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The Lasting Impact of COVID-19 on Australia’s Rental Market

brisbane rental market

Despite the pandemic firmly in our past – we hope – the Australian rental market continues to endure lasting impacts, with a steep rental crisis running rampant across all cities and regions. Brisbane buyers agent and director of Lauren Jones Buyers Agency, Lauren Jones talks to Homely about the impacts and what it means for […]

Locked out: First-home buyer’s 5-year hunt

Alexandra Graziotto - LJBA Client

25-year-old Alexandra Graziotto can finally call herself a homeowner after 5 years of property hunting. Her decision to engage buyers agent Lauren Jones culminated in her securing a gorgeous block in Kallangur on Brisbane’s northside. Originally published on Realestate.com.au on September 7th, 2024, then republished in the Courier Mail and on News.com.au. You can access […]

Qld’s time warp suburbs: Where you can buy now for 2014 prices

Courier Mail

The full Courier Mail article can be viewed here.    Alternatively, you can read from the original below:   A cluster of suburbs the housing boom forgot — where prices have flatlined for a decade — has become an unexpected lifeline for priced-out buyers.     While national home values have soared since 2014, hitting […]

Australians are making a median of $326,000 from selling their houses

Domain

You can access the full Domain article here.   Alternatively, you can read from the original below.    Australia’s property market reaches new heights, more home owners than ever are reaping substantial profits from selling their properties.     The new Domain Profit & Loss Report reveals that the proportion of profit-making resales has reached multi-year highs in […]

LJBA Saves Client from Dead-End Property Hunt

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Through the expert guidance of Lauren Jones Buyers Agency, a middle-aged Brisbane woman has turned her property search into a smooth and stress-free experience. She is now settled into her “99.9% perfect” property!   Prior to her property hunt, Lucy resided in a single bedroom unit, which she had been renting since her big move […]

Keeping your Cool as Brisbane’s Unit Market Heats Up

LJBA - Property Prospects Presentation

Full Homely article available here.   Otherwise, here’s a copy of the original:   Brisbane’s unit market is showing early signs of continuing last year’s momentum in 2024, with sales, price growth, and rental yields all on the rise.    A data-backed deep dive into the unit value boom   According to Brisbane buyers agent […]

Sacrifices of a First Home Buyer

Lauren Jones with Happy Client

Read the full Domain article here. Or, refer to the excerpt below.    From original:  Saving for a first-home deposit is a challenging journey. Often, it comes with a heavy price tag and a series of significant sacrifices. That was the reality for recent first-home buyer Ben Bailey, but he managed to save more than […]

Lauren Jone’s Guide: What to Look for During Property Inspections

Lauren Jones - Property Inspection Tips

Are you being thrown into the world of property inspections for the first time? Feeling overwhelmed about what to look out for beyond the surface charm of a home? Fear not, as north Brisbane buyers agent Lauren Jones discloses all the nitty-gritty to look out for during property inspections. Beyond the Facade   Conducting property inspections […]

Squashing the stigma around buying and selling property at the same time

Homely Ft. LJBA

Read the full Homely article here. From original: A logistical juggling act, a financial frenzy, and an emotional rollercoaster like no other in the world of real estate—this is the stigma around buying and selling at the same. One so strong that even the most seasoned homeowners are warded off from considering such a venture. It’s […]