Ripley Central Residences II has now been released to the market.
Following the overwhelming sell-out success of the nearby Ripley Central Residences at Binnies Road, this latest boutique project is your final opportunity to secure a townhome in one of Ripley’s most sought-after neighbourhoods.
Located in Jackson Court in Ripley, just 8km from Ipswich and 40km from Brisbane CBD, our new residential townhome community offers a relaxed, contemporary lifestyle and the best in urban convenience.
Townhomes feature AR Developments’ signature 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom design, delivered to a full turnkey standard, including single lock up garage, air-conditioning, stainless steel appliances, stone benchtops and private alfresco area with landscaped courtyard. Premium options in Stage 1 offer an additional open car space, upstairs balcony, and private driveway access. Residents will also enjoy the resort-style communal amenities including pool, recreational areas, barbeque facilities and green spaces.
Ripley Central Residents II neighbours a school, parks, childcare, bus stop and shops, ensuring key amenities are within walking distance.
Ripley has been identified by the Queensland Government as a Priority Development Area, with master-planned housing and infrastructure projects now underway. It is one of the fastest growing urban regions in Australia.
Explore Ripley Central Residences II and imagine yourself living in your stylish new townhome, amongst the natural surrounds. Ripley Central Residences II.
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]]>Ripley Central Residences has now been released to the market.
Located on Binnies Road in Ripley, just 8km from Ipswich and 40km from Brisbane CBD, our new residential townhome community offers a relaxed, contemporary lifestyle and the best in urban convenience.
Townhomes feature AR Developments’ signature 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom design, delivered to a full turnkey standard, including single lock up garage, air-conditioning, stainless steel appliances, stone benchtops and private alfresco area with landscaped courtyard. Premium options in Stage 1 offer an additional open car space, upstairs balcony, and private driveway access. Residents will also enjoy the resort-style communal amenities including pool, recreational areas, barbeque facilities and green spaces.
Ripley Central Residents neighbours a school, parks, childcare, bus stop and shops, ensuring key amenities are within walking distance.
Ripley has been identified by the Queensland Government as a Priority Development Area, with master-planned housing and infrastructure projects now underway. It is one of the fastest growing urban regions in Australia.
Explore Ripley Central Residences and imagine yourself living in your stylish new townhome, amongst the natural surrounds. Construction is well underway.
Call Charlie on 3333 2006 or explore the project here
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]]>Our brand new display townhome is now open onsite at Banksia McDowall Stage Two.
Explore the spacious design fully styled and imagine yourself living at Banksia McDowall, amongst the natural leafy surrounds.
Following a sell-out Stage One, Stage Two is already over 50% sold, with the stylish four bedroom, turnkey townhomes proving popular.
Each townhome features 2.5 bathrooms, single or double garage, air-conditioning, stainless steel appliances, stone benchtops and private alfresco area with landscaped courtyard. Residents also get access to the resort-style communal amenities including pool, recreational area, barbeque facilities, and green spaces.
Banksia McDowall is located just 13km north of the Brisbane CBD and a stones throw from all amenities. Taking inspiration from its natural surrounds, Banksia McDowall offers relaxed, modern living and the best in urban convenience.
This new community is less than five minutes drive from McDowall State School, Bunyaville Conservation Reserve, North West Private Hospital, Northside Christian College, McDowall Shopping Village and Avenues Early Learning, and is close to Westfield Chermside and public transport.
Construction at Banksia McDowall Stage 2 is now approaching completion.
Explore the Banksia McDowall Display Townhome, onsite at 996 Hamilton Road McDowall.
Call 3333 2006 to book an inspection or for more information.
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]]>Banksia McDowall Stage 2 construction is progressing well.
Framing is currently underway across the site, with approximately half the frames now complete and the remaining blocks expected to be framed throughout October and November.
Advanced blocks have now commenced with external cladding and roof installation.
Internal works have now commenced. Internal painting has almost been completed on Units 45 and 46. Units 20 & 21 are well advanced with fit offs now underway.
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]]>Kinross Residences Stage 2 construction is approaching completion.
Quality assurance checks are now underway across the site to ensure all townhomes are completed to a high standard prior to handover.
Our Landscaping Team are busy adding final plants, mulch, and turf to create the lush streetscapes and courtyards.
Internal cleans are underway and exterior wash-offs will commence shortly.
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]]>The announcement of Brisbane as the host city for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games has sparked widespread excitement and anticipation. Beyond the sporting spectacle, the event is expected to leave a lasting legacy on the region’s property market, with significant implications for Brisbane and its surrounding areas, including Redland City.
Brisbane’s Property Market: A Golden Opportunity
Historically, hosting the Olympics has had a transformative effect on property markets in host cities. Brisbane is no exception, with experts predicting a surge in property demand and prices as the city gears up for the Games. Suburbs with designated Olympic infrastructure spending are projected to see property prices nearly double by 2032. For example, suburbs like Woolloongabba, South Brisbane, and Herston are expected to become $1 million areas.
