Reality Check

Apartments and townhouses will no longer be developed in Brisbane’s suburbs zoned low-density residential.

The call to “protect the Brisbane backyard” triumphed, with a vote passed by Brisbane City Council to remove provisions allowing for multiple dwellings on blocks of more than 3,000 square metres. Read full article here

Three non-major lenders have announced reductions to their mortgage rates of up to 32 basis points, despite out-of-cycle rate increases from competitors.

If you are not relooking at your lending you are paying too much.

If you want to start making some savings I have opened up my calendar for a FREE telephone appointment to see what you could save. Make a time with me now for an initial 10 minute telephone chat. 
 
 
I look forward to speaking with you soon


Greg Carroll
MORE THAN ACCOUNTANTS
Make a time now for an initial 10 minute telephone chat.

Brisbane came out on top among the strongest performing capital cities in Australia in 2018, simply because its growth remained positive.

As prices tumbled in Sydney and Melbourne, Brisbane’s housing market continued its well-worn path of solid, modest growth. By December, Domain data showed the median house price had increased to $670,000. Read full article here

Brisbane remains a rising market and there's some good news for regionals as well

New data from Queensland’s ports shows coal exports have hit a new high. Total coal exports for 2108 were 223 million tonnes (mt) surpassing the previous record by 2 mt set in 2016.

The results demonstrate the coal industrcy remains a significant contributor to the states economy. Read full article here

Queensland’s population is expected to hit 5.789 million by 2027 and 6.693 million by 2042.
 

Currently sitting at just over 5 million that means nearly 800,000 people (or nearly 89,000 a year) over the next 9 years.

The question is where will this additional population live? Which areas will experience the fastest rates of growth? And where will the job opportunities emerge? 

These type of insights can greatly assist investment decisions. And are just some of factors we consider when weighing up a property investment strategy for a client.

But property investment isn't just about where the opportunities are. It also requires an approach that properly considers your current circumstances and your future plans. 

As many investors have found just jumping in the market and hoping is not a sustainable strategy.

Right now I am opening up my calendar for a FREE telephone appointment to discuss how you can kick-start a sustainable investment plan in 2019. So book in a time today. Click here to go to my calendar now.

I look forward to talking with you

Greg Carroll
07 3849 9822
MORE THAN ACCOUNTANTS

Solid economic fundamentals have positioned many of Queensland’s residential real estate markets for a good year ahead, with steady demand growth forecast due to rising population, improving employment rates and better lending conditions. Read the full article here

BRISBANE’S housing market has recorded the strongest annual rise in rents in three years. The latest CoreLogic data by realestate.com.au shows house rents increased 2.4 per cent in 2018, while the cost of leasing a unit became 2.6 per cent more expensive. With a pull back in development projects and an additional 66,500 new residents into the South East per annum this presents more good news for landlords seeking to increase yields. Particularly while the Brisbane market remains affordable.

It may also bring some relief to unit holders who have had to deal with an over supplied market for the past 2 years. Although indications are that much of the population growth with be directed towards Brisbane's outer ring suburbs.

So there is opportuinity for investors but importantly a more considered approach is required. 

Right now I am opening up my calendar for January for a FREE telephone appointment to discuss how you can kick-start a sustainable investment plan in 2019. So book in a time today. Click here to go to my calendar now.


I look forward to talking with you

Greg Carroll
07 3849 9822
MORE THAN ACCOUNTANTS

Some of the industry’s top heavyweights have shared their predictions for the state’s housing market in 2019 — and the forecast is sunny. Go here to read full article