There’s no denying that buying a home is a big decision and yet you may be surprised by the number of people who are influenced by factors other than price, resale value, and location. From the number of a house to a lick of new paint on the walls, it seems we are influenced
When it comes time to draw on your portfolio’s hard-won equity for re-investment, there’s no escaping the valuation process. While there are a number of professionals who can give you a reasonable idea of what your holding is worth, the one that counts most is the registered property valuer because banks rely on their opinion
New research on the Sunshine State’s 10-year forecast reveals steady tailwinds for the property market. Colliers has foreshadowed a “golden decade” for Queensland property with the release of its new report, Queensland 2022 and Beyond, which looks at the economic factors that will impact the state’s housing market in the coming years. The 2032 Olympic
Construction of townhouses has ramped up following a surge of interest prompted by pandemic shifts. “It is easier to sell townhouses now compared to a couple of years ago and buyers, especially professional couples and young families, are buying them,” observed Real Estate Agent Casey Wang. Motivating buyers’ interest are several changes in both public
The global pandemic has catalysed remarkable shifts in the Australian housing market. From the temporary shutdown of cities, to an unprecedented monetary policy strategy, a new-found popularity of regional and low-density housing preferences and the introduction of various government home buying incentives, the COVID-period has had distinct impacts on the composition of buyers and the
Brisbane has finished 2021 as Australia’s fastest-growing property market, with property prices continuing to rise full steam ahead at the same time Sydney and Melbourne’s markets are slowing down. Core Logic’s Best of the Best report found Brisbane dwelling values rose 2.9 per cent over November and a massive 7.4 per cent over the quarter, its highest
When you are buying a property you need to move fast. Days on market are short at the moment (although they are starting to stretch). Property prices are still rising, although the pace is slowing, and if you’re sifting through the available properties when you find The One you need to be ready to pounce. According
The lifestyle shift that’s seeing many Australians trade up for properties better suited to working from home has been touted as a “race for space” by a property expert. And he believes Queensland might be the biggest winner from the boom. Pete Wargent, the co-founder at BuyersBuyers, has indicated that in many ways, the current
There are two crucial ingredients that have fuelled Brisbane's market change and there is a strong relationship between the two. These magical ingredients are jobs growth and migration. Jobs growth and migration So, what is the relationship between jobs growth and migration? This is a fairly obvious one to follow. There is no doubt Brisbane
A few inside the property industry have tipped that Brisbane and its surrounding regions in South-East Queensland will continue on their uptick in price growth. Streamline Property Buyers managing director Melinda Jennison believes that after the state border reopened in mid-December, more interstate migrants will add to the already heightened demand in the Sunshine State’s
