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The key drivers remain the same: Ongoing population growth into Queensland Tight housing supply A persistently undersupplied rental market At the same time, higher interest rates are starting to [...]

🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩 The 5 Major Red Flags to Watch for When Choosing a Buyer’s Agent in Brisbane Choosing a buyer’s agent is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in your property journey. Done well, [...]

From Anxious to Assured: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at a Client Transformation By Meighan Wells Upgrading your family home isn’t just about gaining extra space — it’s about improving lifestyle, [...]

Brisbane on the Boil: Supply Shrinks, Demand Surges, and First Home Buyers Jump In The Brisbane property market continues its dynamic run, fueled by falling rates, strong consumer sentiment, [...]

Buying Property in Brisbane – Your Complete Guide Buying property in Brisbane is an exciting opportunity — but it can also be complex, fast-moving, and emotionally draining if you don’t have the [...]

How to Access Off-Market Properties in Brisbane Not all properties are advertised publicly. In Brisbane, many great homes and investments are sold “off-market.” With Property Pursuit Advisors, [...]

How to Prepare to Buy Property in Brisbane Preparation is the key to buying well in Brisbane’s competitive market. With Property Pursuit Advisors, we guide you through the steps so you buy with [...]

Selling agent vs Buyer’s Agent – Who Works for You? A selling agent works for the vendor. A buyer’s agent works for you. At Property Pursuit Advisors, we help you buy Brisbane [...]

Why Use a Buyer’s Agent in Brisbane? In Brisbane’s fast-moving property market, the best homes can sell in days — or never be advertised publicly at all. A buyer’s agent gives you early access, [...]

Brisbane suburbs we buy in We buy in Brisbane suburbs that match your lifestyle goals or investment strategy, ensuring you buy with insight, confidence, and the support of a trusted experienced [...]

What Does a Buyer’s Agent in Brisbane Actually Do?  A buyer’s agent represents you — not the seller — throughout your property purchase. At Property Pursuit Advisors, we help you buy with [...]

Why Smart Professionals Still Make Property Mistakes—And How to Avoid Them By Meighan Wells It’s a story I’ve seen time and again: intelligent, accomplished professionals—doctors, lawyers, [...]

How Much Does It Cost to Hire Property Pursuit Advisors? Our fees are fixed, transparent, and agreed upfront. More importantly, the value we deliver — in protecting you from hidden risks, helping [...]

Why $1.2M–$1.5M Is the Sweet Spot for Smart Property Investment in Brisbane by Meighan Wells When it comes to investing in property, timing and location are important—but just as crucial is [...]

The Hidden Emotional Toll of House Hunting (and How to Escape It) By Meighan Wells, Director | Buyer’s Agent | Property Pursuit Advisors We talk a lot about interest rates, housing supply, and [...]

The 10 Phases of a Smart Property Purchase – Our Proven Risk Management Framework Buying a property doesn’t have to be overwhelming. At Property Pursuit Advisors, we’ve spent two decades refining [...]

After 20+ Years in Brisbane Property, Here’s What Still Surprises Me I’ve spent over two decades immersed in the Brisbane property market. From boom cycles to downturns, inner-city renovations to [...]

Buying a Home vs. Buying an Investment Property in Brisbane Buying a home is about lifestyle. Buying an investment property is about returns. We help you balance both so you buy with insight, [...]

Brisbane Olympics: Not all properties will be on the Podium How Brisbane’s 2032 Olympics Will Impact the Residential Property Market – written by Nicola Buck Brisbane’s successful bid [...]

How Long Does It Take to Buy a Property in Brisbane? On average, our clients secure their property within 2–12 weeks of starting the search (average 31 days). Our structured 10-Phase Client [...]

The Potential Impact of Ex-Cyclone Alfred on Brisbane Property Prices As Brisbane recovers from the impact of ex-Cyclone Alfred, property buyers and investors are naturally wondering what this [...]

How to choose a great Buyer’s Agent Written by Campbell Wallace from Pro Solution Private Clients and reproduced with permission I have written a lot about the importance of investing in [...]

Property is not a game – 2025 update In a previous article in 2016, we delved into housing affordability and the factors influencing property growth in Brisbane. Building upon that [...]

The Residential Property Market: what will Brisbane real estate do in 2025? As we near the end of 2024, Brisbane real estate remains a dynamic and exciting space for both homebuyers and [...]

Understanding Title Insurance in Queensland: What You Need to Know Title insurance is an often-overlooked yet highly valuable safeguard for property buyers in Queensland. It provides protection [...]

