Queensland Treasurer Jackie Trad handed down the Queensland State Budget on Tuesday, delivering a surprise $1.5 billion surplus and putting an extra $200 million into people’s pockets. This year’s budget focused on infrastructure, tourism and mining funding. Property investors will also be met with a 0.5 per cent increase in the land tax rate for…
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Every Seller has the desire to have their home looking in the best shape possible when selling and the living room is usually top of the list when it comes to first impressions. I have been selling real estate for over 20 years so I have picked up a few tips along the way that…
Spring is well know as the start of a busy period for real estate sales – but you may be interested to know that Autumn is also a great time to consider selling. It is no secret that most sellers are out and about in the warmer months. Even in Queensland with our mild winters,…
When a property has been on the market for some time its natural for most buyers to wonder whats wrong with the property and for sellers to want to know why their property is not selling. All areas have an average day on the market number, and if your property has not sold within…
The Sunshine Coast property market finished 2017 on a strong note, with good levels of activity and increases in values experienced across the coast in most sectors. Once again and much like 2016, the past 12 months have exceeded expectations with growth in values across the board. Capital growth in the residential property market on…
ITS AUTUMN ALREADY, QUICK TIME TO CHANGE TO CUSHIONS I have a weird little obsession …. I have cupboards full of cushions. When I have time I love wondering around Pillowtalk, Trade Secret home and pretty much all homeware shops (oh and don’t get me started on Kmart) I can’t help but head to the…
Everyone understands that real estate is a personal business. It doesn’t matter if you are buying, selling or investing; the relationship you have with your real estate agent needs to be open, honest and personal in order to find the best situation for your needs. But you already know this and every company/agent promises that…