Real Estate

31 August 2026

Numbers reveal investor retreat

INVESTOR activity in Australia’s property market has fallen following the Federal Budget announcement of future changes to negative gearing, according to analysis by Ray White Group chief economist Nerida Conisbee, with new investor loan commitments ...

23 August 2026

Housing costs defy inflation fall

HOUSING costs continue to outpace headline inflation, rising 6.8 per cent in the year to June and remaining the largest contributor to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), according to Ray White Group Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee. Headline inflation ea...

21 August 2026

Growing community takes shape at Burpengary East

By Living Gems Moreton Bay Living Gems Moreton Bay has reached an exciting milestone, welcoming its first residents and marking the beginning of a vibrant new over-50s community in Burpengary East. As homeowners begin settling into their new homes, t...

19 August 2026

Somerset set for land valuations

SOMERSET landowners will receive new property valuations next year, with the region included in the Queensland Valuer-General’s 2027 land valuation program. Announced on August 5, the new valuations will take effect from June 30, 2027 and will be use...

17 August 2026

New housing code and standards

Queensland’s housing rules are set for their biggest overhaul in more than 15 years, with the State Government unveiling a new housing code and standards aimed at cutting red tape and making it faster and cheaper to build homes. The reforms introduce...

9 August 2026

A grand design that’s built to last

A STRIKING concrete home featured on Grand Designs Australia has been offered for sale. Built from more than 500 cubic metres of poured concrete, the elevated four-bedroom residence was designed to endure while taking advantage of panoramic views tow...

6 August 2026

Living Gems unveils new Icon for over-50s living

By Living Gems Moreton Bay FOR many Australians, downsizing no longer means compromising. Instead, today’s over-50s are seeking homes that offer premium design, exceptional quality and the opportunity to personalise their space, all while embracing a...

2 August 2026

Qld tops national property rankings

Queensland has overtaken Western Australia to become Australia’s strongest property market for the first time, according to the latest Australian Property Institute (API) Property Directions Survey. The state recorded an overall score of 6.6 in the t...

31 July 2026

Somerset inspires new Kilcoy Country Club

By GemLife Kilcoy Greens Construction is about to begin on the new Country Club at GemLife Kilcoy Greens, with its design paying tribute to the landscapes and architectural traditions that have shaped the Somerset region. Inspired by the classic Quee...