How our property earns double what we pay in rent each week
This Courier Mail article by Viva Hyde. It features LJBA’s past clients, who have outsmarted the Queensland rent scheme with our help. Originally published March 22, 2025. Available here. Alternatively, you can read this shortened excerpt: Scott Smith and Michaela Krass have found a unique way to outsmart Queensland’s competitive rental market — […]
Property reality check: Here’s what you get paying entry-level price in every capital city
Brisbane buyer’s agent Lauren Jones shares expert insight into how first-time home buyers are struggling with the entry-level price point of Brisbane properties. As well, she reveals the exact figures we are working with. First published on March 13th, 2025, by Property Journalist Maria Gil. Click here to read original Domain article. Alternatively, enjoy this […]
Importance of Home Insurance for Brisbane Property Buyers
Buying a home is the investment of a lifetime. It goes without saying that securing insurance should be a top priority for property buyers—especially in times like now, with Cyclone Afred posing threat to our Brisbane homes. Many homeowners and property investors assume that going direct to an insurer is the best course […]
Surprising buyer superstitions that can make or break property decisions
When buying and selling Australian homes, a multitude of factors come into play. Yet, there’s one often-overlooked element that can influence transactions just as much as a good location or well-timed purchase—buyer superstitions. Blog by Lauren Jones Buyers Agency as published in Homely on February 11, 2025. Read excerpt of original here: From furniture placements to lucky house numbers, […]
Half of all Aussie capital cities now have a median house price of more than $1 million
Brisbane buyer’s agent Lauren Jones shares expert insight into how buyers are reacting to the national median house price rise.First published on January 16th, 2025, by Property Journalist Maria Gil. Click here to read original Domain article.Alternatively, enjoy this short excerpt: Five out of Australia’s eight capital cities will have a median house price of […]
What a rate cut will mean for homeowners in every suburb
QPIA qualified buyer’s agent Lauren Jones reveals how a rate cut could impact Brisbane’s property market.First published on February 8th, 2025, by Property Journalist Viva Hyde. Click to read original. Alternatively, enjoy this short excerpt: How much could you save from interest rate cuts? Homeowners could save up to $400 a month in some suburbs […]
Top Tips for Downsizing Your Property
Brisbane buyers agent Lauren Jones shares her professional outlook on downsizing your property in recent article. As well, one of Lauren Jones Buyers Agency’s beloved clients Margaret is the face and focal point of the story! The article is a breezy, 1 minute read, originally published on the 1st February 2025. Top Tips for Downsizing […]
Brisbane Suburbs with Best Schools
Looking to buy a home within catchment of one of Brisbane’s best schools? Many of the city’s highest-performing schools are spread across a range of suburbs, offering great options in various locations. Whether you’re drawn to Brisbane’s northern suburbs, or the urban sprawl south of the river, there is no shortage of great schools to […]
Should you convert your home into a short-term rental?
In a recent Homely article, Lauren Jones assesses the benefits and pitfalls of purchasing a short-term rental. Read the original text here. Alternatively, enjoy this excerpt: “The idea of converting your home into a short-term or holiday rental can be enticing, especially when you hear success stories of homeowners earning significant income. Some of the […]
Brisbane Lifestyle Perk Buyers Can’t Overlook
When it comes to finding a place to call home, weather is amongst the top deciding factors. So, what makes the Brisbane lifestyle a no-brainer choice for Australian buyers? Let’s sum it up. Warmth. Sun. Clear skies. This is Brisbane, the so-called ‘heart of the Sunshine State’—both by name and by nature. Queensland’s capital city […]