Brisbane Property Podcast

It is that time again and this week we have recorded another Brisbane property market update for our listeners. So much has happened during the last month to turn consumer sentiment around and cause a dramatic increase in buyer demand for Brisbane property. We discuss what has happened at a macro level, and how this is playing out on the ground in Brisbane.  Of course, we also take a deep dive int...

Understanding the most cost effective way to renovate or add value to a Brisbane Property is an important first step to take, before you buy.  In this episode, we discuss the things you need to check that can add significant cost to a renovation or refurbishment down the track. We are joined by the Director of Northline Developments, Fergus Reid, who shares lots of valuable tips for property buyer...

Brisbane often bears the brunt of some fierce summer storms and this season has already seen flash flooding, huge hail stones and strong winds.  There are several things you can do to ensure your property is as prepared as it can be, and to avoid the potential for storm damage. In this episode we discuss why now is the best time to do some basic property maintenance, especially since Brisbane is h...

This episode of the "Insider Secrets" series focuses on the inner eastern suburb of Norman Park.  We welcome our Special Guests and local residents, Damien and Hayley, who help us understand a lot more about what it is like living in this location.   Damien and Hayley share a few hidden secrets about Norman Park, what there is to do, how accessible the location is and most importantly, where you c...

There are many properties throughout Greater Brisbane that have been built in underneath, extended or renovated.  There are also a lot of properties that contain a secondary dwelling, sometimes known as a Granny Flat. In this episode we tackle everything you need to know about what is an approved building or structure, how you can perform the necessary checks before you buy and what areas permit t...

It's Market Update time again and this month we have seen a huge shift in buyer sentiment.  Buyer enquiry is up, crowds are up at open homes and the mood has lifted.  Even the media are more positive about Brisbane property this month! In this episode we once again discuss what the median price trend has been over the last month, but we also break down what the trend in prices has been in each of...

In Episode 24, we are joined by a leading Australian Property Market Analyst, Pete Wargent.  We are honoured to interview Pete and gain his insights into the rapidly changing predictions for Brisbane Property prices and what drives our local market. Pete has lived in Brisbane himself, so he shares his experience as a Brisbane local (even if it was only for a short period of time), and as a Brisban...

Property values are driven by the balance between Supply and Demand.  One thing that impacts on Supply is the availability of land for new housing. This episode explores where the greatest volume of future land supply throughout Greater Brisbane is, how land sizes in various council regions have changed over time, and what changes there have been in land values over the last 10 years in Greater Br...

One thing we always say when working with Clients is that the Property Investment Strategy must align with an individual's Finance Strategy and Tax Strategy.  In this episode, our Guest, Jessica Peletier - Director of Seed Financial, provides some valuable insights into what property buyers should be considering when they are obtaining finance for a new property purchase.  We take a deep dive into...

The Brisbane property market continues to defy the national trend and we cover all of the latest trends and observations in this month's Brisbane Property Market Update. In this episode, we not only discuss the latest median price data trends, but we also dissect different segments of the market Brisbane.  This allows us to uncover which properties throughout Brisbane have been performing better t...

This is a special episode in which we take a deep dive into how Brisbane became the City that it is today.  We take a step back in time and uncover how the typical block sizes came to be in Brisbane and why the residential landscape is so different in Brisbane, compared to Sydney and Melbourne.   This is a small history lesson about how Brisbane developed over time, and when it lost the title of "...

Home Buyers and Property Investors in Brisbane have been quietly enjoying lots of equity uplift through the strategy of buying an older property close to its land value, demolishing it, and then re-building a home on the same site.  We refer to this as a "knock-down & re-build strategy." We had some recent media exposure highlighting the top 6 suburbs where this strategy works in Brisbane.  Off th...

