Should you invest in a new build or a renovator in 2025?
Now is the time to start your research. Like any city Brisbane is made up of many different property markets, even neighbouring suburbs can attract different buyers and tenants and offer you different returns for your investment dollars. Talking to local agents and getting to know more about a suburb’s population and infrastructure fundamentals will […]
Market update: #3 northside burbs where you could save a million
But would a million dollar property saving help sweeten the deal? A recent analysis has revealed how crossing the river could save you mega bucks while still placing you an equivalent distance from the city centre. Dubbed “sister suburbs” these are neighbourhoods that offer the same proximity to the city but are far cheaper than […]
Brissie overlooked in coolest neighbourhoods list
If we were cool enough to care, we’d be outraged. But we suspect Brisbane and Brisbanites aren’t likely to be too fussed about being overlooked on a list like this. Being cool is not something we tend to aim for – unless you’re seeking respite from the summer heat at Chermside Westfield. We’re happy to […]
New home loan calculator: size up the Bank of Mum and Dad
A calculator we recently spotted will even tell you how much you’ll need to withdraw from the Bank of Mum and Dad. Just plug in your details to the Bank of Mum and Dad Calculator and it will spit out the magic number. Seems a bit cheeky? Maybe. Or perhaps it’s a useful tool to […]
Market update: Brissie forecast for 2025
This follows the massive 64 per cent growth Brissie has seen since the pandemic, placing our laidback river city in the capital growth fast lane. Latest forecasts are tipping a continued high growth highway to persist into 2025. “Despite more homes being listed for sale and rising prices making property less affordable, the Brisbane property […]
It’s what we’ve been waiting for: Interest rates are dropping
The rate cuts are most noticeable in fixed rate loans. Fixed rate loan prices are a great predictor of future interest rate movements. The banks are essentially betting their own money on the Reserve Bank moving rates in the direction their fixed rate is pointing. “The downward drift in rates is especially prevalent in fixed […]
Units in this northside burb jumped $175k in a year!
On the northside properties in the Moreton Bay region are seeing price growth outpacing those closer to the city centre. In a stunning example of just how popular affordable middle-to-outer ring properties have become, apartment prices in budget friendly Bracken Ridge jumped 35 per cent – or $175,000 – in the past year alone. That’s […]
Market update: Is Brissie property in decline?
But such predictions are a “knee-jerk reaction” and competition is actually intensifying, says a popular property investor magazine. “Brisbane’s real estate market has cooled but it’s still the third-best performing capital city with demand indicators suggesting there’s still plenty of fuel in the tank,” reports Australian Property Investor. Here’s are the key stats. Brisbane sales […]
Negative gearing in the spotlight
Recently the Labor government has confirmed it will review negative gearing. This is a policy which gives investors tax advantages, specifically allowing them to claim tax deductions for expenses relating to owning an investment property, explains Property Update. Making it cheaper for investors to buy and hold rental properties is great if it contributes more […]
Brissie rents drop!
And it’s not just Brissie that’s seen a slow down. The latest Domain Rental Report found the pace of rental growth had slowed across all capital cities. “Australia’s era of explosive rental growth appears to be nearing its end. After enduring the steepest and longest rental surge in history, all capital cities have passed their […]
