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Regional Migration Driving Property Market Growth: What Southeast Queensland Investors Need to Know

25 March 2025 As a property management specialist overseeing more than 1,200 properties across Southeast Queensland, we’ve witnessed firsthand the significant impact of regional migration on our property market. Recent research from the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) confirms what we’ve observed: regional home prices have surged at nearly double the rate of…

Ongoing Supply issues – it is a national concern, SEQ as well:

25th March 2025 As a property investment specialist overseeing more than 1,200 properties across Southeast Queensland, I’ve witnessed firsthand the impacts of our housing supply challenges. Recent research from the Property Council of Australia (PCA) reveals a concerning forecast: Australia is set to fall 462,000 homes short of its 2029 housing target, with Queensland facing…

5 Proven Strategies to Boost Your Rental Yield

20 March 2025 | While capital growth combined with rising rental income is the ideal scenario, there are several proven strategies to maximise your investment returns. Here are five expert-tested methods to increase your rental yield: 1. Focus on Tenant Quality and Retention At Living Property Management, we’ve learned that quality tenants are worth their…

Q1 Market Update: March 2025

By Martin Graham, Director at Living Property Management 20 March 2025 | 7 minute read As a property investment specialist overseeing more than 1,200 properties across Southeast Queensland, I’m pleased to share insights on the latest Real Estate Institute of Australia’s (REIA) Market Facts report, with a particular focus on what these numbers mean for…

**South East Queensland Property Market 2025: Price and Rent Forecast**

As we move into 2025, the South East Queensland property market is poised for significant developments, with both property prices and rents expected to experience notable changes. This forecast draws insights from leading research bodies like SQM Research and CoreLogic, as well as major banking institutions. Price Trends According to CoreLogic, the South East Queensland…

**Australia Anticipates Interest Rate Cuts: Insights from Major Banks**

Major Banks’ Predictions The consensus among Australia’s major banks—ANZ, Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, and National Australia Bank (NAB)—is that the RBA will initiate a 25 basis point cut in February. This expected move is part of a broader strategy to ease financial conditions and support economic recovery. ANZ Bank has expressed confidence in the RBA’s decision…

How Downsizers Are Transforming Property Investment Hotspots

The property market in Australia is buzzing with a new trend—downsizers creating upsized investment opportunities. As more people look to simplify their living situations, they’re inadvertently sparking growth in property investment hotspots. Here’s how this shift is reshaping the real estate landscape and what it means for investors and communities alike. The trend of downsizing…

Changes to Tenancy Laws in Queensland Come into Effect: What Landlords and Tenants Need to Know 

As many people in the property industry know, Queensland’s tenancy laws have recently undergone extensive revisions, as outlined in the recent legislative updates from Living Property Management. These changes, enacted to foster a fairer and more transparent rental market, affect several aspects of the landlord-tenant relationship, from outlawing rent bidding to changing how rental bonds…