‘Contract crashed’: The new sign that the QLD market is easing
Queensland’s property market might be stronger than southern states, but there is a new sign the market is cooling.
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‘Do something, quick’: Uproar as 130yo Scott’s Farm eyed off for primary school
“Holy hell, they want to put it on our property”: They have owned the land for 130 years but the family behind an iconic Ripley were given just four days to lodge concerns after being told their land could be used for a primary school.
Beer at your front door? New brewery planned for residential Ipswich street
A brand new brewery and beer tasting room could soon be built atop a vacant Ipswich lot currently surrounded by residential properties. See the plans.
It is slim pickings for first home buyers in QLD’s hottest markets
Experts are calling for the price cap for first home buyers to be increased, with new data showing that they are effectively locked out of purchasing a house in over 500 Queensland suburbs.
Bruce Willis’ $86 million property sell off
Bruce Willis has been preparing for his decline in health for some time, according to friends, as he has been selling off all of his prize property in multiple countries.
Racing legend Peter Brock’s childhood home for sale
Revheads rejoice — racing champion Peter Brock’s childhood home where he built his first car is on the market for the first time in 16 years.
Regional QLD’s property price growth stars revealed
From coastal hamlets to acreage suburbs and city locales, more than two thirds of Queensland’s top spots for growth were outside of Greater Brisbane. See every QLD suburbs new median price!
Inside Betty White’s coastal sanctuary
Beloved actor Betty White’s cherished California home that she built with her husband more than four decades ago has hit the market for $10.5 million. Take a look inside.
Ultimate ‘Friends’ house has own Central Perk
This home may be in the suburbs, but it’s decorated in homage to a very famous fictional New York apartment — and could be yours for a bargain.
Booming towns with homes under $550,000
Despite two years of soaring house prices across the regions, affordability can still be unearthed in several towns according to new research by PRD Real Estate.
Andrew Winter’s own property moves revealed
He’s shared his expertise on the TV screen, but now property guru Andrew Winter reveals his own real estate moves that got him to where he is today, and what his dream home may be.
QLD’s regional ‘million dollar plus club’ soars to dizzying heights
The number of regional Queensland homes that have sold for over $1 million has surged tenfold since 2011. See the heat maps for Queensland’s seven-figure sales.
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.
Jonah Hill lists NY loft while living in Hawaii
Jonah Hill is the latest in a growing number of celebrities to say goodbye to New York City, as his life in Hawaii with his new girlfriend heats up.
Top 20 Qld suburbs where rental listings tanked, and that’s before the floods
New data shows just how dire the Queensland rental crisis has become, with the number of active listings nosediving by as much as 84 per cent. And that’s before the floods.
What will flooding disasters do to house prices?
Property prices have skyrocketed across regions of Queensland and NSW, but those in-demand area have also been the worst hit by recent flooding events. So what impact will it have on their property market?
Why the Qld property market will only get hotter this summer
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.
The high price of living on the best street in every QLD region
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.
$135m Springfield school project to create 375 jobs
A brand new high school has been announced for Greater Springfield, forming part of a $135 million project to accommodate population growth. Now the plans have been revealed.
The major Queensland region that’s still a buyer’s market
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.
Where savvy buyers are looking for the next Noosa, Byron Bay
Buyers have widened their search beyond Queensland’s overheated coastal markets, looking for the next Noosa or Byron Bay. See where demand has soared.
Childcare, housing: Plans for $43m Redbank Plains project revealed
Families struggling to find housing and childcare in Ipswich could soon have a solution, with plans for a major $43 million project revealed.
What an interest rate rise will mean for every Ipswich suburb
Homeowners across Ipswich may struggle to pay their mortgage when interest rates begin to rise, with experts suggesting a one per cent increase could push people to the brink of ‘mortgage stress’. Take a look at our interactive table to see how increased rates will impact you.
Qld’s ‘regional renaissance’ leading the nation
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.
Housing crisis: Mum’s five-year wait to find a home for her daughter
People with disabilities who live in Ipswich who have spent years searching for local and accessible housing could soon have a solution.
Where to buy in QLD and still have enough cash for a night out
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.
New twist for Ipswich business owners after shock repossession
The owners of five popular Ipswich businesses have had a small reprieve after the shocking news that their buildings had been repossessed on Wednesday.
Prince Charles’ $9m mansion comes with a catch
Prince Charles’ glorious former home that comes with its own ‘party barn’ is for sale — but there’s a small catch that involves the Prince of Wales returning to the home whenever he wants.
What an interest rate rise will mean for every Qld suburb
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 affordable QLD suburbs tipped to boom in 2022
They are some of Queensland’s most affordable suburbs, but a combination of factors could see these locations boom in 2022.
Block favourites’ monumental auction error
Ronnie and Georgia – who won the most challenges throughout the season and favourites to win — have come last in a shocking turn of events. And it may be due to a crucial error they made ahead of auction day.
‘So salty’: Block’s cheater and sore loser exposed
It’s hard to pick the most jaw-dropping moment of The Block 2021 finale, but most were aghast at the conclusion to the dogged cheating scandal — as well as one contestant who went missing for much of the show.
Where you can buy in QLD for less than the average home loan
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.
Inside millionaire influencer Jackson O’Doherty’s housewarming
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.
Luxury homes get the green light for a prestigious estate
Nearly 70 luxury dwellings have been approved for Dress Circle, the final island of golf course living at Brookwater. We can finally reveal the plans for this lux estate.
Queensland’s 19 best suburbs to buy real estate in 2022
House-hunters gearing up to buy in the year ahead have been gifted an exclusive glimpse at the Queensland suburbs that should be on their shopping list in 2022. SEE THE LIST
Twins vow to have Block judges fired
Josh and Luke have come out swinging with a plot to have the three Block judges fired as they erupt over some mild criticism.
Regional QLD house price growth tipped to beat the major capitals
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.
The rental crisis facing QLD when borders open
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.
Renée Zellweger’s $8.5m score in two weeks
Two-time Oscar winner Renée Zellweger, 52, is on a roll, selling her California home in less than two weeks for more than half a million more than she was asking for it
What made mild-mannered landscaper explode?
For once The Block’s drama doesn’t come from a contestant as two landscapers battle it out, causing one long-time block favourite to blow up. Here’s why.
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