Brisbane’s Healthiest Suburbs List . The Inner North Shines.
We hear it said all the time. It’s the lifestyle in Brisbane that is our greatest drawcard. But what areas of Brisbane are the healthiest? And which comes first? Are healthy people drawn to healthy suburbs or do they become healthy once they reside there? The study, commissioned by Domain and authored by Deloitte Access…
What Are the Top Five Attributes of a Good Real Estate Agent?
We’ve all been there…. Faced with a professional who acts anything but and you are left tearing your hair out thinking “Do I really have to pay this person?”. Real Estate Agents are not immune to criticism, and rightly so. We talked to a selection of buyers and sellers and made a list of the…
Should We Be Panicking About House Prices In Brisbane?
Doom and gloom about falling house prices is all over the news. But should be be panicking in Brisbane? The short answer to that question is no. No way. For once we can stick it to our Southern cousins. While Melbourne has firmly overtaken Sydney as the nation’s weakest housing market, Brisbane’s median house price…
First Impressions Count
It’s true. First impressions count in a major way. Especially, apparently in Queensland… Bessie Hassan, Money Expert at finder.com.au, says the figures show a property’s street appeal should never be underestimated. “The survey findings clearly show that first impressions count. Sellers could be left bitterly disappointed with offers if the street appeal of a listed…
Investing in Brisbane? Look for the Ugly Duckling
BUY SMART – NOT CHEAP When it comes to investing in a property that is going to deliver the outcome (money in the bank) it’s important to remember that “cheap” in not your goal when looking for the right property to buy. but “smart” is. You don’t have to necessarily have to buy the worst…
GROWTH IN NORTHERN SUBURBS – AN ANALYSIS
Thinking of buying or selling in the Northern suburbs of Brisbane? In order to do both, research is not just helpful but also necessary. In order to do an accurate analysis on market growth in individual suburbs, its necessary to look at the MEDIAN sales price over a longer period of time, rather than looking…
Silent Auction is the way to go in Brisbane
Introduction The Silent Auction is a lesser-known but powerful tool in the real estate industry, have been gaining popularity among sellers and buyers alike. Unlike traditional auctions, where bids are made publicly and competition can drive up prices artificially, Silent Auctions provide a discreet and efficient way for buyers to place their best offer without…
Will Spring Bring An Increase In Sales?
One of the most asked questions sellers put to us is the one surrounding the “right time to sell”. Although the market dictates this more than the weather, people often assume that Spring is a great time to put their property on the market. This is due to the “out and about” factor, with many…
September in Brisbane means…. Brisbane Festival!
The Ekka is over, Spring is in the air, its nearly September and in Brisbane that can only mean one thing – the return of the enormously popular and increasingly diverse Brisbane Festival. The festival runs from 8th to 29th September. Taking place in venues across Brisbane – predominantly the City, South Bank and Fortitude…
Which Comes First: Do You Buy First Or Sell First?
Every homeowner is likely to have to move house at some point in their lives. Whether upsizing or downsizing, one of the biggest questions that you face when you’re thinking of selling and buying property is, “do I sell or buy first?” Selling First The biggest bonus in selling your home before buying your next…