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.
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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.
Thing first-home buyers fear more than rejection
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.
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.
Construction feelers go out for $90m Brisbane industrial park
Construction tenders have gone out for a $90m industrial park in Brisbane’s west which is close to the finish line for development approval with the Brisbane City Council.
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.
Scotty’s little ‘out’ joke backfires badly
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)
REVEALED: Ipswich’s top 10 suburbs for property investors
Ipswich has dominated the list of Queensland’s best suburbs to invest in, according to a recent report, with one suburb claiming the number two spot on the nationwide list. SEE WHERE
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.
Pitt shells out $57.4m for coastal cliff home
Actor Brad Pitt has gone coastal, dropping millions on a striking clifftop property in California. Take a look inside the 100-year-old home.
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.
KFC could push out heritage property with claim to cinematic fame
A Brisbane developer has submitted an application to build a new KFC in the heart of Goodna — and relocate the existing heritage property to Rosewood.
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.
REVEALED: How your pay compares to your neighbours’
New Census data has revealed which suburbs Ipswich’s highest earners are living in, and the results may surprise you. See how your median household income compares to that of your neighbours.
1022 new houses: Plans for next stage of Dawn Walloon Estate revealed
Major residential expansions are in the works for a growing Ipswich locality, as a big developer unveils plans for 1022 new houses in the Dawn Walloon Estate.
Giant flying hotel can stay airborne for years
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.
Ten charming terrace-style townhouses proposed for Ipswich
A developer has proposed to build a stack of terrace-style townhouses in a booming Ipswich suburb, each unit complete with a balcony and courtyard space. SEE THE PLANS
Plan for 300 affordable homes south of Brisbane
North Ipswich Development Pty Ltd has unveiled their impressive new plans for the 293-unit complex North Ipswich Apartments, which may provide more affordable housing alternatives for inner-city residents.
Rent crisis: 87,000 properties ‘empty’, water’s on, noone’s home
About 87,000 Queensland homes have been left empty despite the worst rental crisis in history – prompting calls for tough penalties against owners who don’t rent them out. EXCLUSIVE DATA
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
In demand South East Qld region where you can still buy for $500k
New data has revealed soaring demand in this South East Queensland city, where properties priced at an average of $500,000 are being sold in less than two weeks on the market.
Brisbane now strongest housing market in Australia
Brisbane has bucked a nationwide 0.11 per cent fall in home prices in May to emerge as the country’s strongest real estate market, notching a 26 per cent rise in the past year.
Super-sized mansion’s wild $504m discount
The discount on this mansion is enough to buy an entire suburb. An LA mega-mansion once touted to set a record as America’s priciest home has finally sold at auction. See what it sold for.
Then and now: How prices have soared in 2011’s flood suburbs
History has shown Brisbane’s property market is resilient, with house prices soaring up to 123.4 per cent since the last big flood event. SEARCH INTERACTIVE
QLD’s vacancy crisis deepens as flooded rentals deemed no-go zones
Waterlogged and full of mould, rentals across southeast Queensland are being declared no-go zones, with the flooding crisis expected to worsen housing availability and affordability.
Data: Sydney house prices tank, Brisbane booms
There’s been a changing of the guard with Brisbane house prices rising faster than any other capital in February while Sydney went backwards for the first time in 17 months
Revealed: Ipswich’s cheapest suburbs for rent
While a growing population, a shallow housing stock pool, and record-low vacancy rates have pushed Ipswich’s rental housing crisis to a “critical” point, a number of areas are consistently cheaper to live in than others. FIND OUT WHERE
Two-storey childcare centre proposed for growing Ipswich suburb
In an effort to address Ipswich’s growing population and demand for childcare services, a brand new childcare centre has been proposed for a site surrounded by residential homes. SEE THE PLANS
Home to be demolished for new mega Ipswich health hub
A home will be demolished to make way for a new two-storey health hub in the heart of Ipswich after an application by a prominent local physiotherapist. SEE THE PLANS
REVEALED: Ipswich’s 10 safest suburbs in 2022
Ipswich is home to some of the safest areas in South East Queensland, with new police data revealing 10 suburbs have seen no crime whatsoever in the past three months. SEE THE LIST
Wild round house made of hay for sale
This house is a needle in a haystack — in more ways than one. A hay house in the middle of a forest has hit the market, complete with some odd and unique features.
New mum wins $6m home with $18 lotto ticket
A new mum’s life changed dramatically for a second time in the space of a few months — after a last-second decision to enter the lotto paid off in a major way.
Bon Jovi selling $31 million sky mansion
So, much for ‘Never Say Goodbye!’. Rock legend Jon Bon Jovi has put his four-bedroom condo on the market for a huge sum. Take a look inside.
500-year old home gets dismantled, relocated
What’s old is new again, especially when it comes to this stunning 500-year old property that was taken apart brick by brick and rebuilt. It’s now on the market with an eye-popping price tag.
Rent shock: The 16 Qld locations where prices are tipped to soar
Rents across a huge swathe of Queensland are tipped to rise by at least $5000 this year, as record low vacancy rates and fierce competition drives up prices. Find out where.
UNDERBELLY: Ipswich’s most dangerous suburbs in 2022
Drugs, arson, prostitution and burglaries — the top 10 most crime-riddled suburbs in Ipswich have been revealed. SEE THE FULL LIST
Richard Gere lists hidden compound for $39m
A year after shelling out nearly $10m for a new family home, actor Richard Gere is trying to unload his sprawling property with its own island, that he’s owned since 1986.
Aeroplane from Thor movie lands in Queensland backyard
Want a piece of Thor memorabilia? Straight from a blockbuster movie set, this decommissioned plane is right at home in the backyard of a Queensland property. But how did it end up there?
Major cut home buyers are facing
A 2022 rise in the official interest rate might be just speculation for now — but a big shift in the past 90 days may indicate that it may be coming sooner than expected. Here’s what to do to be prepared.
Where you can buy an entire Old West Town
Aspiring cowboys born in the wrong era have a rare opportunity to live out their old Wild West fantasies, thanks to this listing for an entire town.
Revealed: 106 suburbs where you can buy at (or below) 2012 prices
From mining towns to coastal enclaves and leafy city suburbs, there are 70 house and 36 unit locations across Queensland where house prices are cheaper now than they were a decade ago.
Revealed: How much you need to earn to buy in every Qld suburb
Households in nearly 400 Queensland suburbs now need to earn more than $100,000 after tax a year to live and pay the mortgage, with affordability nationally the ‘worst on record’. SEARCH THE INTERACTIVE
Revealed: The Qld city with no home rentals available
Queensland’s crippling rental crisis has left vacancy rates below 1 per cent in a staggering 40 local government areas, with availability in one city shrinking to just 0.1 per cent, or effectively zero. SEE HOW BAD THINGS ARE IN YOUR REGION
Regions where overseas buyers want to live
Aussie real estate is a hot commodity for international buyers, despite closed borders for much of 2021. See the countries with the most buyers trying to get in, and where they are looking.
Iconic home an internet sensation ahead of first sale
A well-known, widely-loved 1950s Ipswich home has gone viral online in the lead up to its first sale, with admirers insisting it should be heritage listed and ‘preserved forever’.
QLD dominates Australia’s Top 10 ‘best buys’ of 2022
Australia’s Top 10 ‘best buys’ of 2022 have been revealed, with Queensland leading the pack. See the full list and reasons why.
Affordable QLD locations dominate national ‘best buys’ for 2022
An affordable seaside region in Brisbane’s north is tipped to boom this year – one of four Queensland locations named among Australia’s top 10 ‘best buys’ for 2022.
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