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 […]
How (and Why) Queensland’s Rental Yields Continue to Outperform the Market
Whether at a family BBQ or another social event, you’re likely to have met someone investing or buying a home in Queensland in recent years. So much so, that you might have considered investing in the state of QLD yourself. So why are interstate property investors and first home buyers flocking to Queensland’s metropolitan and […]
How Interest Rate Trends Will Impact Queensland Property Investment in 2024
When it comes to Australian property investment, Queensland is a land of opportunity, attracting investors who seek the perfect balance between stability and growth. But, as 2024 gets well and truly underway, there’s one topic on every current and budding property investor’s lips – interest rates. And for good reason… Interest rates are a pivotal […]
How to Buy Queensland Property in 2024
As we settle into the new year, many people often take this opportunity to think about what they want to achieve over the next 12 months. For some of you, you might be looking to improve your fitness, get a promotion or spend more time with your family. For others, you may be thinking about […]
Where Should You Buy Your Next Investment Property: Queensland vs Perth?
Right now, as an Australian Buyers Agent, one of the most common questions I’m getting from property investors is this: Should I buy an investment property in Queensland? Should I buy an investment property in Perth? Of course, this is completely understandable. Both Queensland real estate markets and Perth real estate markets are performing very […]
2022 Wrap-Up for the Queensland Real Estate Market
2022 was quite a big year for the real estate market right across Australia. As Queensland Buyers Agents and Real Estate Sales Agents on the Sunshine Coast, we have seen both sides of the market throughout the year and have quite a unique view on everything that has happened. So, to finish this year off […]