Entries by JKents

Where Aussie families are relocating – and its not the city

The great migration to regional Queensland continues, with new research showing that for every family moving out, 2.48 are moving in. New insights from Muval’s Family Relocation Report — based on over 41,000 family moves across Australia over the past six years — shows that regional Queensland recorded the highest inbound-to-outbound ratio in the country. […]

‘Make a larger profit’: Pope Leo’s childhood home is for sale

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV arrives on the main central loggia balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica for the first time, after the cardinals ended the conclave, in the Vatican, on May 8, 2025. Picture: Alberto Pizzoli/Getty Images This house of God is a total real-estate blessing! The owner of Pope Leo XIV’s childhood home in […]

Tide finally turns for renters as market pressure eases

There appears to be a light at the end of the tunnel for Aussie tenants with new research suggesting an easing of rental market pressures across almost all capital cities. Latest SQM Research shows the national vacancy rate increased to 1.3 per cent in April – up form 1.1 per cent in March, resulting in […]

How are people really saving a house deposit?

The majority of Australians making the leap onto the property ladder are managing to save the required funds without any external help, Mortgage Choice has found. As property prices continue to reach new highs across the country, getting into the market has become increasingly difficult. Despite this, the latest Mortgage Choice Home Loan Report shows over three […]

Surprising showstopper where a sumptuous sunken lounge awaits

Blending old with new is a common adage used in property but it’s the ultimate description of this circa 1880s estate in southern Adelaide. 12 The Grove, Lower Mitcham. Picture: realestate.com.au Known as ‘Ashleigh House’ 12 The Grove, Lower Mitcham is one of the city fringe’s largest residential land holdings and is attracting buyer interest […]

Young brokerages have explosive growth, but franchisers remain on top

Century 21 Judge Fite has a long history of independence, with an emphasis on long. The Dallas-based brokerage was founded in 1937 by Judge B. Fite. Over its almost 100-year history, it’s grown from a mom-and-pop operation to one that has more than 1,000 agents that closed 4,432 transactions in 2024, good for $1.8 billion […]

Ridiculously cheap: capital region property listed for $170k

9 Eyre Court, Russell Island A Brisbane property close to the water has been listed for sale for just $169,950 but there is a catch. That price includes a kit home in a large shipping container that is ready for construction. Located on a 761sq m bush block on Russell Island, the sale includes the […]