their money will plan to put aside some money even when they are paying
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A Bloody Big Call – Westpac predicting 2 rate cuts in 2019
Bill Evans, the chief economist for Westpac, predicted that the RBA would cut the cash rate by 25
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Brexit Effect
Brisbane is emerging as one of the most popular locations for Britons seeking to move away from the
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Navigating the Treacherous Waters of Home Buying
Buying your first home is a big step into the unknown. In a matter of weeks you can go from being
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Lending Tightening Over!
With the Financial Services Royal Commission’s final report released last week, we look at the
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Labor Re-think on Negative Gearing Possible
The federal Labor opposition will wait until after this year’s federal election to decide whether
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February Property Clock
Where does Brisbane currently sit in the cycle?
Houses = Approaching Peak of Market
Units =
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Apartment Values to Jump up to 11%
Brisbane's recovering apartment market is set to lead the nation over the next two years, with
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Big Bucks For School Catchment
Buying in the right school catchment could be the best and easiest investment you’ve ever
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Kick-Start Your Deposit Savings Plan
With tightening lending conditions, borrowers are facing higher deposits to secure their loan.
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The 2019 Property Market
2018 will always be remembered as the year Brisbane led the nation in steady sustainable house
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Top 20 Most Searched Suburbs
SUBURB - SEARCHES
January to November 2018
Greater Brisbane Region
NORTH LAKES -
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Lending Relief For Home Borrowers
The 1st of January marks the start of new beginnings for home borrowers when the Australian
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Christmas Lights 2018
With Christmas just around the corner, we thought we’d compile a list of the best Christmas
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All Eyes On Brisbane
All eyes are on Brisbane's property market at the moment, recording the highest growth in home
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December Property Clock
Where does Brisbane currently sit in the cycle?
Houses = Rising Market (no change)
Units =
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It's Never Been a Better Time to Buy
With current interest rates so low, who could argue that it has never been a better time to buy a
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Bank of Mum & Dad
First-home buyers are expected to increasingly rely on the bank of mum and dad to get on the
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Sydney & Melbourne Predicted to Drop 15-20%
Macquarie Group have admitted that Sydney home values are likely to plummet much more than first
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November Property Clock
Where does Brisbane currently sit in the cycle?
Houses = Rising Market (no change)
Units =
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Is The Gap the New Paddington?
Are you a buyer looking for more bang for your buck? A recent analysis of Brisbane's most in-demand
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Brisbane House Prices to Rise 11% in 3yrs
Prices in Brisbane are forecast to rise 11.3% in the next 3 years according to the latest BIS
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What is your home worth today?
Get a free market estimate in 60 minutes
Ashgrove is a traditional
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Queensland Suburbs in Demand
Brisbane is currently bucking the trend when it comes to demand for housing. While our other major
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October Property Clock
Where does Brisbane currently sit in the cycle?
Houses = Rising Market
Units = Approaching Bottom
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Brisbane's Leading The Way
BRISBANE is leading the nation for the first time in nearly a decade in all four property
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September Property Clock
Brisbane: Houses = Rising Market + Units = Declining Market
The start of Spring. And a glorious
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