Despite pandemics, rising interest rates, and challenging supply issues, the Australian property market remains a remarkably resilient, unyielding force, with two out of every five Australians determined to buy a home within the next five years. A recent Westpac Home Ownership Report reveals a surge in home buying intentions – 44% of Australians plan to purchase…
Articles by Leanne Spring
Leanne is a highly experienced Buyers Agent in the Brisbane Real Estate market. Leanne became a passionate lover of property in 2001. Since then, both professionally and personally, she has been involved in all aspects of property including purchasing, negotiating, renovating, and selling.
In an eye-opening analysis, Sydney’s inner west, eastern suburbs, and northern beaches emerge as the most challenging markets for homebuyers in Australia. Astonishingly, a mere 0.3% of the total homes in these areas are available for purchase. This insight comes from Louis Christopher, the managing director of SQM Research, who noted a staggering 30% drop…
While some very fortunate parents may be in the position to buy their children a house outright, this is certainly the exception and not the rule. And, yet, all parents are likely to cast a cautious eye over property headlines as they ponder… How will my children ever afford to buy a home? With property…
It’s literally the million-dollar question: Do you buy a property now before prices rise even further, or wait until the interest rates fall later this year to free up some more borrowing power? Australia’s housing upswing continued through the first month of 2024 with the national Home Value Index rising 0.4% in January. CoreLogic’s data…
As parents, we all want to see our children succeed in life. And spreading their proverbial wings and flying the family nest to branch out on their own is a big move, particularly when they’re contemplating that first home purchase. While we might feel a paternal pull to help them up the property ladder, we…
Forget the allure of Powerball’s staggering $200 million jackpot – a group of Australian property owners have already struck gold. Recent data from PropTrack reveals a fascinating trend: 67 suburbs where median house and unit prices have not just increased but doubled in the past five years. Where median house and unit prices doubled in…
The latest 2024 First-Home Buyer Report from Domain, in collaboration with digital lender Unloan, backed by Commbank, offers a deep dive into the evolving landscape for first-home buyers in Australia. This comprehensive report paints a complex picture, primarily influenced by the current surge in interest rates. Quicker savings for a deposit – but it’s not…
Have you wondered why Building and Pest Inspections matter? Being based in Queensland, the vast majority of our contracts have the luxury of including a building and pest inspection, typically being a 7-10 day clause. Even though other states may not have this luxury it is still something you should consider carrying out before…
Property prices in coastal towns have plummeted as much as $614,000 since their peak as demand for regional markets cools thanks to high-interest rates, tighter lending requirements and a change in working requirements. Following a five-year period of sharp growth in regional areas, in part driven by COVID-19 and work-from-home trends, many businesses are recalling…
Have you finally found the perfect property but now have no idea how to take the next step? Don’t worry, like many buyers out there, you’re not alone! To help make things a little easier for you, in this article we get down to the nitty-gritty of making an offer and tell you exactly what…