A development application has been lodged Residential Building The existing multiple dwellings and structures on the site will be removed to facilitate the proposed development The site is within the District centre zone The residential building provides private open space in the form of terraces and balconies and a total of 140sqm of communal open space provided in a rooftop area The 182sqm of communal open space offers a yoga lawn barbeque facility/fire pit area as well as day beds The development includes 81 car parking spaces The proposal also offers 40 bicycle spaces including 32 residential bicycle spaces and 8 visitor bicycle spaces The planners at Mewing Planning Consultants state “The project will add diversification of land uses provided within the Zone (and existing Rode Road shopping centre which forms part of the site) which currently comprises a mix of commercial retail and community-based activities” The proposed development seeks 1,180.59sqm (69%) site cover over the 1,711sqm development site area We encourage you to like the Your Neighbourhood Facebook page to be updated on other projects or development News articles are presented in an unbiased manner from information publicly accessible that includes referenced links for the reader to obtain any further information The facts of the proposed government projects school upgrades and development applications are based on the available information at the time of the published date with information sourced directly from company websites media releases and development application material We reference all our information at the end of the articles and promote the creators with website backlinks Contact us: mail@yourneighbourhood.com.au Cyclone Alfred off the east coast of Australia The approaching Cyclone Alfred has caused real estate agents across Brisbane and South-East Queensland to consider making Saturday’s upcoming auctions online-only events Ray White Queensland CEO Jason Andrew said the most teams across the company were either pursuing a switch to online auctions or delaying the events to a later date “Our strong advice that we are giving to our leaders is that they should look online or consider the possibility of postponing,” he said “One of the benefits that came out of the horrible situation that was Covid was the [advantage] of online auctions.” Tropical Cyclone Alfred has been predicted to hit South-East Queensland later on Thursday Mr Andrew said with 120 of its divisions and 60 per cent of its members in the cyclone’s trajectory Ray White Queensland’s first priority would be “the safety of all of our staff” “We feel the best policy is to work from home Wednesday-Friday at a bare minimum,” he said “We’re quite fortunate that [we’re working with] some subject matter experts: a lot of our businesses up in North Queensland have been dealing with cyclone after cyclone.” He added the company’s teams were checking in with property owners and tenants across the area along with sign board companies to try and remove “For Sale” signs to prevent a risk of damage The Friday auction for the shopping centre at 67-71 Wilgarning St It’s been decades since a tropical cyclone made landfall the region and is expected to be the worst weather event for the Gold Coast in 70 years Some like Ray White Chief Auctioneer Gavin Croft have already cancelled most of their auctions for the weekend Ray White Commercial has cancelled the auction for 67-71 Wilgarning St the retail centre’s auction will now take place on March 13 many other teams are currently in a “wait and see” stage Ascot and Wilston teams are currently going ahead with auctions while staying flexible in case a change is needed Several Ray White businesses have postponed events for the weekend Representatives for Place Estate Agents took a similar stance with auctions planned to go ahead until further notice Place Estate Agents Chief Auctioneer Peter Burgin said his team was “cautiously optimistic” but have “a firm plan in place” should they feel the need to pivot people can watch or participate online,” he said “That may be more of a consideration for buyers this weekend that don’t want to move around and we would encourage them to use that facility if they feel more comfortable doing that.” Place Estate Agents auctions are moving forward but the teams are prepared to make changes as the week goes on Mr Burgin said the “overwhelming” feedback he was receiving from sellers and buyers was a desire to hold off on a decision until later in the week He added the teams would follow government advice about safety procedures throughout the next few days and will be assessing “whether people are even in the mood to be selling and buying properties” “Stay in close consultation with the agents marketing the property in case there’s any change to the auction or the venue,” he said “It can be difficult to let everybody know at short notice.” Director of Apollo Auctions Justin Nickerson said most 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If you’re considering investing in Brisbane’s property market but don’t know where to start or the best locations to look into Brisbane is clearly Australia’s third-biggest property market And it's no secret that Brisbane was one of the strongest property markets during the boom of 2020-21 with house prices increasing 42.7% from the Covid trough to its peak in June 2022 as the city enjoyed a boom in population with many Sydneysiders and Melbournians flocking north in search of more affordable property in lifestyle locations The latest CoreLogic price data reveals Brisbane’s new median property price now sits at $883,357 - the median price for houses has risen to $974,025 while units have risen to $669,254 The worst-performing segments of Brisbane’s property market are high-rise apartments These are areas where young families are likely to have overextended themselves financially