Revealed: Suburbs where you are most at risk of overpaying
With the help of expert insight from our very own Buyers Agent Lauren Jones, Courier Mail reveals Brisbane’s top 20 real estate danger zones. Brace yourself for a suburb-by-suburb breakdown of regions at risk. Click here to read the full article.
Is the cost of building a new house putting you off?
The decline of new builds in Australia has been a consistent trend for a number of years, with only 13,085 Australian building approvals made in December of 2023. See what Lauren Jones has to say about new builds, knock down rebuilds, and the silver linings within it all. Click here to read the full article.
How long it takes first-home buyers to save for a deposit in every capital of Australia
Click here to read Domain’s full article. From original: “Sydney-based technical project manager Stacey Matthews is one of many first-home buyers who has struggled to save for a 20 per cent deposit. She spent a decade saving and managed about 18 per cent before finally deciding it made more financial sense to bite the bullet and […]
What southerners need to know about buying in Brisbane
In the medi In this Wednesday’s episode of MCG Quantity Surveyors’ Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike is joined by our very own Lauren Jones. Together, they uncover the idiosyncrasies of investing in the Brisbane property market. Check out the full podcast right here! Podcast Transcript It’s no secret that property […]
The experts have spoken: Why buying a beach house is (mostly) a great idea
Click here to read Homely’s full article. From original: Whether you’re bolting or walking into the new year, the idea of an endless summer spent at the beach isn’t far from anyone’s mind. Evenings spent on decks watching the kids play in the garden, with a cold glass of something in your […]
Sarah was happy renting a home, until circumstances forced her hand
Purchasing a property had always been a fool’s hope for Sarah, according to Nine’s recent article. Click here to read 9Honey’s full article. From original: Sarah Bannon has lived in rental homes her entire life. “I’ve always lived in rentals all throughout Brisbane,” Bannon, 35, tells 9Honey. Having moved out of home when she was 18, that’s 17 years […]
Brisbane’s rent rises, driving some to fast-track property plans
Brisbane is now the second most expensive city to rent in Australia, according to Domain’s latest rental report. Click here to read Smart Property Investment’s full article. From original: “The Sunshine State capital presents a challenging picture for those determined to enter the property market, but putting certain plans in place can alleviate some of […]
Brisbane’s challenging rental conditions push many to buy their first home sooner
Extremely competitive conditions in Brisbane’s rental market have led to unprecedented rent increases. Click here to read Info Choice’s full article. From original: “The escalating cost of renting in Brisbane is driving many renters to buy their first homes sooner than they are ready, a local buyers agent revealed. Brisbane’s limited rental stock has failed to keep pace […]
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, […]