Key infrastructure projects, such as the development of new sports venues, transport networks, and residential facilities, are expected to drive property market growth. Suburbs close to Olympic venues and transport hubs are likely to experience the most significant price increases, as they become highly sought-after locations for both investors and residents.
Redland City: A Rising Star
Redland City, located southeast of Brisbane, is poised to play a pivotal role in the 2032 Olympics. The city has been selected as the venue for the Canoe Slalom events, with the proposed Redland Whitewater Centre set to become a world-class facility. This project, part of the broader Birkdale Community Precinct development, is a testament to the city’s growing prominence on the global stage.
The Redland property market has shown notable activity and growth. For instance, Redland Bay has experienced an annual growth rate of 5.1% for houses and an impressive 16.8% for units. Similarly, suburbs like Thornlands and Capalaba have seen robust annual growth rates of 5.3% and 10.8%, respectively. The development of Olympic infrastructure is expected to further enhance these trends, attracting investors and boosting property values.
Long-Term Implications
The Olympics are more than just a two-week event; they represent a long-term investment in the region’s future. For Brisbane and Redland City, the Games are a catalyst for economic growth, urban development, and increased property market activity. The legacy of the 2032 Olympics will likely include improved infrastructure, enhanced community facilities, and a more vibrant property market, benefiting residents and investors alike.
As Brisbane and its surrounding areas prepare for this historic event, the property market is set to shine, offering opportunities for growth and prosperity that will extend far beyond 2032.
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]]>Recent data from CoreLogic reveals that unit values are experiencing faster growth than house prices across Australia. This trend is evident in more than half of all Australian suburbs.
In the past quarter, units outperformed houses in 633 out of 1168 suburbs analysed. Notably, Brisbane saw the most significant unit value growth at 4.1%, surpassing the 2.8% increase in house prices.
Tim Lawless, the research director at CoreLogic, explains that due to the unaffordability of houses for many buyers and diminishing supply, demand for units is on the rise. First-home buyers and investors are particularly drawn to the unit market.
A typical Australian unit is $196,000 cheaper than a house, based on the difference in median values, but in the capitals that difference is even larger, with houses costing $274,000 more.
Overall, the demand for units remains robust, reflecting changing preferences and market dynamics in the Australian real estate landscape
Lawless predicts that this trend may continue, with more suburbs witnessing stronger growth in unit prices compared to houses due to affordability constraints and limited supply.
This is also reflected in Oxford Economics Australia’s latest Residential Property Prospects report, which shows the combined pressures of population growth, challenged affordability and low numbers of apartment completions will cause unit prices to keep rising faster than house values in the near future,
“While we expect national price momentum to slow in the second half of this year, it will accelerate again in 2025, with units set to outperform houses over the forecast period,” said author and Oxford Economics senior economist Maree Kilroy.
How unit and house prices have changed so far this year
| Units | Houses | |
| National | 2.00% | 1.48% |
| Capital cities | 1.98% | 1.60% |
| Regional areas | 2.07% | 1.18% |
| Sydney | 2.05% | 1.71% |
| Melbourne | 1.51% | 0.56% |
| Brisbane | 2.25% | 2.22% |
| Adelaide | 2.90% | 2.17% |
| Perth | 3.37% | 3.32% |
| Hobart | 0.23% | -0.06% |
| Darwin | -0.49% | -0.41% |
| ACT | 1.04% | 2.13% |
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]]>Four years on from when the World Health Organisation declared COVID-19 a worldwide pandemic, CoreLogic research director Tim Lawless has revealed seven ways COVID changed housing trends.
It was four years ago when the World Health Organisation declared COVID-19 a worldwide pandemic. Since that time economic trends, including housing metrics, have been on a roller coaster ride. Although lockdowns and the uncertainty of vaccination programs are well behind us, the legacy of COVID will be with us for a long time yet.
This report provides a retrospective of seven housing and peripheral economic and demographic trends through the pandemic to-date.
1. Housing values have surged since the onset of COVID. CoreLogic’s national Home Value Index (HVI) surged 32.5% between March 2020 and February 2024, adding approximately $188,000 to the median value of an Australian dwelling.
Despite the strength in the headline figures, the housing market has moved through distinct cycles punctuated by changes in policy, interest rates and demographic shifts.
Housing values initially dipped by 1.7% between March 2020 and June 2020 before surging 30.8% higher, finding a cyclical high in April 2022. The market slumped 7.5% as interest rates rose from their emergency lows, but as inventory dried up and migration boomed, housing values commenced a new growth cycle in February 2023, rising 9.5% through to the end of February this year.
2. Rental markets have tightened substantially with vacancy rates holding around 1% and rental growth surging.
Nationally, rents have jumped 32.4% since March 2020, adding approximately $150/week to the median dwelling rent.
3. Monetary policy has played a key role in both stimulating housing demand, but also temporarily quelling activity as interest rates rose from mid-2022. A record portion of borrowers took advantage of fixed mortgage rates falling below 2% through the middle of 2022, fueling speculation of a ‘fixed rate cliff’ as the wave of fixed rate lending terms expired. So far borrowers have navigated higher mortgage rates much better than expected with mortgage arrears holding below pre-pandemic levels.
