How Queensland’s Property Market is Reacting to the Interest Rates (and more)
Watching Queensland’s property market evolve has been fascinating as a seasoned buyer’s agent. With interest rates shifting, migration patterns changing and the Brisbane 2023 Olympics on the horizon, buyers need to be more discerning than ever. Interest rates are driving fundamental market changes. The market is undergoing a significant shift as interest rates decline, giving […]
Queensland Property Trends 2025: Exploring Micro Markets, Off-Market Sales and Regional Growth
As a buyer’s agent working daily in the Queensland property market, I’m constantly asked about the latest doom-and-gloom headlines predicting market crashes. While media commentators paint broad strokes about Australia’s property market collapse, the reality on the ground tells a vastly different story – especially here in Queensland. Recent reports make one thing clear: not […]
7 Doable Steps to Buy a Queensland Property in 2025
Is buying a property in Queensland part of your 2025 New Year’s resolution? Many of us are setting ambitious goals for the year. For some, buying a property, whether as a home or investment, might top the list. It’s a goal that can feel overwhelming, but with the right steps and guidance, it can become […]
5 Predictions for the Australian Property Market in 2025
As we wrap up 2024, it’s a great time to reflect on the property market and what we can expect moving forward. The past year has been dynamic — interest rates held steady after the last increase in November 2023, and migration to Queensland has soared! Here are 5 key takeaways from 2024 to set […]
Why speed isn’t the answer when looking to buy property, especially now
As a seasoned Buyer’s Agent, I have seen firsthand the pitfalls of rushing into a property purchase. The market is constantly changing, and what might seem like a golden opportunity today could turn sour tomorrow. No one wants buyers remorse when it comes to property! Unfortunately, navigating today’s competitive property market can create pressing urgencies […]
Should I wait for the interest rate to drop before buying Queensland property?
That is a very good question – and it’s something that I get asked a lot. Buying a property can be daunting – but even more so when interest rates are high. As a property investor myself, I get that. After all, investing in property is a significant financial commitment, so it only makes sense […]
Buying Australian Property: You Don’t Need a Hack, You Need a Secret Weapon.
As a property owner, I get it. Having bought and sold a long list of properties in my time, I understand the Australian real estate market can be extremely difficult to navigate – not just for young people, but for all generations. In fact, every day, we’re being fed more stories about just how […]
5 Worst Mistakes I See Interstate Property Investors Make Every Day
Buying a property in a different state is all the same, right? Wrong! As an interested interstate investor in Australia, it can be easy to assume that, because we’re all part of the same country, each state has the same property laws, environment, buying processes and challenges. Unfortunately, that’s not the case! In fact, it’s […]
Brisbane just took over from Canberra as the second-most expensive capital city. What Does That Mean For Your 2024 Property Goals?
There has been a notable change of the guard in the Australian Property Market! According to CoreLogic’s latest data: Brisbane has overtaken Australia’s Capital City, Canberra, as having the second-highest median dwelling value across all capital cities. While Queensland’s capital city remains behind Sydney, this is a significant achievement for the River City of Brisbane, […]
Why the US Fed isn’t a Great Predictor of Australian Interest Rates and What This Means for Queensland Property Investors
After a long period of little to no major movements, Interest rates have once again become a hot topic for economists, financial analysts, Queensland Buyers Agents like me, and Australians in general. Alongside any discussion of interest rate changes in Australia, especially amongst economists and Australian Buyers Agents, you will often find a discussion of the US […]
Past market performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance; so what is?
When it comes to property investing, it’s tempting to look at the past success (or lack thereof) of a market to predict how it will perform in the future. Every day I speak to aspiring property investors in the Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Hervey Bay Regions who look at a growing market and think that […]
How to Avoid Emotional Property Decisions in Australia’s Booming Real Estate Market
The latest Australian property market data from CoreLogic is in. It reveals that the Australian property market is experiencing a continued upward trend, signalling a generally positive outlook for the future. But as property values rise, particularly on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast and Hervey Bay Region, so too are investors’ emotions, leading to misinformed and impatient […]
