Construction on Stage 2 of Millwood Rise in Nambour is moving along smoothly. The bulk earthworks have been completed, and work has now begun on the stormwater and sewer systems.
Arbourwood Construction Update
Construction works are progressing well in Stage 1 at Arbourwood in Morayfield, with topsoiling of the lots currently underway. External roadworks are nearing completion and landscaping is commencing across the stage, marking another key milestone for the community. In Stage 4, kerb installation has been completed, and the next major milestone is the installation…
Div 296 changes announced
The government has announced significant changes to the proposed Division 296 tax, stating it will now only apply to realised earnings and the $3 million threshold at which it applies will be indexed, while a new larger threshold with a higher rate of tax will be introduced. Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced the revised Better Targeted…
Riverleigh Construction Update
Construction is moving along nicely at Riverleigh in Logan Reserve. The roadworks for Stage 1 are nearly finished, with asphalt being installed next week. For Stages 2 and 3, the earthworks are in full swing, with the focus shifting to cut-to-fill operations over the next few weeks.
Property values gain pace heading into spring, driven by record-low listings
Australian housing markets are gathering strength as we head further into spring, with September marking the strongest monthly gain for national dwelling values since October 2023. The Cotality Home Value Index (HVI) recorded a 0.8% increase in September, powered by robust growth conditions across the capital cities, where values rose 0.9% over the month. On…
Riverleigh Construction Update
Roadworks at Riverleigh in Logan Reserve are advancing steadily, with base gravel grading in progress and road crossing installations set to begin this week.
Arbourwood Construction Update
Construction of concrete footpaths and driveways has begun in stage 1 at Arbourwood in Morayfield, with external roadworks to Anderson road continuing in the coming weeks.
Property Market Trends – September 2025
The fast-tracked expansion of the federal government’s Home Guarantee Scheme, effective from October 1, is set to significantly increase the range of suburbs available to first home buyers, according to Cotality’s September Monthly Housing Chart Pack. The scheme, which allows eligible first home buyers to avoid lenders mortgage insurance while purchasing a home with a…
Why rich millennials are turning to private investments
If Merrill Lynch’s Ariana Bhatia doesn’t come ready to talk to next-gen prospects about a fast-growing asset class that includes venture capital, private credit, and direct company investments, those wealthy investors are going to be disappointed. “If you have that qualified next-gen client and you don’t offer them private investments, it’s like taking them to…
First-home buyer win as low deposit loans fast-tracked
First-home buyers could get into the property market with a 5% deposit within weeks after the federal government brought forward its expanded low-deposit scheme. The federal government has announced its expanded Home Guarantee scheme will start from 1 October 2025, rather than next year. Under the updated scheme, the government will guarantee a portion of a first-home buyer’s…