QLD Real Estate News
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			  NSW and Queensland vacancy rates take another dipVacancy rates across NSW and Queensland dropped in September, signalling a growing rental crisis. Read More »
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			  Queensland agent to set a new benchmark in CairnsOver an 18-year career, Queensland agent Adam Saitta has worked with both big brands and boutique agencies, and now he’s set to tap into that extensive industry insight with the launch of his own brand, Benchmark Real Estate. Read More »
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			  Real estate couple return to RE/MAXThe passionate, results-driven duo of Lyn Griffiths and Rohan Banning have returned to the global RE/MAX network to open RE/MAX Central Residential in Brisbane’s inner suburban market. Read More »
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			  Gold Coast trophy home sets new auction recordQueensland has a new auction record after a luxury Gold Coast estate with views that span from Main Beach to Broadbeach, sold for $24.8 million on the weekend. Read More »
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			  Another 92 social and affordable homes for QLDIn a bid to help ease the ongoing housing crisis, the Queensland government is funding the construction of another 92 social and affordable homes. Read More »
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			  Eastell and Co. expands into Sunshine Beach in partnership with unrealtyA leading real estate agency that prides itself on excellence in prestige property service, Eastell and Co., has announced its expansion into the vibrant community of Sunshine Beach. Read More »
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			  Storia Estate Group launches in the luxury Brisbane Bayside marketLuxury Queensland agency, Chapter Estate Groups is rebranding to Storia Estate Groups, with the independent team narrowing its focus to exclusively high-end luxury property across the Redlands region of Queensland. Read More »
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			  Toowoomba’s new social housing a “miracle” for struggling tenantsThe first tenants have started moving into new social housing in Toowoomba in Queensland, with 15 more homes on the way thanks to a partnership between the state government and YWCA. Read More »
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			  Queensland property continues to bounce back, led by regional areasQueensland property continues to go from strength to strength, with a number of regional locations recording double-digit annual growth in the past 12 months. Read More »
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			  The epic Alkira Resort House has hit the marketCape Tribulation's famed Alkira Resort House, a vision of futuristic architecture, is now up for sale. Read More »
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			  Further industry recognition for the award-winning McGill GroupHot on the heels of taking out the award for Small Residential Agency of the Year in 2022, The McGill Group is celebrating further recognition, being named as finalists in five categories of the Real Estate Institute of Queensland Awards for Excellence in 2023. Read More »
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			  Elevate Residential joins fight against over-55 women’s homelessnessA Brisbane real estate agency has joined a campaign to help give women over 55, who are at risk of homelessness, access to safe and affordable housing and personalised support packages. Read More »
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			  Queensland CEO Mitch Peereboom becomes Harcourts shareholderHarcourts Queensland Chief Executive Officer Mitch Peereboom has signed a shareholder contract and is now a part-owner and director of Harcourts Queensland. Read More »
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			  Study reveals impact of short-term rentals on housing affordability is limitedShort-term holiday rentals, such as Airbnb and Stayz properties, only have a “limited” impact on long-term rental affordability, according to a Queensland Government study. Read More »
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			  Southerners flock to Queensland as interstate inspections hit record highQueensland has seen record numbers of interstate buyer and renter digital inspections in the past six months, a trend which is showing no signs of slowing. Read More »
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			  Unleashing potential: UrbanX empowers Louise Denisenko to start her own agencyWith over a decade of experience in real estate Louise Denisenko has realised the potential for growth and success that comes with starting your own brand, launching her boutique agency, Redlands Coast Properties, in partnership with UrbanX. Read More »
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			  Highland to open new office on the Gold CoastLeading Sydney real estate agency, Highland, will expand into the vibrant Gold Coast property market with the opening of its sixth office. Read More »
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			  Building Inspections Gold Coast: Palm Beach shacks signal rising trendAn original Palm Beach shack that sold within a day of hitting the market for the first time, is evident of a building and renovation boom in the highly-sought Gold Coast suburb. Read More »
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			  Some relief for QLD renters as vacancy rates riseThere are some green shoots appearing for desperate renters in Queensland, with vacancy rates slowly starting to rise. Read More »
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			  Suburbs set to thrive from Brisbane OlympicsAs Victoria deals with the fallout from cancelling the 2026 Commonwealth Games, the 2032 Brisbane Olympic precinct in Brisbane’s Inner South has topped a list of the city’s property hotspots. Read More »
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			  Queensland Government reviewing new rental laws to stop landlords skirting rent rise rulesThe Queensland Government is reassessing regulations curbing rent increases in light of allegations suggesting property owners are exploiting loopholes to bypass the recently introduced rental caps. Read More »
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			  Queensland tenants forget millions in bond moneyMore than 110,000 Queensland tenants have forgotten to reclaim a collective $52 million in rental bonds, according to the state’s residential authority. Read More »
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			  Gold Coast real estate agency ordered to compensate tenants for property maintenance issuesA Gold Coast real estate agency has been instructed to pay substantial compensation to tenants of a prestigious rental property due to its failure to address multiple maintenance issues, including water damage and electrical faults. Read More »
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			  Failed QLD land tax has seen investors fleeThe Queensland government’s failed attempt to introduce an expanded land tax has done long-term damage to the state’s stock of rental properties according to new analysis. Read More »
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			  Talented Mackay couple take the reins at RE/MAXOne of RE/MAX Australia’s leading offices has changed ownership and name, with RE/MAX Results becoming RE/MAX Select and Hayley Van de Ven handing over to Nikita and Dan Kinnane. Read More »
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			  Justin Miller revolutionising real estate business on the Gold CoastIn an industry known for its competitive nature and constantly evolving landscape, the Gold Coast’s Justin Miller stands out as a visionary leader, empowering agents and transforming the way business is conducted in the region. Read More »
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			  Queensland Budget offers “little hope” for long-term housing solutionsThe Real Estate Institute of Queensland says Queenslanders looking to enter the property market or secure long-term shelter for their family will find “little hope” in the State Budget. Read More »
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			  More land needed in South-East Queensland to ease the housing crisisThe influx of people moving to Queensland from both overseas and interstate is putting the housing market under extreme pressure, with an expert calling for more land to be released to help ease the crisis. Read More »
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			  Tailoring the real estate journey to his clientsBrisbane agent Phillip Harrigan has always understood real estate is about far more than selling property. Read More »
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			  Proposed rental laws in Queensland threaten to drive landlords out of marketMore than 80 per cent of Queensland landlords would consider selling their investment properties if proposed changes to rental laws come in, a new survey has revealed. Read More »
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			  Harry Triguboff to develop BTR apartments in BrisbaneHarry Triguboff has purchased “the best site in Brisbane” and is looking to develop a build-to-rent apartment building after a decade-long absence from the Queensland capital. Read More »
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			  A new era for Rodgers & Wilson Real EstateAfter six years successfully servicing the Northern Gold Coast, family-owned agency Rodgers & Wilson Real Estate has taken the next step on their business journey, joining the Agents’Agency as they look towards a period of growth. Read More »
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			  100 days in Hartley Partners is ‘crushing it’ in TownsvilleStewart Hartley was no stranger to running his own business when he took the leap and launched his own real estate brand in partnership with the Agents’Agency earlier this year. Read More »
 
				