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The tax implication of subdividing Brisbane real estate

December 6, 2019

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Subdividing Brisbane real estate is on the rise as land in the inner city becomes increasingly difficult to find. As a result, many people who own homes on large blocks are looking at subdividing as a way to make some extra money. However, subdividing Brisbane real estate does have a tax implication to be mindful […]

Keeping Brisbane homes safe this storm season

November 4, 2019

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It’s storm season Brisbanites! Keep your Brisbane homes safe and sound this storm season with tips from the Brisbane City Council. Storm Season and Brisbane homes The subtropical climate in Brisbane can result in some crazy storms over the  summer months. Use springtime to prepare your Brisbane homes to minimise any damage the severe storms […]

Transferring property in Brisbane

October 16, 2019

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Have you ever thought about transferring the title of your property in Brisbane rather than sell it on the open market? It’s not a common occurrence and some people don’t realise it’s an option. Below are four events that we often see a title transfer rather than a sale. Transferring property in Brisbane by gifting […]

What price is Brisbane office space renting for in 2019?

September 16, 2019

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The price commanded by Brisbane office space is wide and varied so there is no one answer for this question. A multitude of factors can impact the price commanded by office space. For example, location, available amenities, building grade and lease terms can all increase or decrease the rental price. In order to get a […]

How to boost the yield of your Brisbane rental property

June 1, 2019

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As property managers one of our tasks is to assist landlords to maximise the yield of their Brisbane rental property. So we decided to write a quick list of some of our top tips to achieve this. As our property agency manages both commercial and residential Brisbane rental property, we are constantly working on boosting […]

5 mistakes to avoid when investing in Brisbane property

May 20, 2019

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Investing in Brisbane property is a strategy many people will undertake in 2019. Commentators have been applauding the steadiness of Brisbane property in recent months where we have concurrently seen the juggernauts of Australian property take a backwards slide (we’re talking about you Sydney and Melbourne). If buying a property in Brisbane is part of […]

3 things to watch out for when signing a Brisbane commercial property lease

April 29, 2019

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With more and more options available when leasing Brisbane commercial property it can be difficult to decide which is best for your business. With new options such as co-working now shaking up the Brisbane commercial property market, how do you know what is the right lease agreement for you? Many businesses, particularly startups, are attracted […]

Marketing. Why you need it to sell or rent property in Brisbane

November 29, 2018

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Your home is unique, both as a place that you have built memories, but also as a significant investment. So when you’re looking at selling or renting your home it’s important that you maximise your return on your investment. Marketing your property can help you do just that. How to maximise your investment property in […]

Brisbane Commercial Market Update - Q3 2018

November 1, 2018

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After reviewing the recently released NAB Commercial Property Survey and JLL Market Overview for Q3, here are some of the key points for the Brisbane commercial market.   The Brisbane commercial market for the CBD: The Brisbane CBD vacancy rate has decreased by 0.5% in Q3 2018. No new supply was added to the CBD market in Q3 2018. New […]

Recent Brisbane Commercial Auction Results

August 31, 2018

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CoreLogic has reported the following figures for recent National and Brisbane commercial property auction results: The week ending 10th of August saw 25 commercial properties go up for auction across Australia. The preliminary figures suggest a clearance rate of 56.0%, with 14 commercial properties sold prior to, or at, auction. The preliminary clearance rate was […]

Should Brisbane City be more like New York City?

August 22, 2018

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Australia’s biggest cities, including Brisbane City, are expected to grow to a similar size as New York City by 2050. Urbanists* have warned that unless the Brisbane City town planning model starts to prioritise density, we could be in a bit of a pickle!   What’s wrong with Brisbane City’s current town planning model? Urbanist Professor […]

CGT and Brisbane Commercial Property

August 6, 2018

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If you’re an owner of Brisbane commercial property it’s important to know that the following can trigger a capital gains tax (CGT) liability: 1 – Disposal of Brisbane commercial property Owners and investors with Brisbane commercial property will likely encounter CGT upon disposal of the property.  Disposal of the property means to sell it. Once […]

Investing in Brisbane Property - Residential vs Commercial

April 16, 2018

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Interested in investing in Brisbane? If so you’ll be happy to read that there are investment opportunities aplenty in the Brisbane property market. Just take a look at our current crop of commercial and residential listings for sale! These opportunities are available as either residential property investments or commercial property investments. So, what are some […]

Brisbane commercial property investment

March 6, 2018

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Below are some big deals that have happened recently in the Brisbane commercial property investment market. We can use these to give us an idea of what’s hot around town.   Major retail transactions in the Brisbane commercial property investment market for final quarter of 2017 The final quarter of 2017 saw $1.325 billion in […]

Brisbane Commercial Property

February 23, 2018

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Below is a list of some of the biggest Brisbane commercial property sales that have transacted over summer.   56 Edmondstone Road, Bowen Hills (Virgin Australia’s headquarters) sold in December 2017 for $94.1 million. It was bought by Charter Hall’s Long Wale Real Estate Investment Trust. It chose to buy the property for a number […]

Brisbane Commercial Property Market Update

July 20, 2017

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Brisbane commercial property update 1: Industrial sector It’s been reported that there is a limited availability of industrial stock, particularly in the southern section of the south precinct. Some agents are also reporting limited land opportunities for large-scale facilities. This is expected to place pressure on yields for industrial property in the future. There is apparently […]

An Increasing Commercial Property Trend - Micro Shops!

March 24, 2017

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Shops in city centres around the country, including Brisbane CBD, are shrinking in size. You’ve probably noticed the increasing number of hole-in-the-wall coffee shops or tiny pop-up shops around the city. These are the new micro shops and they’re getting more and more popular. Did you know that in 2013, Brisbane CBD was the world’s […]

Commercial Property for Sale & Lease in Brisbane City

January 27, 2017

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Commercial Property for Sale & Lease in Brisbane City The Brisbane CBD commercial property market had two major projects reach completion during 2016. These commercial property projects, 180 Ann St and 480 Queen St, impacted on Brisbane’s commercial leasing market. The completion of these two projects saw a large increase in the supply of commercial […]

Insights into the Brisbane Commercial Market

December 12, 2016

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Below is a brief summary of observations on what’s been happening around town in the Brisbane commercial and industrial sales and leasing market. SOUTH CITY FRINGE (West End, South Brisbane, Woolloongabba, East Brisbane, Coorparoo, Buranda, Stones Corner and Kangaroo Point): These suburbs continue to be popular with developers and the conversion of industrial property to […]

Commercial Property for sale Brisbane

October 15, 2015

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Commercial Property – Does it pay to own? Buying vs Leasing Commercial Property You need premises to set your office up and from which to do business, but do you calculate the difference between renting it and owning it – financial benefits considered? The decision about whether to buy or lease a commercial property is […]