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The “Why” Behind Your 2024 Plan

Was buying or selling a property on your resolution list this year? If yes, then let’s have a look at the options.  It’s likely going to be another strong year for property prices in Queensland, largely fuelled by lack of supply and the difficulty to source tradespeople and product to build properties. This took another…

Best Foot Forward

In 2023 we received more than 100 applications on some rental properties. It’s borderline impossible to stand out and even if you do, how will the property manager be able to tell you’re the best applicant for the property? With only a few hours until we start January, the busiest time on the rental property…

Staycation Home Improvement Ideas

In the wake of recent economic shifts in Australia, many families are re-evaluating their spending habits, particularly when it comes to leisure and home management. With rising living costs and a general air of financial caution, the ‘staycation’ has emerged as a popular and prudent alternative to traditional holidays. This article explores how to transform…

The Sun Sets on Another Year

As the sun sets on another year, there is a lot to remember about 2023 property-wise. It was a long year, our first without a lockdown since 2019, and while it didn’t have the same number of rate rises as 2022, it had way more than we expected. So who were the winners and losers?…

Prices accelerated in November

Prices accelerated in November despite a rate rise as population growth hits its highest level on record. Latest population numbers show that Australia saw an additional 563,000 people in 12 months. This many people require around 225,000 additional homes. With us now consistently building fewer than 180,000 homes per year, construction is nowhere near keeping…

Landscape Design Trends emerging for 2024

Landscape design trends are ever evolving, and as we approach 2024 homeowners, architects and landscape professionals are eager to incorporate new & innovative elements into their outdoor spaces. One of the exciting development in landscape design is the emergence of unconventional materials, developing smart technology as well as the reemergence of breeze blocks. In this…

Cush for Comment I December 3rd 

It’s a common theory that stimulating first-home buyers has a knock-on effect to the whole market.  It usually works alone, under the stimulation of government, and it kicks the money up the chain. But right now, it has a significant dancing partner that is also bringing its own stimulus. It’s the prestige buyers, locally and…