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→
Advertising your home to achieve the best sale price does not have to cost you a fortune. It does however, require a strategic marketing campaign which is specifically targeted and tailored to your property. As a boutique agency, we provide innovative advice and select the most cost-effective campaigns for our clients. Here, we look at…Read More→
As an investor, finding respectful tenants is just the first step in ensuring your property is well cared for. It is equally important that your property manager conducts thorough and consistent routine inspections to protect the value of your property. A thorough routine inspection is more than just a quick chat with the tenant. It…Read More→
by Byrony O'Neill 
Spring has traditionally been a popular time of year for Brisbane home owners to sell their property. Although our Winter may not deter as many buyers as it does in the brisker southern states, there are still seasonal trends which can impact the Brisbane market. Over the past few years, Winter has seen an easing…Read More→
St Lucia prides itself on being the exclusive inner-city suburb that everybody wants a piece of. Offering some of the best schools in Brisbane and a world renowned University, families are drawn to the area because of its academic opportunities and prime, peninsula-like location. Residents of the area keep a tightly-held community, with only…Read More→
by Byrony O'Neill 
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 
Toowong has always been a popular area for tenants looking for properties, so it’s surprising to see that a number of homes have been sitting vacant for long periods of time. A property we were recently engaged to manage had sat unnecessarily vacant for three months with another agency, before our team assumed the management….Read More→
by Byrony O'Neill