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Samantha HealyQLD Regional Real Estate Editor

Samantha Healy has been a News Corp journalist for nearly 14 years, having covered everything from crime and court to natural disasters and the downright bizarre. Her roles have included North QLD Correspondent, Townsville Bulletin Digital Editor and QLD Real Estate Editor.

Samantha Healy

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Cairns

Best beach in the world: Far North Qld sale sets new record

A Palm Cove masterpiece in Far North Queensland has set a new sales price record for the stunning beachside community after it was named the best beach in the world. Check it out!

Brisbane

‘No surprise’ this feature is rocketing up homebuyers’ wishlists

As the cost-of-living crisis continues, home buyers on every budget are looking for ways to save big money, resulting in a 31 per cent surge in popularity of this surprising big-ticket feature. Find out why.

QLD

Photo taken in Scarborough, Australia; housing suburbs overhead generic

$200k salary for a home: Qld workers priced out of 846 suburbs

Depressing new figures show that the average Queensland worker is now priced out of 846 suburbs across the state, and it will only get worse before it gets better. Here’s why.

Townsville

Real Estate story for the Courier Mail. New Cungulla family, Jayden Newchurch with partner Sara Williams and their daughter Hazel Newchurch 4yo. Pictured in front of their Cungulla home and walking the full tide beach front only a minutes walk away.

Why we moved from the big smoke to Townsville

Townsville home values are tipped to soar this year, with a young family revealing why they made the move from Adelaide.

QLD

An aerial photograph of Townsville, looking across Ross Creek towards the CBD, Castle Hill and Rowes Bay.

Where Qld property prices are tipped to boom

Property prices in regional Queensland are set to explode in 2025, with one city set to see the nation’s biggest price jump amid forecasts it will grow by a massive 30 per cent.

QLD

How the housing crisis is changing what buyers look for in a home

Qld summers can be hotter than a shearer’s armpit so its no surprise that pools and airconditioning top buyer’s wishlists. But there is an even more pressing issue surging up the ranks.

InteractiveQLD

A couple discussing their bills including their mortgage. Picture: iStock.

Heartbreaking amount you need to earn to buy a home in Qld

The income needed to afford a home in Queensland has soared, with even some of the state’s more affordable suburbs requiring six figures incomes. See what you need to earn in every suburb.

Brisbane

Brisbane home prices drop for the first time in two years

Greater Brisbane’s homes have seen their first price dip in 25 months, while one QLD region surges ahead in price growth.

QLD

How a warehouse turned into the ultimate bachelor pad

This SEQ warehouse has become the ultimate bachelor pad with half-pipe and basketball court, let alone its next level drive-through parking. See inside.

QLD

‘Digger’s Rest’: Rare war heroes cottage given stunning restoration

One of just six brick cottages built for servicemen returning from World War I has been listed for sale, and this aptly named home has been beautifully restored.

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