Building sector in slow gear as labour shortage bites
Two of Queensland’s best-known developers say an extraordinary infrastructure rollout has sparked labour shortages, slowing projects – and the Olympics construction has yet to come.
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Housing crisis: Call for last home owners’ bonus to free up houses
Over 200,000 Queenslanders are living in large homes they can no longer maintain that could be put to better use by younger families, prompting calls for bonuses for seniors who downsize.
Architectural digest: Stanthorpe’s unique loft inspired short stay
A unique Granite Belt short-stay accommodation and passion project, designed by a Brisbane-based architect, is set to be completed in early 2024. See a sneak preview of the designs here.
Glamping on the Granite Belt: Short-term accommodation site approved
Tourism on the Granite Belt is set to skyrocket as development plans for a short-term accommodation site in Cottonvale, featuring glamping tents and a treehouse style cabin, given the tick of approval by council. Full details here.
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Real estate guru’s top buying, selling tips for 2023
Property guru John McGrath shares his insights into the ‘nuances’ and ‘efficiencies’ of the uncertain and rapidly shifting real estate market.
Revealed: 29 next generation Qld farming families leading the way
Farmers are the backbone of Australian culture and the economy. Meet the next crop of innovative and hard-working farming families across Queensland.
Bigger than some countries: 17 mega Qld properties and who owns them
Queensland is home to some of the biggest farming operations in the country in an industry worth more than $23 billion to the state’s economy. See where the mega farms are and who owns them.
Celeb home nearly 2m people want to see
We all like to take a sticky beak into how the elite live, but whose homes are most sought-after? New data reveals whose houses are searched for most.
Inside ‘Glass Onion’ $651m island compound
Netflix’s new hit film “Glass Onion,” that centres around a stunning island compound in Greece has been listed for sale for an eye-popping sum.
Final Frank Lloyd Wright farm house for sale
The final property of one of the world’s most-celebrated architects, Frank Lloyd Wright, has come up for sale. Take a look inside.
Whopping $1b+ spent on 25 Aussie houses
Home buyers went on an spending spree that resulted in some eye-popping prices, despite the downturn. See the top 25 sales of the year.
Prince William’s odd new piece of property
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince William has taken over his father’s Duchy of Cornwall portfolio — and it has a weird property in it.
Block team wins record $1.7m, others get nothing
One team has won the biggest prize ever given away on The Block, but it wasn’t good news for the other four teams on auction day. (Warning: Spoilers)
Where house values have gone up and down in regional QLD
More than 300regional Queensland suburbs defied the property slowdown during the last quarter. Find out which surprise suburbs recorded double-digit growth. INTERACTIVE.
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