Builder of Choice : Episode 6 (Coming Soon)

The Reserve Bank of Australia has responded to the continued decline in inflation by cutting the official cash rate to 3.6% at its August meeting — the third rate cut in 2025. Rates are now back to where they were in April 2023, down from their peak of 4.35% earlier this year.

The Reserve Bank of Australia has shocked markets and ignored the economic indicators it said it would follow, keeping the cash rate at 3.85% at the July meeting.

The RBA is continuing its promise to cut the official cash rate if inflation looks like it is sustainably making its way back into the Reserve Bank’s preferred target band.

South East Queensland is currently facing a significant rental crisis characterized by a shortage of available properties and escalating rental prices. To address this issue, innovative solutions such as allocating a portion of new developments for investment properties and embracing the co-living concept are gaining attention.

No one was surprised at the 2:30 pm announcement that the bank wasn’t cutting rates. Markets had priced in less than a 9% chance that rates would go down. This was an easy call and not an overly exciting discussion among property commentators.

Co-working spaces became a hive of activity, with the likes of WeWork and Hub Australia seeing record uptake.

Upper Coomera, a fast-growing suburb in the heart of the Gold Coast, is proving to be a lucrative opportunity for investors seeking strong returns in a high-demand area. With population growth, infrastructure expansion, and increasing rental demand, Upper Coomera offers a wealth of potential for those looking to capitalise on the region’s rapid development.

At the start of this year, several rate cuts were expected across 2024.12 months later, and several misjudgements from our best economists, no cut has materialized. and those same experts and economists are now saying May 2025 is the most likely meeting for the first cut.

It was status quo at the Reserve Bank at the September meeting as the RBA kept interest rates on hold at 4.35 per cent, as RBA Governor Michele Bullock and her Board paid no attention to the proverbial noise from outside the Martin Place HQ calling for a rate cut in 2024.

While Knights Choice was a surprise winner on Cup Day at Flemington, there were no surprises 873 kilometres away at RBA headquarters in Martin Place, where Governor Michele Bullock and her board decided to keep the cash rate on hold at 4.35 per cent.

Michele Bullock, the new RBA Governor, maintained rates at 4.1%. Inflation has risen, but experts predict potential rate hikes and future cuts, while house prices surge.

Kingston, nestled in Logan City, offers more than just a strategic location and affordability – it’s a place where you can balance modern conveniences with a tranquil suburban lifestyle. This thriving area between Brisbane and the Gold Coast is ideal for those seeking a slower pace of life without sacrificing accessibility to major urban centres.

Logan City is emerging as a centre for innovation and development, with significant investments in infrastructure, housing, and technology. Logan is fast becoming a future-focused hub where people, businesses, and ideas thrive! Here’s how Logan is setting the stage for long-term growth and success:

Lawnton, located in the heart of the Moreton Bay Local Government Area (LGA), is more than just a growing investment hub – it’s a suburb where community, lifestyle, and opportunity come together. With its unique blend of suburban charm and easy access to urban amenities, Lawnton is fast becoming one of Moreton Bay’s most desirable places to live.

When Gallery Group was established in 2011, Adam and Kym Barclay set out with an ambitious vision: to reshape the property market in South East Queensland. Fourteen years later, it’s clear that the company’s visionary leaders have not only met that goal, but far exceeded it.

It may be 12 months later than experts and economists initially expected, but the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Board has finally seen enough to begin easing its tight fiscal policy, which has kept rates at a 13-year high for the past 18 months.

Clover Gardens offers the perfect blend of urban convenience and suburban tranquility. Nestled in the rapidly growing suburb of Doolandella and just a short drive from Brisbane’s CBD, this estate offers a balanced lifestyle and is ideal for families and investors alike.