Brisbane & QLD

RENTS up 13 per cent on last year despite official cash rate barely moving. So what happens when there’s a real rise?

PROPERTY group Mirvac plans to boost its exposure in Queensland’s booming mining districts.

HOMEBUYERS are set to save up to $7000 in stamp duty from July 1 after the reinstatement of concessions.

STATE’S property market shows signs of recovery, posting positive results for the first time in 18 months.

THE rental situation has become so dire people are renting chicken pens and garages to maintain shelter, according to accommodation support groups.

PUBLIC housing tenants who trash their properties or who repeatedly fail to pay rent could have their welfare payments quarantined.

HOUSE prices are at a six-year low in capital cities despite RBA efforts to lift housing out of the doldrums with rate cuts.