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Aug 5, 2026

RE-ZONING DOESN'T LAY A BRICK

Every so often, a politician stands in a hi-vis vest they have never worn before and announces planning reform as the answer to the housing crisis. It is a wonderful announcement. It costs almost noth

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Aug 4, 2026

THE MARKET DIDN'T CRASH. IT SPLIT IN TWO

The most useful line in the latest national property commentary isn't that values are up, or down. It's that the market has quietly divided in two, and which side of the line your apartment sits on no

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Jul 9, 2026

HAS THE HEAT FINALLY COME OUT?

For nearly two years, the property story in this country only pointed one way. Up. The June figures are the first clear sign that has changed, and it is worth being straight with you about it, especia

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Jul 7, 2026

SOMEONE HAS TO PAY FOR THE CRANE

Take a walk through Newstead, South Brisbane or the fringes of the Valley and count the cranes. It is easy to assume new apartments simply appear, or that somewhere a government is building them. Neit

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Jun 29, 2026

YES, WE REALLY DO NEED ALL OF THAT

Yes, we really do need all of that. No, it was not our idea. If we sent you this link, it is because you asked why your real estate agent suddenly needs your ID, your life story, and proof of where yo

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Jun 25, 2026

HONK IF YOU'RE GAY :-)

Most businesses, on receiving a 1-star review, apologise. They thank the reviewer for their valuable feedback. They invite them to continue the conversation offline, which is corporate for "please sto

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Jun 12, 2026

WE'RE NOT PANICKING :-)

The phone calls started the morning after the budget. You know the ones. "Should I sell before the negative gearing changes come in?" "Is this the end of the investor market?" "My accountant sent me a

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Jun 4, 2026

WHY NOBODY'S SELLING THE FAMILY HOME

There's a quiet little drama playing out in Australian suburbs right now, and almost nobody's talking about it at the BBQ. The family homes aren't moving. You know the ones. Three or four bedrooms,