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Benefits of buying in a new land development

If community, liveability and sustainability are on your property checklist, buying into a new land development could make good sense. New estates can suit a range of households, from first-home buyers looking to get a foot in the door to upgraders seeking more room to move; and downsizers keen on a low maintenance lifestyle. Here’s.

Australian property prices record highest growth in decades

House prices are up by a record 20 per cent year on year following a 1.5 per cent rise last month. House prices across the country rose by 1.5 per cent during September, according to the latest figures from CoreLogic. On an annual basis, national property prices surged by 20.3 per cent, the fastest rate.

Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast rents surge to record heights

A sea-change surge has pushed the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast rental markets to the brink of breaking with median weekly prices soaring to record heights as industry experts warn the boom that’s left some locals homeless is far from over. According to the latest Domain Rent Report, both cities recorded their strongest annual growth on.

Regional Qld facing a ‘rental crisis’ with lockdowns expected to pile on more pressure

Queensland’s most hotly contested rental markets have been revealed, with thousands of desperate tenants competing for each listing. And one expert believes the latest round of Covid-19 lockdowns could make the situation even worse. New data from REA Group shows the crisis is being felt most acutely on the Gold Coast, where eight of the.

Priced-out city first-home buyers turn to ‘rentvesting’ in regional markets

Desperate first-home hopefuls locked out of expensive capital cities are renting in the city and investing in more affordable regional property markets. Stunning major-city price growth has caught out many buyers, quickly leaving them behind since the market began to bounce back last year. The recovery has continued this year with the strongest pace of growth.

Brisbane and Gold Coast among world’s best luxury cities

Four Australian cities including Brisbane and the Gold Coast have been named among the top 60 luxury residential markets in the world. Brisbane emerged in 57th spot, the Gold Coast was two spots higher (55th), while Melbourne came in at 44 and Sydney was Australia’s best performer slipping into 27th place. This was off the.

How to negotiate a lower interest rate with your lender in five simple steps

Did you know you can pick up the phone at any time and try to get a better deal from your lender? If you said no, you may be among the large cohort of Australians who feel confused and disempowered by the lending landscape. More than half of Australians are unaware that borrowers with variable.

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Boom time forecast for Brisbane’s housing market in 2020

Record low interest rates and cheap credit could boost Brisbane home prices by up to seven per cent in one year, a new report reveals. SQM Research’s Housing Boom and Bust Report for 2020, released today, forecasts an increase in home prices in the Queensland capital of between three and seven per cent — a.