Cavcorp, the developer behind Nundah’s Parkside Apartments has submitted a DA to build a six level boutique mixed use tower at 31 Longland Street, Newstead known as ‘Kurv’. The unique design, which has been crafted by Orbit Architecture will feature two glass bottom pools on the level 6 skydeck as well as recreation and barbecue facilities. The design [...]
Full Story »Queensland government aims to reduce red tape
New property investment ventures can be stifled by seemingly endless paperwork and hoop-jumping over the course of development. Unreasonable wait times for permit approvals and environmental assessments can cause long-term consequences for profitability if the project is particularly time-sensitive. In Queensland, these types of regulations have had negative effects on the state economy, according to [...]
Full Story »Taste some ‘street food’ at Caxton St Seafood and Wine Festival
This year’s Caxton St Seafood and Wine Festival promises to be bigger and better than ever. On Sunday, there will be three stages offering non-stop entertainment with big name acts including Calling All Cars, Boom Crash Opera, The Cairos, The Jungle Giants and more. Not only that but Kram from Spiderbait and Ash Grumwald will [...]
Full Story »Brisbane Retail Boom!
Fabulous news for the future of Brisbane’s economy as the CBD is rapidly becoming a national retail destination as luxury designers and new brands are pouring into the City. Design plans have been released of GUCCI’s first Brisbane store which features GUCCI’s trademark gold facade treatment. The shop, which is currently undergoing a refit is [...]
Full Story »QCAT Success Tips For Property Managers
There is one thing for certain when you go to QCAT and that is the other party will not agree with you, because if they did, you would have resolved the issue before you went to Court. Here are some proven tips to consider increasing your success rate in QCAT, if you happen to land [...]
Full Story »10 TIPS TO PAY OFF YOUR MORTGAGE SOONER
Anyone who has ever had to pay off a mortgage will tell you they would love to pay it off before the term, but most people will continue to chip away at their loan on autopilot. A proactive strategy can cut your loan term from 30 years to less than half in some cases. Robert [...]
Full Story »Private Landlords – The Risks
The number of landlords self managing their rental properties can be quote alarming as around two thirds of all tenancy disputes brought before the tribunal relate to privately managed properties. This alone should be a warning sign to any owner looking at purchasing an investment property or currently managing their investment now. There are a [...]
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