More Brisbane Southside Developments
Brisbane is a city in transition, a city in the process of a massive upgrade to undeniable ‘world class’ status. We’re preparing for the ultimate appearance on the world stage with the 2032 Olympics, and it’s ‘all systems go to get there’! Our skyline has changed, our infrastructure is making significant advancements and Brisbane is…Read More→
Brisbane Building Approvals Down While Demand Surges
It’s been 11 years since the building approvals in Queensland and around Australia hit a monthly low like they did in April. Meanwhile, population increases mean demand is soaring!
Brisbane’s Prestige Property Market Looks Strong
Brisbane has been the capital city displaying the most resilience in the face of a property downturn. According to many sources, we’ve weathered the worst of it and the property market is back on track. Brisbane was one of the strongest markets during the boom of 2020-21 and has been performing stronger than most locations…Read More→
Australia’s Rental Woes Continue
We’re sure you’re familiar with the extent of the rental crisis in Australia. The ‘race for space’ is on the verge of being out of control, with stories of families having to live in garages while they look for a home, rental inspection queues stretching down the street and all-out bidding wars happening for vacant…Read More→
Housing Market Shows Resilience
There was a lot of speculation around this, with some saying it wouldn’t happen and is unnecessary. But, after taking a pause in April, the RBA has lifted the interest rate again by 25 basis points. We are now sitting at a cash rate of 3.85%, the highest in 11 years. We’re not qualified to…Read More→
Henry Wong and the Power of Bx Networking
Business networking is powerful, whatever industry you’re in. In fact, having a strong network is the ultimate support unit, and for many people the key to their success. In real estate, at The Henry Wong Team® we know having a referral network with strong connections to affluent clients is pivotal to selling prestige properties. Leveraging…Read More→
Weak Dollar Attracts Overseas Investors
The Australian dollar is currently valued at .67 US dollars. If you keep an eye on international economics, you’ll know that this isn’t very strong at all. In fact, we’re looking at a weak Australian dollar at the moment. Here’s the thing though – that’s not necessarily a bad thing (particularly if you’re selling your…Read More→
Successful Super Auction Weekend
Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd of April was a super auction weekend for The Henry Wong Team®, with two properties in two different suburbs successfully selling under the hammer! At a time when quality homes in suburbs like Wishart and Lota are getting passed in at auction, we’re out here exceeding their expectations!…Read More→
The Subtle Art of Referring
Any real estate agent with an enduring and successful career knows that they haven’t done it alone. They’ve reached the pinnacle of success by building up an immense personal and professional network – a group of professionals and colleagues who lean on each other for mutual referrals from their affluent client base. Building up this…Read More→
Quality Over Quantity: The Risk of Low Commission Agents
It’s only natural when you are selling your home that the first thing you think of is your bottom line. It is a sale after all, and you want to maximise your returns. An expense when selling is your real estate agent, who charges varying degrees of commission for the opportunity to sell and market…Read More→
Can You Sell Your Home Without a Real Estate Agent?
When many people think of selling their home, one of their first questions is whether they need a real estate agent to help with the sale. With the amount of information on the internet, it can’t be too hard to figure out the process. Plus, there are businesses out there set up purely to help…Read More→
Seller Activity Starting to Heat Up
We’ve followed a pretty non-traditional trajectory over the last year when you look at the Australian economy. 10 interest rate rises in a row have taken our cash rate to 3.60%, dizzying heights that we haven’t seen since 2012. With mortgages increasing and spending capacity becoming restricted, this is obviously going to have knock-on-effects on…Read More→
