Checking flood risk before you buy in Brisbane: maps, history and insurance
Brisbane is a river city, and most buyers know it. The 1974, 2011 and 2022 floods are still part of local conversation, yet flood risk is often checked late in a purchase, sometimes after the contract is signed. By then, a surprise insurance quote or an overland flow overlay can turn a good buy into
Buying a Renovator in Brisbane: What to Check Before You Buy
A renovator can be one of the smartest ways into a good Brisbane suburb. You buy below the price of a finished home, add value through the work and end up with a property shaped around how you live. It can also be one of the most expensive mistakes in property. The difference usually comes down
Brisbane or the Gold Coast? How to Choose Where to Buy in South East Queensland
It’s one of the most common questions we hear from interstate buyers: Brisbane or the Gold Coast? The two cities are about an hour apart, share the same booming region and are both hosting events for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. But they’re very different places to live and very different property markets. The right
Self-Employed and Buying Property: How to Get Finance-Ready
Business owners often earn more than employees but find it harder to borrow. Income moves around, tax returns are designed to minimise tax rather than show earnings, and business debts sit alongside personal ones. The good news is that most of the hurdles are predictable. With a bit of preparation, self-employed buyers can borrow confidently and
High Yield Property Brisbane: Rooming Houses Post Budget | LJBA
The 2026-27 Federal Budget changed the rules for property investors. Handed down on 12 May 2026, it limited negative gearing on established homes and set the 50% capital gains tax discount on a path to replacement. For many investors, the old strategy of accepting a weekly shortfall in exchange for tax refunds and future growth
Buyers Agent Brisbane: How to Choose the Right One | LJBA
Choosing a buyers agent in Brisbane is one of the biggest decisions you will make in your property purchase. The right agent saves you money, time and costly mistakes. The wrong one costs you all three. Brisbane has seen a surge in buyers agents over the past few years. Some are highly experienced. Some are
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