QLD’s gender pay gap helping lock women out of property market
New analysis of ABS data by Stop Renting Australia finds that Queensland’s gender pay gap is directly affecting home buying power against female favour. Brisbane buyer’s agent Lauren Jones shares how more women are finding alternative pathways into the market, from rent-vesting to strategic investing, despite affordability pressures, rising prices and income constraints. Read the
Property investment risks: the complete 2026 guide for Australian investors
As featured in Homely. Australians have a long-standing enthralment with property investment. We talk about it at barbecues; we watch renovation shows religiously (shoutout to Scotty Cam); and we often measure financial success in square metres and land size. But if you spend enough time in the industry across cycles, rate movements, policy shifts, and
High Density Housing Proposal for Brisbane’s ‘Missing Middle’
Brisbane’s property market has become a pressure cooker. As Peter Garret’s silhouette once sung against a sunset backdrop, ‘our beds are burning’ as vacancy rates plummet to critical lows between 0.8% and 0.9%. Meanwhile, over 600 people are moving to the city every week! To combat urban sprawl and the strain of infrastructure reaching as
Brisbane Infrastructure Projects Pipeline 2026
Everyone’s heard the Chinese whispers about a surplus of Brisbane infrastructure projects reshaping how locals live, work, commute and invest—but what about the hard facts? Do you know what improvements are coming to your neighbourhood this year? What about the ones that are already in operation, right under your nose? In 2024, the Queensland Government
12 Best Buyer’s Agents for Property Investors in Brisbane (2025 Guide)
“Looking to invest in Brisbane property? Whether you’re buying your very first asset, chasing cash-flow deals, or adding blue-chip holdings to a growing portfolio, the right buyer’s agent can make all the difference. With so many agencies out there, we’ve rounded up the 12 most useful buyer’s-agent firms in Brisbane to help you land that next deal faster and
Why buyers will travel 500km to buy a city home before they’re priced out
As Brisbane’s property prices continue to climb, some determined buyers are travelling hundreds of kilometres just to secure a foothold in the city before they’re priced out. Brisbane buyer’s agent Lauren Jones shares how creative strategies like rent-vesting, family support and investment-first purchases are helping more single buyers, particularly women, enter the market despite affordability
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