After a positive start, the second half of 2019/20 financial year proved to be a bit of a dumpster fire of fear for the property and financial markets, almost mirroring the timing of previous fiscal years pre-election negative gearing scares. On a positive note, and great news for the economy, Queensland is now moving to Level […]
The federal government has recently announced the HomeBuilder, stimulus package which provides a $25,000 grant if you build a new home or substantially renovate an existing home however there are a few caveats. To qualify for the Grant, you must be an individual/couple over 18 years old and Australian Citizen. Income must have earned under […]
What an unusual time we are living. The Covid-19 pandemic means our lives are changing daily and sometimes, hourly. There’s no getting away from the fact that the next few years are going to be tough for everyone. We are still open for business. Although historically property tends to perform well during periods of sharemarket volatility, […]
In these unprecedented times, with Covid-19 job losses and lockdowns, it’s expected vacancy rates and tenant defaults will rise over the coming months., so If you haven’t done it already, now would be a very good time to ensure all your insurance policies are in place and current. If you are a property investor, then […]
It doesn’t matter if you are investing locally, interstate, or you are an ex-pat, it’s always important to be aware of your potential tax liabilities. Land Tax is one of those liabilities and unfortunately, it does discriminate between different categories of property investors. That’s why it’s so important to do your research before you commit […]
Are you looking to invest in residential real estate in 2020? Well, there are some good signs for continued capital growth over the coming year. The September quarter, property price growth numbers from Core Logic and the ABS shows Brisbane prices on the rise. While the growth uptick is currently lower than the other eastern […]
Managing Director Craig Hogg is excited, proud and thankful to be announced as a finalist in the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) Awards For Excellence 2020 in the category of Buyers Agent Of The Year. The winner will be announced in March at the 2020 REIQ Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner. On behalf of […]
While many in the media picked up on SQM Research’s recent predictions of 14-15% growth for Sydney and Melbourne, it’s essential to understand these projections are over a short time period. These markets are currently still potentially overvalued, so it’s wise to be cautious before jumping into the market. “However, we have some misgivings on […]
On the weekend, while being stalked by an ad for a Free Buyers Agent service on Facebook and couldn’t help thinking to myself. What a load of BS! Just like there is no such thing as a free lunch, there is no such thing as a Free Buyers Agent. These groups that masquerade as FREE […]
According to the recently released QBE Australian Housing Outlook 2019-2022, Brisbane is Tipped to shine over the next 3 years with 20.3% growth and The Sunshine Coast will also beat most capital cities with 7% compared to Sydney 5.8% and Melbourne 5.3% ….Read more hereConfidence appears to be returning to the market with Auction clearance rates rising […]
