‘Optimal time’: International sale campaign for massive Central Qld camp
One of Central Queensland’s largest accommodation facilities has been placed on the domestic and international real estate market. Read the full details here.
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‘Loud explosion’: Man charged over alleged bomb, animal cruelty named
A Gladstone man will remain in custody after he allegedly caused serious animal cruelty following a “loud explosion” at a Gladstone unit complex. Read what police say happened.
Margot Robbie’s aunt ‘permanently disqualified’ from Qld property industry
The aunt of Hollywood actor Margot Robbie has been “disqualified permanently” from the Queensland property industry after an audit exposed “serious breaches” of trust accounts.
McEnroe’s $40m+ score for beachside mansion
Tennis legend John McEnroe has aced the sale of his luxury Malibu home, complete with its own library, hot tub and tonnes of other high-end amenities.
Single room now more than a house amid crazy Qld rental prices
Single rooms in share houses in some of Queensland’s hottest locations are being listed for rent for the price of an entire house just three years ago. USE THE INTERACTIVE
Best & Worst: How rate rises will affect every QLD suburb
Buyers who maxxed out their budgets in over 500 Queensland suburbs could be facing a bleak Christmas, while homeowners in over 100 locales are better off now than they were in 2016.
Did Emu Park high-rise objections tell the full story?
One councillor is not convinced the public consultation process provides an accurate gauge of the wider community’s sentiment. Read here to find out why.
Ben Simmons already selling LA mansion
Aussie basketballer Ben Simmons is looking to flip more homes in a year than he played NBA games — with lofty hopes of making nearly $8m profit on the potential deal.
Where 100+ new first-home buyer-friendly suburbs are
A change of government, cooling home prices and improved scheme thresholds means first-home buyers will have more opportunities in the new financial year.
Mariah buys infamous Atlanta mansion
Powerhouse singer Mariah Carey has reportedly nabbed a piece of Georgia real estate where Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson once destroyed part of the property with his bare hands.
ScoMo, Albo’s property promises revealed
With housing affordability front and centre of the Australian consciousness, property promises have been a hot topic in the lead up to the Federal election. Here are what the major parties say they’ll do.
‘Keep the village feel’: How people power stopped Emu Park high-rise, for now
“I was elected by the people, for the people, to speak for the people, to speak out, to give them a voice”: One councillor made their view very clear in opposing a development application for a six-storey Emu Park Apartments project at the Capricorn Coast. Full details here.
Adele buys Stallone’s $82m ‘Rocky estate’
Music megastar Adele is ready to live out her LA dream in a stunning new home with boyfriend Rich Paul, after reportedly buying Sylvester Stallone‘s massive custom mansion. See inside.
Revealed: Why high-rise developer didn’t meet with community
There was a lot of feeling in the room when the man behind plans to build a six-storey unit complex that would change the face of Emu Park was hit with some hard questions. Here’s how he responded.
Controversial high-rise development torpedoed by council
After lengthy debate, Livingstone Shire councillors have made a huge call on a multi-million unit development project which was proposed for Emu Park. Here’s what happened at Tuesday’s meeting.
Key housing issue both parties fail to address
ANALYSIS: Both Liberal and Labor parties’ are just reheating policies that have seen house prices skyrocket over the past 20 years, while failing to fix one major lingering issue.
Kaley Cuoco nabs Twilight star’s estate
‘Big Bang Theory’ and ‘Flight Attendant’ star Kaley Cuoco has found herself a new multimillion-dollar abode in California, months after her divorce from Karl Cook.
What rate rises could cost homeowners in every Qld suburb
Owners in almost 400 suburbs in Queensland will have to find more than $500 a month to pay their mortgage if rates rise 2 per cent. SEARCH YOUR SUBURB
Witherspoon sells LA estate for nearly $30m
‘Legally Blonde’ star Reese Witherspoon has sold her Los Angeles estate for nearly $8 million more than what she bought it less than two years ago.
Drake buys Robbie Williams’ $104m mansion
Rapper Drake is expanding his property portfolio after snapping up an LA mansion belonging to British musician Robbie Williams. And the Brit pop icon wasted little time finding a new place too.
Where first home buyers are still in the property game in QLD
First home buyers might feel jaded by the huge price rises across Queensland, but new data shows they are still in the game in over 900 suburbs and where they can save a deposit the fastest.
QLD electorate rental price growth since last federal election
Rent prices have soared by as much as 43 per cent in Queensland since the 2019 federal election, making it even tougher for young buyers and renters to save for a home deposit in every electorate.
Inside ‘world’s loneliest house’ for sale
A ‘waterfront’ home is up for grabs for just $460,000, complete with an outdoor dunny, its own deserted island — and zero neighbours anywhere in sight.
‘Contract crashed’: The new sign that the QLD market is easing
Queensland’s property market might be stronger than southern states, but there is a new sign the market is cooling.
It is slim pickings for first home buyers in QLD’s hottest markets
Experts are calling for the price cap for first home buyers to be increased, with new data showing that they are effectively locked out of purchasing a house in over 500 Queensland suburbs.
