Real Estate

3 July 2026

First residents move into GemLife Elimbah

By GemLife Elimbah Moving day has arrived for GemLife Elimbah’s first group of homeowners, marking a major milestone for the over-50s lifestyle community as construction on new resort facilities gets underway. Among these early residents are Alex and...

30 June 2026

RBA hold as the economy slows

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has kept the cash rate unchanged, with economists saying the decision reflects a cautious approach as inflation remains elevated while the broader economy shows signs of slowing. Ray White Group chief economist Ner...

21 June 2026

Property growth slows nationally

Cotality’s national Home Value Index was flat in May, with the housing cycle continuing to weaken across most markets. Beneath the flat national result, Sydney and Melbourne are leading the downturn, with dwelling values falling by 0.9 per cent and 0...

19 June 2026

Swapping coast for country living

By GemLife Kilcoy Greens For many Queenslanders, downsizing often means looking towards the coast. But an increasing number of over-50s are choosing a different path – swapping busy coastal locations for the relaxed pace, affordability and natural be...

15 June 2026

Auction risks in soft market

PROPERTY sellers are being forced to rapidly reset their expectations as auction clearance rates fall to levels not seen since the Covid era, with major banks warning house prices could drop by as much as 10 per cent over the next year and some marke...

2 June 2026

Federal housing boost reaches Somerset

Housing growth across the Somerset region and wider Blair electorate is set to remain a major focus, with the Federal Government highlighting a series of housing and infrastructure programs aimed at increasing supply and helping more residents into h...

28 May 2026

From bucket list to reality

By Living Gems Moreton Bay When asked what’s on their bucket list this year, Ian and Elaine Davie have a clear answer — making the move to Living Gems Moreton Bay. For the long-time Moreton Bay locals, it’s not about starting over, but stepping into ...

24 May 2026

Lilywood project breaks ground

A $17 million lifestyle and recreation precinct is set to form the centrepiece of a new 296-home over-50s community in Lilywood, Waraba, amid growing pressure to deliver more diverse housing across Moreton Bay. Australian developer AVID Property Grou...

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...