116 Isaac Street is a modest timber cottage constructed in 1884 on four perches of land (101m2) following the subdivision of a thirteen perch block into two smaller lots. The cottage that was subsequently built on the four perch lot was for Mrs Elizabeth Long who then resided in the house for over thirty fiveRead more
There seems to be a common theme when I talk to sellers about their property or investment property: “We will hold onto the property and see what happens with the 2032 Olympic Games”. This is a long time to be waiting. Do the figures and data justify the wait? Many people I suspect have justRead more
Spring Hill is one of Brisbane’s oldest suburbs with a rich and fascinating history. Originally settled in the early 19th century, the area became popular due to its proximity to the city centre and reliable water source. Towards the latter part of the 19th century, Spring Hill saw significant development. Many of the houses builtRead more
The proposed development involves the construction of two 15-storey residential towers, with 115 apartments functioning as social housing in the Fortescue St tower and 137 apartments as affordable housing in the Little Edward St tower. The area’s historic pedestrian connectivity challenges have also been acknowledged and addressed by creating a laneway that crosses the site,Read more
If you’re like many property owners, you may be weighing the pros and cons of buying, selling, renting or holding onto your property. A good place to start would be to talk to your accountant as there are always tax implications with property. For those not sure not sure if they should rent or sellRead more
He seemed calm and collected, matter of factly when he called, “Jonzun, I would like to talk to you sometime next week.” Ron* is a person that I have spoken to over many years (like many others in the area) and was now looking to relocate down south as his children had left home someRead more
It’s great to see townhouses or townhomes in Spring Hill get the prices they are getting as for many years, they were selling for a similar price to apartments. A change in lifestyle is seeing this shift towards townhouses as an alternative to house or apartment living for many reasons. More and more buyers areRead more
Hamilton’s Cottage is a rare brick nineteenth-century cottage that has survived in one of Brisbane’s earliest suburbs, Spring Hill. The cottage is a rare example of a period Victorian era 1860 – 1890 style Queenslander. It was built circa 1876 for George Hamilton, a grocer. The cottage stands as a testament to the past, nestledRead more
Welcome to the latest edition of your go-to property update for Spring Hill & Petrie Terrace. We’re here to keep you informed about the latest trends, sales, and developments affecting your local real estate market. Local Property Values The current median house price (MHP) in Spring Hill is $ 1,607,500 and Petrie Terrace isRead more
I first met Robyn when I was selling her brother’s home at Swann Road, St Lucia many years ago. Later I got to sell for Ted, one of her sons, not once but twice. I have been blown away by her and her family’s welcoming nature and trust. I’ll let Robyn tell us in herRead more
Given that this is such a prominent development in Spring Hill, I am sure that many residents would be keen on an update on this project. “Volatility in the embattled construction sector has forced Keylin, a Brisbane-based developer to mothball a $140-million apartment tower project touted to “lead the renaissance” of a city fringe suburb.Read more
Generally, real estate agents focus largely on their local market knowledge such as median sale price, number of properties sold, days on market and auction clearance rate. After all one of the most common questions agents get asked is, “How is the market going?” The truth is most people who ask already have an ideaRead more
“We love that Herston is so central and also is such a quiet and peaceful neighbourhood” – Herston home owner Located 2.5km north of the CBD, borders Bowen Hills, Spring Hill, Kelvin Grove, Wilston and Windsor Named after home built c1859 by Robert Herbert, Queensland’s first Premier and lawyer John Bramston Drawn to Herston’s elevation andRead more
“With the cafes, shops and restaurants along Given Terrace and Latrobe Terrace, and a stroll to the Paddo Tavern, Suncorp Stadium, Caxton Street and The Barracks, what’s not to love?”. – Paddington home owner Settled by the British in 1850, Paddington was then known as ‘Ti-tree Flats’ It was renamed after a farm, owned by anRead more
Corelogic recently featured two articles, one an assessment of the recent Spring selling season and the other regarding the impact of recent interest rate rises on the housing market. Below is a summarised extract of their findings: . Less stock – for 10 years prior to the pandemic, there was on average a 21% increaseRead more
‘feind Coffee puts a spring in the step of Spring Hill locals with its new coffee joint Though its range of products are geared towards homebound coffee lovers that love having a source of jitter juice close at hand, the team behind ‘feind Coffee is also making sure that its array of beans, drip bagsRead more
We all know what has happened to house property prices in Australia and globally as of late. In Brisbane, house prices over the last year have gone up by about 30% and units by over 14%. While there are a number of reasons, the main one for strong growth has been low supply and strongRead more
Schools and Property Values featuring Fortitude Valley State Secondary College: Spring Hill, Petrie Terrace and Paddington are in the catchment area of some of the finest schools in Queensland. A school’s location is one of the drivers of an area’s property value. A case in point is Brisbane State High School, highly sought after andRead more
Vietnamese Food Cooked With Heart is what Tuan of NGON is all about. NGON, Paddington, Brisbane, QLD 4064. Tell us a bit about yourself and how you got to be where you are now. Also tell us about NGON the restaurant. I’ve grown up in the industry since the age of 10, it’s notRead more
Given what is happening in the world right now as a result of COVID-19, it is easy to get confused as to what to do in terms of property. A common thing I hear from buyers is – should I buy now or buy later? In terms of the latter, many buyers are basing theirRead more
A home, whether it be an apartment, townhouse or house is a big deal. For many, it is not just a roof over their heads. It is where they and their family live. Where they play and increasingly work in. Raise their children who go to a local school. Make friends and become a partRead more
Something was amiss. On the phone, I knew it by the tone of his first few words. This was a property owner whom I had met prior as they were going to sell their home. He sounded remorseful, “Jonzun, my wife and I like you a lot and we have no doubts you will doRead more
David Turnbull is owner and lead Architect at A’ARKATE’KT A’ARKATE’KT Red Hill, Brisbane, QLD 4059. Tell us a bit about yourself and how you got to be where you are now. As one of four boys I learned to share and not necessarily get everything I wanted and grew up way out west inRead more
The challenges in ageing societies for example are significant, however, the opportunities to make a difference are endless. I am dedicated and passionate about leaving a lasting and positive impact through holistic design and advocacy. – Frank Ehrenberg Tell us a bit about yourself, your background and how you got to be where you are now.Read more
Victoria Park and Herston Health Precinct are two game changers to our local area. Victoria Park is being transformed to a major public park under the Victoria Park Vision project at a cost of $83m over four years and will be Brisbane’s biggest new park in 50 years. Victoria Park initially spanned an area of 130 hectaresRead more