In order to measure recent performance of the Queensland property market, Queensland Market Monitor records the median sale price by locality and by local government area (LGA) state
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Queensland is well-placed to again benefit from the up-turn in the world economy ....
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Swimming pools should be fun. However drowning is the leading cause of death in Queensland for children aged one.....
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Lessors (landlords) are allowed to pass on the full water consumption costs to tenants provided all the minimum
criteria have ....
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WHY SHOULD I GET A FREE LOAN HEALTH CHECK?

Over the last 30 years we have seen interest rates rise and fall on many occasions.  Historically, lenders followed each other, so the differences between lenders really boiled down to service and relationship.  However, in the last round of interest rates movements, (6 in the last 8 months), this has not been the case.  We have seen banks increase their rates independently of the Reserve Bank movements.  So now, more than ever before, it is importa...

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Update  - Valuation of Land Act Amendment Bill

Following an intensive lobbying campaign led by the Property Council of Australia, with support from property organisations including the REIQ, the Premier today announced in State Parliament the future direction the Government is taking on this critical issue. The Government has acknowledged industry concerns regarding the damage the proposed changes to the Act would have inflicted on property markets throughout the state.

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