QLD hopes to follow as Brisbane posts property sale comeback

WHILE the rest of Queensland fluctuates between buyers' market and sellers' market, Brisbane is headed for its strongest push in two decades.

BRISBANE is on track for its first consecutive increase in June quarter sales in more than two decades, according to data compiled by the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ).

REIQ Acting CEO Antonia Mercorella said the city's unusually robust winter sales were further confirmation the local real estate market is gathering momentum

"Brisbane is set to record its first consecutive increase in June quarter sales since 1991-92," she said.

"Traditionally this is one of Brisbane's quieter selling periods but there has been a reversal of that trend over the last two years, as buyers grow more confident.

"Demand is so strong that agents throughout the city are reporting a shortage of stock as they struggle to get enough listings."

Ms Mercorella said Brisbane recorded sales growth of almost 10 per cent in the June 2013 Quarter.

"Sales statistics haven't been finalised for the current June Quarter, but they are looking very encouraging," she said.

"We're also seeing some solid price growth in Brisbane, with house prices up 6.8 per over the last year, according to the latest RP Data-Rismark Daily Home Value Index.

"Despite this growth, Brisbane still has a very significant affordability edge over Sydney, Melbourne and Perth where median prices remain much higher.

"With interest rates still at record lows, the outlook for Brisbane real estate is very positive and buyers can expect the market to continue performing strongly."
 

Originally published as QLD hopes to follow as Brisbane posts property sale comeback