Property race sees Qld loan pre-approvals surge

Lauren Jones - May 19, 2026  

pre-approval race

Queensland’s property market is becoming so competitive that buyers are now racing to secure loan pre-approvals before they even begin house hunting, with some offers being submitted completely unconditional just to stay in the game.

Brisbane buyer’s agent Lauren Jones shares how rising prices, renewed buyer confidence and intense competition are reshaping the way Queenslanders purchase property.

Read the full story in The Courier Mail.