Brisbane’s soaring rents spark surge in first home buyer activity
In this savings.com.au article, LJBA director Lauren Jones explained that challenging rental conditions in Brisbane are driving an uptick in first home buyer activity. Click here to read the full article. From original: “Despite the increasing gloom surrounding first home buyers getting into the housing market, here is some expert advice that may […]
Why would you sell a property off-market in Australia?
While the traditional approach to real estate involves listing properties on public platforms, there is a growing number of properties being sold discreetly – off-market. When majority of modern buyers find their next home on these well-known, high-traffic online platforms, why would a seller choose to sell off-market instead? Reduced Competition With off-market deals, […]
Brisbane experiencing high demand, low supply
In the media: Brisbane How is the Brisbane property market likely to perform in 2024? Click here to read Queensland Property Investor’s full article. From original: “The Sunshine State’s capital is quickly becoming a honeypot for investors thanks to its strong rental conditions and soaring demand. Lauren Jones, the Brisbane-based principal of Lauren Jones […]
The First Home Buyer’s Guide: Unlock Success with a Buyers Agent
In the ever-evolving, ever-overwhelming real estate scene, the journey to homeownership has become increasingly complex—especially for our dear first-time buyers. Between the high-pressure decision of finding a suitable, affordable home, and navigating the property market, first home buyers often find themselves feeling exhausted and unequipped. Indeed, settling a realistic budget and understanding neighbourhood trends, property […]
Why so many investors are eyeing up Brisbane
Brisbane is “quickly becoming a honeypot for investors thanks to its strong rental conditions and soaring demand,” according to this Smart Property Investment article. Click here to read the full, original article. From original: “The Sunshine State’s capital is quickly becoming a honeypot for investors thanks to its strong rental conditions and soaring demand. […]
Why Brisbane property prices are likely to surge in 2024
In this realestate.com.au article about the Brisbane property market, LJBA director Lauren Jones shared her insights about what to expect in 2024. Click here to read the full, original article. From original: “Brisbane house values could soar by up to 6 per cent next year, with the capital tipped to record some of the […]
Buyer delighted by Lauren Jones’ swift service
Margaret Seach, from the Hunter Valley in New South Wales, wanted to retire in Brisbane. But as she explains to the Australian Financial Review, she struggled to find a quality property … and was getting worried, because prices were rising every week. “Months had passed by before a real estate agent I was […]
How to get on the property ladder
If you’re in your twenties and earning a modest wage, buying a property is challenging. But it’s not impossible, as LJBA director Lauren Jones proved. In this 9Honey article, Lauren explains how she saved a deposit despite earning a $60,000 salary. The keys were: Practising delayed gratification Sticking to a budget Educating herself about money […]
Will Queensland reach its housing target?
The federal government has set itself the goal of improving housing affordability by increasing supply, thereby reducing demand. As a result, the government has promised to facilitate the building of 1.2 million new homes in the five years from July 2024. Based on its share of the national population, Queensland is expected to deliver […]
Expert advice for Brisbane first home buyers
The Brisbane property market is very competitive right now, making life hard for first home buyers. So the Australian Property Investment Podcast invited LJBA director Lauren Jones onto the show to give listeners the inside scoop on Brisbane. Lauren explained why the Brisbane market is so strong, how to accurately value properties and […]