Tag: suburbs

How often do you really need to clean your house?

It’s difficult to believe now but there was a time, late last century, when the frequency with which one had to clean one’s household was not up for debate. Firm rules regarding sheets, towels and other grotty materials were handed down, usually from mother to daughter. But times change, and although women are still doing.

Record house prices smashed in ten Coast suburbs

Record house prices have been smashed in ten Gold Coast suburbs in 2021 as outrageous demand for residential property across the region shows no sign of slowing. From waterfront homes to hinterland retreats, property is being snapped up at lightning speed with sellers achieving eye-watering prices, amid strong inquiry from interstate and overseas buyers. Suburbs.

How to choose the best home for your health

It may not be surprising to learn that 80 per cent of people in the developed world live in urban settings, but did you know that 90 per cent of our time is spent indoors? According to the Heart Foundation, the built environment has become our natural environment and this has a profound influence on.

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.

Manufacturers thrive in Logan

Business confidence in the City of Logan continues to strengthen as major investment is secured for future industrial estates and manufacturers embark on multimillion dollar expansion plans and explore opportunities in new international markets. Manufacturing has long been a significant contributor to Logan’s economy – valued at around $2.88 billion and creating 8,700 jobs, the.

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.

New home sales building in Queensland

Queensland is leading the nation in terms of new home sales, with the state the only one to record a “significant increase” over the past quarter. The finding was contained in the HIA New Home Sales report – a monthly survey of the largest volume home builders in the five largest states. Speaking of the.

QBE Housing Outlook: Gold Coast property prices tipped to soar

It was a rough start to the year for the Gold Coast property market but, according to new research its future is looking bright. QBE Insurance has released its Australian Housing Outlook 2019-2022 report, which predicted the city’s median house ($625,000) and apartment ($425,000) prices would increase in the next three years.The report attributed population growth,.