New tunnel proposed to ease north west traffic woes
The prospect of a major new north west road has been on the cards since the 1980s. A preserved transport corridor runs from Gympie Road at Carseldine to Shand Street at Alderley. It remains largely free of houses, but the wildlife has moved in, reports Brisbane Times. This will come as no surprise to locals […]
Ka-ching! How much buys you Brissie’s best home?
But don’t get too excited. A mere million won’t get you on the uber rich list these days. If you want to rub shoulders with property royalty, you’ll need 15 times that … and probably more. The biggest sales of 2021 topped out at a whopping $15 million. The first property to sell for that […]
Market Update: New listings are looking lively
New listings are where the action is at in Brisbane. These were up more than 10 per cent year-on-year to June, according to the July 2022 Proptrack Market Outlook published on realestate.com.au. That’s good news for Brissie buyers wanting some fresh open homes with their Saturday morning coffee. Meanwhile total listings have dropped year-on-year by […]
Where have Brissie prices fallen?
While growth has slowed, Brisbane prices remain at a record high, reports Domain. This means you’re best off setting your radar to find good value rather than hunting out bargains. Middle ring suburbs – like Stafford and Chermside West – which balance affordability and amenity, continue to be popular for house hunters looking for a […]
Can you sell your house on TikTok?
Facebook is a popular platform for giving sellers a little extra marketing bang for their buck. But what about other platforms? Can you Tweet, Tik or Tok your property to your legions of followers? Technically, you could probably use any social media platform to market a real estate listing. The question is whether it’s worth […]
Market Update: Brissie hits a new record high
If you have a touch of vertigo, don’t worry, we may well have reached the top of the run for this growth spurt. “ …there is mounting evidence that the steepest upswing in 18 years for houses and 14 years for units has lost some momentum,” reports Domain. “House price growth virtually stalled over the […]
Flower beards and giant pumpkins: Ekka garden inspo
The Royal Queensland Show – aka the Ekka – runs from August 6-14 at the RNA Showgrounds in Bowen Hills. For many Brissie locals, it’s best known for its strawberry sundaes, showbags and Sideshow Alley. But the Ekka’s farming and horticultural roots are well worth exploring too. Plant and garden displays of every variety will […]
Will Brissie property prices plunge 10% ??
It’s the latest in a flurry of forecasts that suggest as interest rates go up property prices will come down. Economics will tell you there’s some logic to that. So will Brissie prices drop by 10 per cent? That’s overstating the forecast more than a little if you ask us. The PropTrack July Market Outlook […]
Market Update: Brissie is past the peak… or are we?
In fact Core Logic says every capital city in Australia has now moved through a peak rate of growth. Its July Housing Chart Pack shows Brisbane dwelling values grew by just 0.1 per cent in June. Over the quarter values grew by 2.7 per cent. And this capped off a whopping 25.6 per cent growth […]
Should you be eyeing off a bridesmaid suburb?
So do you hold out hope for a fully renovated love match in Windsor? Or should you start to swipe right on the post war charmers with potential in Stafford? The smart money says it’s worth taking a closer look at suburbs that surround the blue chips but come with a cheaper price tag. “Bridesmaid […]
