Median house price up in Brisbane, in a quarter of surprises
It has been a challenging quarter for the Queensland property market, with factors such as the lengthy federal election campaign and uncertainty around the negative gearing debate impacting heavily, says REIQ CEO, Antonia Mercorella.
Local council planning delays add to the cost of a new home through additional land tax, council rates, holding costs and interest on loans accrued during the period.
Justin Nickerson reflects on his auctioneering win
Justin Nickerson achieved a long-held ambition when he won the Australasian Auctioneering Championship. He now plans to help the next generation of auctioneers develop their skills, as previous winners have done in the past.
Cane fields connecting Brisbane and the Gold Coast set for record sale
The owners of 248 cane field properties have joined forces to sell a vast parcel of land connecting Brisbane and the Gold Coast, paving the way for development of a huge new city.
How important is local transport to property values?
Being close to public transport is at the top of the wish list for most property buyers, especially in larger cities like Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.