Downsizers shape the market + DIY and lost tax dollars + Why Spring might not be the time to sell

Highlights from this week: Downsizers flock to market – Adrian Wilson Where downsizers start their journey – Amanda Graham DIY can result in lost tax dollars – Brad Beer Why spring is not the best time to sell – Cate Bakos Why Governments should be involved in property – Simon Pressley Continue reading Downsizers shape the market + DIY and lost tax dollars + Why Spring might not be the time to sell

The need to buy the building + Building defects – a developer's view + The journey to SOLD

Highlights from this week: When buying the building makes sense – Andrew Crossley A developer’s view on the apartment market – Don O’Rorke The Journey to SOLD – Geoff Grist Green walls – pros and cons – Mark Paul Check beyond the apartment walls – Rich Harvey Continue reading The need to buy the building + Building defects – a developer's view + The journey to SOLD

Hidden renovation cash + Sustainable inspiration + Intimidating other bidders

Highlights from this week: Uncovering hidden cash in a reno – Brad Beer Off market opportunities – Cate Bakos Get inspired with sustainable houses – Donna Luckman An eye for renovation – Naomi Findlay Where to stand at auction – Patrick Bright   Continue reading Hidden renovation cash + Sustainable inspiration + Intimidating other bidders

Beware of well-meaning Dads + Retirement village turmoil predicted + Building starts to stabilise

Highlights from this week: Dads and property – Cate Bakos NZ listing stronger this Spring – Kelvin Davidson Retirement Village buybacks – Mark Skelsey The psychology of colours – Naomi Findlay Building numbers stabilise 20% below peak – Tim Reardon Continue reading Beware of well-meaning Dads + Retirement village turmoil predicted + Building starts to stabilise

Affordability concern unwarranted + 10 years on in Brisbane + Aussie cities rank in price growth

Highlights from this week: Commercial property – what not to do – Andrew Crossley What is all the fuss about ‘affordability’ – Cameron Kusher Margaret Lomas and the most listened to interview – Margaret Lomas Aussie cities ranked highly for price growth – Michelle Ciesielski The 2 suburbs that boosted H & L packages – Shannon Davis   Continue reading Affordability concern unwarranted + 10 years on in Brisbane + Aussie cities rank in price growth

Brissy styles + Staying on top of reno trends + Get into commercial

Highlights from this week: 5 reasons to have commercial property – Andrew Crossley How not to get ‘too trendy’ – Naomi Findlay What buyers want in Brisbane – Lachlan Walker Where the growth has been as high as 40% – Simon Pressley Vacancy rates hold steady nationally – Louis Christopher   Continue reading Brissy styles + Staying on top of reno trends + Get into commercial

Be careful when helping the kids + Signs of a turning market + New home sales increase

Highlights from this week: What not to do with commercial property – Andrew Crossley Why it pays to shop around – David Hyman Older stock levels decline – Louis Christopher Think twice before you help the kids – Miriam Sandkuhler New home sales increase – Tom Devitt Continue reading Be careful when helping the kids + Signs of a turning market + New home sales increase

Spotting an agent bluffing + Don’t worry about interest rates + Areas tipped to grow by 23%

Highlights from this week: Interest rates do not affect property prices – Bushy Martin Know when an agent is bluffing – Cate Bakos How to reach millions of potential buyers – Georg Chmiel The difference between winners and losers – Gihan Perera Where prices will grow by up to 23% in 3 years – Jeremy Sheppard Continue reading Spotting an agent bluffing + Don’t worry about interest rates + Areas tipped to grow by 23%