I expect that some of the high-rise apartment towers in and around Brisbane’s CBD which were already suffering from the adverse publicity of structural problems prior to Covid-19 will now become the slums of the future as they are shunned by both homeowners and investors When a market enters a new phase of the property cycle we usually see a flight to quality properties and an increased emphasis on livability so this is what we can expect from Brisbane over the next few years That explains why we’re seeing robust demand for A-grade homes and investment-grade properties Note: At Metropole Brisbane we are finding that A-grade homes and "investment grade" properties are still in short supply B-grade properties are taking longer to sell and informed buyers are avoiding C-grade properties the question I hear many property investors ask is: “What is going to cause property values to increase moving forward?” the rising tide that lifted all ships in the last boom has now gone as has the period of rising household incomes and low interest rates that we enjoyed over the last decade This means our property markets will be much more fragmented moving forward with capital growth dependent on local factors including local demographics (locations where homeowners have substantial wealth of their properties) and wage growth of the people in these locations or moving to these locations Federal government forecasts suggest that Queensland’s population will grow by more than 16% by the time Brisbane hosts the Olympic Games in 2032 further putting a floor under property values Brisbane real estate is expected to continue to attract strong demand for homes The Sunshine State is shining and strong demand for detached houses and outstanding demand for lifestyle areas means as an investor if you buy the right investment property in the right location what are the Brisbane suburbs primed for growth Whether you are looking for a higher-end purchase or a beginning investor I think the below list is some of the Brisbane suburbs to take advantage of in 2025 our focus is on houses in lifestyle and growth suburbs townhouses in inner and middle-ring suburbs and apartments in boutique complexes Each of these property types continues to gain popularity among young families and downsizers looking for a better lifestyle and improved affordability below I’ve listed the suburbs to target for houses or units These areas stand out from the crowd because not only are they likely to deliver growth these locations could also be considered recession-resistant - they’re noteworthy suburbs and immediate access to public transport and local infrastructure I’ve listed my top 20 Brisbane suburbs to watch they’re listed in order of annual property price growth and by rental yield for both houses and units using data from domain.com.au and realestate.com.au Below is more information on each of the top 20 Brisbane suburbs primed for growth listed in order of the highest to the lowest median house price When they said property is as safe as houses they were probably thinking about Teneriffe This incredible inner-city suburb has all the ingredients for a bulletproof investment low commute times and great school catchments all a stone’s throw from our biggest employment hub residential and riverside neighbourhood that is considered among the most desirable in Brisbane Its village vibe and wealth of conveniences schools and transport links have built strong demand for property in this area which holds up its high $3.402.63 million median house price Paddington is an inner suburb of Brisbane well-known for its tree-lined streets heritage buildings and thriving cafe and coffee culture The suburb is highly sought after thanks to its unique suburban lifestyle in cost proximity to the city which helps to prop up its impressive property prices Camp Hill is experiencing an influx of young families and professionals looking for spacious living at a more affordable price point Townhouses here offer good rental yields and future capital growth with families increasingly moving to the area enticed by the number of parks while only being four kilometres north-west of the city Ashgrove is a convenient suburb for established professionals and families who want a little room to move without having to move too far away from the city centre West End continues to attract renters and buyers looking for a lively urban lifestyle Boutique apartments in this suburb perform well due to the area's proximity to the CBD with infrastructure upgrades and new developments attracting renters and owner-occupiers Boutique apartments in this area provide an affordable entry point with good long-term growth prospects South Brisbane is undergoing rapid transformation with new infrastructure and urban renewal projects making them attractive for townhouse investments The demand from professionals working in the CBD and nearby hospitals also ensures solid rental demand the western suburb or Indooroopilly has experienced consistent demand for property The suburb also has significant commercial office and retail sectors and is home to the largest shopping centre in Brisbane’s western suburbs these factors enable the area to have a strong rental yield and capital growth potential coupled with ongoing demand from professionals and families located at the foot of Mount Coot-tha and 9 km south-west of central Brisbane Chapel Hill enjoys consistent property demand which supports strong rental yields and capital growth potential Woolloongabba is home to historic Russian and Eastern European churches coffee roasteries and the hallowed ground of the Gabba the area is undergoing rapid transformation with new infrastructure and urban renewal projects and this high demand drives property market success has enjoyed some recent infrastructure improvements Combined with its proximity to major employment hubs the area is gaining