Where to buy a block of land in the South Burnett for $54k
Cheap blocks of land are ripe for the picking just a few hours from Brisbane, including some as low as $54,000 and other with great views for less than $100,000. FULL LIST
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‘Doing it tough’: Staggering 1200-strong social housing queue
With more than 1200 people waiting for social housing in Bundaberg, experts are calling for more action from the State Government to back up its commitment to address the growing housing crisis.
‘Very necessary’: Biggenden business leader backs new servo
A proposed service station at Biggenden has gained backing from a key business group, which hopes it would encourage more travellers to stop in the quiet town.
Second Biggenden servo to bring competition to town
A development application for a second Biggenden service station has promised it won’t impact the business of the only other service station in town.
Growth spurt: Where Aussie house prices could go in five years
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?
The best suburbs to invest in property in your state right now
Looking to beat the double whammy of rising costs and rental regulations? Here are 20 suburbs to invest in property.
Building more homes is the only solution
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.
Smithfield centre $140m sale signals spur
Private fund managers are making the running as the retail property market resets.
22 per cent spike: How much your home is worth now
Home prices in some Wide Bay and Burnett cities, towns and suburbs have jumped more than 20 per cent in the past three months, with one suburb recording one of the highest recent increases in Queensland. Find your suburb:
BAC secures Aramex as first tenant in park
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.
Developers join forces for DIY luxury tower
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.
Up 347pc: Nation’s biggest migration magnets revealed
Australia’s top regions for internal migration have been revealed, with five regions recording growth of more than 200 per cent in 12 months. And it is bad news for two big cities.
Makris backs $500m Gold Coast plan
Surging interest rates are failing to dent Makris Group’s ambitions to start work on a $500m expansion of Gold Coast’s Marina Mirage as early as next year.
Jim Carrey leaving LA after 30 years
Jim Carrey is saying goodbye to Los Angeles, putting his longtime home of more than three decades up for sale. See inside.
Aussies look to downsize as cost of living bites
Many Australians are considering downsizing their homes in order to cope financially, according to a recent study. But is that the right move?
Real estate guru’s top buying, selling tips for 2023
Property guru John McGrath shares his insights into the ‘nuances’ and ‘efficiencies’ of the uncertain and rapidly shifting real estate market.
Revealed: 29 next generation Qld farming families leading the way
Farmers are the backbone of Australian culture and the economy. Meet the next crop of innovative and hard-working farming families across Queensland.
Celeb home nearly 2m people want to see
We all like to take a sticky beak into how the elite live, but whose homes are most sought-after? New data reveals whose houses are searched for most.
Inside ‘Glass Onion’ $651m island compound
Netflix’s new hit film “Glass Onion,” that centres around a stunning island compound in Greece has been listed for sale for an eye-popping sum.
Holiday hot spots gone to ruin: Queensland’s abandoned resorts
Dilapidated, deserted and outright creepy, these tourism destinations in their heyday were the locations to visit for a summer getaway. Now sitting empty, the Queensland holiday resorts are collecting dust. SEE THE PICTURES
Top local tips: How to boost your chance of getting rental home
Applying for a rental property has become more stressful than ever as thousands in our region struggle to find a home. Read our guide to nailing the application process to increase your chances of renting your dream home.
Final Frank Lloyd Wright farm house for sale
The final property of one of the world’s most-celebrated architects, Frank Lloyd Wright, has come up for sale. Take a look inside.
Whopping $1b+ spent on 25 Aussie houses
Home buyers went on an spending spree that resulted in some eye-popping prices, despite the downturn. See the top 25 sales of the year.
Prince William’s odd new piece of property
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince William has taken over his father’s Duchy of Cornwall portfolio — and it has a weird property in it.
‘First of its kind’: $120m Childers development boom
The massive Hillside development in set to expand, with a 220 relocatable home park proposed alongside a cafe, bar, cinema and pool. See what’s planned.
Racing legend Peter Brock’s childhood home for sale
Revheads rejoice — racing champion Peter Brock’s childhood home where he built his first car is on the market for the first time in 16 years.
Regional QLD’s property price growth stars revealed
From coastal hamlets to acreage suburbs and city locales, more than two thirds of Queensland’s top spots for growth were outside of Greater Brisbane. See every QLD suburbs new median price!
