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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 […]

The newly proposed rental reform laws have received a scathing review from the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ). The REIQ strongly opposes the Queensland Government’s proposed rental reform laws, claiming they would “significantly damage” the market for Queensland and Brisbane rental properties. What are the proposed reforms that could impact Brisbane rental properties? A […]

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 […]

Are we finally seeing a resurrection of the Brisbane apartment market? Or at least a light at the end of a tunnel? It seems like we may indeed be. While the apartment construction market is still weak, recent reports are showing that the Brisbane apartment rental market is showing signs of recovery. Rental apartment vacancy […]

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 […]

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 […]

Brisbane is a budget property buyers dream. If you’re looking to buy Brisbane property but don’t want to spend more than $400,000 we’ve got some ideas for you. Some basic stats to reference when looking to buy Brisbane property The below figures are from the March 2019 Real Estate Institute of Queensland’ Market Monitor Report: […]

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 […]

Brisbane property prices have risen over the past 25 years. And we hope that this will continue over the next 25 years. But what’s the deal with Brisbane property prices in 2018 and what can we expect over the next year or so?   What will Brisbane property prices do? A key difference between 25 […]

Australian and Brisbane real estate – 1993 versus 2018 Over the past 25 years the Australian and Brisbane real estate market has shown some extraordinary changes. There have been five distinct growth cycles during this period which has seen the national median house value grow by 412%! To put this in perspective, the ASX All Ordinaries […]

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 […]

This article was written with reference to the August 2018 Brisbane Property Market Update Report from CoreLogic. Brisbane property market update Here are some key statistics for the Brisbane property market performance up to 31 July 2018: The Brisbane property market has become one of the best performing capital city markets. However, it’s not because […]

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 […]

It’s that time of year again where your Brisbane property manager becomes even more important – Tax Time! Hiring a Brisbane property manager has many benefits. During the year they take care of your investments ensuring that everything gets done. On top of these day-to-day services, they also provide a range of benefits at tax time. Here […]

Ah the “renovators’ delight”. A property in Brisbane that fits this description can usually be described as a “fixer upper”, “character filled”, or even a “project”. You know the ones, you drive down the street with beautifully maintained houses and then you pull up outside a house that has seen better days (see example below). […]

Landlord insurance is definitely something to consider for Brisbane rental properties. But it can be confusing. This type of insurance covers the building itself, with the option of insuring any contents that belong to you. At times, trying to discern which policy has the most cost effective solution can seem like a whole lot of jargon […]

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 […]

PART 1: Brisbane Residential Sales Market Overall, the house market has generally outperformed the apartment market. The number of properties for sale is also trending upwards. The most expensive suburbs in Brisbane were again Teneriffe, New Farm, and Ascot. While the suburbs that sold the highest volumes were Forest Lake, Bracken Ridge, and Wynnum.   […]

Every property investor needs a support team to ensure they get the best deal when they sell or buy Brisbane property. Below is our list of experts that every investor should have.   1. Financial Expert(s) Generally speaking, most property investors are buying or selling as they want to make money. To do so takes […]

Like all Brisbane property professionals, investors and enthusiasts we are excited to see what 2018 will bring our fair city. After the ups and down that 2017 brought, we think there’s a good chance 2018 will be a better year.   What did Australian and Brisbane property look like in 2017? 2017 was the year […]