popularity among families and young professionals looking for an affordable entry point for houses Wavell Heights is another high-demand market north of Brisbane’s CBD with close proximity to many amenities and transport The suburb is within a few minutes of Chermside Shopping Centre and only 10 minutes travel time from the airport and CBD The suburb is another area with significant gentrification which props up demand for families and young professionals Albion is another northern inner-city suburb which is rapidly gentrifying with infrastructure upgrades and new developments attracting renters and owner-occupiers Boutique apartments in the area provide an affordable entry point with good long-term growth prospects Nundah has a vibrant and diverse community lifestyle and strong property market performance and good rental yields The western suburb of Kenmore is known for its excellent schools experiencing consistent demand for housing The suburb offers strong rental yields and capital growth potential and presents a particularly good opportunity for investors or buyers looking for a house Carina is experiencing an influx of young families and professionals looking for spacious living at a more affordable price point townhouses here offer good rental yields and future capital growth Stafford is surprisingly close to everything from choices of shops to the city and transport making the suburb extremely easy to live in and get around Combined with it being a notoriously high-demand market with consistent property price growth it's no wonder the suburb is at the top of so many investors’ lists Chermside is emerging as a townhouse hotspot The suburb attracts a mix of renters and owner-occupiers providing strong rental yields and growth potential There might be a lot of talk about specific property ‘hotspots’ which are said to guarantee investment return Note: I don’t believe in hotspots or investing in an area just because it is expected to be the “next best thing” “Hotspots” tend to be next year’s “not-spots” and as a long-term investor My approach to this list of top Brisbane suburbs for 2025 is to highlight strong and stable suburbs that have shown both consistent historical growth and also have the right demographics to suggest future long-term growth providing a macro strategy about the top Brisbane suburbs for 2025 is not as easy as it sounds let’s approach this with the following expectations: Note: Neighbourhood is now more important than ever live and play all within 20 minutes reach is the new gold standard desirable lifestyle If you can leave your home and be within walking distance of the recently implemented coronavirus restrictions might seem a little more palatable than if you had none of that on your doorstep the rise of the 20-minute neighbourhood started a long time ago You will find these are often in the gentrifying aspirational lifestyle suburbs of our capital cities and people will pay a premium to either own a property in these locations or rental property in these locations Many inner suburbs of Australia’s capital cities and parts of their middle suburbs already meet a 20-minute neighbourhood test while very few of the outer suburbs would do so - that’s why this is focused on Brisbane’s inner middle ring suburbs Note: According to leading demographer Bernard Salt the pandemic changed the Australian workforce and not just by prompting adaptation to new technology like Zoom calls and triggering a work-from-home movement but also by rigidly dividing the nation according to skill sets It is well recognised that the rich – such as people with a skill level 1 job - are getting richer skill level 5 jobs requiring little or no previous work experience (like general sales assistant kitchen hand) are experiencing no wages growth A skill level 1 job requires a bachelor’s degree or higher or the equivalent of at least 5 years’ training People with these types of jobs will earn more income and be able to afford to pay more for their homes But it's not only homeowners that we are concerned about Your future rental income will be dependent upon your tenant’s ability to keep paying higher rent over the years And that's another reason why investing in more affluent gentrifying suburbs will help future proof your property investments you're probably wondering what's the right thing to do at present You can trust the team at Metropole to provide you with direction Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced investor, at times like we are currently experiencing you need an advisor who takes a holistic approach to your wealth creation and that’s exactly what you get from the multi-award-winning team at Metropole. We help our clients grow, protect and pass on their wealth through a range of services including: Lower Rates Drive Home Prices Higher Over April | Latest Housing Market Stats Dr. Andrew Wilson Everything you need to know about the state of Australia’s property markets in 20 charts – April 2025 Sydney property market forecast for 2025. Is it a good time to invest in Sydney? Brisbane Property Market Forecast [2025] – What’s Ahead & Where to Invest Melbourne property market forecast for 2025 | Is it a good time to invest in Melbourne? Interesting article. Any thoughts on Everton park? With Stafford, Stafford heights and keperra getting a mention? What are you thoughts on Sandgate / Shorncliffe / Brighton and its Bayside style living? Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This page is outstanding! Wife and I are actively searching for an investment property, and finding the data is NOT EASY. Having it neatly packaged and sorted in one page is a gold’s mine (real estate consultants charge serious $$’s for this info). Just wanted to say your efforts are greatly appreciated! There are many great “investment grade” suburbs in Brisbane and Everton Park would be on that list, however, many properties in that suburb would not be what I would call investment grade They are all great suburbs – and even in the best suburbs there are good, locations, great locations and areas to avoid Scott – sorry but I checked and I can’t see a reference to only 8 streets in the suburb – of course there are more Josh – there are lots of great suburbs in Brisbane including Kedron Tim while these might be good suburbs for some people – that’s the wrong question – it all depends on your budget, your goals, your cashflow, your time frame etc etc – they may be good for some investors and not for others Thanks for sharing your thoughts here. What do you think of the Coorparoo area with the ongoing development of Coorparoo Square and Marketplace areas, etc. Thanks Thanks Daniel. Nudgee is a good suburb and will slowly improve, but it does not have the strong demographics, incomes and lifesyle qualities that the more blue chip suburbs have. Brett, interesting suburb selection. What are your thiughts on the Nudgee area. It has train connection a few schools nearby plus a University and easy access to the highways for connecting to the north and south of greater brisbane. Commercial Property — A Property Investor’s Guide 9 Steps to Getting Started in Property Investment How much, on average, does it cost to build a house in 2025? House prices vs Inflation in Australia 2024 How to get into property development in Australia Top 15 Tax Deductions for Investment Properties in Australia 2025 is looking like a very good read for indie Brisbane outfit Hawkeye Publishing A small and independent Brisbane trade publisher is bucking the national trend with many smaller publishers being gobbled up by corporate giants The latest case to cause some consternation in the publishing world was the purchase of Text Publishing by Penguin Random House which is something akin to a hybrid corporate behemoth This is a trend that has some in the literary world concerned about a lack of independent outfits Enter Carolyn Martinez and the little publisher that could – Hawkeye Publishing From a small downstairs office at Stafford Heights (a suburb in Brisbane’s north not previously known as a powerhouse in the world of publishing) Martinez runs an outfit that prides itself on new authors and original fiction “There are not many trade publishers in Brisbane ” explains Martinez when we catch up at a coffee shop nearby “We have two rooms and a storage area at my house “I have a small staff but I love the people I work with but we do it because we love Australian stories We’re publishing 10 to 15 books a year and have published around 40 altogether.” The business grew out of Martinez’s former life as a journalist and editor which served the Samford and Dayboro region “I called the company Hawkeye because we were keeping an eye on the truth,” she explains “I kept the company name and it still suits us because we want to have a keen eye on quality Australian stories We’re very proud of telling Australian stories by Australian authors.” Martinez has herself published eight books She started out publishing her own books then helping other authors into print by editing their work she decided to go into business as a publisher The business was tracking well until a hiccup following the collapse of distribution giant Booktopia Publisher Services in July 2024 But 2024 ended up being a good year with a total of 13 releases two debut authors ranking on bookshop bestseller lists and a new deal with Australian distributor Woodslane “In the wake of the Booktopia collapse we found ourselves in make-or-break territory,” Martinez says Our stock was unrecoverable and we were suddenly without a distributor running on the smell of an oily rag like we do I lost plenty of sleep worrying about my authors and how I was going to tell them Hawkeye might have to call it a day But the reputation we’ve been building over the past 12 years saved us and Woodslane did not hesitate to take us on We haven’t looked back since and our sales into bookstores have tripled.” Queenslander Sarah Todman’s quirky Outback novel New Year’s Eve came in at number three on The Mad Hatter’s Bookshop’s Top 10 for 2024 while Jo Skinner’s family saga The Truth About My Daughter was in the top 10 over at iconic Brisbane bookshop Books@Stones Subscribe for updates“New Year’s Eve came out five months ago and it’s been getting rave reviews,” Martinez says “It’s about a person who grows up in a country pub in Queensland has to go away but eventually comes back to face everything she was running way from.” Another acclaimed book of 2024 is by InReview’s classical music writer Gillian Wills is set in a fictional Australian music school and offers unique insights into the world of music Wills was dean of music at the Victorian College of the Arts and knows a thing or two about the vicissitudes of music education “I just loved the way Gillian was able to write about music,” Martinez says Internationally renowned pianist Piers Lane says the book “pulses with experience of the musical world Martinez has a good eye for new voices and unique stories Past books published by Hawkeye include adult and children’s fiction and nonfiction One series the publisher is particularly proud of is a series of children’s books written as tributes to our first responders and military heroes Forthcoming books include the intriguingly titled 50 Ways to Die in Space by astrophysicist and science educator Eileen O’Hely a graphic novel about space with flashes of humour Another new title to look out for in March is The Woman in the Waves by Camille Booker a gloomy fishing village on the south coast of NSW Nineteen-year-old Missy Green fills her days helping her fisherman father on his trawler and spending time with her grandfather Everything in her sea salt-soaked life is upended when she glimpses something in the water – a mermaid ominously staring at her