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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Mortgagee in possession sales are increasing. Interest rates have risen. Tyron Hyde of Washington Brown has a suggestion. Read More...

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...

No matter where you live right now, at some point you have probably considered whether to buy or to rent. The answer to the question of renting versus buying lies in the factors you must consider. There is no right or wrong decision, but your personal situation determines which choice is right for you. Read More...

There is a great way to save your money when buying your home. You could buy the property that your looking for. Seized real estate is an amazing way to save money at auctions. 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...

Finding the right agent.

Some agents offer a rebate to buyers. You will receive a % of the commission real estate agents are paid by the seller upon a home closing. Rules are different from state to state. But if you can find a good agent willing to share his fortune. Read More...

With the housing market crazier than ever, people are wondering if it's the right time to buy a new home. Well, it all depends on what you are looking for and when are you planning on moving into a new home. Read More...

The following is a helpful outline of steps involved in a home purchase. It is highly recommended that when purchasing a home, a buyer utilize the services of a professional realtor and a real estate attorney. 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...

You've found the house of your dreams and wouldn't want that to go to someone else. So, you tell your real estate agent about it or if you want to do it on your own, you start consulting your lawyer on how to go about purchasing the house. The next step you take is to make a purchase offer as soon as you can. Read More...

When you are looking for a fixer upper to buy you can't simply rely on what you personally love about the house because that may not be what potential buyers are looking for after you fix up the home. You have to make sure that the fixer upper you are considering investing in will fit a broad spectrum of potential buyers rather than focusing on one type of person. Read More...

The news of an interest rate rise may have a slowing affect on investor sentiment this week but most will be waiting for the outcome of the Federal Election before making any decisions. The latest interest rate rise, concerns of an international credit squeeze and the upcoming Federal Election will cause investors to think hard before entering into new property transactions over the next month or so. 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...

From 29 February next year, all residential rental properties where a residential tenancy agreement is in place will be legally required to have safety switches installed. 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...

Queensland really is the place to live. The Sunshine State is the nation’s fastest growing state, has record low unemployment, a strong economy and, according to the latest Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) median house prices, a very solid property market.

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