Brisbane Property Podcast

This week's episode focuses on the median price changes at a suburb level in Brisbane over the last 12 months. We dissect the Brisbane Housing Market and name some of the underperforming suburbs over the last 12 months and then disclose the suburbs that have experienced the highest levels of growth throughout Greater Brisbane. Because this episode is based on data only, we also provide some insigh...

This week on the Brisbane Property Podcast we discuss the process of finding an investment grade property in Brisbane.  We welcome back Teliah Furner, Qualified Property Investment Advisor (QPIA) and Buyer's Agent with Streamline Property Buyers. Teliah shares her knowledge on some of the things we look for when selecting an investment grade location and how we assess a property to determine if it...

It is Market Update time again and in today's podcast we discuss all of the latest market movements throughout Brisbane. Looking at the broader economy to start we highlight some of the positive economic news that is being released.  We also provide some insights into how buyer groups are starting to change as we move through the months of 2021. Brisbane property prices are covered again in detail...

Preparing for and bidding at auction in Brisbane is a little different to other states around Australia.  The purpose of this episode is to outline the steps involved leading up to auction day, and what you need to do to be prepared. We discuss all of the steps that needs to be taken prior to the auction itself, including the documentation that needs to be completed prior to auction day.  We then...

Every day we speak to property investors who have a limited understanding of what type of investment strategy might be right for them.  The main problem that we see, is that individuals who are looking to invest in property, often don't know what they don't know. So they often turn to others to seek advice.  It does make a big difference in WHO they turn to for help and advice. In this episode, ma...

A lot of property buyers are unfamiliar with the contract process in Queensland and do not understand what details need to be submitted when an offer is made to purchase a property in Brisbane. In this episode, we discuss what questions you should be asking the Sales Agent before you make an offer on a property as well as what details should be included with your offer to purchase. As always, we s...

We are not sure how long the current rate of price growth in Brisbane will last, but one thing is for sure.  There are no signs of property price growth slowing down right now. In this month's Brisbane Property Market Update we cover all of the usual economic indicators for the month, and break down the property price changes for different price points and different product types.  We also provide...

One of the most sought after types of properties in Brisbane recently has been the elusive "Splitter Block."  In today's episode we discuss that a Splitter Block actually is and how some people get it wrong. We also cover the difference between a Splitter Block and a 1 into 2 subdivision opportunity in Brisbane to help listeners understand the difference etween what steps are involved and what the...

This week we are recording during the Brisbane pre-Easter lockdown due to Covid-19.  We answer some more questions sent in by our listeners in relation to Brisbane Property. Some of the topics covered include: Which suburbs are most impacted by flood? What has been the recent change in Moreton Bay in relation to Granny Flats? Are Duplexes in Brisbane a good investment? What budget do you need to b...

In this episode of the Brisbane Property Podcast we dive into what is happening in the local market in terms of development site sales.  We are joined by the Associate Director of Ray White Special Projects, Andrew Burke, who shares his intel with us in terms of what is selling and where throughout Greater Brisbane. We discuss large land subdivisions and where the land sales are taking place.  We...

As the year 2021 progresses, we are seeing strong growth across all sections of the Brisbane Property Market.  In this month's property market update we discuss the economic indicators that are contributing to the current market conditions as well as the price growth in different sectors of the Brisbane property market. We highlight what we are seeing in the Brisbane Unit market, which seems reass...

In this episode we discuss everything you need to know about plane noise and flight pathways now that Brisbane has opened its second runway.  Obviously this has resulted in some changes to the flight paths as well as plane noise impacts to residents in a number of locations around Brisbane City. We reveal the Top 10 suburbs that are impacted by plane noise with the recent changes to flight paths. ...

Most property buyers check the obvious things about a neighbourhood before they buy.  Things like where the nearest supermarket is located, where is the good coffee and where are the parks and schools seem to be the most obvious things to check. But what about the things that can have the largest impact on your neighbourhood?  These are the things a lot of property buyers don't think to check! In...

In Brisbane right now, securing properties is very competitive.  There is little time to get organised if a property is listed for sale before it sells.  So getting your expert team lined up BEFORE YOU BUY is a MUST! But who should be part of your team?  In today's episode we discuss the experts you need to consult with when buying a property - from the beginning to the end.  We discuss what you n...

It is Market Update time again on the Brisbane Property Podcast.  At the moment these monthly updates are very important because some locations within Brisbane are growing in value at a very fast pace, so if you are a property buyer, this information will be critical to ensure you get the best chance to secure a home or an investment property given the current competitive environment. We review th...

This week we answer some questions that our listeners have sent in from all around Australia.  We discuss how to research a market within your budget (without relying on median values alone).  We also cover why relying on what you see on real estate listings can sometimes be misleading and what you need to do to ensure you are uncovering the truth in relation to a property. For those who are not b...

In this Episode we have invited Jonathan Bell back from Bell Estate Agents to provide us with an update on what is happening in the Brisbane Rental Market. We last spoke to Jonathan in August 2020, at the peak of the pandemic, when there were some "at risk" areas in terms of rental vacancies throughout Brisbane.  Now Jonathan tells us what is happening on the ground, which direction rents are head...

If you are actively searching in Brisbane right now, you may have already come across a new way to buy property in our great City. Some certified Real Estate Agents are now selling through a process called Flexible Terms Online Auctions and as a buyer you need to be familiar with this process for success in the current market. In today's Episode we discuss how you will know if this process is bein...

The Brisbane property market has started 2021 even stronger than the end of 2020.  In this episode we look at the data and the price growth trends that are emerging amongst different segments of the market in Brisbane. We also discuss what is happening in the rental market with vacancy rates and rent price growth, dissecting the data for both houses and units. Then finally we discuss what is happe...

This episode takes a deep dive into the state of Brisbane's transport infrastructure.  We discuss why getting around the city to work, schools, childcare and to recreation areas has an impact on where you might buy a property as a home or an investment. We look at which modes of transport are relied upon most right now, versus which modes may be the most reliable transport options in the future. ...

For our first Episode for 2021, what better way to bring in the New Year than to reflect back on the memories from the 2011 Brisbane Floods that destroyed so many homes throughout our city, exactly 10 years ago. We are joined by our very special Guest and Friend, Anne Juillerat, who was willing to share her story about when her family home was completely inundated in this significant flood event. ...

This is our last Episode for 2020, and we are wrapping up the year with a Brisbane Property Market Update to take a look back at the year that was and also how the Brisbane Property Market has performed. We can definitely look back at 2020 and reflect on a year that was so different for all of us.  But in terms of the Brisbane Property Market performance, the year was actually a lot better than wh...

How do you find out which suburbs are the most "in demand" locations in Brisbane?  In today's episode, we help you understand this and we reveal which locations make up the top ten most in demand suburbs right now in our great city. We also discuss what these top ten suburbs have in common and what this means in terms of which demographic group have been the most active in the market over the last...

The most common method of sale in Brisbane is by Private Treaty, and in this episode we discuss what you can do as a buyer to ensure your offer is competitive.  In different market conditions, a private treaty sale process can vary greatly.  We discuss the differences between buying in a seller's market, versus a buyer's market and what you need to do to be prepared. We also discuss the other meth...

Often people refer to Brisbane as one property market, but we all know this simply is not true.  Brisbane is made up of a number of different council regions, each with very different property market drivers. Today's episode explores each of the council regions that make up Greater Brisbane.  We unpack the median value in each region as well as each region's historical capital growth performance. ...