Year: 2022

Two speed housing market favours Brisbane

Brisbane’s housing market is being sheltered from a more severe national downturn in home values with a two-speed housing market favouring regions with enhanced affordability, larger home offerings and lifestyle trends. New data released on Monday shows Brisbane house prices grew 0.22 per cent in April, more than halving the rate of growth from March,.

Where Gold Coast property sits between boom and bust

Somewhere between boom and bust is a holding pattern where the Gold Coast property market sits right now. The release of CoreLogic’s home value index confirmed house prices had fallen in the big smoke markets of Sydney and Melbourne, by 0.2 and 0.1 per cent respectively, for the first time since the pandemic. Nationwide, REA.

7 DIY home improvement projects to tackle over a long weekend

A long weekend is looming and it’s tempting to put your feet up for an indulgent break. Why not take the time instead to give your house a little glow up or get cracking on that pesky repair you’ve been putting off? If you’re at a loss about where to start, these projects should give.

Budget fail: Qld property industry says no ‘silver bullet’ to tackle housing affordability

The federal budget has failed to provide the “silver bullet” needed to address housing affordability and counter rising construction costs, Queensland property industry figures say. A new Regional Home Guarantee has been announced as a buffer against skyrocketing property values in the state’s regions, allowing up to 10,000 homebuyers a year to put down a.

5 small changes you can make at home to take climate action

We know it’s important to live more sustainably, and that tackling climate change is a challenge for us all. While the problem can seem overwhelming, small changes to our daily routines can make a big difference. 1. Compost  Kate Flood, also known as Compostable Kate, says what we do with our food waste really matters. “If.

The best ways to get rid of mould in your home

Floods, heavy rains and humidity are creating the perfect storm for mould and mildew to grow in our homes. For some, it’s a minor inconvenience that requires a bit of time and effort to fix. For others, it can escalate to levels that call for expert intervention. Before you reach for the bleach, it’s best.

Interest rates to rise three times by Xmas

One of Australia’s biggest banks expects the Reserve Bank to hike interest rates three times in quick succession, taking the cash rate to pre-pandemic levels by Christmas, as the economy picks up. The National Bank of Australia also warned it saw a further six interest rate hikes coming off RBA in the two years after.

The everyday plants that are toxic to pets

We know that plants are great for our mental health, but they might be doing more harm than good to our furry friends. Plants are one of our favourite home and garden accessories – they’re great for our mental health and we love to pretty up our indoor and outdoor spaces with luscious greenery and blooms..

Northern Gold Coast is the fastest growing region in Queensland

The population boom in the northern Gold Coast suburbs continues, but the state MP for the area says he is struggling to find funding to keep up with growth. MP Michael Crandon said the needs of the growing number of residents in his electorate far outstripped the allocated budget he had to act on their.

Net migration to the regions has more than doubled

Elevated levels of regional migration have continued throughout the pandemic, according to a new report. Net migration to the regions has more than doubled compared to the two years prior, while the influx of people from the capital cities to the regions has jumped 15 per cent. The findings from the Regional Movers Index published.