Resort-style pools and cafes: Retiring Aussies’ new homes
Baby Boomers have revealed what luxurious demands will tempt them into a retirement village. SEE THE LIST
Revealed: Where you can buy at or below pre-pandemic prices in Qld
They are the Queensland suburbs where median house prices have fallen since the pandemic began. And while some are not too far from some of the hottest markets, it would seem the secret is out.
Therese Rein cashes in on Noosa property boom
Queensland richlister Therese Rein has cashed in big time on investments she made in Noosa, selling multiple blocks in a row for over $10m and buying two more homes for over $8m.
Aussie motels catching eye of savvy buyers
After peaking in popularity during the ‘60s and ‘70s, motels fell out of favour. But in post-pandemic times, the modest motel is ticking plenty of boxes, especially for smart DIY investors. Here’s why.
How 32yo man bought six homes
An Aussie father boasts an impressive portfolio of six properties worth $2.7m at the ripe age of 32. Here’s how he did it.
Revealed: The QLD ‘supercharged’ suburbs poised for MORE growth
More than a third of Australia’s ‘supercharged’ property suburbs are located in the Sunshine State, with Queensland the ‘go-to’ state for high-net buyers with $10m-plus to splash.
Housing boom to slow as fall in prices predicted
Predictions are showing that the nation’s booming property market may not last – but the impact it will have in the long term is still up in the air.
Why buying a home has never been harder in QLD
Emotion, desperation and FOMO are driving Queensland’s booming housing market, with buyers, sellers and agents alike struggling to price the state’s most prized commodity – homes.
Impressive plans for $150m lifestyle village at Capricorn Coast
Plans for a first class over 50s village have been unveiled, featuring more than 300 homes, community centre, cinemas, sauna, indoor heated pool, bowling green, billiards room and tennis courts. There’s even space to park the RV.
Buyers see biggest wave of homes in a decade
Starved Aussie home buyers could soon be spoiled for choice in our capital cities, after new research reveals the number of new listings has soared to multi-year highs.
F1 star sells penthouse palace for $70 million
While F1 superstar Lewis Hamilton is in the fight of his life for the 2021 championship, the racing megastar has also managed to score a whopping price for his 3-storey bachelor mega-home in New York.
Aussie homes’ shock $1.77 trillion surge
Australia’s homeowners have shared in an incredible $1.77 trillion uplift in the residential property market in the past year. See where the biggest boom regions were.
RANKED: Queensland’s 50 top selling real estate agents revealed
Four of Queensland’s top real estate agents sold more than a billion dollars in residential properties during the 2021 real estate boom. SEE THE FULL TOP 50 LIST
Concerns raised about highway access for proposed truck service station
A Brisbane company submitted plans for a truck service station between Rockhampton and Gladstone but the State’s planning department has concerns about access and safety. Read about the concerns here.
Spend Christmas inside the Home Alone house
If you’re struggling to get into the Christmas spirit, there’s no better way to embrace the holidays than living in the Home Alone house from the iconic 1990 movie. And it’s cheaper than you might think.
Why the Qld property market will only get hotter this summer
A Mexican wave of interstate buyers looks set to wash over Queensland this summer, but even local buyers aren’t venturing far from their Maroons heartland either.
The high price of living on the best street in every QLD region
They’re home to Australia’s rich and sometimes famous, but the difference in values across Queensland’s prestige streets can be millions. >QLD’s cheapest and most expensive streets revealed.
The major Queensland region that’s still a buyer’s market
Queensland’s property boom has been so astounding, even its worst performing region – a major city – posted a healthy 8 per cent rise in values. See the nation’s best and worst performers list.
‘Amazing’: The mining town finding its feet again after slump
From a ‘very quiet six years’ to ‘amazing’ sales since July, housing prices in this mining town have increased 15.7 per cent over the past three months.
Where savvy buyers are looking for the next Noosa, Byron Bay
Buyers have widened their search beyond Queensland’s overheated coastal markets, looking for the next Noosa or Byron Bay. See where demand has soared.
Qld’s ‘regional renaissance’ leading the nation
Regional house prices nationally soared at their fastest pace in 35 years, and nowhere was that regional renaissance more acutely felt than in the “loved the death” Sunshine State.
24-year-old sells 32 homes from his bedroom
In a year of on-again off-again lockdowns and travel restrictions, one 24-year-old go-getter has sold $22 million worth of property on his own from his bedroom. Here’s how he did it.
Arnie’s longtime California home for sale
The secluded longtime home of body builder turned ‘Governator’ Arnold Schwarzenegger has hit the market, with $15 million price hopes.
World’s most popular castles revealed
There has been a surge of interest in medieval castles as countries prepare for international borders to reopen, with a review of social media activity revealing the most popular sites.
Where to buy in QLD and still have enough cash for a night out
They are the Queensland suburbs where homeowners are the least likely to be hit hard by interest rate hikes, and still have some fun money left in the bank. And they aren’t all out in the sticks.
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