From 1 July 2026, significant changes to Australia's Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) laws will come into effect, bringing real estate agencies under the same regulatory framework that has long applied to banks, financial institutions,...
What the Changes to Negative Gearing & Capital Gains Tax Mean for Hervey Bay Property Owners, Investors, Tenants and Buyers The Federal Government’s 2026 Budget has introduced some of the biggest property tax reforms Australia has seen in decades, including major...
If you’re thinking about making an offer on a property using a Digital Offer Management Platform, you’re not alone. More properties are now being sold using digital platforms that allow buyers to register, submit offers, and sometimes even see how the campaign is...
As a Hervey Bay real estate agent, I regularly speak with buyers who are frustrated after missing out on a property they loved. The stories are often the same: “The property sold before I could inspect it.” “I didn’t know the open home time had changed.” “I would have...
A Market Powered by Lifestyle, Affordability, and Growth Hervey Bay continues to cement its place as one of Queensland’s most attractive coastal property markets. According to the latest Herron Todd White Month in Review (September 2025), local Property Valuer Doug...
From August 1, 2025, significant changes to property sale regulations in Queensland will come into effect under the Property Law Act 2023. These changes introduce a mandatory seller disclosure regime aimed at enhancing transparency and consistency in property...
In the 2025–26 Queensland Budget, the state government unveiled the Boost to Buy program—a $165 million shared equity initiative designed to assist first home buyers in entering the property market with a deposit as low as 2%. This scheme is considered the most...
When most people think of selling a home, they picture spring gardens and summer sunshine. But in Hervey Bay, winter offers unique advantages that savvy sellers can use to their benefit. If you’ve been thinking about listing your home, don’t wait—now could be the...
As we enter May, both homeowners and investors in Hervey Bay and the broader Wide Bay region have solid reason to feel confident about the local real estate landscape. While national headlines focus on economic uncertainty and shifting policies, Hervey Bay continues...
We’ve heard it often: “I’m just waiting for the market to fall before I buy.” But here’s the reality - those waiting for a price drop may be left behind. In Hervey Bay, the market is showing resilience and continued growth. With record immigration, interest...