This northside burb is the 10th fastest selling in Australia
It’s got great transport links and a train station. It’s got great recreation spaces and parks. It’s super close to major retail hubs like Chermside and just 13km from the CBD. And, not surprisingly, houses in this northside burb are selling in just 17 days – the 10th shortest days on market in Australia. Guessed […]
Market Update: Brissie’s record growth spurt continues
Median house prices grew by $22,000 in the three months to June, representing a 2.1 per cent increase on the previous quarter. That takes median house prices to $1,060,311, according to the Domain House Price Report. Unit prices clocked up an even higher rate of growth, jumping 3.6 per cent over the same period to […]
Market Update: Brissie homes selling fast, really fast
Across the city, Brisbane homes are selling so fast we’re second only to Perth in the fastest-selling city ranks. Almost two in every three homes is selling within 15 to 30 days of listing according to new data published by realestate.com.au. One in five homes sell in just the first two weeks of listing. That’s […]
Must-know numbers for reno success
What’s your ideal benchtop height? And what about the overhang? If you’re renovating, it’s easy to get fixated on colours, textures, features and fittings. But nailing the numbers of your ideal layout will make sure your new room functions with flow and comfort. The clever people at Houzz have gathered these digits to help you […]
What you need to know about the new seller disclosure laws
Referred to as the Seller Disclosure Scheme or Seller Disclosure Laws, the changes are aimed at providing buyers with certain information they need when making a decision about purchasing a property. The following information must be provided in the ‘Form 2’ Disclosure Statement before a contract is signed: Title details, encumbrances and any rent agreements […]
Going, going … gone! Pros and cons of auctions
But the high drama of auctions has not always appealed to the Brissie buyer and seller. Recent reports suggest Brissie’s auction market is seeing more activity. But what’s right for you if you’re thinking of selling? The main upside with an auction is that buyers are competing against each other and this can drive up […]
Which northside burbs have clocked price growth of $500k in 5 years?
That’s like earning an extra $100,000 a year, each year for doing nothing over that period! Specifically the Chermside SA3 region has seen $506,000 growth since 2020, taking median house prices to $1,176,250, reports Domain. This area takes in Aspley and Geebung to the north, through to Chermside, Chermside West and Wavell Heights then down […]
Market Update: It’s official, we’re a million dollar market
Values in Brisbane have skyrocketed by 76 per cent since 2020, positioning our market as Australia’s second most expensive capital city after Sydney. As of May 2025 Brisbane’s median house price hit $1,006,000, up from $996,000 the previous month and $942,000 the same time last year, according to Cotality (formerly CoreLogic). In June 2025 the […]
Reno market heating up big time
Council approvals for renovations increased by 8.3 per cent in Queensland in 2024 and lending for renovations increased by 13 per cent in the year to March 2025. That’s a lot of weekend trips to the hardware! And a lot of a busy builders. The stats come from the latest HIA Queensland Outlook for Autumn, […]
Interest rates will go down … eventually
But the Reserve Bank of Australia disappointed with their announcement it would keep rates on hold. This seemed to catch most of Australia buy surprise, even the banks. “For those who were paying attention, it was a major surprise as almost every economist was tipping a cut, and financial markets had priced it in as […]
