Ban move: What rent you pay in every Central QLD suburb revealed
As the rental market tightens and prices soar, new data has revealed how much each Central Queensland suburbs pays and how much prices have increased. See how your area fared.
Property
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.
25% rent rise: Price hikes across Mackay-Whitsundays revealed
Rent in one town has jumped by a whopping 19 per cent, while unit prices at a popular Whitsundays suburb have boomed 25 per cent. See how your area fared with our interactives.
Royals, rock stars and saving lives: Inside the world of Qld’s flying farmers
Some have used them to fly in movie stars and royals, others to save lives. But for our Queensland farmers and cattle barons, the ‘Toyotas of the Sky’ are the only way to navigate huge properties which are close to nothing.
‘Ticks all the boxes’: Coastal backpackers hits the market
A boutique backpackers, directly across from the beach in Yeppoon, is looking for new owners, with the property being listed for sale.
Million-dollar coastal ‘castle’ sells twice in four months
A million-dollar home perched on the side of a hill in Yeppoon, fittingly titled The Castle, has sold twice in four months, with its latest sale up $85,000.
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.
Emerald home sells for $1.2M within hour of being listed
A five-bedroom home in Emerald has been snapped up for $1.2 million ‘within the hour’ of it being listed for sale.
Last-minute bid to gain control of Western Qld agricultural college
In an 11th-hour move to return critical training services to the agricultural industry in regional Queensland, a consortium of private operators and major companies is seeking to gain control of the former Longreach Pastoral College.
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?
Leasehold of Central Qld venue sells for under $1 million
The leasehold of a venue in Emerald has sold to a Queensland-based organisation.
Builders issue ‘cut the red tape’ plea as new home figures dive
Central Queensland, Mackay and the Whitsundays are experiencing an alarming decrease in new homes. Here’s why builders are worried.
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.
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
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.
Shock new twist in Emu Park high-rise development saga
The developer aiming to build a multi-storey unit complex at Emu Park has submitted revised plans in a fresh bid to get approval for the controversial project – and there has been a shock new twist with councillors reaching a decision.
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.
Cars, tents, caravans: Risky search for a room to call home
The search for a rental place has spread online to social media but carries risks of its own. REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella explains why care must be taken.
Block team wins record $1.7m, others get nothing
One team has won the biggest prize ever given away on The Block, but it wasn’t good news for the other four teams on auction day. (Warning: Spoilers)
Property tycoon snaps up $8M hotel in coal mining country
An investment firm currently negotiating to buy a $300m shopping centre is tightening its grip on the Queensland property market by adding another major asset to its collection.
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.
Home price growth easing but QLD still nation’s top performer
A new report has revealed that Australia’s bonkers property market is easing, but regional Queensland continues to be among the top performers. How does your region rate?
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
‘Vital it stays in sugar’: Growers respond to $400m property sale
Canegrowers are raising concerns over what new investors could mean for the industry if a mammoth 14,000ha property portfolio changes hands.
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.
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
Revealed: Central Qld’s newest rich list areas to join the $500k property club
Central Queensland’s property market goes under the microscope for this special report which shines a light on the up and coming suburbs you could capitalise on. READ MORE HERE:
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.
Rent shock: The 16 Qld locations where prices are tipped to soar
Rents across a huge swathe of Queensland are tipped to rise by at least $5000 this year, as record low vacancy rates and fierce competition drives up prices. Find out where.
Luxury living: Central Qld’s most expensive homes and who owns them
Many of the region’s homes have million dollar price tags. Here are some of the elite properties in Central Queensland, what they sold for, and who owns them.
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