Brisbane Property Podcast

In this episode of the Brisbane Property Podcast, Melinda and Scott discuss the process of bidding at auction in Brisbane, the preparation you will need to do, and what you can expect on the day. We talk auction bidding tactics, and how you can confidently bid on auction day. We also discuss the do's and don'ts leading up to the auction and how you can expect the auction day to run. If you would l...

In this episode of the Brisbane Property Podcast, Melinda and Scott discuss the rental crisis that we are currently experiencing in Brisbane and also what it means for Landlords and property investors that are looking to get into the market. We talk through the current rental vacancy rates which are at the lowest level recorded ever in Brisbane which is 0.7%, and how this relates to rental prices....

In this episode of the Brisbane Property Podcast, Melinda and Scott discuss the hot topic of interest rate rises and how this will impact the property market. We talk through the media discussions around the interest rate rises and the catastrophic narrative that we are seeing. We also discuss the practicality of the changes, and what this will mean for the property market and homeowners. If you w...

In this episode of the Brisbane Property Podcast, Melinda and Scott discuss what you need to know when you are buying a townhouse or unit in Brisbane, and more specifically those that are governed by a body corporate scheme.  It is critical for property buyers to understand the process, and what you need to know before you sign a contract for a property that is governed by this type of scheme. We...

In this episode of the Brisbane Property Podcast, Melinda and Scott look into the future of Brisbane, and it is exciting times ahead for our City! Moving forward things are looking very bright for Brisbane. There is an optimistic outlook and with the 2032 Olympic Games, there is so much going on to plan for these and bring infrastructure, jobs and an improved economy. There is so much to look forw...

It is time for another Brisbane Property Market Update. Our most popular episodes with listeners! People genuinely want to know what's happening out and about in Brisbane.  We discuss the house price growth which continues to outpace unit price growth in Brisbane, but the gap is actually closing as buyers consider their options in the current market.  We also talk through the auction clearance rat...

In this episode of the Brisbane Property Podcast, Melinda and Scott help you understand how a Buyers Agent adds value to your property search. Buyers Agents are quite a new industry in Australia, and people have always represented themselves in property transactions. We touch on ways that a Buyers Agent adds value and represents your best interests during property transactions.  We also talk throu...

We are thrilled to welcome back award-winning Auctioneer, Justin Nickerson from Apollo auctions. This is a bumper episode that includes an optimistic update on the Brisbane Property Market. We talk through buyer demand and the quality buyers that we are seeing on the ground here in Brisbane, and how low supply is still driving property price. We also discuss negotiation at auctions and Justin give...

In this episode of the Brisbane Property Podcast, we talk to Paul and Callum of Burstows Brokers. Insurance is one of those topics that a lot of people push aside, we know we need it, most people have it, but we really don't understand it. Today, off the back of the recent flood event we unpack the topic of insurance. We cover a lot in this episode, including: With the recent flood event - what im...

It is time for another Brisbane Property Market Update. We know how popular these episodes are for our listeners. After the flood of three weeks ago here in Brisbane there's a lot of people eager to find out what's actually happening now.  We discuss the buyer demand for properties here in Brisbane which is being driven by both owner-occupiers and investors, and the driving force of low supply for...

In this episode of the Brisbane Property Podcast, we are speaking with Amy from Smoke Alarm Solutions, Australia’s leading provider of residential smoke alarm services.    We find out about the obligations that landlords, homeowners, and vendors have when leasing and selling properties following the recent changes to the compliance requirements and legislation here in Queensland. We help you under...

In this bonus episode from Pete Wargent of Buyers Buyers, Melinda talks through how Brisbane will fare after the floods. Melinda shares her views on what will happen in Brisbane following the floods, and the outlook for the decade ahead as Brisbane gets set to host the 2032 Olympics.

In this episode of the Brisbane Property Podcast, we talk through the recent weather event which caused Brisbane to flood.  So many people have reached out to us to help them to understand the flood and the significant impact this may have on communities, homes, and families. We talk you through the event, what we have experienced here on the ground and how our beautiful city will recover in time....

In this episode of the Brisbane Property Podcast, it's question and answer time again!   This week we talk through some of the questions that have been sent through from our listeners. We cover a lot in this episode, including: I want to buy a property in Brisbane that targets high capital growth, what budget do I need in the current market? I've been looking to buy a property in Brisbane for the...

It is time for another Brisbane Property Market Update. We know how popular these episodes are for our listeners. We are going to be reporting on the latest data released by CoreLogic and also providing an update on other data that we have collected in-house throughout the month of January.  Brisbane has now definitely cemented its place as the fastest-growing capital city around our country for t...

In this episode of the Brisbane Property Podcast, we help you understand the recent changes to the Queensland Residential Contract.  We will help you understand the significant recent changes that came with the new 17th Edition of the Standard REIQ Contract, and how these changes will affect property purchases in the future. We talk you through one of the most significant changes to the contract w...

In this episode of the Brisbane Property Podcast, we help you understand what your money will buy if you are looking around the median value at a suburb level here in Brisbane.  We will help you understand the significant recent price growth in select suburbs around Brisbane, and what your budget may get you now compared to three or twelve months ago. We also talk about the buyer demand that we ar...

In this episode of the Brisbane Property Podcast we welcome back Jonathan Bell, Managing Director of the Property Management firm Bell Estate Agents.  Jonathan has been a guest on three previous occasions, and we discuss how the rental market conditions have changed here in Brisbane since his last appearance in August 2021. Jonathan provides his insights into the demand for rental properties throu...

It is time for another Brisbane Property Market Update. We know how popular these episodes are for our listeners. In this episode, we are going to be reporting on the latest data released by CoreLogic and also providing an update on other data that we have collected in-house throughout the month of December.  Brisbane continues to be the fastest growing capital city throughout all of Australia and...

In this episode of the Brisbane Property Podcast Scott and Melinda talk through what we are already seeing in the Brisbane Property Market and short-term trends that we expect to see. We discuss what we are seeing on the ground at the inspections that are already scheduled and the high level of attendance.    We also look at the Covid situation in Queensland, how this has affected the market, and...

In this episode of the Brisbane Property Podcast Scott and Melinda we reflect back on the property market performance, month by month, and what was actually going on here on the ground. We discuss our predictions from January and our forecast that the low-interest-rate environment might actually be the catalyst for really strong price growth here in Brisbane.  We also discuss the growth drivers th...

It is time for another Brisbane Property Market Update. We know how popular these episodes are for our listeners. In this episode, we take the opportunity to share what's actually been happening on the ground here in Brisbane, what the data has been showing, and also what we've seen in the last month in terms of economic and lending conditions.  We address the market growth in Brisbane, the fastes...

In this episode of the Brisbane Property Podcast Scott and Melinda take a deep dive into the housing affordability report released in November 2021. We discuss this report and help you understand the data around home values relative to income, and specifically how it relates to Brisbane. We also compare Brisbane to some other areas in Australia.   We also look at the number of years it can take to...

In this episode of the Brisbane Property Podcast Scott and Melinda take a deep dive into the Brisbane City Centre and how it has changed since Covid has come into our lives, and what that has meant for the city centre, and also what the local Brisbane City Council is doing to try and reinvigorate the CBD. We also discuss the plan for the 2032 Olympic Games and how the Brisbane City Council and Gov...

In this episode of the Brisbane Property Podcast Scott and Melinda unpack some of the headlines that have been in the news recently around property price forecasts. We discuss what the big banks have predicted for Brisbane and also provide opinions around some of this commentary. We look forward to 2022 and 2023 and breakdown the outlook from the big banks.   We also look at the headlines around r...