Cairns Property News
Prominent property industry figure John McGrath offers insight into market
One of the most prominent figures in the Australian property industry came to Cairns this week to give a real estate masterclass to local agents.
Rental demand on the rise in Cairns region
Demand for rental properties has risen in Cairns with reduced vacancy rates across the region and Queensland and median house sale prices have fallen in the same period, according to two separate reports.
To build or to buy, that is the question
New house starts across Queensland have fallen for the eighth straight quarter in a row with a drop of 17.9 per cent in the December quarter alone, spelling continued hard times for local home builders.
Real estate conference coming up Trumps
Excitement is building among a group of Cairns real estate agents who will be privy to a special presentation by billionaire developer Donald Trump.
Find the right agent to sell your home
Taking a pin with closed eyes and jabbing it into the real estate agents section of the yellow pages is probably not the ideal method for choosing which agent to use when selling a house.
Local agent recognised for his contribution to Ray White's business
Real estate auctioneer and principal of Ray White Real Estate Cairns Beaches, Paul Stirling, has been awarded the coveted Max White Prize as recognition for his contribution to the growth and development of the Ray White Real Estate business in Queensland and service to the group that runs to 179 branches.
Consider your options when it's time to choose a mortgage
To fix or not to fix: that is the question on the minds of many of Cairns' home loan borrowers who nervously watch the news every time the Reserve Bank announces its monthly cash rate.
Win for local property agent
RE/MAX Real Estate Services Cairns agent Kev Twomey has been awarded the No. 2 agent for the company across the country.
Lucky streak in Oxley St for local real estate agent
Cairns agent Ben August does not have a lucky number, pair of jocks or socks to attribute his success - instead his luck comes in the form of a street sign.
Homes in spotlight with annual housing and construction awards
The search is on for the best Far Northern builder, most spectacular and grand designer homes for the annual Master Builders Housing & Construction Awards.
Use technology and your experience to attract the kind of tenant you want
Property investors are increasingly looking for more innovative solutions to ensure they get the best out of their investment property by minimising vacancy periods and attracting the best tenants.
Having good schools in the area is a selling point for parents shopping for a home
Property hunters with school-aged children are more agreeable to paying good money for a property that falls into a high-achieving school catchment.
Sneak a peek at custom-built home in Palm Cove
What makes a Cairns home special enough to win a swag of Housing Industry Association awards? more