Helping Interstate Clients Secure the Perfect Brisbane Property At Property Pursuit, we pride ourselves on helping clients overcome complex challenges in the Brisbane property market. When a [...]

Property is a long game A 10-Year Success Story: How Strategic Property Investment Paved the Way for Retirement Having a clear, well-thought-out strategy is essential to long-term success. In [...]

Renovate, with caution Client Question:   We love the house you found for us, it is exactly where we want to live.  Now it’s time to renovate. What is the best way to work out what we [...]

Read most media articles and you will be told the Brisbane property market is cooling. I’m calling BS. First and foremost, anyone with more than 5 minutes experience in the industry knows there [...]

Why you must review your loans Purchasing a home is a significant financial commitment, and for most of us, it involves securing a home loan. A home loan can span decades.  As the financial [...]

Vendor Advocacy is gaining prominence, revolutionising the way properties are sold and transforming the sales experience for property owners. But what exactly is vendor advocacy, and how can it [...]

The complexities of property buying demands expertise, a unique skill set and finesse. For property buyers seeking a stress-free, seamless experience and best possible outcomes, partnering with a [...]

In recent years, Brisbane has emerged as a highly sought after location for investment properties, attracting investors from across Australia and around the globe seeking opportunities in [...]

Brisbane is a very charming, prosperous, and sunny metropolis, with an estimated population of around 2.6 million people. If you’ve fallen in love with the city’s progress and charm, you may be [...]

Brisbane, Queensland, is a sunny metropolis, which has achieved tremendous growth in the past few decades. This growth has fueled a buying frenzy in the property market, as more people purchase [...]

Brisbane is a very charming, prosperous, and sunny metropolis, with an estimated population of around 2.6 million people. If you’ve fallen in love with the city’s progress and charm, you may be [...]

Brisbane, Queensland, is a sunny metropolis, which has achieved tremendous growth in the past few decades. This growth has fueled a buying frenzy in the property market, as more people purchase [...]

Are you looking to buy a new home or find lucrative investment property in Brisbane? Before you buy property Brisbane, you first need a good understanding of the local economy and housing market. [...]

Are you looking for a fresh, vibrant place to call home? You may want to check out sunny, charming, and booming Brisbane in Queensland. With a population of around 2.6 million people, the city’s [...]

Brisbane is a sunny, charming, and booming metropolis with a population of around 2.6 million residents. If the city’s charm has already captured you, you may be planning to buy a home or an [...]

Do you already live in sunny Brisbane and want a new home? Or are you looking to move to this lovely city in Queensland? The city’s economy is booming, with workers in health, tourism, [...]

Buying homes or multi-family properties is something that many people want to do. However, you don’t want just anyone to help you buy a property, considering that there are many scam artists out [...]

With a population of 2.28 million, the city of Brisbane is quickly becoming a property buyer’s paradise. Everyone from first-time homebuyers to multi-property investors is setting their sights on [...]

The decision to buy a house is a life-changing moment. Make sure you are ready to take the first step with the help of this expert-approved yet straightforward guide on how to buy property. Read [...]

Whether you plan to buy a new home or purchase a property for investment purposes, new properties are large, crucial purchases. To make the property purchase successful and hassle-free, a [...]

Are you looking to buy a residential or commercial property in Brisbane? This could be the perfect time to invest in real estate or buy a new property. But before you hire just any real estate [...]

Brisbane is the capital city of Queensland and is considered a highly liveable city. Although the city is mainly known for its laidback culture and sunshine, Brisbane has begun developing its [...]

There is no denying it anymore, South East Queensland is experiencing a real estate boom. So how do you buy well in a booming market. One of the biggest risks in a booming market is FOMO – the [...]

You have been searching for months and finally you find your dream home or investment property.  The agent has it listed for negotiation by private treaty, which means you can make an offer that [...]

Investing during a pandemic – is COVID the right time to buy an investment property? If 2020 taught us anything it is that the property market does not always follow a predicable pattern. But [...]

Buying a house is a big decision and a big transaction, it needs to be governed by a contract Whether you are buying your first home in Queensland or your fifth, you need to be aware of the [...]

  Being a group of property tragics, we are always checking out amazing houses around the world just for fun.  This week we looked at some of the most expensive houses both here and abroad. [...]

  Ever had a friend or a family member ask you to bid for you at an auction?   It is not unusual. There are many property buyers who can think of nothing more intimidating than bidding to [...]

