Dalby’s first Settler Henry Dennis could only have dreamed of the massive growth that would come after he first pitched his tent near “The Crossing”, a stone’s throw from the existing Town Weir Accompanied only by an aboriginal boy, Dennis arrived at Myall Creek in 1841. He then spent a considerable amount of time surveying the area before finally choosing land for himself at Jondaryan.

In the 170 years since, the Dalby region has revealed its diverse agricultural and mining industries and proved to be the richest energy reserve in Queensland. This has lead to an exponential demand for property in the area.

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The following is an extract from a report by Luke Hatigan for Jones Lang Lasalle on propoerty Derivitaves. Over the past year or so, news has reached Australia about the exceptional growth seen in the UK’s property derivatives market – the world’s leading market. Property derivatives are becoming a topic of interest in Australia. However, details about the area and what they involve are still relatively scarce. This month’s Economic Insight hopes to provide a brief overview of the topic. Read More...

Nine of the top 10 performing Queensland suburbs over the past year are located in or close to resource-rich areas, according to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ). REIQ figures released today show that in the 12 months to the end of September, median house price growth has been the strongest in the suburban areas of Mt Isa, Belyando, Bowen and Cloncurry. Read More...

The sea change phenomenon has arguably been the most talked about Australian property trend of the past decade. In the summer edition of Queensland Property & Lifestyle, the sea change affect is examined to ascertain whether the hype is warranted and, more importantly, if it is here to stay. Read More...

On cinema screens back in 1997, Darryl Kerrigan was offered the king’s ransom of $70,000 for his modest home, practically in Melbourne Airport’s backyard. If someone told you that 10 years on, property just a few streets from an airport would be worth 10 times that, your response would probably sound like something Mr Kerrigan would say: “Tell ’im he’s dreaming!” Read More...

We all know what an auction is, but not everyone knows about the various types of auctions out there. One of the most popular auctions -- and the type I'll be discussing -- is known as a seized property auction. A wide variety of items may be found there but I will specifically be speaking about real estate, which is always a hot seller at the auctions. Just like any other item of value, homes are also acquired by the federal government and are then offered up to the public through a live or online auction. Read More...

The shakiest thing besides an earthquake is a preliminary title report. You can rely on these as much as winning the lottery with one dollar. These reports simply do not reveal encumbrances and liens that may be attached to the property, also they do not represent condition of title. Read More...

Investing in property is a big leap for any investor. With sufficient research and due dilligence, making an investment in property can become simple and stress free. Read More...

The plethora of house makeover programmes on television over the past few years may be fun to watch, but they cater to families renovating their own home. They presume you have an (almost) unlimited budget for the renovation, a personal designer and a crew of 20 people to help you get it finished in one weekend! Read More...

Australians are voting with their wallets for clean electricity, with nearly one thousand customers per day making the switch to GreenPower despite higher costs, according to a new report released this week. Read More...

Just as Australian homeowners reeled from last week's announcement of another rise in interest rates, it seems there may be even further hikes in the near future - so what can you do to reduce the impact? Read More...

The Rental Property Agent can make or break a rental property as an investment. Knowing what to look for in an agent and getting the right one can take the hard work out property investment. In this article we look at the key attributes of good agents and how to look assess them. Read More...

So tenants in common have nothing to do with landlords and you can’t be registered as the owner of a property in Queensland if you are under 18? These are two of a number of terms found in the real estate industry that may at first glance seem a little confusing for first time property owners and investors.

But help is at hand with Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) accredited agencies being able to explain terminology to first time buyers and investors, and the REIQ’s guide to real estate lingo giving you the heads up on terms often used in the industry. Read More...

Vendors offering to guarantee the rental income from property purchased for investment purposes are usually associated with residential property, however, they are also offered for commercial and industrial property as well.

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Is housing affordability low because of?

(a) House prices
(b) Interest rates
(c) Excessive consumerism
(d) Not saving
(e) Wanting the best house first
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The Key To Profiting From Your Property Investment

Many property owners are losing potential tax credits by failing to take full advantage of a property’s tax depreciation potential. An often overlooked method of obtaining tax credits, property tax depreciation is available to any property owner who obtains assessable income by way of rent or operates a business from a property. Read More...

Property Investment in Australia is becoming increasingly important for investors around the world seeking capital growth in a stable political and economic environment. Read More...

Australian women are more property savvy than their counterparts in New Zealand (NZ), United Kingdom (UK) and Canada, and have grand plans to grow their property portfolios, according to research released this month. Read More...

Employees in mining and inner metropolitan areas generally had the highest average wage and salary incomes in Australia in 2003-04, according to figures released this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Read More...

You have bought a new house and now you want to decorate it. We can offer thousand of tips on how to decorate a house in a very good way but we have to say little, we shall talk about some of the most important things you should pay heed to. Read More...