Brisbane’s property boom continues despite national slowdown
National dwelling values continue to rise, but Brisbane has cemented itself as one of the leading capitals for price increases, now second only to Sydney in median dwelling values. Despite a slight easing in the growth rate in Q3 2024, affordability pressures and a shortage of housing stock continue to push prices up. You can […]
The inner-city hotspots in freefall
Some of inner-city Brisbane’s most popular suburbs recorded shock price drops despite continued growth across most of the state. Read the full article by Property Journalist Viva Hydes here. House prices in some of Brisbane’s most popular suburbs dipped by up to $75,000 over the past quarter despite continued growth across most of the state. […]
Couple’s long game in hot property market
It took Rakesh Nairn the best part of two decades to become a first-home owner, but the accountant is determined to make up for lost time. Read full, original Courier Mail article here. Long-term renters Mr Nairn, 41, and his wife Razia, a 42-year-old nurse, finally secured a three-bedroom Kuraby townhouse for $680,000 after years […]
Qld’s top-performing suburbs for houses and units revealed
“Owners of houses and units in some of Queensland’s richest markets have pocketed more than $1000 every day over the past year, as startling new figures reveal runaway price growth in a huge majority of suburbs. But despite surging annual gains, PropTrack’s quarterly home values show market conditions have slowed in some locations as the […]
Dynamic Property Strategies for First Home Buyers
As a first home buyer, you must prepare for an overwhelming array of choice, advice, and shifts in the Australian property market. At Lauren Jones Buyers Agency, we understand that property purchase is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. That’s why partnering with experts like Trent Alexander, the mastermind behind Investments […]
How to Win in a Multiple Offer Scenario in Queensland: 8 Expert Tips
So, you’ve found your dream home in sunny Queensland, but for some reason, so have a dozen other buyers. Welcome to the world of multiple offer scenarios, an experience that’s becoming increasingly common in QLD’s red-hot property market. Whether you’re a first-home buyer or a seasoned investor, we’ve put together 8 expert tips on how […]
The Lasting Impact of COVID-19 on Australia’s 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
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 […]
Best Suburbs in Brisbane for First Home Buyers
Dreaming of home ownership? Here are some tips from the team at LJBA on the best suburbs in Brisbane for first home buyers!
Qld’s time warp suburbs: Where you can buy now for 2014 prices
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 […]