School catchment zone impacting property market
The state government recently released new catchment maps which revealed Brisbane State High School’s catchment zone could be cut by 25 per cent to manage pressure on its rising enrolments. The school’s current catchment stretches through West End and out to Dutton Park but, under the new draft catchment, students from more than 500 households in Dutton Park, […]
Long wait to save up for home deposit
New research by RateCity.com.au on how long it takes to save a home loan deposit in Australia found first home buyers looking for a median-priced unit in Brisbane ($382,601) could take just over two years if they put away $400 a week or four years if they saved $200 a week. But the shock find […]
The end of the white picket fence?
Economic forecaster BIS Oxford Economics has released a new report looking at trends revealed by an analysis of Census data from the past 25 years. The Emerging Trends in Residential Market Demand report says an overall increase in the desire to be living in higher density dwellings – across all age groups – will continue to drive […]
The right rental property for you
National property market research firm Propertyology analysed the data and has unearthed the best options, based on the annual cash flow position for a typical property. Simon Pressley, from Propertyology, said the results showed many of these addresses were well within the reach of the average investor, with rents cover most of the property’s holding […]
Fastest selling suburbs
Realestate.com.au chief economist Nerida Conisbee said it’s not always about high demand, but instead, it’s about low supply. “When we look at demand, we look at both the number of people looking to buy, as well as the number of properties for sale,” she said. “In some suburbs, not a lot of sales occur and […]
Australia’s top growth suburbs
In Queensland, the top 10 suburbs are a mixed bag of areas in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Townsville. Only one suburb – Hamilton – is in Brisbane city, reflecting a strong demand for the state’s regions. Queensland’s top 10: Minyama Peregian Beach Mooroobool Park Ridge North Ward Hamilton Holly well Biloela Mars […]
Brisbane on the rise
Brisbane recorded the biggest increase in offshore property buyers in the past year. Realestate.com.au’s property recent property report showed demand for houses in Brisbane rose 6.7 per cent in the past 12 months, while unit demand increased by 4.5 per cent. East Brisbane, Indooroopilly and Paddington were most popular for houses, while the Gold Coast […]
Tips for decorating a rental
You may not be able to let all your renovating fantasies come true, but take these tips for turning your rental into your own little piece of paradise. Indoor plants. As well as improving the air quality of your home, they look great and are right on trend at the moment. If you’re not much […]
Find a bargain in a blue-chip suburb
One of the city’s most expensive suburbs is New Farm, with a median house price of $1,683,000. Domain data reveals that in the past five years, house prices there have grown by almost 90 per cent. It’s not for the everyday wage earner, but anyone who can get a house there for $1 million is […]
Inner city renting out of reach for most
The Affordable Housing Income Gap Report reveals the gap between the incomes of a typical renting household and the income required to avoid housing stress. In inner Brisbane, the annual salary required to rent a three-bedroom house without experiencing housing stress is $94,987 – about $17,000 more than a typical renting household makes in one […]
