The North Brissie burb where rents haven’t changed in 5 years
While many of these not-so-hot-spots are NSW and Victorian suburbs, which have yet to bounce back from the pandemic, one such suburb is right here in north Brissie. Boondall is offering renters bargain prices for units, which have increased in rent by just 2.6 per cent over the past five years, reports Domain. This is […]
Market update: Hope on the horizon for renters
Combined with super tight vacancy rates, it was a year renters may prefer to forget. As we push into 2024 the headlines are predicting continued rental pressure as high demand persists. But recently we spotted some good news on the horizon for renters. The number crunchers at PropTrack have noticed that investors have started to […]
Is now a smart time to invest?
But aren’t interest rates high? Yes. But many commentators are tipping that rate rises have now peaked or are very close to the peak. That means we’re tipped to enter a period of stable or falling interest rates. “This creates a window of opportunity for savvy investors to get in to the market before ‘the […]
#3 Design trends to define 2024
Furniture retailers, interior designers and of course, Houzz, are all busy making predictions for the year ahead. Here are some of the standout trends we’ve spotted. Biophilic design. Not just a new word for scrabble nerds, being biophilic is all about increasing connection to the natural environment in your home. Kaiko Design is tipping this […]
Market update: the #10 biggest growth burbs of 2023
This compares to national price growth of 8.1 per cent and for the first time since 2010 this places Brissie prices ahead of Melbourne. Brisbane’s median house price was $787,217 as at 31 December, compared to Melbourne at $780,457. High demand, and comparatively low stock on market, combined to push local prices to new highs […]
That’s sooo 2023: last year’s most in-demand suburbs
Chandler on the south side clocked up nearly 100 enquiries per listing on realestate.com.au, and its north side semi-rural counterparts also made the grade. Samford Valley and Bunya attracted more than 50 enquiries per listing, reflecting the continued desire for a tree-change lifestyle still within a stone’s throw of urban convenience. While some regional areas […]
Maximalism is the new minimalism in 2024
Cramming as much colour and comfort into your home as possible – without cluttering – is what it’s all about this year. While it’s touted as a big trend for the year ahead, it’s not necessarily a new one. In 2021 Vogue featured an article on maximalism myth-busting one of the most common misperceptions. “…the […]
Market update: #10 Hot spot suburbs for 2024
Continued demand and relative affordability are keeping afloat interest from home buyers and investors alike. “After a big year in 2023, there’s little sign of the Brisbane property market slowing,” reports savings.com.au. But some suburbs are likely to surf bigger property price waves than others. Prestige suburbs as well as value suburbs in Brisbane’s north, […]
The forecast we’ve all been waiting for: Dulux colours for 2024!
Renovators and home decorators will be spoiled for choice with unapologetic colour palettes likely to evoke strong reactions: you’ll love them or hate them! And here is the 2024 Dulux Colour Forecast. Solstice: We think this palette has been inspired by a multi-stop, round-the-world air ticket, with “warm colours and cooler accents” borrowed from […]
Ask the crystal ball: expert tips for property trends in 2024
Will it be a good year for property price growth? Hotspotting founder Terry Ryder says so: “Just as 2023 defied the forecasts of economists and news media, delivering solid price growth in most jurisdictions, 2024 will do better than the pessimistic predictions that emerged late in 2023,” reports The Property Tribune. Will interest rates […]
