One week, 5 developers, 816 new homes: City’s housing boom
More than 800 new homes proposed to Ipswich City Council have made big moves forward in a week, as developers race to solve the city’s housing crisis.
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Borrowing power slashed by fastest rate rise in 28 years
Australia’s fastest interest rate rise in 28 years has hit Queensland homebuyers seven times worse than homeowners, with borrowing power cut by 21.61 per cent after the latest RBA rise.
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.
160 homes: Inside Ipswich’s major new townhouse development, park
Existing and hopeful residents of Ipswich could soon benefit from a major residential development of more than 160 townhouses and a public park with areas for play, walking, and cycling. SEE THE PLANS.
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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
Plans reveal transformation for iconic Mary Tregear Hostel
An Ipswich property group wants to construct a four-storey building — and redevelop an iconic 165-year-old hostel. Check out what’s planned.
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!
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.
Surprise spot where Aussie sellers are happiest
Australian vendors are happier than ever thanks to a booming housing market, and low interest rates buoying up borrowing power. But you may be surprised to see which region topped the list.
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