Brisbane Property Market Downturn: How Far Could Prices Fall?
Brisbane dwelling values fell by 0.6% in July 2026, the city’s first recorded monthly decline in the current cycle. While one month of falling values does not confirm a prolonged correction, it may mark the beginning of a Brisbane property market downturn. On the ground, we are seeing fewer active buyers, fewer new listings and […]
New AML/CTF Laws for Property Buyers: What Brisbane Buyers Need to Know from July 2026
If you’re planning to buy property in Brisbane, the Gold Coast or elsewhere in Australia, you may soon notice property professionals asking for more information than they have in the past. From 1 July 2026, significant changes to Australia’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) legislation will begin affecting the way property transactions are handled. […]
Logan City Council Flood Mapping: What Buyers Need to Know
Buying a property in Logan is not just about the house, the street and the suburb. Flood risk can affect the real cost and long-term suitability of a property, from insurance premiums and renovation options through to resale value and buyer confidence. That is why recent changes to Logan City Council flood mapping are important […]
2026 Budget Changes: What Negative Gearing and CGT Reform Mean for Property Investors
Introduction The 2026 Federal Budget proposes some of the most significant changes to property investment tax settings in many years. The headline measures relate to negative gearing and capital gains tax, but the impact extends beyond residential property alone. While the negative gearing changes are aimed mainly at housing, the capital gains tax (CGT) changes […]
A New Rail Line South of Brisbane? Why the Salisbury–Beaudesert Corridor Just Became a National Infrastructure Priority
South-East Queensland is one of the fastest-growing regions in Australia, placing increasing pressure on housing, transport and exisiting Brisbane infrastructure. A proposed rail corridor south of Brisbane has recently returned to the spotlight after being included on the 2026 Infrastructure Priority List released on 11 March 2026 by Infrastructure Australia. The Salisbury–Beaudesert passenger rail corridor […]