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$7.3m: New record for Coorparoo after same house sells for $1m more than it did in 2022
$7.3m: New record for Coorparoo after same house sells for $1m more than it did in 2022. READ TODAY’S AUCTION BLOG!
‘I did this for her’: Tradesman’s spectacular church conversion in tribute to late wife
A spectacular church conversion with a gripping story in one of Brisbane’s inner suburbs has everyone talking. FIND OUT WHERE
117-year-old Ipswich stunner’s park perfection
For property owners Katie Francis and Michael Antonio, their four-bedroom, two-bathroom renovated home in Ipswich has got more than just a century worth of history, with views of Limestone Park. SEE THE PICS
Logan investors: ‘Our leap of faith paid off’
Hard work and dedication have landed a migrant couple keys to their first investment property to have a go in ‘the country of opportunity’. FIND OUT MORE
Neverending storm: Brisbane remains a renter’s nightmare
Brisbane’s rental storm shows no signs of ending as vacancy rates barely rise, according to the latest PropTrack Market Insight Report.
‘Unforgettable’ art deco Brisbane home charms buyers
An Art Deco home in inner Brisbane is attracting buyers left right and centre with its charm and timelessness. See the pics.
Exclusive: Highly anticipated Brisbane racecourse retirement village reaches next milestone
One of Australia’s first vertical retirement communities built within a racecourse precinct is coming to life in Brisbane’s northeast and is already 50 per cent sold. Here’s what we know
Sacrifice to get on home ownership ladder
Twenty-year-old homeowner Amity Williams began saving for her first home when she was 18 but had her eye on the property market long before that. Here’s how she did it.
Designer elegance in Moreton Bay: A waterfront dream home
‘Para Siempre En Casa’ located in Moreton Bay is the epitome of designer elegance, where no detail hasn’t been thought of. SEE THE PICS
Mapped: Cheapest homes near Qld’s best NAPLAN schools
Exclusive analysis of NAPLAN performance and home values reveals the best Queensland suburbs to buy if you’re a parent.
NAPLAN vs home prices: Brisbane’s top ‘bang for buck’ schools
Brisbane parents don’t have to break the bank to get their kids into a good school catchment where home prices are more in reach, exclusive new analysis has revealed. INTERACTIVE
How good schools are pushing up property prices
The potential for a better education is a huge carrot for homeseekers but there are other factors they need to be wary of.
Bilingual program lures family to Sunshine State
A young family from Melbourne has migrated to the Sunshine State for a new bilingual French program in Brisbane’s southeast. FIND OUT WHERE
Top 40: Qld suburbs where first homebuyers should be looking
A national real estate giant has unveiled 273 suburbs across Australia where first home buyers should be looking now, as home loan approvals rebound to pre-pandemic levels.
Plea for cops in ‘danger’ retail hub as Maccas used as refuge
Bayside residents, who watched in horror as a teen girl was allegedly assaulted at a bus stop in broad daylight, have ditched pleas for a fully-staffed police station and changed tack.
Skipping meals, vital care: Human cost of Qld rental crisis revealed
Queensland renters are skipping meals or going without vital care, with just 0.5% of vacancies affordable to those on income support – and it is not much better for those on the minimum wage.
Where you can buy a house in Qld for under $600k
The number of house suburbs under $600,000 has halved in just four years. Now a report reveals the ‘affordable’ spots to look for first home buyers and investors. INTERACTIVES
First time investors reap rewards in Logan Market
Logan couple Lauren and Tyson Halliwell have plunged into the investment market for the first time after renting out their first home. HERE’S HOW THEY DID IT
VIDEO: Luxury Noosa home draws global attention
A prestige Noosa home that seems to float above the hinterland has so much design clout it’s expected to draw high net worth buyers from as far as New York. WATCH THE VIDEO
Revealed: How a 20 year old secured his first home
For 20 year old Jonah Blackburn setting his sights high by breaking into the property market young early was an indispensable move for his future. FIND OUT MORE
Historic ‘Spanish mission’ design Bayside home hits the market
ONE of Manly’s largest single landholdings inspired by Spanish mission design and built in 1938 is ready to be snapped up by one lucky buyer. FIND OUT WHERE
Rental Crisis: Prices across Brisbane stabilise but stock levels remain tight
Brisbane tenants have been given some reprieve as rental prices remained flat, despite the ongoing crisis with supply and demand.
