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 […]
How interstate migrants are contributing to a Brisbane property boom
Interstate migration from down south is significantly impacting Brisbane property prices and rental rates. LJBA director Lauren Jones was quoted in both Smart Property Investment magazine and the Australian & New Zealand Property Journal explaining how she was receiving regular calls from people based in Sydney and Melbourne who were thinking of moving to […]
Brisbane buyers agent Lauren Jones shares her origin story
LJBA director Lauren Jones appeared on the BAI Show to talk about property, business and money management.
A buyer’s agent could land your dream home (but watch out for these things)
They can score you access to off-market properties and even do the bidding for you, but they cost a pretty penny. Are they worth it? With two kids aged seven and two, dogs and busy jobs, finding the best property to relocate to is not a simple matter for Sydney couple Harrison Dell and […]