Thing first-home buyers fear more than rejection
First there was FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) then came FOOP (Fear Of Overpaying), but it seems uninitiated buyers have another source of anxiety, according to new research.
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Block contestant’s sledge at Shaynna
Shaynna Blaze made a polarising criticism of their house, and one contestant isn’t going to lie down and take it.
Miranda Kerr’s two-year wait for $208m compound
Supermodel Miranda Kerr and husband, Snapchat founder Evan Spiegel, have finalised a whopping multimillion-dollar deal for their own LA estate across the street from the Playboy Mansion.
Construction feelers go out for $90m Brisbane industrial park
Construction tenders have gone out for a $90m industrial park in Brisbane’s west which is close to the finish line for development approval with the Brisbane City Council.
The Block head landscaper scores his own TV show
The Block head landscaper Dave Franklin’s backyards have become so popular he’s won a spin-off show of his own, joined by Josh Pakeham of Fans vs Faves, kicking off this weekend.
Scotty’s little ‘out’ joke backfires badly
After one team claims the first victory of the competition, The Block is rocked by the revelation that another duo have done a runner overnight. (Warning: Contains spoilers)
REVEALED: Ipswich’s top 10 suburbs for property investors
Ipswich has dominated the list of Queensland’s best suburbs to invest in, according to a recent report, with one suburb claiming the number two spot on the nationwide list. SEE WHERE
Block begins with tears, tantrums and a runaway team
A Neighbours star, an AFL footballer, an NRL player and a ‘global influencer’ are among the contestants renovating five rundown houses in rural Victoria this year on The Block.
Pitt shells out $57.4m for coastal cliff home
Actor Brad Pitt has gone coastal, dropping millions on a striking clifftop property in California. Take a look inside the 100-year-old home.
Micro markets, investors shape future of housing market
Australia’s property market is becoming more fractured than ever, as multiple micro markets operate at their own speed. But one thing that is clear is the shift in who is buying.
KFC could push out heritage property with claim to cinematic fame
A Brisbane developer has submitted an application to build a new KFC in the heart of Goodna — and relocate the existing heritage property to Rosewood.
Buyers, sellers, renters: 16 QLD property veterans reveal what to expect next
Between them they have more than 500 years experience, and have survived the rollercoaster ride that is Queensland’s property market. Sixteen agents reveal their tips for the next wild ride.
REVEALED: How your pay compares to your neighbours’
New Census data has revealed which suburbs Ipswich’s highest earners are living in, and the results may surprise you. See how your median household income compares to that of your neighbours.
1022 new houses: Plans for next stage of Dawn Walloon Estate revealed
Major residential expansions are in the works for a growing Ipswich locality, as a big developer unveils plans for 1022 new houses in the Dawn Walloon Estate.
Giant flying hotel can stay airborne for years
A giant nuclear-powered ‘flying hotel’, complete with a gym and swimming pool could carry 5,000 passengers — and occupants would be able to live up in the air for years. Take a look inside.
Ten charming terrace-style townhouses proposed for Ipswich
A developer has proposed to build a stack of terrace-style townhouses in a booming Ipswich suburb, each unit complete with a balcony and courtyard space. SEE THE PLANS
Plan for 300 affordable homes south of Brisbane
North Ipswich Development Pty Ltd has unveiled their impressive new plans for the 293-unit complex North Ipswich Apartments, which may provide more affordable housing alternatives for inner-city residents.
Rent crisis: 87,000 properties ‘empty’, water’s on, noone’s home
About 87,000 Queensland homes have been left empty despite the worst rental crisis in history – prompting calls for tough penalties against owners who don’t rent them out. EXCLUSIVE DATA
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
In demand South East Qld region where you can still buy for $500k
New data has revealed soaring demand in this South East Queensland city, where properties priced at an average of $500,000 are being sold in less than two weeks on the market.
Brisbane now strongest housing market in Australia
Brisbane has bucked a nationwide 0.11 per cent fall in home prices in May to emerge as the country’s strongest real estate market, notching a 26 per cent rise in the past year.
Ipswich residents wary as major developer snaps up 77ha site
Ipswich residents have had mixed reactions to news a major Australian developer has purchased yet another site at Ipswich to turn into a masterplanned community.
Koala concerns as mega aged care development slated for South East
A developer plans to build a grand retirement village west of Brisbane with its own bar, cafe, and beauty salon but council has concerns around flood zones and nearby koala habitat. SEE THE PLANS
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.
1000 homes, hundreds of jobs: Huge new housing projects proposed for Ipswich
As works commence on an 118-unit gated community at Ipswich, a Queensland-based developer has revealed his plans to build another 900 homes just around the corner.
Heavy hitters buy popular Qld pub
Two well known names in the Australian pub sector have joined forces and bought an historic South East Queensland hotel, vowing to keep it `genuine’.
Flooded, gutted, listed and under offer at first open home
This Queensland house was inundated during the February floods, but that didn’t stop an investor swooping on the gutted shell in record time.
Impressive plans for 207-lot gated community at Ipswich
A Darra-based company has put forward a much-needed solution to the affordable housing crisis currently crippling the Ipswich region and beyond. SEE THE PLANS
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.
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.
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: Plan to demolish homes for leagues club expansion
A major Queensland leagues club has proposed to demolish two homes beside its facility to make way for car parks and relieve pressure on on-street parking.
145 JOBS: Truck giant reveals plans to open Ipswich dealership
A global truck firm’s proposed new dealership venture at Ipswich is expected to create more than 100 construction jobs and 45 permanent positions.
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.
Why $2M land sale signals hope for Ipswich locals hit by housing crisis
The $2 million sale of a vacant block in a booming Ipswich corridor could signal hope for locals who have been hard-hit by the housing crisis. HERE’S WHY
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.
Demolition plans for nine homes as 5-storey Ipswich unit block revealed
Dozens of Ipswich residents could soon have access to “affordable” housing units and specialist disability accommodation, after plans to replace nine older homes with a five-storey apartment building were revealed. SEE THE PLANS.
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.
What your house could be worth by 2027
A Queensland suburb that has seen prices soar by almost 200 per cent in the past five years is tipped to add another $557,000 to its value by 2027. See what your suburb could be worth.
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.
Southeast city’s record house sales
For the first time in history homes in a normally affordable southeast Queensland suburb are selling for more than $1 million each. SEE THE PROPERTIES
‘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.
‘Do something, quick’: Uproar as 130yo Scott’s Farm eyed off for primary school
“Holy hell, they want to put it on our property”: They have owned the land for 130 years but the family behind an iconic Ripley were given just four days to lodge concerns after being told their land could be used for a primary school.
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