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Very interesting results from the new daily price index. Australian home values are now in the black for the first time in 2012, having fully recovered from the drop recorded during the seasonally-weak month of January. At 10 April 2012 home values across the eight capital cities had risen...

QLD election voting today. Regardless of the outcome I'm looking forward to a possible confidence change, the outlook of many is still negative, time will tell!

Interested if anyone is going to the market update from Steve? Would be good to get some feedback on what he's saying, from the summary it looks encouraging :) You may not know it, but the 'statistical property stars' are aligning and indicating that certain QLD property is poised to rise...

Latest rental vacancy data from SQM research. Tight markets in Canberra and Perth, Melbourne a concern. Brisbane roughly in balance between supply and demand. larger image source: SQM research

There's presently a review being done by the department of communities to encourage 'secondary dwellings'. Here's to hoping Brisbane finally gets some clear and helpful rules on granny flats, will be great for investors if they do.

A very interesting market update from ANZ Some points I noted: > Fundamentals support a cautiously optimistic medium term house price view > An investment boom underway in Australia mainly in resources and infrastructure > At the start of a multi year upswing in commercial property > Office...

Thought I would share a magic question that works surprisingly well with insurers and the premium you pay. Just ask 'How can I reduce my premium?' and wait.... You will find that there are plenty of variables you can adjust that won't affect the level of cover you are seeking to achieve and...

A wonderfully insightful list of predictions for 2012, I agree with most! Peter Martin: source The Age article

A telling graph of just how lean the previous 12 months have been in all Australian capitals.The star performer has been Sydney which has recorded a 0.96% growth in house values, the only other capital to stay in positive territory is Canberra at 0.23%. Brisbane has been the worst performer...

These events should both be excellent! First visit is free, the best groups I know of in QLD, organiser Matt Jones does a superb job. Should note I'm a sponsor of these groups now, but was promoting them well before that, great way to learn and network without the hard sell. Sunshine Coast...

I thought the following article would be interesting to read. I couldn't resist the title sorry :) General area estimate by McGrath and taking him at his estimate and making a big assumption that Keen = Chicken Little! source: http://www.johnmcgrathblog.com.au/blog/2/68/

The latest land values have been released for Brisbane. Not surprisingly flood affected suburbs have been assigned lower values, the top gainers look to be clustered around government infrastructure spends. DERM have an excellent page where you can search for your properties. Link to search...

Latest release of the RBA Chart Pack

Quite an interesting read, would be interested in whether the prices are accurate. A Quick Tour Of The World's Booming Farmland Markets Also in the article is a link to a .pdf file for a 2011 Global Wealth Report

Interested in some recent feedback about excellent primary schools (grade 1) in Brisbane. Prefer North Brisbane but will travel :) I have a shortlist though I would love some input from forum members.

Next meeting is tonight, Friday 25th March. http://www.meetup.com/brisbanepropertygroup/ They are the best value networking group in Brisbane now that the BIG meetings are no longer around. 83 people attending tonight's meeting. Happy to meet any forum members who might be attending.

Where is you favourite coffee shop or cafe? Thought I would give my favourite Brisbane shop a mention, Site Cafe @ Banyo. Somewhat of a secret though popular with locals, not a franchise or in a large shopping centre. Site Cafe Facebook Page Owner operators who do a great job, friendly and...

An interesting addition to the paper magazine. http://www.apimagazine.com.au/digital/725-990

An innovative way to work around the recently introduced pool fence laws in QLD perhaps? :) Hydrofloors The floors can be submerged in water to create a very lovely swimming area… and adjusted in height to make it safe for children to wade in the pool as well… AND entirely elevated to mask...

Interesting site if you fancy a larger block size! Looks like they have a reasonable number of listings as well. Farmbuy.com