Sophie Foster
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Full steam ahead for Brisbane house hunters above $1.6m range
House hunters landing homes on large blocks in Brisbane above the $1.6m mark have been unfazed by “background noise” like interest rate rises, with many looking set to capitalise in future. → Read More
Qld land tax backflip a ‘win for mum and dad investors’, renters
Queensland’s backflip on controversial land tax changes has been welcomed across the country, with “thousands of mum and dad investors” set to consider buying in the Sunshine State again. → Read More
‘Calm down’: Brisbane property demand now double pre-pandemic
Latest data shows Brisbane property demand – for both rentals and purchases – is still surging at double what it was pre-pandemic, despite having ‘calmed down’ in recent months. → Read More
Investor’s three best and worst post-pandemic Brisbane suburbs
A Qld property investor has named his three best and worst Brisbane suburbs to sink money into post-pandemic, with a few “sure thing” areas now on the ‘avoid’ list. SEE WHERE → Read More
Terry Peabody’s stunning riverfront estate set for October auction
One of the largest private riverfront estates spanning 4.4ha – owned by Qld richlisters Terry and Mary Peabody – goes on the market today, set for auction mid-October. → Read More
Almost half of Aussie parents fear kids will never afford a home
Almost half of Aussie parents now fear their children will never afford to buy a home, with many bracing for the need to step in to help them in future. → Read More
The Block head landscaper scores his own TV show
The Block head landscaper Dave Franklin’s backyards have become so popular he’s won a spin-off show of his own, joined by Josh Pakeham of Fans vs Faves, kicking off this weekend. → Read More
The Block head landscaper scores his own TV show
The Block head landscaper Dave Franklin’s backyards have become so popular he’s won a spin-off show of his own, joined by Josh Pakeham of Fans vs Faves, kicking off this weekend. → Read More
Sally Pearson lists waterfront dream home a year after purchase
Retired world and Olympic hurdles champion 7 News television anchor Sally Pearson has listed her waterfront home for sale just one year after buying it. SEE INSIDE → Read More
Gina Rinehart buys out Therese Rein as part of $76m beach splash
Australian richlister Gina Rinehart splashed over $76m on four homes in one suburb within the space of a year, including making Therese Rein a massive offer she couldn’t refuse. → Read More
Gina Rinehart buys out Therese Rein as part of $76m beach splash
Australian richlister Gina Rinehart splashed over $76m on four homes in one suburb within the space of a year, including making Therese Rein a massive offer she couldn’t refuse. → Read More
Inside tennis hall of famer Lleyton Hewitt’s designer coastal retreat
With his long-awaited induction ceremony into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, Aussie tennis legend Lleyton Hewitt can live anywhere he wants, but chooses to call Qld home. SEE INSIDE → Read More
Inside tennis hall of famer Lleyton Hewitt’s designer coastal retreat
With his long-awaited induction ceremony into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, Aussie tennis legend Lleyton Hewitt can live anywhere he wants, but chooses to call Qld home. SEE INSIDE → Read More
Koalas win bidding war for 35ha estate in Brisbane’s southeast
Koalas, one of Australia’s most loved icons, have beaten nine other bidders at auction to win a rare 35ha property in Brisbane’s southeast that will now be their forever home. → Read More
Applications open for 40,000 to go from renting to buying a home
Forty thousand housing grants opened up today to help more Aussies go from renting to buying their own home – with property price caps also raised by $100k in all major cities. → Read More
Cheapest rents in Qld ranked by suburbs and pricing
Rental affordability has taken a hit across the country, but Queensland still has 67 suburbs where rent is $300 a week or less, including Greater Brisbane. FULL LIST → Read More
Get your weird on: Airbnb to give away $14.5m for craziest homes
Spaceships, submarines, a giant shoe and bus conversions are among wacky homes coming out of the woodwork as Airbnb offers $14.5m in grants for weird homes to be created. → Read More
NRL star Tevita Pangai Jr pockets average wage in single home sale
A flick of the wrist by NRL star Tevita Pangai Jr has secured him more than the average salary – after inking a deal to sell one of three properties he bought during his Brisbane Bronco years. → Read More
Lisa Curry lists mountain home and wellness retreat for sale
Australian swimming legend Lisa Curry and husband Mark Tabone are set for new beginnings, with today’s listing of their Qld mountain home and wellness retreat for sale. → Read More
Clive Palmer family homes for sale days after election
Just days after failing to gain a Senate seat in the Federal Election, two luxury mansions in Clive Palmer’s family real estate portfolio have hit the market for sale. → Read More