4. Inflation surged on the back of unprecedented peacetime fiscal stimulus and low interest rates as well as global supply chain disruptions that were amplified by the war in Ukraine. As COVID-related restrictions eased global demand strengthened. Inflation is now beating forecasts, fueling speculation we could see rate cuts later this year.
5. Once lockdowns and social distancing measures eased, labour markets tightened significantly. Although labour markets are now loosening, RBA forecasts have the unemployment rate holding below 4.5% through to at least mid-2026.
6. Demographic factors have influenced housing trends. Housing demand remained strong through the pandemic despite closed borders due to a diminishment in household size. Internal migration trends favoured regional markets through the pandemic but have since largely normalised, and open international borders saw overseas migration spike to record highs.
7. Despite unprecedented housing demand, a supply response is yet to be seen. Dwelling completions have held relatively flat through the pandemic to-date, with supply chain constraints, materials and labour shortages, and a surge in construction costs creating a challenging environment for delivering new housing supply.
SOURCE: Seven ways COVID changed housing trends | CoreLogic Australia, Tim Lawless.
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]]>Looking ahead to the upcoming year, Domain’s 2024 Outlook Report foresees a persistent uptrend in both house and unit prices, sustained high interest rates, and robust population growth.
Domain’s Chief of Research and Economics, Dr. Nicola Powell, states, “We anticipate ongoing growth in house and unit prices, as some buyers, sellers, and renters proactively adjust to the lasting impact of the 2023 market and potential shifts in 2024.”
Here are Domain’s five forecasts for the property market in 2024.
- Interest Rate Cut to Ignite Demand
Challenges related to affordability and reduced borrowing power are expected to constrain homebuyers. However, a potential interest rate cut or relaxation of the mortgage serviceability buffer could enhance the outlook for buyers. The recent 25-basis-point increase by the Reserve Bank of Australia, bringing the cash rate target to 4.35%, might be countered by a reduction in the buffer, thereby increasing borrowing capacity and demand.
- Flight to Affordability
Facing affordability issues, some buyers may explore alternative suburbs, known as “bridesmaid suburbs,” as a second choice. Dr. Powell notes, “In expensive cities like Sydney, people are considering units over houses or looking further afield.” Additionally, Domain predicts the Help to Buy shared equity scheme, if implemented in 2024, to significantly impact affordability, aiding 40,000 Australians with a minimal 2% deposit.
- YIMBYs to Replace NIMBYs
Domain foresees a year of progressive housing and national planning reforms, with a shift from the “not in my backyard” (NIMBY) stance to “yes in my backyard” (YIMBY). Dr. Powell emphasizes the need for urban densification alongside urban sprawl, potentially involving single blocks accommodating two dwellings or three terrace houses.
- Population-Driven Housing Demand
While net overseas migration is expected to have peaked, strong population growth is anticipated to persist, influencing the market, especially in areas related to overseas students and available rentals.
- Rental Markets at a Tipping Point
With an increasing number of Australians opting for longer rental periods, Domain predicts a tipping point where rental price growth will likely decelerate, potentially in the latter half of the year. Dr. Powell highlights the continued tight rental market but suggests that policies favouring first-home buyers could alleviate demand, prompting a shift from tenants to buyers.
Source: ‘Absolute game changer’: Five property predictions for 2024 – nine.com.au
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]]>The Palaszczuk Government is backing first home buyers, through increases to the First Home Owner Grant scheme.
The improved incentive includes doubling the First Home Owner Grant, taking the total to $30,000 for eligible first home purchases.
The $15,000 boost will come into effect for transactions entered into on or after Monday, 20 November.
This increase means Queenslanders will have access to the equal highest First Home Owner Grant in Australia, triple the grants available in New South Wales and Victoria.
It is estimated this doubling of the grant will support around 12,000 buyers to unlock their first home by 30 June 2025, when the boost is set to expire
Premier Palaszczuk is please to be able to assist to ease pressures on Queenslanders looking to purchase their first home.
“I know how much cost of living is impacting Queenslanders, especially first home buyers.
“Our government is committed to easing these pressures by delivering the largest cost of living relief package anywhere in the nation.
“I want to see home ownership rates continue to rise, which is why our government is stepping up to lend a helping hand.
“The existing first home owner grant has been very successful, which is why our government is doubling the grant program – meaning eligible first home buyers will receive $30,000 cashback.
“I hope this puts the dream of owning a first home within reach of more Queenslanders.”
First Home Owner Grant Eligibility
You must be buying or building a new home valued less than $750,000 (including land and any contract variations). You must be 18 years or older and this must be the first residential property owned in Australia.
The home:
- must not have been lived in or sold as a place of residence at the time of completion
- could be a
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- house, unit, duplex or townhouse; or a granny flat built on a relative’s land
- home that has been moved from one site to another (including kit homes or modular homes)
- home in a manufactured home park
- substantially renovated home
- must be one of the following eligible transactions
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- new home
- off-the-plan purchase
- substantial renovation
- contract to build
- owner–builder
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