By Commissioner for Body Corporate and Community Management on April 10th, 2025 Living in a community titles scheme can come as a surprise to many new residents. It can take some time to adjust. Perhaps the most striking difference is the proximity to others in your scheme. Life in a body corporate … Read more
Nerida Conisbee Ray White Group Chief Economist After a remarkably swift recovery in January 2025, Australia’s property market faces several possible paths as global economic uncertainties continue to evolve. While structural factors like persistent housing undersupply create a solid foundation for long-term growth, various scenarios could play out over the … Read more
Australia’s 2025 budget expands Help to Buy, funds prefabricated housing, and introduces trade apprenticeship incentives. Measures discouraging foreign investment could hinder housing supply, with limited solutions to address housing challenges. Despite significant challenges with housing supply, the Australian government’s 2025 budget focused on some changes to the Help to Buy … Read more
Whitsunday Regional Council is inviting the community to help shape the Bowen Foreshore Masterplan, an ambitious vision designed to enhance public spaces, attract private investment, and revitalise the waterfront over the next 15 years. Mayor Collins said the Masterplan presents a unique opportunity to build on the momentum of the … Read more
With the 2025 Budget approaching, the property and construction industry have key priorities requiring government attention and support. The following wish list outlines critical areas where strategic allocations could strengthen the sector. Support for the construction industry The construction industry continues to face significant challenges including rising material costs, labour … Read more
Nerida Conisbee Ray White Group Chief Economist Australia’s housing market has recorded its second consecutive month of price growth in February 2025, with the latest data showing momentum building across both houses and units nationwide. While most data companies are suggesting that growth only commenced in February, Ray White’s analysis … Read more
Nerida Conisbee Ray White Group Chief Economist Homeowners often face a challenging decision: renovate their existing property or sell and buy something that better meets their needs. Over the past two years, we’ve seen the value of renovations undertaken remain high, largely driven by rising construction costs. With the cost … Read more
This week’s solicitor tip is provided by Erin Gibson from McKays Solicitors. When a Buyer comes to us to help with their purchase, their questions and concerns usually depend upon their level of experience with the Queensland conveyancing process. For first time home Buyers, 3 “commonly asked” questions we … Read more
Nerida Conisbee Ray White Group Chief Economist Interest rates, house prices, market cycles dominate headlines and conversations about Australia’s housing market, but they miss the bigger picture. For decades, our housing market has been driven by much deeper forces: a persistent undersupply of homes, major demographic shifts, and fundamental changes in how … Read more
Inflation has now been within the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) target for two quarters and finally they have decided to cut. Why the hesitation? The main issue was that the economy remained relatively stable. In particular unemployment remained low and as yet, there are no immediate signs of recession. In … Read more