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A Successful Off-Market Sale at 5 Mandy Street in Wishart

Successful Off Market Sale

You probably haven’t heard of 5 Mandy Street in Wishart, but it’s a lovely 1980’s home with four bedrooms and two bathrooms that we have just sold! You may not have heard of it because we sold it off-market. This is the term used to describe when we sell a property without advertising it publicly….Read More→

Tough Time for Renters Across Australia

Tough Time for Renters Across Australia

Renters across Australia have endured a torrid time of things over the last year. From regional areas to capital cities like Brisbane, it’s becoming harder and harder to get into a rental property. There are reports of queues down the street just to get an application in to a property, and the asking rental prices…Read More→

Last Chance to Sell Your Home Before Christmas

sell before christmas

Another year has simply flown by, and already we’re getting into the early stages of Christmas fever. The occasional carol is creeping its way into the music playing at the shops, we’ve noticed, and the odd box of Christmas candy on the shelves! With the end of year festivities fast on their way, we’d recommend…Read More→

Is Brisbane Defying the Downturn?

brisbane-defying-the-downturn

One thing is not in question – Brisbane, and Queensland in general, have gone through an epic couple of years of property growth. Records have tumbled as property has surged in value, buoyed by returning residents, a strong sense of FOMO and increased interstate migration to the Sunshine State. But as property prices soften around…Read More→

Brisbane’s Future is Bright

There’s a definite buzz to Brisbane these days. Interstate and international migration is high, with the allure of the Sunshine State proving strong to many people around the world. We have the Olympics on the horizon too, which is already starting to shape our city in some way. We’re riding a wave of popularity, our…Read More→

Is Wishart Brisbane’s Best Suburb for Families?

Wishart Brisbane best suburb for families

At The Henry Wong Team® we’ve long believed Wishart is the best suburb for families in Brisbane. It has so much going for it when it comes to education, convenience, green space and community. The manner in which Wishart has gone from strength to strength over the years shows more and more people are starting…Read More→

The Origins of “Let’s Make History”

lets make history

Have you ever wondered how The Henry Wong Team’s® motto “Let’s Make History” came about? It’s an interesting and touching story, and one that perfectly encapsulates the spirit of what we do in real estate. Have a look at the video below and find out what happened! Transcript:  “So I was actually going after a…Read More→

The Appeal of Buying an Existing House

buy an existing house

Most people looking to purchase a new property, whether they’re first homeowners, investors, or families moving into an area, have a choice to make. They can either build a brand-new home or purchase an existing one. Both options have always had their pros and cons, but in recent months, since about halfway through the pandemic,…Read More→

How to Maintain Auction Success

auction success

If you’re keeping an eye on Brisbane’s real estate space (as most homeowners do!) you’ll know that auction clearance rates across the city are down. What rate is that, you ask? Well according to Domain: “Auction clearance rate is the percentage of properties sold at auction on a particular week or month.” Basically if clearance…Read More→

Is the New Queensland Property Tax a Cash Grab?

new queensland property tax

The Queensland state government has introduced a sudden shock increase on taxes for property investors. It’s come under immediate criticism from real estate institutions and from economists, many who are calling it a cash grab to try help the government achieve budget surpluses. Today we’re going to look at exactly what the tax is, what…Read More→

Soaring to a New Altitude

12 altitude street rochedale

12 Altitude Street in Rochedale is a special home, so we always had a feeling the auction there would soar to higher heights! And soar it did. During a short but intense marketing campaign the Henry Wong Team® pulled out all the stops. We pushed this listing out to our massive social media following (over…Read More→

Competition for Rentals Remains High

rental competition high

We’ve just been through the biggest rent rise in 14 years in Australia, and the competition for rental properties shows no signs of abating. In fact, in Brisbane rental properties listed on realestate.com.au have hit a record low of 15 days of being on the site before being rented out. It’s a similar situation in…Read More→