Blogs + Info
Real Estate News & Articles
Brisbane house prices predicted to bounce back after flood-induced fall
Brisbane property values could immediately drop if the market mirrors the experience in 2011, when the city last experienced a major flood event. But agents and property analysts say they are confident any downturn will be short, and followed by a quick recovery. A recent report by [...]
Australia’s property markets open early to a rush of sellers – but are there enough buyers in 2022?
Property markets across Australia have opened at full throttle this year, supercharged by sellers motivated to capitalise on last year’s record price rises. For the second year in a row, buyers and sellers have jumped back into the market earlier than usual – and the number of homeowners [...]
Flood Appeal gets $2.1m kickstart, council to slash $250 from rates
Queensland’s flood recovery will take “months”, according to the Premier, who announced $2.1 million in state funding to kickstart the Queensland Flood Appeal on Sunday. The money will be spread across five charities on the ground in the worst-hit areas, with Annastacia Pala [...]
Brisbane's $190m Kangaroo Point green bridge to host restaurant and bar
Brisbane's newest green bridge, linking Kangaroo Point to the CBD, will include a boutique bar or restaurant above the river, Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has announced. Brisbane City Council on Tuesday released new concept images and confirmed the Connect Brisbane consortium, led by major con [...]
What are the long-term implications for Brisbane and other flooded areas after 2022 disaster?
Standing on the edge of floodwaters, talking with neighbours - possibly for the first time since the last flood - and the tales of despair inevitably emerge. “This family just moved in two months ago” ... “That bloke was just about to sell” ... “Our [...]
At $50,000 Per Night, The Grey Goose Hotel Is Brisbane’s Ritziest Stay
Squared away in Spring Hill, Brisbane, Inchcolm by Ovolo stands as one of the city’s best and most convenient four-star hotels. Just last year the property revamped its already stylish amenities by introducing The Inchcolm Bar, significantly upping the boutique hotel’s luxury aesthetic. And [...]
Tips on how to add $5K to your monthly wage
Almost a third of Aussies dipped into their savings last year, with a recent survey showing groceries, fuel and rent among the biggest money concerns going into the new year. But financial experts say turning to the share economy could help the savvy tackle the rising cost of living and make an [...]
Kangaroo Point marina residents happy to see commercial boats gone
Kangaroo Point residents living close to a popular Brisbane River marina have found an ally in a local councillor after a controversial decision to evict commercial tourism and hospitality operators. Businesses such as Prawnster, Brisbane Jet Skis, GoBoat and Yot Club have until [...]
Renting to students: Everything you need to know
Although many landlords have avoided student letting during lockdown, with restrictions easing and the market set to grow, now is a good time to get back into the market. Students will always need private accommodation, and with numbers increasing year on year, they are fast becoming a desirable [...]