‘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
How property due diligence is saving Brisbane buyers from costly mistakes
With Brisbane’s market moving faster than ever, buyers are under growing pressure to act quickly. And this is exactly where many costly mistakes occur. The team at Lauren Jones Buyers Agency breaks down why due diligence is non-negotiable in 2025, the hidden risks buyers often overlook, and the essential research every Brisbane purchaser should complete
Investing in Queensland real estate: ‘I feel it’s the safest and best return’
First-time investor Riley Lye says investing in Queensland remains the safest bet for long-term returns, especially as Olympic infrastructure pushes property prices higher across the southeast. After securing her pre-approval, she engaged Brisbane buyer’s agent Lauren Jones to source and negotiate a strong off-market opportunity in Crestmead. Read the full story in The Courier Mail.
Australian house prices rising at fastest rate in nearly four years, data shows
Australian house prices are accelerating at their fastest pace in nearly four years, with Brisbane overtaking Canberra to become the nation’s second most expensive housing market. Median values have jumped nearly $40,000 in just three months, and buyers are racing to secure homes before prices climb further. Brisbane buyer’s agent Lauren Jones shares how government
Gen Y investors on AI: ‘Million-dollar mistake’
High-income Gen Y investors Britta Wang and Dr Fei Pan are using AI to accelerate their property research, but warn the tech can only take you so far before the risk of a costly mistake creeps in…. With their third investment underway and a baby on the way, the couple say real-world insight, context and
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