  It doesn’t matter how cheap the money is, you have to buy the right property. There is a lot to do when starting the search for a new home.  In my previous BLOG, I shared our Top 3 [...]

  Interest rates and you – June 2019 The news from the Reserve Bank of Australia to cut the official cash rate to an historic low of 1.25% is very exciting for home buyers. This is [...]

  In Brisbane, the housing market has continued on its steady growth pattern in most investment grade suburbs.  The median house price for the Brisbane LGA of $667,500 shows growth of 25.9% [...]

  As a property Buyers’ Agent I have to keep an eye on a lot of factors that affect the property market and prices, including economic factors. One of my industry colleagues, Simon Pressley [...]

  Must have tools for buying Brisbane property. One of the really cool things about the era of internet 2.0 is it’s never been easier to become an amateur sleuth when searching for Brisbane [...]

For years we’ve remained patient while set after set of capital gains washed through Sydney and Melbourne. You could almost hear the hoots and hollers south of the Tweed as owners lapped the [...]

There have been entire careers built on a devotion to property statistics, and while I understand the attraction, I prefer to rely on something more important when sourcing a property. Those real [...]

Why buyers’ agents are an ace up your sleeve It’s said if you sit at a poker table and don’t know who the sucker is… it’s you! While I don’t believe buyers are pushovers, there’s no doubt [...]

Changes to Depreciation Legislation In the Federal Budget of May 2017, the Coalition Government proposed a number of changes that would affect property investors. These changes have now been [...]

Property Management: Demand under the spotlight Anecdotally, we know when the busiest period for rental demand takes place in Brisbane. Our Property Management Team are run off their feet with [...]

Why I do what I do, Diana Edwards After having spent many years in the corporate world, I decided I wanted to do something to help people at such a momentous time in their lives. Coupled with a [...]

Spring Market Update 2017 The most common question we hear – whether it be from a buyer or around the weekend BBQ –  is “what is happening in the market in Brisbane?”. If [...]

Brisbane Rental Market Update with Nicola Buck Prevailing market conditions, such as historic low interest rates, affordable home prices, and steady capital growth opportunities, have contributed [...]

Water Consumption Charging If your property is ‘water wise’ then you can pass the full water consumption costs onto the tenant, as long as it is written into their lease. Here is how [...]

Tax Depreciation Changes for Residential Property Investors – 2017 Budget The Federal Government has proposed adjustments to depreciation legislation in the 2017 Budget.  The good news to all [...]

Smoke Alarm Compliance What are my current compliance obligations? Landlords or agents must test and clean each smoke alarm within 30 days prior to each tenancy change or renewal. Each smoke [...]

Other People’s Money In an amazingly brazen Blog post, a Sydney real estate agent this week demonstrated why you should NEVER ask a real estate agent to bid for you at an auction. “I always like [...]

LEMON ALERT!   7 Tips to make sure you don’t buy the wrong investment property It is a common question and one that the buyer’s agents at Property Pursuit answer quite a lot:  How do I make sure [...]

Brisbane Buyers’ Agents, Property Pursuit, have a vision for their business – to be the most respected buyers’ agency in Brisbane. This month Property Pursuit moved a step closer to [...]

Prepare for the Saturday Sprint Saturday… traditionally a day of the week that most people to really look forward to.  It is the first day of the weekend and a sacred day for a leisurely [...]

We had a lot of feedback after our last newsletter where our Market Update focussed on housing affordability. Much of the feedback asked for more information about how to choose the suburbs that [...]

Found your dream home or investment property and it’s going to auction? Auctions can be a scary prospect. They are often emotionally charged events and for those who have never bid at an auction [...]

Welcome to 2017! Whilst houses are not included in the Boxing Day sales, the Christmas / New Year period can be a great time to buy a good quality property at a good price. In past years we have [...]

It is a common question and one that the buyer’s agents at Property Pursuit answer quite a lot; how do I make sure I don’t buy the wrong property?  Here are some tips on avoiding the [...]

Buying an investment property is always a big decision and knowing what to looking for is half the trouble. Investing with thought not haste, is certainly a key to getting greater return from [...]

One of the most commonly asked questions amongst property investors or second home buyers is “when is the best time to invest in property?” There unfortunately is no correct answer [...]

Finding the right buyer’s agent for you could be the difference in getting the property you want at the right time, in the right place, for the right price. When it comes down to choosing [...]

Decided to manage your own investment property? Here’s some interview tips for new landlords to get the most out of your screening process. When you meet prospective tenants at an open home, make [...]