The new year has delivered good news for south-east Queensland homeowners, with property prices rising across the region. According to data from CoreLogic, housing values in Brisbane shrugged off coronavirus concerns to outperform both Sydney and Melbourne. “Brisbane housing values rose by 1.1 per cent over the month of December,” CoreLogic’s Head of Research, Tim…
6 services (usually) only available to five-star hotel guests
A concierge and room service aren’t just for holidays — branded residences are bringing a new level of luxury to apartment living. Being assisted by a concierge service, having fine-dining meals in your room and sipping cocktails while lounging by a state-of-theart pool are usually reserved for five-star hotel stays. However, branded residences make these…
Brisbane rents reach record high in December quarter 2020: Domain Rent Report
Unprecedented rates of interstate and overseas migration have sparked one of Brisbane’s strongest rental markets in a decade, with the city clocking record-high median prices that, in parts, are outstripping Melbourne. Rental prices for houses rose by $10 to $425 a week during the December quarter, with units following close behind at $400 per week…
Cross River Rail’s first mega machine to “disappear” under Brisbane
The Palaszczuk Government continues to deliver its plan for economic recovery with the first huge Cross River Rail Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) about to head underground. Part of the Palaszczuk Government’s $50 billion infrastructure pipeline over the next four years, the TBM will lay the foundations for a new rail line and more construction jobs,…
Historic West End landmark to become ‘Soda Factory’ in new refurbishment
One of Brisbane’s most iconic buildings is set for a new lease on life, with West End’s historic Tristram’s soft drink factory to undergo a refurbishment and add to the local area’s burgeoning retail and dining options. The Soda Factory development will pay homage to the building’s nearly 100-year history and original use as a…
Roma Street entrance relocated
Roma Street station’s main entrance has moved 95 metres east towards the city and is now covered, between Makerston Street and Herschel Street pedestrian crossings. All access to train and busway platforms and the Coach Terminal will be through the new entrance. The changes mean a safer journey for commuters while the Brisbane Transit Centre…
