Originally published by News Corp and Sophie Foster It is possible to buy a house in Brisbane at 2006 prices – and half that in the Queensland regions – with PropTrack data naming 40 suburbs where affordability still reigns supreme. Latest analysis of the cheapest suburbs in Greater Brisbane and the Queensland regions found $330,000…

Originally published by Sophie Thomson – Courier Mail (Click To Follow) A little shed tucked away in the corner of the garden need not be just a functional space – it can be a little hideaway that is aesthetically pleasing for you to potter about in. Rather than just a space to house your essential…

It’s a strange reality that we judge a professional on statements largely out of their control. Recently a friend of mine interviewed two property management companies about renting out their house for one to two years. They felt their property was worth between $1000 and $1200 per week. The first agent was, in their words…

Fabian Capomolla We live in Australia, where the climate and conditions can be tough on plants. My golden rule when designing a garden is to recognise the local conditions and choose plants to match. If you’re after minimal effort with maximum impact, then making the most of hardy plants is always a good idea. What…

originally posted by realestate.com.au and written by Jarrod Scott – REA Group. The climate for renters is tough – low supply, high demand and increasing prices are making it a frustrating experience for tenants seeking a home. The Brisbane vacancy rate is 1.33 per cent with a listing only lasting a median of 17 days…

I spoke with a person recently who was gutted they had just missed out on a property at auction and they were chasing some feedback to work out where they went wrong. I asked them about their strategy when bidding. They didn’t have one. Their plan was to wait until the property went ‘on the…

Presented by Carpet Court Renovation hiccups happen all the time. There’s not many renovations that didn’t have at least one little diversion on its way to completion. The key to success is being prepared.  When it comes to renovating, there are a myriad of cruel and creative things that can derail your project (and your sanity).…