Aussie motels catching eye of savvy buyers
After peaking in popularity during the ‘60s and ‘70s, motels fell out of favour. But in post-pandemic times, the modest motel is ticking plenty of boxes, especially for smart DIY investors. Here’s why.
After peaking in popularity during the ‘60s and ‘70s, motels fell out of favour. But in post-pandemic times, the modest motel is ticking plenty of boxes, especially for smart DIY investors. Here’s why.
More than a third of Australia’s ‘supercharged’ property suburbs are located in the Sunshine State, with Queensland the ‘go-to’ state for high-net buyers with $10m-plus to splash.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Buyers have widened their search beyond Queensland’s overheated coastal markets, looking for the next Noosa or Byron Bay. See where demand has soared.
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.
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.
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
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.
Millionaire influencer Jackson O’Doherty talks about his screamer of a Halloween housewarming for the ‘Playboy Mansion Down Under’ – a $100k ‘smoothest party ever’ with jetpacks and jetskis in the pool, special stage, three bars and much more.
Regional Queensland has been named one of Australia’s top ‘rising stars’ to watch in 2022, with growth tipped to outpace the major capitals, and some of the suburbs might surprise you.
Regional Queensland’s vacancy rate worsened over the September quarter, fuelling warnings that the rental crisis could end in ‘migrant accommodation camps’ when borders reopened.
With Queensland’s average views-per-property figures hitting a record high, weary locals are going up against cashed-up interstate buyers to find a new home. Check out the suburbs where buyers are desperate for listings.
They are the suburbs where house values have eased – even dropped – and weary buyers stand a fighting chance at getting a foot on the property ladder. The locations might surprise you.
They are the suburbs where house values have eased – even dropped – and weary buyers stand a fighting chance at getting a foot on the property ladder. The locations might surprise you.
There are 267 postcodes in Queensland where owners are on the brink of earning more for their homes each year than their job. SEARCH THE LOCATIONS
Queensland owner-occupiers in 61 postcodes are now potentially earning more per year from their home than their employer. Do you live in one of them? >>>INTERACTIVE
Georgia is investigating more rule breaking on The Block — as Tanya and Vito and the twins dig themselves further into debt with their pool plans.
Beautiful one day, perfect the next, we’ve scoured homes with views as diverse as tropical rainforests, miles of beaches and twinkling city lights to rank this exclusive collection of Queensland’s Top 50. SEE PICTURES OF THE FULL LIST.
These are the top five countries buying up Australian farms, as those owned by foreign entities in Queensland are revealed.
House prices soared in 710 suburbs across Queensland over the last three months, with over half of the top performers located in the regions. How does your region rate? SEARCH YOUR SUBURB IN OUR INTERACTIVE
The land was sold in December 2020
Expansive two-level home just right for the family or dual living.
Russell Hall name synonymous with Queensland-style house design
Flowing floor-plan, two outdoor entertaining areas, pool, deck and bar add up to provide ultimate entertainer
Fresh set of eyes bring new ideas to striking Yaroomba home
Expansive national park and ocean views come with this architecturally renovated home
The cheapest locations to buy a home on the Sunshine Coast have been revealed and it includes a very surprising addition.
A future in entertainment may be only one property investment away
A ticket or two may be all it takes to call a stunning hinterland property “home”, as one Sunshine Coast family discovered two decades ago.
Some highlights of Bernard Salt’s look at Gympie’s future – including where the singles are
After 40 years in Ballina, Olivia Newton-John puts her beloved home on the market.
The rumour-mill is in full swing about Thor star checking out Clarence property market
Wide variety of properties being brought to Sunshine Coast market in the wake of Australia Day weekend
Enjoy Mooloolah River views from tri-level home in key expansion area.
VENUE dreams burnt to ground but realtor assures it’s still for sale… minus the pub
High ceilings and entertaining deck create pleasant environment at any time of year
New home-owners happy to be able to downsize without the compromise
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