Whether buying, selling or simply browsing, we have gathered some useful information and links to make finding your new Brisbane home easier.
Research
We’ve gathered a some useful information for potential home buyers. Find homes for sale. See Brisbane's top growth suburbs, based on REIQ figures. Or explore the Brisbane City Council's information for buyers if you need information about zoning, local planning and other issues facing Brisbane property.
Sales & Auctions
We’ve gathered a some useful information for potential home buyers. Find homes for sale. Or visit The Public Trustee to see which Queensland properties are up for auction or sale.
Suburbs
Not sure where to start? Why not begin by checking out our Brisbane suburbs information - you'll find statistics, demographics, local services and suburb profiles.
Legal considerations
The REIQ website has a wealth of information about the legalities and processes of buying a Queensland property. Read the recommended steps when buying and understand the associated costs.
It is usual to get a pest and building inspection prior to buying.It is usual to get a pest and building inspection prior to buying and acceptance of the contract can be made subject to a satisfactory pest and building inspection. Termites (also called white ants) can be a very real threat and it is best to get the property checked by an expert.
See a list of Brisbane pest and building inspectors.
The Office of Fair Trading publishes a helpful guide for consumers buying property. The guide is called ‘Real Estate Realities’. It outlines your rights and some common pitfalls. The guide also explains what ‘buying off the plan’ involves and your rights if buying at auction. Buying off the plan and bidding at auctions can be complex and your rights are different to those under a regular REIQ contract, so protect yourself by being well informed.
When you buy or sell a house you need to transfer the property title. This is called conveyancing. Our directory has listings of local conveyancing companies. Read more about conveyancing.
What influences Brisbane housing prices?
House prices aren’t just influenced by boom or bust real estate cycles. In Brisbane there are a number of factors that could affect house prices, including:
- The South East Queensland Regional Plan as proposed by the Queensland Government, intends to limit development to certain areas of South East Queensland. For updates, check with the Office of Urban Management
- The North South Bypass Tunnel is being built under the Brisbane River. Depending on the final location of entry and exit points, plus the impact on traffic, this project could influence property prices. Keep up-to-date with the project’s progress.
- Flooding - Consider getting a FloodWise property report from any Brisbane City Council Customer Service Centre. It’s free of charge and well worth getting if you are thinking of buying in an area prone to flooding.
- Zoning changes – The Brisbane City Council Call Centre is the best place to find initial information about planning restrictions on any property you want to buy. Call 07 3403 8888. They can tell you what zone the property is in, and any building restrictions.
- Planned urban renewal activities by Brisbane City Council. These are concentrated on some inner-city suburbs.
- Architectural styles - if you are new to living in the sub-tropics and Queensland architecture, you’ll discover that some housing styles, such as a Queenslander, are very popular. Read about common Brisbane housing style.
Want to know more? Find out about renovating homes or moving house.
