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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Brisbane City Council is considering a ban on townhouses in low-density suburbs. The proposed ban aims to protect the slowly dwindling supply of homes with a backyard, as well as character homes in Brisbane suburbs. But what does this mean for the future of townhouses in Brisbane?   Are townhouses in Brisbane a thing of […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

Storage is an incredibly valuable tool to have when you’re moving house in Brisbane. It allows you to do things on your own terms, which isn’t always possible when you’re dealing with strict settlement and moving dates. Why do I need storage when moving house in Brisbane? Having things on your own terms allows you […]

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.   […]

The pros and cons when you downsize your home When you’re considering the move to a smaller property it can be daunting trying to imagine fitting everything you own into a smaller space. But there are definite upsides to downsizing too. Let’s go through some of the different considerations that you may like to add […]

This year marks 130 years of transacting in Brisbane real estate for our agency. We’ve been known by a number of different trading names, but our history has been unified by the constant Directorship of the Blocksidge family. Currently, in 2018, there are three generations of the Blocksidge family working in the agency side-by-side. Bruce […]