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Are you a passionate real estate professional looking for a dynamic opportunity? We're hiring Commission-Only Real Estate Agents! Opal Property Group is known for its progressive, client-centric approach. We aim to provide top-notch service and unmatched results. Join our collaborative team where you can thrive and achieve your goals! What We Seek: Motivated individuals for Commission-Only...
Welcome to Opal Property Group - Your Trusted Partner in Real Estate!
Welcome to Opal Property Group - Your Trusted Partner in Real Estate! We are thrilled to announce the expansion of Opal Property Group with the opening of our new branch in North Lakes. This marks another milestone in our journey to provide top-notch real estate services to our valued clients. At the heart of this new venture is our commitment to excellence, and we are proud to introduce Sam ...
North Brisbane's Hidden Gems!
North Brisbane is a treasure trove of delightful neighbourhoods, each with its unique charm and allure. From the tranquil coastal suburbs to the thriving suburban hubs, this region offers a diverse range of options for homebuyers. In this blog post, we will uncover some of the best areas to buy a house in North Brisbane, highlighting their distinct characteristics, amenities, and reasons why th...
Navigating the Real Estate Market: Tips for Buyers and Sellers
The real estate market is an ever-evolving landscape that presents both opportunities and challenges for buyers and sellers alike. Whether you are considering purchasing your dream home or selling a property, understanding the dynamics of the market can greatly impact your success. In this blog post, we will explore some valuable tips and insights to help you navigate the real estate market wit...
OPAL BBQ EVENT/MEET & GREET
Recently, Opal hosted an Easter BBQ/ Meet and Greet Event in Sunshine Coast to bring together the community and showcase our brand. The event was a huge success and left a lasting impression on everyone who attended. The event was held at a local park and was open to the public. Everyone was provided a variety of delicious food options. Opal's agents were present to answer any questions att...
Why YOU should buy a RENTAL PROPERTY!
One of the best investments you can make is buying a rental property. Owning a rental property can be a great way to build wealth, generate passive income, and provide financial security for you and your family. Here are some of the benefits of owning a rental property: 1. Passive Income When you own a rental property, you'll receive rent payments each month, which can provide you with a st...
Top 5 MUST-have Home Accessories
Home decorations play an essential role in enhancing the look and feel of a living space. They not only add colour, texture, and character to a room, but also reflect the personality and taste of the homeowner. A well-decorated home can create a warm and inviting atmosphere, making guests feel welcome and comfortable. Certain colours and textures can evoke feelings of calmness, relaxatio...
Easy & Simple Home Updates that could Improve your Sale Price
A tidy garden and well-painted exterior add up to a great first impression. You obviously do not need a full-on kitchen renovation to attract home buyers. Cleanliness, curb appeal and quality finishes can check all the boxes of a successful sale. First impressions count “The front of the home sets the expectation for the rest of the property. A lush-green lawn, a tidy garden and well-p...
Housewarming Gifts People Actually WANT
Everybody has experienced all the stress and the tension of moving, right? Even after you have done all the work to find the perfect place and choose the right designs, you have still got to deal with utilities, upgrades, packing, removalists, fast-food meals, and the list just goes on. Oh! And if you have moved into a location that is more than 20 minutes away – even after you have unpa...
Major Tips for First-Time Investors
Before getting into the finer details of how to generate wealth from an investment property, there are a few necessary decisions to make first – “such as whether you will cultivate an asset that reaps cash flow or one that will give you the riches of capital growth.” But which of the two is most ideal for a first-time investor? Wayne Jessup, director of The Property Bloke, s...
FOUR High Impact Features You Must Consider when Buying a New House
If you are house hunting, keep an eye over some of these features. When we think of buying, most of us start with our own personal requirements – we reflect on the location, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, whether we would like to have a media room or a butler’s pantry, a bigger sized kitchen or whether to have a two or a single garage space. Yet, there are other desirable f...
5 Things Property Investors Can Do to Get More During this Year’s Tax Time
Did you know that there can be five easy things property investors can do that can add thousands to their tax return this coming tax time? Keep reading to know more. These very simple jobs can be done in the next few weeks for an almost immediate return. Most property investors believe that when the month of June comes, it is already too late to take actions that will increase their ta...
