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!
Squashing the stigma around buying and selling property at the same time
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 […]
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.
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 […]
The experts have spoken: Why buying a beach house is (mostly) a great idea
Click here to read Homely’s full article. From original: Whether you’re bolting or walking into the new year, the idea of an endless summer spent at the beach isn’t far from anyone’s mind. Evenings spent on decks watching the kids play in the garden, with a cold glass of something in your […]