Market Update: #10 Brissie burbs set to soar in 2026
The realestate.com.au Hot 100 list is a new year must-read for anyone looking to buy or sell this year. It compiles a list of suburbs set to out-perform the pack. Of course, property crystal balls are notoriously unreliable over the short term, so it pays to understand the growth drivers behind any prediction and do […]
What Aussies want: most searched home features in 2025
Is it the number of bedrooms? The size of the backyard? Proximity to amenities? Guess again. Swimming pools have the topped the list of the most-wanted property feature for 2025, according to realestate.com.au. Based on search terms, the ideal Aussie home is a single-level residence with a pool, outdoor area, balcony and garage. Ensuites, built-in […]
Christmas countdown: get your Ho Ho Home ready for Christmas
Or do you simply want a lovely home to wake up in on Christmas morning? The Christmas elves at Bunnings have thrown together this list of Christmas count down clean up and fix-it tips to keep you on track for a jolly good festive season. Two weeks out: Clean and oil your deck Change […]
Get ready for 2026 hotspotting forecasts!
The challenge is if something goes up quickly, it can, at times, come down just as fast – as some crypto investors have found out the hard way. The same can happen in regional boom towns, think back to regional Queensland a decade or so ago where mining money rushed, inflating property prices, which slumped […]
Market Update: 2026 Forecast
But the clever analysts at Domain have had a crack anyway. Based on current economic trends, they’re expecting a fairly balanced property market in 2026. Brissie houses are tipped for 5 per cent growth, which puts us slightly below the 6 per cent forecast for combined capital city house prices. Brisbane units, however, are tipped […]
DIY renovation fails spike in 2025 thanks to The Block
“This was due to the advent of AI resources such as a ChatGPT and others, which DIY renovators were often drawing on for a step-by-step guide on how to do works themselves,” reports realestate.com.au. “The problem was that many of these renovators used what they saw on TV as a guide for how quickly jobs […]
Flying blind without a price guide? How to offer with confidence
“Almost two thirds of Brisbane houses are hitting the market without a price guide, leaving home hunters blind when it comes to making one of the biggest decisions of their lives,” reports realestate.com.au. It says some 63 per cent of properties are being listed with generic terms in place of a price: “contact agent”, “for […]
Market Update: Brissie struts towards strong 2025 finish
All up these stats point to a market where demand from home buyers and renters remains high compared to available stock. This is in step with the rest of Australia which is also continuing to see strong property market activity across the capitals, according to Domain data. But Brissie is bucking some national trends, particularly […]
Market Update: Northside burbs where prices are 15 times higher
Well, 30 years is a long time, even in the property world where investors are encouraged to buy with long term growth in mind. Super long-range investors who bought up big in 1995 will have seen some stellar growth pretty much regardless of where they bought. But here on the north side several burbs have […]
Nanna’s got your 2026 design trends covered
Dulux is winding the clock back with a 2026 Colour Forecast that’s a throwback to your Nanna’s era. Warm, comforting tones set a cosy backdrop for vintage inspired materials and décor that’s been lovingly repurposed, not mass produced. Consider this trend a nostalgic protest against the pace and pressure of the modern world. “Australians are […]
