Home Buyers Brisbane

Are you a first home buyer, or are you looking to upgrade or downsize your home in Brisbane? Whilst there are many useful resources on the internet that will steer you in the right direction, including the Queensland Government website on Buying and Owning a Home, this Blog will provide lots of articles full of useful hints and tips to assist you with your home buying experience in Brisbane.

Cashflow versus Capital Growth in Brisbane

One of the areas in relation to property investing that is least understood is around the property investment strategy and cashflow versus Capital Growth. In our role, we speak to so many property investors who do not understand what type of property is best suited...

Start an investment portfolio in Brisbane and how the current market conditions could help you

It is not a surprise to most of us that the Brisbane Property Market has seen strong growth over the last 12 months. We have seen this in the news headlines for months. There have been a lot of buyers in the market, and very few sellers, and this is putting strong...

How to Assess Flood Impacts in Brisbane

Brisbane is a city built along the banks of the Brisbane River. It is known as the “River City” for a reason. But being a River City, it is also a city that is exposed to flood risk, and this is what this article is going to focus on to ensure you can assess the...

Why use a Buyers Agent in Brisbane?

Have you ever considered using a Buyers Agent in Brisbane? Do you know how a Buyers Agent can help? This article explains some of the benefits of using a buyers agent in Brisbane to assist you with your next home or investment property purchase. The process of...

When is the Property Market Frenzy in Brisbane going to Stop?

When is the property market frenzy in Brisbane going to stop? The residential market in Brisbane has been in a rapid period of growth for months. Prices are escalating every week and with buyers who have been missing out, we are seeing that they are becoming even more...

The Multiple Offer Process in Brisbane

Buying a property can be daunting especially in a competitive market like Brisbane is right now, and with the rising popularity of the Multiple Offer Process. When a property market is so hot that there are more buyers than sellers, we often find that more than one...

The importance of finance pre approval when buying property

We explain the importance of finance pre approval when buying property in Brisbane. The property market in Brisbane is extremely competitive right now and you need to ensure you have a finance pre approval when buying a property. The high volume of buyers searching...

Why you should NOT let FOMO set in when you BUY

Property Markets cycle through periods when there are more buyers than sellers, and then when the market cools, the cycle changes and there are often more sellers than buyers. These market cycles depend on the supply of dwellings (measured through listing volumes and...

7 Steps to The Buying Process – The Basics

Buying a property can be overwhelming. Let's face the facts ... most of us only ever buy a very small number of properties in a lifetime. But for us, it is our profession, so to help property buyers, we have compiled the following 7-steps to outline the process so...

What to do in Brisbane with Kids – A Useful Guide

Whether you're visiting Brisbane for the first time with children or moving here, it's great to have ideas on what to do around the city. To help your time in Brisbane be as enjoyable as possible, we have put together a list of child friendly activities. So, what to...

Relocating to Brisbane Stress Free.

Have you been living overseas, or interstate, for a few years or longer? Ready to move back to Brisbane? Or maybe you're moving to Brisbane for the first time? There are a lot of things that you need to consider before making the move to ease the stress of...

How to find the best Brisbane School Catchment

Are you moving back to Brisbane with children and wondering where the best school catchment zones are located? Do you have any idea on where to start to find a primary or high school for your little ones? Here we explore how to find the best schools for your children...

What is the Contract Process in Queensland?

Property Buyers purchasing real estate from interstate often are not aware that the contract process in Queensland is different to other states. Often the process of buying a property can be daunting, especially if it is your first purchase. Questions that are...

Seasonality in Brisbane Property Prices

This article explores what the seasonal trends are in Brisbane property prices and the causes for these differences. Research has suggested that the most expensive month to buy in Brisbane is January with 0.5% to 0.78% increase in house prices due to seasonality...

What Makes Brisbane Property Unique?

Brisbane is known for its warm, sunny weather as well as its relaxed lifestyle. Brisbane Property has been designed to reflect this climate and lifestyle. Our city is the “little sister” city to the larger capitals of Sydney and Melbourne. But in terms of Brisbane...

5 Top Reasons Why the Brisbane Market is Set for Growth

There is a lot of speculation about which property markets in Australia may outperform in the immediate future. The Australian Property Market as a whole has been going through some very rough times, but not all markets in Australia have been losing value. As a...

Brisbane housing over the next decade – 2018 to 2028

The Brisbane City Council has a long-term community plan for the city called Brisbane Vision 2031. This details the aspirations in relation to Brisbane housing for our city’s future and outlines ideas for achieving this vision between now and the year 2031. At that...

Great Opportunities ahead in the Brisbane Property Market

There has been a lot of shock media recently about the property market crashing in Australia, including speculation that a housing market crash is already happening. But the reality is that Australia does not have just one property market. There are many property...

How to determine if a home is in a demolition control precinct

Brisbane has a unique style of character homes that in most cases are now located in a demolition control precinct. This means that a lot of older homes cannot be demolished or removed from their site. Newstead House is the oldest existing house in Brisbane,...

Changes to Brisbane’s Planning Scheme – June 2018

In this article, I outline some of the key principles and actions that have been raised by our Lord Mayor Graham Quirk in his press release on Friday 8 th June 2018 in relation to Brisbane's Future Blueprint, or how our development codes will change to accommodate the...

Manufacture equity in your Brisbane Property

Have you ever wondered what strategy will deliver the best financial outcome for you when you buy an investment property in Brisbane? Well here I am going to tell all … with some hints and tips that will deliver the results that you are after. When we invest in...