Brisbane-based developer Cornerstone is pushing ahead with a major commercial project in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley, lodging plans for a high-rise commercial tower alongside the landmark McWhirters building. The development is slated for a 1,357sq m site running between 251 to 253 Wickham Street, together with part of 47 Warner Street, currently occupied by a derelict…
More Victorians Look To Move North
An increasing number of residents in Victoria are looking to permanently leave the state after the imposition of new COVID-19 restrictions – and many have Queensland in their sights. Adam Coward, chief revenue officer at removalist booking firm Muval, told 9 News that his company’s website has seen a dramatic spike in visitors over the…
Gold Coast Airport Rail Plans Pick Up Steam
Plans are picking up steam to connect the Gold Coast light rail to the airport and create a pedestrian “ocean-way” along Palm Beach. Council and the state government are embarking on the $7 million joint venture to create a business case for the rail project aimed to boost the local economy. The link will run…
PRESTIGE BUYERS READY TO BID FOR RARE BRISBANE RIVERFRONT PENTHOUSE
A rare opportunity to purchase a lavish penthouse more than three and a half times the size of an average home has piqued the interest of buyers from the top end of town. The Manhattan-style residence occupies a sprawling 694sqm of prime waterfront real estate positioned 58 metres into the sky to capture uninterrupted views…
Expats Choose Australia to Work From Home
Australia is becoming an increasingly popular destination for expats to work-from-home as Covid-19 and political unrest impacts office vacancies, housing opportunities and the global economy. During April 46.6 per cent of people worked from home in the United Kingdom including 57.2 per cent of people living in London according to the Office for National Statistics.…
Brisbane’s Most Sought-After Development Projects
Queensland is continuing to draw the attention of international buyers as global unrest from the Covid-19 crisis fuels a spike in inquiry for new property from foreign investors. Residential property in both Brisbane and the Gold Coast has remained high on the radar of foreign investors—especially those located in Hong Kong—with international searches lifting 22 per cent…