Single room now more than a house amid crazy Qld rental prices
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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.
Did Emu Park high-rise objections tell the full story?
One councillor is not convinced the public consultation process provides an accurate gauge of the wider community’s sentiment. Read here to find out why.
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.
Mariah buys infamous Atlanta mansion
Powerhouse singer Mariah Carey has reportedly nabbed a piece of Georgia real estate where Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson once destroyed part of the property with his bare hands.
Council to claim parcel of land if $20K rates aren’t paid
Time is running out for Emerald property owners who owe more than $20,000 to council in rates which have not been paid in more than three years. Full details here.
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.
‘Keep the village feel’: How people power stopped Emu Park high-rise, for now
“I was elected by the people, for the people, to speak for the people, to speak out, to give them a voice”: One councillor made their view very clear in opposing a development application for a six-storey Emu Park Apartments project at the Capricorn Coast. Full details here.
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: Why high-rise developer didn’t meet with community
There was a lot of feeling in the room when the man behind plans to build a six-storey unit complex that would change the face of Emu Park was hit with some hard questions. Here’s how he responded.
Controversial high-rise development torpedoed by council
After lengthy debate, Livingstone Shire councillors have made a huge call on a multi-million unit development project which was proposed for Emu Park. Here’s what happened at Tuesday’s meeting.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
It is slim pickings for first home buyers in QLD’s hottest markets
Experts are calling for the price cap for first home buyers to be increased, with new data showing that they are effectively locked out of purchasing a house in over 500 Queensland suburbs.
Bruce Willis’ $86 million property sell off
Bruce Willis has been preparing for his decline in health for some time, according to friends, as he has been selling off all of his prize property in multiple countries.
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!
Rural properties exceed $35m in stellar sales
Two properties in the Mackay district have sold for a whopping $35m, reinforcing buyer demand for good quality acreage in the region. Check out the photos.
Housing boom to slow as fall in prices predicted
Predictions are showing that the nation’s booming property market may not last – but the impact it will have in the long term is still up in the air.
Why buying a home has never been harder in QLD
Emotion, desperation and FOMO are driving Queensland’s booming housing market, with buyers, sellers and agents alike struggling to price the state’s most prized commodity – homes.
Two bidders push stunning cattle property to $4.6m auction sale
An expansive Palmyra cattle property went under the hammer for a mammoth price, showing interest in good quality rural sites is not slowing down.
Major dwelling dilemma hitting these regions
Housing affordability has deteriorated so much in pockets of regional Australia, that some locals would need to devote almost three quarters of their income to mortgage repayments just to buy.
Impressive plans for $150m lifestyle village at Capricorn Coast
Plans for a first class over 50s village have been unveiled, featuring more than 300 homes, community centre, cinemas, sauna, indoor heated pool, bowling green, billiards room and tennis courts. There’s even space to park the RV.
F1 star sells penthouse palace for $70 million
While F1 superstar Lewis Hamilton is in the fight of his life for the 2021 championship, the racing megastar has also managed to score a whopping price for his 3-storey bachelor mega-home in New York.
Aussie homes’ shock $1.77 trillion surge
Australia’s homeowners have shared in an incredible $1.77 trillion uplift in the residential property market in the past year. See where the biggest boom regions were.
Aquila Cove is on the market for 30 Bitcoin
A Carmila property, Aquila Cove, is the first property in Mackay to be on sale for Bitcoin currency.
The $2.1m beachfront and island property 30 Bitcoin can buy
The beachfront Queensland property, which proves location is everything, is the first in the region to be listed for cryptocurrency. See inside the 28-hectare property here.
RANKED: Queensland’s 50 top selling real estate agents revealed
Four of Queensland’s top real estate agents sold more than a billion dollars in residential properties during the 2021 real estate boom. SEE THE FULL TOP 50 LIST
Dongas, fixer-uppers: What $100k will get you in QLD’s hot market
The days of buying anything for under $100,000 in southeast Qld are long gone, but there are still some options for sale in the regions. You might just have to adjust your expectations.
Spend Christmas inside the Home Alone house
If you’re struggling to get into the Christmas spirit, there’s no better way to embrace the holidays than living in the Home Alone house from the iconic 1990 movie. And it’s cheaper than you might think.
Why the Qld property market will only get hotter this summer
A Mexican wave of interstate buyers looks set to wash over Queensland this summer, but even local buyers aren’t venturing far from their Maroons heartland either.
Iconic Central Qld venue attracts buyers across Australia
An iconic venue in Emerald has hit the commercial real estate market, with investors showing interest from all across Australia.
The high price of living on the best street in every QLD region
They’re home to Australia’s rich and sometimes famous, but the difference in values across Queensland’s prestige streets can be millions. >QLD’s cheapest and most expensive streets revealed.
The major Queensland region that’s still a buyer’s market
Queensland’s property boom has been so astounding, even its worst performing region – a major city – posted a healthy 8 per cent rise in values. See the nation’s best and worst performers list.
‘Amazing’: The mining town finding its feet again after slump
From a ‘very quiet six years’ to ‘amazing’ sales since July, housing prices in this mining town have increased 15.7 per cent over the past three months.
Where savvy buyers are looking for the next Noosa, Byron Bay
Buyers have widened their search beyond Queensland’s overheated coastal markets, looking for the next Noosa or Byron Bay. See where demand has soared.
Luxe listings: Take a peek at these luxury living showstoppers
From mega mansions and acreage to investor opportunities, check out some of the priciest properties on the Mackay Isaac Whitsunday market now.
Qld’s ‘regional renaissance’ leading the nation
Regional house prices nationally soared at their fastest pace in 35 years, and nowhere was that regional renaissance more acutely felt than in the “loved the death” Sunshine State.
Where to buy in QLD and still have enough cash for a night out
They are the Queensland suburbs where homeowners are the least likely to be hit hard by interest rate hikes, and still have some fun money left in the bank. And they aren’t all out in the sticks.
The surprising QLD regions poised for property price growth in 2022
A number of affordable regional Queensland towns have emerged as top spots to watch for price growth in 2022, and a few of them might surprise you.
Buy your own QLD beach house & island with cash or cryptocurrency
A beachfront property in North Queensland that has been in the same family for three generations has been listed for sale for $2.2 million – or 30 bitcoin. And it comes with its own island!
What an interest rate rise will mean for every Qld suburb
Homeowners in more than 80 Queensland suburbs may struggle to pay their mortgage when interest rates begin to rise, but even a rise of just 1 per cent could push 124 suburbs into ‘mortgage stress’. FIND YOUR SUBURB
Where you can buy in QLD for less than the average home loan
The average househunter in Queensland has been priced out of nearly 500 suburbs, with the average national home loan hitting a new record high. Here’s where to look for less.
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