‘$100k a year’: Rural rates pain hitting Qld farmers
There are new fears Queensland graziers are reaching breaking point with revelations some are being charged more than $100,000 annually in rural rates from their local council.
Property
Iconic South West Qld businesses for sale
From a rural property the size of a European nation to an iconic butchery there are heaps of businesses for sale across southwest Queensland. Take a look at the offerings here.
Building sector in slow gear as labour shortage bites
Two of Queensland’s best-known developers say an extraordinary infrastructure rollout has sparked labour shortages, slowing projects – and the Olympics construction has yet to come.
Housing crisis: Call for last home owners’ bonus to free up houses
Over 200,000 Queenslanders are living in large homes they can no longer maintain that could be put to better use by younger families, prompting calls for bonuses for seniors who downsize.
‘Gravity-defying’ prime Brisbane offices run dry
The Queensland capital’s office market offers the best hope in the country for a recovery. But other markets could follow once capital returns.
Real winner in Musk vs. Zuckerberg title fight
It’s the fight everyone is talking about. And while the world waits to see if it happens, take a look inside what may give Elon Musk or Mark Zuckerberg an edge in the ring.
Photo editing fail reveals home selling tricks
Greener grass, bluer skies, less mould on the roof — an Aussie home listing’s photoshop fail has revealed the tricks used to entice people to buy.
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.
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.
The regional council paying you $20,000 to move there and build a new home
A western Queensland council is offering $20,000 grants to new homeowners to help grow the region in one of the most generous schemes in the state. Here’s all the details.
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.
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.
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.
Full list: Southwest QLD’s cheapest homes revealed
Southwest Queensland has become a haven for buyers as it still remains one of the most affordable regions in the country. Read our guide to some of best bargain homes you can grab for under $300,000.
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)
Where house values have gone up and down in regional QLD
More than 300regional Queensland suburbs defied the property slowdown during the last quarter. Find out which surprise suburbs recorded double-digit growth. INTERACTIVE.
Scott Cam brutally cuts one team off
The results of the Block audit are in and Scott Cam sends one team’s builders home and cuts off their credit cards due to spiralling debt.
Savvy way buyers can top up their home loan
Start ups and switched-on buyers are overcoming the deposit barrier with alternative ways to get into their own door sooner.
Price slashed $200k: How to find heavily discounted properties right now
Prices are being slashed on properties in a number of Queensland suburbs, with discounts of up to $200,000 to be found for those willing to shop around.
Heavy hitters: Qld suburbs where prices surged 50 per cent in year
Fourteen Queensland towns and suburbs recorded eye-watering price growth above 50 per cent in the past year, with one small but mighty locale leading the charge. See the top performers.
Desperate QLD renters scammed out of $40k amid housing crisis
Hundreds of desperate Queensland renters have been targeted by scammers taking advantage of the state’s housing crisis, with authorities revealing just how much they have lost so far.
Suburbs first timers are targeting in your state
Where today’s first-home buyers are choosing to start their property journey has been revealed, with new data showing a state-by-state breakdown by postcode.
Inside Hugh Jackman’s new $30m penthouse
The Aussie megastar’s new luxury apartment in the Manhattan neighbourhood of Chelsea has jaw-dropping views of the New York City and the Hudson River. See inside.
Block contestant’s sledge at Shaynna
Shaynna Blaze made a polarising criticism of their house, and one contestant isn’t going to lie down and take it.
Miranda Kerr’s two-year wait for $208m compound
Supermodel Miranda Kerr and husband, Snapchat founder Evan Spiegel, have finalised a whopping multimillion-dollar deal for their own LA estate across the street from the Playboy Mansion.
The Block head landscaper scores his own TV show
The Block head landscaper Dave Franklin’s backyards have become so popular he’s won a spin-off show of his own, joined by Josh Pakeham of Fans vs Faves, kicking off this weekend.
Block begins with tears, tantrums and a runaway team
A Neighbours star, an AFL footballer, an NRL player and a ‘global influencer’ are among the contestants renovating five rundown houses in rural Victoria this year on The Block.
Micro markets, investors shape future of housing market
Australia’s property market is becoming more fractured than ever, as multiple micro markets operate at their own speed. But one thing that is clear is the shift in who is buying.
Buyers, sellers, renters: 16 QLD property veterans reveal what to expect next
Between them they have more than 500 years experience, and have survived the rollercoaster ride that is Queensland’s property market. Sixteen agents reveal their tips for the next wild ride.
Get your weird on: Airbnb to give away $14.5m for craziest homes
Spaceships, submarines, a giant shoe and bus conversions are among wacky homes coming out of the woodwork as Airbnb offers $14.5m in grants for weird homes to be created.
Margot Robbie’s aunt ‘permanently disqualified’ from Qld property industry
The aunt of Hollywood actor Margot Robbie has been “disqualified permanently” from the Queensland property industry after an audit exposed “serious breaches” of trust accounts.
McEnroe’s $40m+ score for beachside mansion
Tennis legend John McEnroe has aced the sale of his luxury Malibu home, complete with its own library, hot tub and tonnes of other high-end amenities.
Single room now more than a house amid crazy Qld rental prices
Single rooms in share houses in some of Queensland’s hottest locations are being listed for rent for the price of an entire house just three years ago. USE THE INTERACTIVE
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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