May
More supply is just one part of the housing push with a raft of initiatives rolled out in the 2017/2018 federal budget. Photo: Pat Scala Housing was a hot button topic for the 2017/2018 federal budget, so it’s no surprise there were a raft of changes for real estate. The new measures have impacted on a […]
April
Based on a number of analytic data reports pulled from Core Logic–RP Data today, our team have compiled an overview of sales activity statistics in the Inner-city South Brisbane suburbs of Annerley, Yeronga, Moorooka and Fairfield. We will also take a look at demographic types in each suburb, finding out the percentage of occupants who […]
March
By Nick Wiggins Property development is shaping up to be one of the most hotly contested issues ahead of this weekend’s council election. Brisbane’s population is projected to grow by one million people over the next two decades. The best way of striking a balance between satisfying housing needs, while preserving the city’s character is […]
January
Restrictions on bank lending are having an impact on the market, as is continued speculation of a property market bubble, so property buyers need to be astute in 2016. Buying a property is one of the biggest purchases most people are likely to make and many still view property as the key vehicle for their retirement savings nest-egg. For […]
November
But it had better be an offer you can afford because negotiating the purchase of your first property will probably be the most expensive and nailbiting deal of your life. Despite the spotlight often focusing on the auction scene, there are actually more homes in Australia sold via private treaty each week. So for those […]
November
Sydney’s $790,000 median is the result of a 74 per cent leap in values during the past six years – eclipsing Brisbane’s $458,000 median price tag after the city recorded a 9.4 per cent growth in value over the same period. Melbourne, which boasts a median price of $568,000, has jumped 64.5 per cent in […]
November
The Brisbane to Gold Coast median dwelling price was at $461,000 at the end of October, with the medan house price at $505,000 and median unit at $380,800. PICTURE: Darren England. With southern capitals now in the midst of a growth slowdown and investor pullback, latest data from industry analysis firm CoreLogic RP Data has […]
October
Investors have elected Brisbane as the next property hotspot. Almost two thirds of property investors are looking to buy a residential property in the next six to 12 months, according to a survey of more than 1000 investors. Property Investment Professionals of Australia chairman Ben Kingsley said most survey respondents believed Brisbane was a more […]
October
YOU can’t go past property when looking for a profitable long-term investment. I’ve been investing in property since the age of 22 and during this time I’ve learned that the benefits of property investment far outweigh other investments such as shares and business. Property is a solid basis for any wealth creation strategy. It is […]
October
Getting on the property ladder is probably the biggest financial leap of faith most people will make in their lives so the pressure of getting it just right is oh so overwhelming. But the good news is even the property gurus admit they don’t have all the answers. “The thing to realise is you’re never […]
October
The development which straddles Queen Street and Ann Street in the CBD was made of 40 floors including several going into the bedrock. Brisbane Mayor Graham Quirk said the project would engage 1500 workers over two years, 135 of whom would be apprentices. “It’s another step forward for Brisbane” that was welcome in the CBD, […]
October
THE spring selling season has started with a bang with new figures revealing 26,829 properties have hit the market in the past month. According to CoreLogic RP Data figures there are now 92,296 properties listed for sale across all capital cities. The number of new listings is at its highest level since March with additional […]
September
Brisbane is showing more signs of being Australia’s next real estate hotspot after new figures reveled the city’s median house price now sits above $600,000. Figures from the Real Estate Institute of Queensland’s (REIQ) Queensland Market Monitor, have revealed that the median house price in Brisbane had grown to $610,000 over the June 2015 quarter. […]
September
Increased activity in the premium market has helped drive a wider recovery across Brisbane. The median house price in metropolitan Brisbane reached $610,000 at the end of the June quarter, according to new data from the Real Estate Institute of Queensland. That was a jump of about 4 per cent on the March quarter result […]
September
The RBA announced it will hold the cash rate at 2% at its September Board Meeting. Maintaining the low cash rate is likely intended to stimulate the Australian economy against waning indicator movements and the Chinese stock market crash. However, using the cash rate to stimulate the Australian economy is, at this point, like trying […]
August
Singapore based developer Aspial is preparing to build what they say will be Brisbane’s tallest apartment tower with plans for 91 storeys at 30 Albert Street lodged with Brisbane City Council. Source: News Corp Australia Singapore-based developer Aspial has lodged plans with Brisbane City Council for a 91-storey apartment tower at 30 Albert St in […]
August
REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said it was disappointing that measures that would benefit first home buyers and the economy were neglected. “We hoped the Treasurer would see the benefit to the economy in unlocking millions of dollars from first home buyers who want to get into the market in an established home. “Unfortunately he hasn’t […]
July
THINGS are going up and up for the Brisbane property market, with new forecasts tipping the Queensland capital’s residential price values to strengthen over the coming year. The National Australia Bank’s June Quarter Australian Residential Property Survey tipped Queensland for the fastest house price growth over the next year (2.3 per cent), with Victoria the […]
July
It’s exciting times at Jensen Property as we are preparing for the launch of our new look. You may already have noticed a few changes both online and around Brisbane South. It has always been important to us to stay updated with new trends and technology to provide our vendors with the best marketing strategy […]
July
Unit prices have remained the more affordable investment in Brisbane compared to investing in houses. 70.2% of units in Brisbane are being rented, that’s a large proportion, the second highest in comparison with the other capital cities. To contrast, approx. 21% of houses are owned by investors, over the board. The question is, why? I […]
