Buying property in Australia from overseas, or shortly after arriving, involves a few extra layers that a typical local buyer does not need to think about. Where you should start depends heavily on your residency and visa status, which affects what you are eligible to buy and what additional costs may apply. Broadly, requirements differ for Australian citizens living overseas, permanent residents,...
South East Queensland covers a lot of ground, from inner Brisbane to the Gold Coast hinterland, and the differences between regions are bigger than the phrase "South East Queensland" suggests. If you are moving from interstate or overseas, it is worth researching a few things before settling on an area: how far you would realistically need to commute, what the mix of housing types actually looks like in...
The property type you choose changes more than the layout. It affects ownership structure, ongoing costs, what you can change about the property, and how much land, if any, comes with it. A standalone house is generally freehold, meaning you own the building and the land it sits on outright, subject to any easements or covenants on the title. You are usually responsible for the full cost and...
An easement is a legal right for someone, often a utility provider, a council, or a neighbouring property owner, to use part of your land for a specific purpose, even though you own it. Common examples include a drainage easement that lets stormwater or sewer infrastructure run under part of your yard, a right of way that lets a neighbour access their property across a corner of yours, or an easement for...
A listing is a piece of marketing. That does not make it dishonest, but it does mean it is written to present a property in its best light, not to give you a balanced view of everything worth knowing. A few things worth checking beyond the listing itself: the property's planning and zoning status, any registered easements or covenants on the title, flood or bushfire overlay information where it applies,...
Most property research starts and ends with the listing itself, the photos, the floor plan, the agent's description. That is a reasonable starting point, but it is only one side of the picture. Before you get attached to a property, it is worth working through a short list of practical questions. What is the land actually like, not just the house on it. Are there any easements, overlays or zoning...
New energy rating requirements start 14 August 2026, and a new statewide Housing Code begins a three year council adoption window from 1 September 2026. Here is what actually changes.
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