This episode of the "Insider Secrets" series focuses on the inner northern suburb of Wooloowin.  We welcome our Special Guest and local resident, Kattya, who helps us understand a lot more about what it is like living in this location.   Kattya shares so many hidden secrets about Wooloowin, what there is to do, how accessible the location is and most importantly, where you can get the BEST Macaron...

Another month has passed and we have another data dump for our listeners!  It is time for another Brisbane Property Market Update and this episode won't disappoint. There are some interesting trends emerging in Brisbane in terms of Stock on Market for some areas around the city.  We discuss the possible causes for this in this episode. Not only do we provide an update on settled sales trends, but...

Buying property in Queensland is a different contractual process to other states around Australia.  Our Guest, Katie Richards, is CEO and Founder of Virtual Legal, a law firm that manages legal transactions online for people buying and selling businesses, franchises or property.  She knows her stuff when it comes to helping property buyers with contracts in Queensland! In this Episode, we unpack a...

With everything going on in the world right now, we often get asked who is buying property right now?  We can't talk for other locations around Australia, but we have a good understanding of who is buying in Brisbane and why. As Brisbane based Buyers Agents our enquiry comes from a mix of local Brisbane buyers, interstate buyers and expat buyers.  In this episode we discuss which buyer groups are...

This episode takes a deep dive into the rental market in Brisbane.  Our special Guest, Jonathan Bell, is Managing Director of Bell Estate Agents who provide Property Management Services throughout Greater Brisbane.  Together we discuss what changes have occurred in the Brisbane rental market since the peak of the Pandemic and what this means for property investors.   Jonathan shares some brilliant...

In this episode of the Brisbane Property Podcast, we explore the Brisbane suburb of Bardon in detail with a Local Resident who also happens to be part of the Streamline Property Buyers Team!   Donna is our guest, and together we unpack everything there is to know about this area.  We discuss the location, median property values, what your money will buy, who lives in the area and more importantly...

It is time for another Brisbane Property Market Update and this month we dive into the data again, looking at price growth trends over the last 3 months, during the worst of Covid-19. We also look at relationships within the data, to interpret why we might be seeing certain trends play out. Being out and about during the week and every weekend ensures we are capturing the latest "on-the-ground" tr...

We have been so motivated to cover the topic of property spruikers, and this episode takes a deep dive right into this area! Many people find themselves unknowingly sucked in to the promise of "wealth creation", taking free advice from "would be" property investment advisors.   We have personally worked with a number of property investors who have been financially impacted in the past by these sca...

Being the end of another financial year, we thought it was timely to discuss one way property investors can maximise their tax benefits through property investing.  Our Guest, Mike Mortlock, is Managing Director of MCG Quantity Surveyors and together we highlight what is depreciation, why it needs to be considered and what benefits are available to property investors through depreciation when they...

Building & Pest Inspections provide insurance for a property buyer to ensure there are no hidden problems associated with the building itself.  In this episode, we draw on Scott's 30+ years of building and construction experience where we identify some of the most common issues that come up during a Building & Pest inspection. We discuss when to complete this part of the purchase process and why t...

This episode is all about what is happening in the Brisbane Property Market right now.  We take a deep dive into the data and discuss the numbers in detail, and we also cover what we are seeing by being on-the-ground every day. We identify suburbs in Brisbane that are "at risk" due to rent drops, increasing vacancy and rent stress as a consequence of the current economic environment. We also highl...

The HomeBuilder grants have been designed to stimulate the construction industry and support jobs during the Covid-19 Pandemic. In this episode, we discuss the benefits for those looking to take advantage of this stimulus, and how alluring this might be for first home buyers when combined with other State and Federal incentives currently on offer.  We also take a deep dive into some of the pitfall...

In this episode, we welcome our special guest, Alex Steffan, from Steffan Town Planning in East Brisbane.  Together with Alex, we discuss the role of a Town Planner, why City Plans exist and how they are used to shape the development of a City. We take a deep dive into what types of properties in Brisbane require professional input from a Town Planner - even if you are just looking to renovate and...