Tag: Queensland

REIQ: Still wind in the sails of Queensland property market

Queensland’s resilient property market appears to be defying the downturn being seen in southern states, with median house prices still climbing 3.23 per cent and median unit prices rising 2.17 per cent in the first quarter of 2022, as released by the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) today. REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said Queensland’s.

Bright colours and playful patterns: The hottest interior trends for the cooler months ahead

A change in season always inspires a change in scenery, and after our most lively summer in years, we’re beginning to retreat indoors again as the winter chill sets in. “The change in seasons really shifts the mood – we’re inside more and looking for our homes to reflect that sense of hibernation and quiet,”.

Homebuyer demand is falling from its peak but remains well above pre-pandemic levels

Rising interest rates have eased demand from potential buyers over 2022, which has been evident in the slowing of home price growth. But demand for homes in one state continues to outpace the rest. The PropTrack Potential Buyers Index, which measures the number of people seriously interested in buying, shows that demand has been trending.

7 ways to make your rental more energy-efficient

You want to play your part in reducing emissions and improving energy efficiency, but there isn’t much you can do on the home front because you live in a rental, right? Not so fast. While renters aren’t in a position to build a brand-new passive house or retrofit the place with all-electric appliances, there are.

3 In 4 Investors Set Their Eyes On Perth, Brisbane As Top Spots

Around three in four investors are seeing themselves invest in Perth or Brisbane over the next 12 months, according to a national survey by Momentum Wealth.   The survey ranked Perth as the most viable city for property investment, with 40% of investors pointing to the city as the best place to invest. Brisbane also ranked higher, with around 32% of.

New homeowner checklist: Everything you need to get organised before moving into a new home

Congratulations! You’ve just done all the hard work and bought your new home, and now it’s time for the fun part: getting organised to move in. But to make sure it stays a joy, instead of descending into a chaotic nightmare, take the time to get organised. First things Last-minute jobs: Do you need to.

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.