The Real Upfront Costs of Buying a Property in Brisbane
Here’s a fact that Brisbane buyers don’t see coming: Most first home buyers severely underestimate the real upfront costs of buying a property. They save their deposit, calculate their borrowing capacity, and get preapproved. Easy peasy, right? Until the ‘hidden’ costs start stacking up. So what are the more savvy buyers saving up for? If
Brisbane private school fees: what parents can expect to pay in 2026
When families talk about buying property in Brisbane, the conversation often starts with bedrooms, bathrooms and budgets. The important stuff, right? In reality, the most successful long-term decisions are rarely about the property itself. That’s why our team at LJBA knows to focus more on the people who will live in it. For parents, schooling
Your 2026 Australian Homebuyer Checklist
Every January, we speak to buyers who are motivated, financially capable, and genuinely ready to move forward yet still feel unsure about how the buying process actually unfolds. Not because they haven’t done their homework, but because the homework itself (accessible property advice) is often delivered in fragments. Without context, and without personalisation for your
The Safest Suburbs in Brisbane: Northside Edition
When choosing where to buy property, safety is almost always at the top of the list – especially if you’re raising a family or planning long-term. The good news is, Brisbane is generally considered a safe city overall. But like any growing region, some suburbs offer a stronger sense of security than others. As North
‘We’re having a mortgage’: Couple’s viral post highlights crippling property choice
As housing affordability continues to squeeze young Australians, the decision to buy a home before achieving relationship milestones (like babies and rings) has become more common. Brisbane couple Roxana Nae and Corey Allen went viral for confirming this trend: “we’re having a… mortgage!” Their story captures the reality many buyers face today, where careful planning,
Australia’s most searched real estate terms 2025: Pools and garages
Lifestyle officially lead 2025’s property search, with 10 interesting key words topping Australia’s most-searched real estate terms- even ahead of bedroom count! Brisbane buyer’s agent Lauren Jones weighs in on how shifting buyer priorities, construction costs and affordability pressures are influencing what buyers really want, and why rigid search filters can cause buyers to miss
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