This week the Reserve Bank of Australia announced it would cut its cash rate by 0.25 percentage points, taking it to a historic low of 1.25 per cent. The move had been anticipated for several months, with speculation that further rate cuts would be seen in 2019. Of the big four banks, only CBA and…Read More→
Now that the election is over, what impact will Scott Morrison’s government have on the property market? Continuation of a familiar government with the promise that the leadership won’t change, should help to instil confidence back into the property market. We are still experiencing good buyer activity in Brisbane’s inner-western suburbs, with multiple offers on…Read More→
With beautiful tree lined streets, generous family homes and an abundance of green space, Indooroopilly has built a reputation as one of Brisbane’s most liveable suburbs. The area is known for its close proximity to many of Brisbane’s most esteemed schools, including the handful of streets which make up the exclusive “Golden Triangle”. St Peter’s…Read More→
Another one of our favourite pockets of Brisbane’s inner-west, is Taringa. The leafy suburb has long been treasured by families seeking an inner-city lifestyle, without the hustle and bustle. Taringa has that real community feel to it, where you know your neighbours and the baristas at Abode Café have your coffee waiting for you. In…Read More→
The recent Royal Commission into the banking sector certainly resulted in stricter lending criteria across the board, but it didn’t necessarily stop people from buying. It just made them adjust their budget down. Buyers have expressed concern that they feel the market is dropping and the Brisbane property market has softened slightly, but in reality,…Read More→
Key features buyers value most in our inner-western homes. It’s the age old question. What do buyers look for in our inner-western homes? Are they looking for that character residence, distinctive to Toowong real estate or one of St Lucia’s stunning riverfront homes? Is it the central, modern kitchen which grabs the buyer’s attention or…Read More→
Brisbane holds steady, whilst Sydney and Melbourne experience market corrections Finally, a sane point of view in the reporting of the property market, reflecting my own thoughts. Dr Nicolla Powell who is a Data Scientist for the Domain Group, shared these statistics today. Traditionally the property cycle is from 7 to 10 years, however we…Read More→
Brisbane’s inner-west is well regarded as having some of the top schools in Queensland. The recent NAPLAN results confirmed that St Peter’s Lutheran College and Indooroopilly State High School were among the most sought-after schools in our inner-western suburbs. Properties within close proximity of these schools have become increasingly in demand, with this year experiencing…Read More→
Residents of Taringa are aware they have stumbled upon their own little pocket of paradise. For the past 3 years the number of houses sold in the area has sat consistently between 55 and 70 sales. However to date this year only 18 houses have sold, suggesting there may be even less transactions in 2018….Read More→
by Byrony O'Neill 
When you decide to put your property on the market you will have the choice of listing your home exclusively with one agent or as an open listing with multiple agents. At first glance, it may appear that engaging multiple agents is a better option – after all, in theory you now have more people…Read More→
by Byrony O'Neill