Real Estate

18 May 2026

Stamp duty savings boost Moreton buys

Moreton Bay North has emerged as one of Queensland’s busiest regions for first home buyers following the abolition of stamp duty on new homes, with hundreds of residents taking advantage of the savings to enter the property market sooner. According t...

11 May 2026

Calls for budget to boost housing supply

With the federal budget approaching, housing policy must prioritise supply and system efficiency to avoid worsening affordability pressures, according to Ray White Group Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee. Ms Conisbee said the budget needed to focus on ...

3 May 2026

Slow recovery for auction market

The preliminary auction clearance rate has recorded a modest rise since the Easter long weekend, rising to 58.9 per cent last week, one percentage point higher than the week prior and 3.5 percentage points higher than the Easter low (55.5 per cent). ...

29 April 2026

Blueprint to pave the way for 26k residents

A MAJOR planning blueprint set to reshape Morayfield South is one step closer to approval, paving the way for a future population of around 26,000 people. Moreton Bay Council has endorsed a planning scheme amendment covering the fast-growing area, wh...

27 April 2026

GemLife gets going at Beachmere

CONSTRUCTION has officially started on a major over-50s lifestyle community at Beachmere, set to deliver 335 new homes and hundreds of jobs in the growing Moreton Bay region. The $295 million GemLife Beachmere Waterfront project, located on a 62-hect...

27 April 2026

Boomers flock to Living Gems Moreton Bay

By Living Gems Moreton Bay For many Australians over 50, the idea of letting go of the family home can feel anything but simple. Between mortgage repayments, rising bills and the constant cycle of repairs and upkeep, it’s easy to feel like you’re run...

19 April 2026

Boost to Buy scheme expanded

The State Government is expanding its home-ownership initiative, Boost to Buy, with an additional 500 places now available. Boost to Buy provides a government equity contribution of up to 30 per cent for new homes and 25 per cent for existing homes. ...

17 April 2026

Seabrae meets demand

AMID a growing shortage of aged care beds, Seabrae Manor Aged Care is stepping in to help meet urgent local demand, announcing the opening of a new wing delivering 37 additional residential aged care places for the Moreton Bay community. The expansio...

13 April 2026

Builders warn of wage blowout

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has lodged its initial submission to the Fair Work Commission’s 2026 Annual Wage Review (AWR), calling for a 3.5 per cent increase to the National Minimum Wage, warning that any higher determination risks crushi...