Last chance for buyers to purchase luxury Brisbane development
The final apartments for one of southwest Brisbane’s most anticipated developments are ready to be sold off to eager buyers and investors. SEE THE PICS
Rental Crisis: Brisbane rental vacancies remain below 1%
Queensland’s rental crisis continues to pain seeking tenants as Brisbane remains one of the tightest rental markets in the country. FIND OUT MORE
Surprise twist as investor snaps up three-in-one Marsden home
An investor has snapped up a three in one Marsden home with a community hall out the back. HERE’S WHAT IS PLANNED
Inside the million-dollar houses of Brisbane Broncos past and present
They all earn six-figure pay packets of between $625,000 to $1 million a year but less than half of this group of 28 Brisbane Bronco players has put their money to work in the property market. SEE THEIR HOUSES
Young Brisbane couple dodge state’s mortgage pain
A young Brisbane couple have revealed their secret to dodging the pain of rate rises after shock new figures revealed more than 320,000 Queensland homeowners are paying mortgages they cannot afford. FIND OUT MORE
Investors’ set their eyes on humble suburb north of Brisbane
A humble suburb north of Brisbane is an apple of investor’s eyes’ as new data reveals Queensland’s most top affordable locations to maximise returns in 2024. FIND OUT WHERE
Revealed: Historic bayside character home hits the market
A historic bayside character home with rare Edwardian features boasting panoramic views of Moreton Bay and a rich history has hit the market for the first time in over four decades. FIND OUT WHERE
Cush for Comment: November was ‘a coming of age’ for prestige market
Auctioneer Haesley Cush shares his thoughts on the Brisbane property market and why he thinks November was the coming of age for the prestige market.
Priced out? Brisbane’s new Cinderella suburbs revealed
Brisbane’s newest bridesmaid suburbs have been revealed, and buyers could save more than $600,000 just by shifting their focus 1.7km down the road.
Renovator’s dream goes for a dream price
Another dilapidated Logan home has sold under the hammer as renovators become hot property for buyers. FIND OUT MORE
Riverside family home of nearly 70 years hits the market
A Brisbane Riverside home of almost seven decades hits the market ready for a new owner. FIND OUT WHERE
‘Knives Out’: Auction heats up in Brisbane’s southwest
The ‘knives were out’ between bidders at an auction in Brisbane’s south-west last weekend with unbelievably competitive bidding. FIND OUT WHERE
Brisbane’s surprise most liveable suburb
Bargain house hunters and first home buyers across Brisbane are being urged to consider buying in an outer-Brisbane suburb to break into the competitive property market. FIND OUT WHERE
$750 a week: Crazy cost of single room in Brisbane sharehouse
The average cost of a single room in a Brisbane sharehouse has surpassed Melbourne, with some desperate renters spending nearly twice that amount just to secure a roof over their heads.
Queensland couple sells their dream acreage home
From what was a labour of love transforming and moving their dream home to the top of the hill of their acreage, a Brisbane couple and their young family have decided to sell up. FIND OUT WHERE
Unit snapped up for $290,000 as investor demand surges in Logan
A seasoned interstate investor has got his slice of the Logan property market, as the market heats up further. FIND OUT WHERE
Prestige home sells for highest suburb price this year
A prestige home has set the suburb record for the year after a nail biting auction in Brisbane’s northeast. FIND OUT WHERE
Luxurious urban oasis set to entice buyers
A tropical oasis heads to auction next weekend, just 5km from the Brisbane CBD. FIND OUT WHERE
Works commence on southeast’s largest new residential community
Four well-known development companies have banded together to unlock an initial 2,000 parcels of land in one of the south east’s largest future communities, in a Queensland first. FIND OUT WHERE
Revealed: Why this investor outbid 160 bidders for unlivable dump
The savvy investor who secured an unlivable dump in a record auction bidding war has revealed why he did it and what plans he has for the property.
Offshore buyer snaps up $1.85m CBD unit sight unseen
Aussie expatriates in the United States have spent $1.85m on an apartment they have yet to lay eyes on, as the market continues to heat up in the Brisbane CBD. SEE THE PICS
Boutique Moreton Bay development sells 80 per cent of its offerings prior to construction
Downsizers have flocked to a Redland Bay apartment development with 80 per cent of its offerings sold prior to construction. FIND OUT WHERE
Prestigious $110m Brisbane riverfront development set to captivate buyers
A prestigious Brisbane riverfront boutique apartment development boasting close proximity to the CBD is getting ready to hit the market. FIND OUT WHERE
My Home: Tropical prestigious Brisbane riverfront retreat hits the market
After 18 years of raising their family at their prestigious riverfront enclave a couple from Brisbane’s south west knew it was time to sell. FIND OUT WHERE
Take some of the stress out of selling your home: top tips for sellers
REA Group Chief Audience and Product Officer, Melina Cruickshank shares her top four tips for sellers. READ THE LIST
Buyers lining up for ‘rare’ acreage home in Brisbane’s south
A dual-level home in Brisbane’s outer south, set on just under an acre and backing onto green space, is set to transport buyers to their own private oasis just 20 minutes from the Brisbane CBD. FIND OUT WHERE
Public housing to real estate top gong: Qld’s top agents awarded
Queensland’s top agents have been named at an industry event in Brisbane, with the salesperson of the year starting his career while living in public housing. See the full list of winners and finalists.
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