Will Queensland dump pricey stamp duty?
Thankfully there are some concessions – which may mean you pay no stamp duty when buying your first home. But many buyers would simply prefer to ditch the tax altogether. So if death and taxes are the only certainties in life, what are the chances of the Queensland Government dumping stamp duty? This is a […]
Market Update: So far this year the housing market hit TWO major records… but will changes to JobSeeker slow things down?
Nationally, housing supply is sitting at historically low levels, 26.2 per cent below the same time last year, Corelogic research director Tim Lawless said the mismatch between supply and demand is a central factor pushing prices higher. This drove house prices up 2.1 per cent nationally according to the Corelogic home value index for February. […]
Should I get a fixed or variable rate home loan?
For those who were paying above 9 per cent back in 2008, today’s rates are crazy cheap (… ask your parents or grandparents what is was like to pay 17 per cent back in 1990). With so much choice and competition borrowers can find some great deals. But how low will interest rates go and […]
#20 top performing Brissie burbs over the past 25 years
You could also pick up a plush pad in blue chip Windsor for $132,500. Yep, those were the days. Prices have seen a lot of movement since then, with Brissie houses growing an average annual 5.9 per cent over the past 25 years. But not all suburbs grow equally. So where have the standout growth […]
Sidestep these #8 slip-ups to nail your reno project
Renovation is both art and science – but it’s mainly science. You buy at a good price, you renovate to budget and you sell for more than your purchase price and reno costs. Simple hey? And that’s your first mistake. Renovations are not simple – ask anyone who’s had a crack. But if you do […]
Is buy now pay later damaging your home loan chances?
Getting through the Christmas debt hangover is tough on your hip pocket today. But did you know it could also be damaging your financial future? Aussies doubled the amount of credit they accessed through buy now pay later providers in just 12 months, according to a report from the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) […]
Market Update: Brissie auctions are sizzling – should you sell under the hammer?
This month we’ve seen clearance rates top 75 per cent – that means three out of every four homes that went to auction were sold. Almost double this time last year, reports Domain. So what? Well Brissie has never been known as an auction town, unlike Sydney or Melbourne. A healthy Sydney market can see […]
Market Update: Qld property surges in popularity… sorry NSW
The Queensland Government’s message this month to its NSW counterparts was clear: “Obviously Queensland is better,” Deputy Premier Steven Miles told Brisbane Times. The love affair with Queensland property was also evident in home loan approval stats showing a huge surge at the end of 2020 to reach the highest levels on record. The Australian […]
#5 Value-adding kitchen features that will help sell your home in 2021
If you’re thinking of selling this year, then getting your kitchen in order is a good place to start. Before you dish out for a full-blown renovation, get in touch with some local agents to find out where you should put your time and money to get the best bang for buck. Sometimes a tidy […]
#30 Most in-demand burbs for first timers
Depending on whether you’re in the market for a house or a unit you could find yourself battling other first timers in some very different suburbs. For house hunters, perhaps not surprisingly, the outer Brissie suburbs are popular, according to a realestate.com.au analysis of first home buyer email enquiries. On the north side, the first […]