Low Mortgage Rates Played Important Role in Housing Market Rebound
Low mortgage rates and interest rates will remain low for an extended period. This has played a very important role in strengthening Australia’s economic recovery and rebound in housing markets. While the Australian economic recovery beats predictions and appears to be navigating the exit of economic support without difficulties so far, the cash rate and short-term mortgage rates are lik...
Australia’s housing thrives on with national home values escalate another 2.2% in May
Housing markets around Australia continued to rise in May with CoreLogic’s national Home Value Index up 2.2% over the month. The rise in May 2021 was a stronger result compared with April with only 1.8%, but weaker than the 32-year high recorded in March when values rose to 2.8%. CoreLogic’s research director, Tim Lawless, notices that growth conditions remained extensive bas...
Do Investors Be Barking Up the Wrong Tree??
The primary driver of the housing market returns has been the owner occupiers with 76% of all new home loans over twelve months up to March 2021 as compared with the decade average of 65% only. As investors become more active in market, but the mix of housing activity is starting to change as well. In the last six months, the percentage of investor loans increase by 48.1% as compared with the s...
Federal budget 2021-22: Increasing home ownership on the coalition’s terms
Housing affordability is becoming an increasing concern for first home buyers and policy makers amid recent, rapid price increases in housing values. But the double-edged sword of reducing housing values to make them more affordable, is that housing also makes up the majority of Australian household wealth; make housing more affordable for one Australian, and we risk reducing the wealth for ano...
Housing construction costs rose 0.8% over the March quarter
CoreLogic’s national measure of residential construction costs rose by 0.8% over the three months to March 2021, making it the sixth consecutive quarter where costs have risen by 1.0% or less. The Cordell Housing Index Price (CHIP) measures the rate of change of construction costs within the residential market and covers freestanding and semi-detached single and two storey dwellings. Th...
10 home design tips with pets in mind
Getting ready for a new furry, feathered or scaled addition to the house? Here are 10 of the best home design tips with pets in mind. Source: https://www.homestolove.com.au/home-design-for-pets-14636 For many of us, a pet is an essential member of the family, and creating a pet-friendly home is one of the best ways to make sure your furry friends are happy, while also minimising your own stre...
How much of the housing market can different incomes buy?
Housing affordability is becoming an increasingly pressing concern through 2021, as dwelling values continue to rise, and first home buyer activity has started to decline. Through April, national dwelling values increased 1.8%, which is six times the average monthly movement in property prices for the past decade. Adjusting the median dwelling value in Australia for this monthly uplift suggests...
Australian housing market surpasses $8 trillion valuation
CoreLogic today announced its estimate of the total value of residential real estate in Australia has reached $8.1 trillion. The surge in value follows the recent broad-based capital gains witnessed across the country, with many markets now at their peak. CoreLogic head of research, Eliza Owen, says “The Australian dwelling market has reached fresh record highs for the past four months,...
How do dwelling values compare with previous highs?
Brisbane dwelling values are sitting 6.5% above the previous peak back in April 2020. Plus there is strong internal migration to south-east Queensland, as well as other tailwinds for housing demand. If you are interested in migrating to SE QLD as well, we have available packages in the developing areas of SE QLD. Give us a call to find out more! For more information on dwelling value, visit: ...
Is now a good time for first home buyers to get into the market?
Whether you're looking to buy a house or investing on one, the happenings of this year will definitely cast doubt. Here's why we think that Australians shouldn't back down from the housing market this year. 1. Interest rates are at record lows Home loans in Australia are the lowest of all time right now. Just one year ago, the average variable rate was 3.81%. Latest market values indicate tha...
How to Know You Found the One (Property You Want to Buy)
Buying a home is a very emotional process. If you allow those emotions to get the best of you, you may fall prey to a number of common home buyer mistakes. Since homeownership has far-reaching implications, it's important to keep your emotions in check and make the most rational decision possible. Your aim is to end up with a home you love at a price you can afford, but unfortunately, many peo...
Housing market and Covid-19 impact
So, you've wandered onto few real estate websites or heard one of friends or workmates talk about the housing market like they talk about the American politics. The next thing you know your Instagram account is full of real estate agencies' targeted ads. Then, you probably start thinking about your bank account and then back to scrolling- cute animal pics, vacation and sunshine filters, a new d...