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When your Brisbane home is for sale you want potential buyers to be able to picture themselves living in the property. This means you need to create space for them to insert themselves into the home, even if only in their imagination. After all, isn’t one of the best parts of house hunting trying to […]

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 […]

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: […]

Buying Brisbane property is always exciting, tiring, and time consuming. There are so many factors to consider when buying Brisbane property to ensure you get the perfect property for you. One factor often forgotten however, is how will that property fare in each season? Will it keep cool in Brisbane’s extreme summer? Or will it […]

December, January and February are a busy time when renting in Brisbane. A lot of properties become available in these months and renters have many to choose from. With so much choice it can be tricky to find the right property. That’s why it’s so important to ensure you are ready to act when you […]

Purchasing Brisbane property has never been easier. We have fast internet, high resolution videos and images, and agents at our beck and call via mobile. With the success of renovation shows like The Block and House Rules we’ve observed that a lot of listings around Brisbane are showing recently renovated properties.  Some of these renovations are […]

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 real estate agents love to sell property in spring. Why? Because timing can be everything when it comes selling property. The ability of a seller to secure a great price for their home, or to attract multiple buyers to submit an offer, can hinge on the time of year they choose to sell.  While […]

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 […]

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 […]

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). […]

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 […]

One of the most common questions our Property Managers get asked by tenants is, “How do I get my full bond back?”. Below we’ll give you some tips to help you be aware of what we, as agents, will look for when you vacate. We’ve also included a bond clean checklist to show what we’ll […]

Conveyancing is the legal process of buying or selling land, with or without a building on the land. Buyers and sellers enter into an agreement with or without special conditions (the contract). Whether you’re purchasing your first property or an experienced property investor, it’s useful to have a clear outline of all the steps involved […]