Two minute noodles, no Netflix: How tradie bought houses by 25
From homeless to homeowner by age 23, one young Queensland tradie has shared his tips on how he has overcome obstacles to buy two homes. SEE THE VIDEO
From homeless to homeowner by age 23, one young Queensland tradie has shared his tips on how he has overcome obstacles to buy two homes. SEE THE VIDEO
The freehold for a revamped 95-year-old country Queensland pub is for sale for the first time in more than four decades. Here’s what’s on offer.
After playing the same numbers for the past two years a Central Queensland woman checked her lotto account and told her boss ‘I have to go’. DETAILS.
Too many are holding on to a Hervey Bay that no longer exists with no regard for the consequences of toxic NIMBYism in a city where the wrong kind of growth already risks ruining paradise, writes Jessica Grewal.
It’s taken a decade and more than 100 documents submitted to the federal court for First Nations peoples but they’ve cleared a major hurdle in the fight to get native title determinations over a large stretch of Queensland. KEY UPDATE
A pub-loving pair behind the restoration of multiple iconic Brisbane buildings has fallen in love with another riverside city, breathing life into three long-closed historic hotels – the oldest of which will open this weekend.
A deal is said to be “very close” with a Brisbane-based group interested in purchasing a vacant block of development land for a future shopping centre in Central Queensland. DETAILS.
There are new fears Queensland graziers are reaching breaking point with revelations some are being charged more than $100,000 annually in rural rates from their local council.
A fishing village’s chance to become the next Whitsundays is on ice as a $250m development collapses and goes on the market.
A colourful 142-year-old Queensland pub which once boasted the “finest private zoo in the Commonwealth” has sold as the hotel’s “wonderfully weird” history is revealed in this special feature. VIDEO.
A longstanding, key player in the Queensland construction industry has revealed the harsh reality of rising costs and how he’s stayed successful amid a spate of builder busts.
They might look cute and fluffy but these pooches will use their sniffing superpowers to uncover the culprits costing Mackay ratepayers a small fortune each year.
With the average wedding costing between $26,000 and $29,000, one Queensland woman has come up with an ingenious solution to help her save thousands on her big day.
Ratepayers in Central Queensland could face huge rates increases after a state-led land evaluation review revealed increases of up to 178 per cent and the blame game is already underway. SEE WHERE YOUR SUBURB RANKED.
The Central Highlands Regional Council’s first female mayor says she’s honoured to be chosen to “champion our community” as an expert researcher reveals why women are increasingly being picked as political leaders across the state.
From expert advice on navigating the property market to uncovering the suburbs where overpaying is on the rise, here’s the top Australian real estate news from last week.
This Queenslander home in Brisbane’s suburbs was the nation’s most viewed property going under the hammer this weekend, but the auction did not play out as expected. WATCH AUCTIONS LIVE
A hidden crisis is “swallowing” three Queensland towns whole – and if you’ve visited them, you might be part of the problem.
The corporation behind four large work villages in Queensland’s coal-rich Bowen Basin has been barred from building more than 4100 new rooms for DIDO, FIFO miners.
Sandy beaches, the bluest oceans, no neighbours or perhaps the odd celebrity guest next door. The idea of buying our own island is not as crazy, or expensive, as you might think. See what Aussie islands are available right now.
The cheapest suburbs to buy homes in have been revealed, with new data showing prices in some pockets falling up to $24,000 in rare areas sheltered from rampaging inflation. FULL LISTS
Two of Queensland’s best-known developers say an extraordinary infrastructure rollout has sparked labour shortages, slowing projects – and the Olympics construction has yet to come.
Over 200,000 Queenslanders are living in large homes they can no longer maintain that could be put to better use by younger families, prompting calls for bonuses for seniors who downsize.
The famed building company is turning funds manager as it searches for the next leg of growth amid tough times for traditional offices and malls.
The Queensland capital’s office market offers the best hope in the country for a recovery. But other markets could follow once capital returns.
A big-name hotel brand has partnered with a local sports club to develop the first luxury accommodation of its kind in Central Queensland. DETAILS, PHOTOS.
It’s the fight everyone is talking about. And while the world waits to see if it happens, take a look inside what may give Elon Musk or Mark Zuckerberg an edge in the ring.
The best of the best in building and construction were celebrated at a night showcasing their expert craftsmanship and stylish detail. SEE THE PICTURES
From much-needed community facilities to beautiful homes, the Master Builders Mackay and Whitsunday 2023 housing and construction awards recognised the best in the business.
Greener grass, bluer skies, less mould on the roof — an Aussie home listing’s photoshop fail has revealed the tricks used to entice people to buy.
Every night Sussanah Whittingham couch surfs with her one-year-old son because she can’t find a rental property in Gladstone. Sadly, she’s just one of 800 in her region desperate to find a home.
Australia’s cost of living crisis is set to worsen with a new report predicting rent hikes across the country by early 2024. Explore data for every town and suburb in your state.
A Central Queensland cattle property, which has been owned by a prominent cattle farming family for nearly 70 years, has gone under the hammer at auction. See how much it went for.
The State Government has purchased a block of land for $420,000 to make way for a new public housing development amid Central Queensland’s rental crisis. DETAILS.
There are no signs yet of the migration to the Sunshine State stopping or going into reverse, with four Queensland regions among the top 10 affordable locations poised for more growth.
The pandemic and ever-rising interest rates helped drive house prices across Australia to record highs. So what would prices in your suburb look like in 2028 if history repeated itself?
Looking to beat the double whammy of rising costs and rental regulations? Here are 20 suburbs to invest in property.
A unique seaside property with sweeping views of Queensland’s northern most surf point has been snapped up as a “wave” of southern money rushes in. DETAILS, PHOTOS.
The budget comes as the council, which covers a geographical area the size of Tasmania, has faced a 30 per cent loss in state government funding. Read how much extra you’ll pay.
Southeast Queensland’s housing crisis has intensified, with the region now facing a shortfall of 25,000 rental properties due to the fewer number of homes being approved.
Private fund managers are making the running as the retail property market resets.
A tide of exhilarating change is washing over tropical Great Barrier Reef islands as two get a new owner and another is in line for a new jetty. FIND OUT WHERE.
A home right on the beach in a slice of Queensland’s coastal paradise has sold for under $1 million, with the property next door still available on the market for even less.
A global logistics and delivery company has secured a warehouse at Brisbane Airport’s new industrial estate, which when built will be the size of three and a half rugby league fields.
As the rental market tightens and prices soar, new data has revealed how much each Central Queensland suburbs pays and how much prices have increased. See how your area fared.
Two developers on the Gold Coast are launching their own construction company to combat volatility in the building sector as they deliver their luxury residential unit tower.
Rent in one town has jumped by a whopping 19 per cent, while unit prices at a popular Whitsundays suburb have boomed 25 per cent. See how your area fared with our interactives.
Some have used them to fly in movie stars and royals, others to save lives. But for our Queensland farmers and cattle barons, the ‘Toyotas of the Sky’ are the only way to navigate huge properties which are close to nothing.
A boutique backpackers, directly across from the beach in Yeppoon, is looking for new owners, with the property being listed for sale.
A million-dollar home perched on the side of a hill in Yeppoon, fittingly titled The Castle, has sold twice in four months, with its latest sale up $85,000.
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