The Business Spectator has published an article on a challenge to the market leader in web based real estate advertising Realestate.com.au. It’s no secret that REA is the number 1 portal in Australia, and in Queensland it’s clear from enquiry levels in our office that they dominate the market. In fact we subscribe to the [...]

The Cowboys are closing in on the lead of the NRL ladder after a storming 30 to 6 win over the Auckland Warriors at home tonight. The Cowboys have proven they are worthy of a finals berth this year with ultra consistency throughout the year. The Cowboy’s performances do well for Townsville and help cement it as [...]

It was only this week that someone mentioned to me that they had not seen Angelo Licciardello on the news lately – he been very quiet. In fact the last I remember hearing of him was the trumpeting of the inner city development and the urge for State Government to relocate key government departments in [...]

Well it’s finally happened – the Flinders Mall has re-opened and it’s a great sign for the city. And of course if you have lived in Townsville you will remember a lot of Flinder’s Street prior to the Mall being constructed. I can remember driving down Flinder’s Street as a child (I am know 50) [...]

Interest in properties is on the rebound in recent weeks with many agents reporting an increase in homes under contract and enquiry levels. Is it s sign we are nearing the bottom of prices in the Townsville property market ? The answer – an unequivocal yes if we referring to houses – not units. So [...]

I was having lunch today when I ran into another agent from a well established firm in Kirwan. He made what was such a profound but yet obvious comment – we did not have the usual sales “rush” in January, which the Townsville Property market is so used to. Reflecting on this, it is not hard [...]

Strong showings at open houses on he weekend re-inforced the fact investors are back in the game. The Kirwan open houses were well partonised, and the follow up calls since show that buyers are ready move on stock that has have good fundimentals. With prices back up to 10% since January, those with an eye [...]

The announcement by Strategic Airlines of direct flights to Densapar has to be applauded. The Townsville international Airport, as we briefly knew it years back, will hopefully spring back to life with the annoucement and given the strong Aussie dollar, should see locals embrace the service. For too long we have had to travel to [...]

With good numbers through the open houses last weekend, it’s evident the buyers are out and looking. As a result this week we have had offers accepted on 124 Anne Street Aitkenvale, 7 98 The Strand North Ward and 9 Fraire Street Hermit Park. What’s so significant about this is that bottom end of the [...]

Enquiry level for houses has again shown signs of stabilsing with several proeprties receiving multiple offers during the week. This is great news for the Townsville property market, with the enquiry spread acroos all suburbs and price ranges. From top end homes in Idalia (Fairfield Waters) to the affordable end of the market in Kelso, [...]