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Financial Aid Program COVID-19 INFORMATION FOR TENANTS & LANDLORDS Information for Renters COVID-19 Information for Landlords The COVID-19 Pandemic is having an unprecedented impact on tenancies across Australia. The Queensland Government has introduced significant changes to legislation that will apply for the duration of the pandemic. Below is a brief outline of how these changes affect property owners and tenants in Queensland, including links to various COVID-19 support programs and government services that help tenants save money on their rent. Information for Renters Back to top of page New regulations have been introduced in Queensland to assist tenants who are in financial distress due to the impact of COVID-19 and who cannot meet their rent commitments.  Renters may apply for a General Tenancy COVID-19 Variation Agreement.  If you are having difficulty paying your rent, the Australian Government has expanded financial support entitlements. Make sure you have applied to Centrelink for

Best Suburbs to Invest in Australia, 20/21 Financial Year AUGUST 2019 Kallangur is just 26km north of the Brisbane CBD and lies at the centre of some of Australia’s largest urban infrastructure projects.  Property analyst Terry Ryder of Hotspotting has released his latest Price Predictor Index, which tracks rising sales across Australia each quarter and identifies suburbs likely to deliver strong price growth.  He’s not surprised to see the Moreton Bay Region perform so strongly. “(The region offers) a combination of affordability, good infrastructure and proximity to job nodes. This is the power combination for real estate” Terry says. “The Petrie, Lawnton and Kallangur precinct already has plenty to offer, with access to rail, the Bruce Highway and a big retail offering. But the university will be a game changer because it will boost the local economy, create jobs and generate demand for accommodation and housing.” Petrie University Currently under

Renovating – Will It Add Value To Your Home? Renovations have long been touted as the best way to inject quick growth into the value of your home or investments, with this being a key tool for any investor flipping properties. Suggestions on how much of a return you can see on renovations range from earning $2 to every $1 spent to five times this figure. Not all renovations will make you a tidy profit when you come to sell your property. Some projects will cost more than they will ever give you back. So what are the most lucrative projects to add value to your home and give you the best return come sales day?  Kitchen Updating or replacing the kitchen is one of the top renovations for profit recommended by Dan Mulcahy, founder and managing director of Mulcahy’s Construction Group (MCG) in Melbourne, which specialises in pre and

Bunnings selling houses for $60,000 … but there’s a catch A trip to Bunnings can now end in home ownership. On a regular Saturday, prospective property owners can pick up a snag, buy a few succulents and buy a tiny house for just over $65,000. The catch? They’re only available in New Zealand. In a challenge to traditional house-building methods, Bunnings has begun selling flat-pack homes into New Zealand under its own Clever Living Co. brand. Read More

Sunshine Coast Property Market Sunshine Coast – Leading Queensland’s Property Market for Good Reasons With all the doom and gloom in the media regarding the Australian Property Market, it’s important to recognise there are still some great locations that are performing very strongly for home owners and investors. Queensland’s Sunshine Coast property market was recently ranked by the Real Institute of Queensland (REIQ) as the best performing market in the state, defying the trends seen in the southern states and the Queensland capital.  Multiple reports have highlighted the region as the jewel in the state property crown, having outperformed almost every market in southeast Queensland in the past 12 months. If you make a list of Queensland locations where there’s been double-digit growth in median prices in the past year, suburbs in the Sunshine Coast region dominate that list.  There are various major factors behind this significant and sustained property

What is the Secret to Getting a Quick Off Market Sale Why Would You Choose to Buy or Sell Off-Market? For sellers, off-market sales are cheaper as they don’t require an advertising budget. They are also far more private. The general public is kept in the dark, with fewer potential buyers traipsing through the property for inspections. However while sellers could save money on advertising costs by selling off-market, a lack of competition meant they might not get the best price for their property. It is sometimes best to get your home in front of as many eyeballs as possible to create more opportunities, build competition and get a higher price. For buyers, off-market purchases can be less stressful and more convenient for those who don’t want to go to multiple viewings and auctions. They also mean less competition from other potential buyers. The off-market conversation has quickly become a powerful