Which is the better buy? A unit in an old apartment building or a newer one?
Click here to tune into the discussion between Brisbane buyers agent Lauren Jones and other industry professionals, regarding the rise of newer buyers opting for cheaper properties. From original: “As houses become more expensive nationwide, many first-time buyers have turned to apartments to enter the property market. However, just […]
Queensland’s auction laws leaving buyers in the dark
Queensland’s unique approach to property auctions is causing confusion and uncertainty among prospective buyers, particularly those new to the market, according to a local buyer’s agent. Unlike other states such as New South Wales and Victoria, where auction price guides are commonly provided, Queensland law prohibits agents from giving buyers an indicative selling price. Lauren […]
The BNI Effect Ep4 with Lauren Jones – Finding Balance with BNI
“On The BNI Effect Ep 4 with Tony Meredith, join Lauren Jones as she shares her journey from skepticism to success with BNI! As a buyer’s agent and president of the BNI Gateway chapter, Lauren has expanded her business through connections in Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne, attending over 20 chapters in just one month. Discover […]
Will we see another interest rate rise? Property experts discuss.
Check out the full Homely article here. From original: “Australia’s property market continues to grow as evidenced by CoreLogic’s latest data showing a 0.6% increase in property prices for April. This marks the 15th consecutive month of price increases, bringing the national median dwelling value to $779,819. Despite higher interest rates, worsening housing […]
Ep. 75: Expert Series – Lauren Jones, Buyers Agent
In this freshly released episode of Leifield Real Estate’s podcast, Lauren Jones provides invaluable insight into her unique challenges and opportunities she encounters as a buyer in Brisbane’s competitive market. Click here to tune in!
Middle-Aged First Home Buyers Confront Soaring Property Prices
An in-depth look at the growing trend of middle-aged Australians buying their first homes, amidst rising property prices and economic shifts. From original BNN article: “The phenomenon of first-time homebuyers entering the market in their forties and fifties is becoming increasingly common, driven by record-high property prices in cities across Australia. Brisbane buyers agent […]
Lauren Jones Discusses The Rise of 40-50 year old First Home Buyers
From original article: The number of first-home buyers in their forties and fifties is rising as soaring house prices drag out the length of time it takes to save a deposit. Brisbane buyers agent Lauren Jones said it is now quite common to see middle-aged buyers entering the property market for the first time. “Property prices […]
Is the cost of building a new house putting you off?
The decline of new builds in Australia has been a consistent trend for a number of years, with only 13,085 Australian building approvals made in December of 2023. See what Lauren Jones has to say about new builds, knock down rebuilds, and the silver linings within it all. Click here to read the full article.
How long it takes first-home buyers to save for a deposit in every capital of Australia
Click here to read Domain’s full article. From original: “Sydney-based technical project manager Stacey Matthews is one of many first-home buyers who has struggled to save for a 20 per cent deposit. She spent a decade saving and managed about 18 per cent before finally deciding it made more financial sense to bite the bullet and […]
What southerners need to know about buying in Brisbane
In the medi In this Wednesday’s episode of MCG Quantity Surveyors’ Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike is joined by our very own Lauren Jones. Together, they uncover the idiosyncrasies of investing in the Brisbane property market. Check out the full podcast right here! Podcast Transcript It’s no secret that property […]