‘Drip feeding’: Mayors’ claim on why property prices are soaring
Regional Queensland mayors have pointed to a major factor they say is driving up property prices.
Regional Queensland mayors have pointed to a major factor they say is driving up property prices.
An Aussie island that inspired beloved cult classic The Chronicles of Narnia has been put up for sale by its renowned Hollywood producer – with no lions, witches or wardrobes.
Sydney’s swankiest apartment is back on the market, with a high-profile Luxe Listings agent dropped and the new team tasked with selling the six-bedroom unit spending $500,000 on staging.
A real-life bubblegum pink Barbie ‘three-storey palace’ of every girl’s dreams perched on a beachside cliff has sold for a bargain price. SEE THE PHOTOS
Plans have been lodged with council for a brand new over 55s village in Gladstone which would include six three-storey apartments full of units. SEE THE PLANS
From homeless to homeowner by age 23, one young Queensland tradie has shared his tips on how he has overcome obstacles to buy two homes. SEE THE VIDEO
The freehold for a revamped 95-year-old country Queensland pub is for sale for the first time in more than four decades. Here’s what’s on offer.
Three old homes would be replaced with a new childcare centre with room for more than 70 children if an application to the Rockhampton council is approved. DETAILS.
After playing the same numbers for the past two years a Central Queensland woman checked her lotto account and told her boss ‘I have to go’. DETAILS.
Too many are holding on to a Hervey Bay that no longer exists with no regard for the consequences of toxic NIMBYism in a city where the wrong kind of growth already risks ruining paradise, writes Jessica Grewal.
A pub-loving pair behind the restoration of multiple iconic Brisbane buildings has fallen in love with another riverside city, breathing life into three long-closed historic hotels – the oldest of which will open this weekend.
The first stage of a unique development for 22 architecturally designed workstores on the Capricorn Coast has hit the market. DETAILS.
A deal is said to be “very close” with a Brisbane-based group interested in purchasing a vacant block of development land for a future shopping centre in Central Queensland. DETAILS.
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.
A colourful 142-year-old Queensland pub which once boasted the “finest private zoo in the Commonwealth” has sold as the hotel’s “wonderfully weird” history is revealed in this special feature. VIDEO.
A longstanding, key player in the Queensland construction industry has revealed the harsh reality of rising costs and how he’s stayed successful amid a spate of builder busts.
With the average wedding costing between $26,000 and $29,000, one Queensland woman has come up with an ingenious solution to help her save thousands on her big day.
Ratepayers in Central Queensland could face huge rates increases after a state-led land evaluation review revealed increases of up to 178 per cent and the blame game is already underway. SEE WHERE YOUR SUBURB RANKED.
A hidden crisis is “swallowing” three Queensland towns whole – and if you’ve visited them, you might be part of the problem.
New data has revealed the extent of Central Queensland’s rental crisis with some local postcodes ranking as some of the worst for low vacancies.
The former Anglican Bishop’s home on Athelstane Street in The Range built in the 1860s is going to a new location as the building has become dilapidated over the decades and is full of damp, mould, wood rot and decay. Read about its incredible history through wars, flood and cyclones
Sandy beaches, the bluest oceans, no neighbours or perhaps the odd celebrity guest next door. The idea of buying our own island is not as crazy, or expensive, as you might think. See what Aussie islands are available right now.
More than 20 homes in Gladstone and Agnes Water sold for $1 million or more in 2023. SEE THE FULL LIST.
The cheapest suburbs to buy homes in have been revealed, with new data showing prices in some pockets falling up to $24,000 in rare areas sheltered from rampaging inflation. FULL LISTS
From fixer-uppers to two-bedroom gems, houses in the Gladstone region have come on offer for outstanding value for the right buyer or a first homebuyer looking to get into the market.
One town has been revealed as Central Queensland’s most popular destination for people looking to move to the region, with twice as many people wanting to move to the area than inquiring to move out. Full details.
Yeppoon’s landmark Keppel Bay Sailing Club foreshore building is set to be demolished. Here’s the latest on what will take its place if the green light for new development is given.
More than 300regional Queensland suburbs defied the property slowdown during the last quarter. Find out which surprise suburbs recorded double-digit growth. INTERACTIVE.
Locals excited to test a new watering hole will be keen to hear an iconic venue is getting a major facelift and will be ready to entertain friends and families all summer long. Here’s the details.
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.
Start ups and switched-on buyers are overcoming the deposit barrier with alternative ways to get into their own door sooner.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
First there was FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) then came FOOP (Fear Of Overpaying), but it seems uninitiated buyers have another source of anxiety, according to new research.
Shaynna Blaze made a polarising criticism of their house, and one contestant isn’t going to lie down and take it.
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 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.
After one team claims the first victory of the competition, The Block is rocked by the revelation that another duo have done a runner overnight. (Warning: Contains spoilers)
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.
Actor Brad Pitt has gone coastal, dropping millions on a striking clifftop property in California. Take a look inside the 100-year-old home.
Gladstone ratepayers will see an increase to their rates bills this year as the Council hands down its first budget surplus in more than three years. See the budget highlights and where our rates rank against SEQ and our CQ neighbours.
A Central Queensland coastal property recognisable to locals with its Balinese-style huts that were built and never finished, is now for sale and its idyllic location could see it fetch millions. See what’s on offer.
They were some of the hardest hit suburbs during the resources downturn but after a decade in the real estate doldrums, investors are once again reaping rewards for their risk-taking ventures.
A shock discovery has prompted the Gladstone region’s peak water authority to issue a community safety warning. Here’s what the authority says about the impact to drinking water quality and supply.
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.
A giant nuclear-powered ‘flying hotel’, complete with a gym and swimming pool could carry 5,000 passengers — and occupants would be able to live up in the air for years. Take a look inside.
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.
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