Inside Betty White’s coastal sanctuary
Beloved actor Betty White’s cherished California home that she built with her husband more than four decades ago has hit the market for $10.5 million. Take a look inside.
Ultimate ‘Friends’ house has own Central Perk
This home may be in the suburbs, but it’s decorated in homage to a very famous fictional New York apartment — and could be yours for a bargain.
Booming towns with homes under $550,000
Despite two years of soaring house prices across the regions, affordability can still be unearthed in several towns according to new research by PRD Real Estate.
QLD’s regional ‘million dollar plus club’ soars to dizzying heights
The number of regional Queensland homes that have sold for over $1 million has surged tenfold since 2011. See the heat maps for Queensland’s seven-figure sales.
NRL icon lists home for sale after record purchase
Rugby League legend Johnathan Thurston has listed his former home for sale, six months after buying a nearby residence that was once home to two other sporting legends.
More renters will be able to ‘buy a home’, PM says
Industry groups have hit out at the Government’s federal budget, with some calling it inadequate — while others have welcomed the announcement.
$25b property at ‘very high risk’: The Qld suburbs in firing line
A staggering $25 billion worth of property in Australia is ‘at very high risk’ from rising sea levels and coastal erosion. These are the Queensland suburbs in the firing line.
113 suburbs record price drop: Is the QLD property boom over?
Median house prices in more than 100 Queensland suburbs have dropped since their peak, in what is the first sign that the real estate market might finally be going from blast furnace to balmy. SEARCH NOW
Ben and JLo drop $67m on Bel-Air mansion
The Hollywood power couple are reportedly settling on a massive mansion in the prime Los Angeles neighbourhood of Bel-Air. Take a look inside.
Where first-time investors should be looking in QLD now
Twelve of Australia’s top 20 investor hot spots are located in Queensland, and they range from inner city unit markets to affordable house suburbs and sought-after resort towns.
The infrastructure ‘gaps’ facing QLD’s booming property regions
The great migration to regional Queensland has put the squeeze on housing and essential services, with a report highlighting the ‘gaps’ in infrastructure across the state. >>What we need now!
Affordable QLD regions leading property price growth
Affordable towns and suburbs across Queensland have emerged as the shining stars of the property boom, with strong growth markets now emerging in some unlikely places.
Big challenges facing Australia’s booming regions
Pandemic migration has exposed the ‘gaps’ in regional community infrastructure right across Australia, from water security, telecommunications to affordable housing. See the biggest issues in your region.
Top 20 Qld suburbs where rental listings tanked, and that’s before the floods
New data shows just how dire the Queensland rental crisis has become, with the number of active listings nosediving by as much as 84 per cent. And that’s before the floods.
What will flooding disasters do to house prices?
Property prices have skyrocketed across regions of Queensland and NSW, but those in-demand area have also been the worst hit by recent flooding events. So what impact will it have on their property market?
Super-sized mansion’s wild $504m discount
The discount on this mansion is enough to buy an entire suburb. An LA mega-mansion once touted to set a record as America’s priciest home has finally sold at auction. See what it sold for.
Bruce Willis’ beach paradise is to die (hard) for
A massive beach retreat that belonged to actor Bruce Willis has hit the market for a jaw-dropping $51 million. Take a look inside the stunning home.
QLD’s vacancy crisis deepens as flooded rentals deemed no-go zones
Waterlogged and full of mould, rentals across southeast Queensland are being declared no-go zones, with the flooding crisis expected to worsen housing availability and affordability.
Data: Sydney house prices tank, Brisbane booms
There’s been a changing of the guard with Brisbane house prices rising faster than any other capital in February while Sydney went backwards for the first time in 17 months
Wild round house made of hay for sale
This house is a needle in a haystack — in more ways than one. A hay house in the middle of a forest has hit the market, complete with some odd and unique features.
New mum wins $6m home with $18 lotto ticket
A new mum’s life changed dramatically for a second time in the space of a few months — after a last-second decision to enter the lotto paid off in a major way.
Bon Jovi selling $31 million sky mansion
So, much for ‘Never Say Goodbye!’. Rock legend Jon Bon Jovi has put his four-bedroom condo on the market for a huge sum. Take a look inside.
500-year old home gets dismantled, relocated
What’s old is new again, especially when it comes to this stunning 500-year old property that was taken apart brick by brick and rebuilt. It’s now on the market with an eye-popping price tag.
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