Now that sounds intriguing and the book has secured a worldwide audio and large-print deal with one of the globe’s biggest audiobook publishers “Exciting times for Hawkeye’s evolution and the team of volunteers and staff who’ve made it happen,” Martinez says “I am thrilled to see our extraordinary and hard-working authors being recognised on bestseller lists hawkeyebooks.com.au and 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About InDaily The Queensland Police Forensic Crash unit are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash at Stony Creek that claimed the life of a 67-year-old Stafford Heights man a white Toyota Corolla hatchback was traveling westbound on Daguilar Highway between Searle Road and Holmwood Road when it collided with a Kenworth B-double truck “The driver and sole occupant of the Toyota Corolla a 67-year-old Stafford Heights man died at the scene,” Queensland Police said in a statement a 66-year-old Araluen man sustained non-life threatening Injuries and was transported to Caboolture Hospital for treatment.” Police investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident are underway Anyone who witness the incident or has dashcam footage is urged to contact police Information and Events for Seniors throughout Australia Contact us: newsdesk@australianseniorsnews.com.au When officers arrived, the woman was found dead at the scene. (ABC News: Kathy McLeish) Link copiedShareShare articleA 68-year-old man has been charged with murder after a 69-year-old woman was stabbed to death at a house in Brisbane's north. Police officers were called to reports of a stabbing at a house in Remick Street at Stafford Heights just before 9:30am on Saturday. The charged man was known to the woman, police said in a statement. Acting Inspector Catherine Jones said the woman was found dead at the scene by police. "In these early stages we believe police have not been called to this particular location previously," she said on Saturday morning. The man is scheduled to face Brisbane Magistrates Court on Monday. The stabbing was reported to police about 9:20am. (ABC News: Kathy McLeish) CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Elevated gracefully, this timeless treasure grants views of the mountains and a valley twinkling in the distance. This suburban gem has been a sanctuary for the growing family of photographer, stylist and author Kara Rosenlund. It’s a home she discovered untouched in 2020, as though awaiting her artistic imprint. During the pandemic and with motherhood on the horizon, Rosenlund’s eye was caught by this home’s nostalgia-dripped architecture as she scoured online listings. Drawn by the property’s unmistakable mid-century character and her family’s need for more space, she and her husband, Timothy O’Brien, decided to make it their own. Being only its second custodians, Rosenlund and O’Brien celebrated the home’s innate charm, from the much-adored sunken plunge bath to the river stones lining the walls of the stairwell which spirals down to a self-contained retreat below. Their respectful renovations were a delicate journey of blending the past with the present, welcoming elements such as a revived kitchen and bathroom, new custom cabinetry and plush carpet to the bedrooms – and, perhaps most notably, an expansive New Guinea rosewood ceiling. “The level of craftsmanship behind the ceiling was nothing short of extraordinary,” Rosenlund says. The Block's Dave Franklin lists Beaumaris family home Orange is the new black: A mid-century marvel renovated to perfection ‘I was so naive’: The hard lessons this teacher learned during her first home renovation “It’s a piece of art that appears as though it were original and unchanged, alongside the travertine crazy-pave, which is an ode to its era that brings joy to everyone who sees it, even the occasional courier who pops by.” Rosenlund’s profound affection for natural landscapes permeates through her photography and published books, Shelter and Weekends. Her knack for capturing a spirit of Australiana has paired perfectly with this modernist marvel. “While this home is a rare and unique find [for] Brisbane, the lifestyle it allows is quintessential [of] the ever-sunny Queensland way of life,” Rosenlund says. “We have cherished its dual, split-level design, beginning with an entrance illuminated by three large skylights, creating a light-filled link between the living spaces and the bedroom wing.” Recognising the home’s strong aesthetic, built with sublime coated besser blocks both externally and internally, Rosenlund sought to harmonise this, layer by layer, with muted tones, matt finishes and warm timbers. “We gently introduced natural materials, from the seagrass flooring [and] bamboo blinds to the Charlotte Perriand natural rush chairs,” Rosenlund says. “We also created an abundant, lush tropical garden that can be seen from most of the windows to craft an indoor-outdoor connection – I find the greenery has a way of softening all the strong materials.” Beyond its physical beauty, this house has been the backdrop of precious family memories. Rosenlund fondly recalls a day last October. The double-sided Cheminees Philippe fireplace in the living room was newly installed, providing warmth on an uncharacteristically chilly Brisbane day, her father was laying tiles on the wall near the fireplace, her daughter Edie was playing on the lounge, and her mother was holding their newborn, Alby. “It was just a fleeting moment, but I will treasure it forever,” she says, beaming. “This, along with the daily magic that unfolds, like witnessing the sun’s golden hues dipping behind the mountain range from the western side, leaving a pink afterglow – it’s like watching nature’s own light show.” For Rosenlund, a maestro with a lens, this home has also been a muse, with its low ceilings inspiring her photography to new heights. For instance, a still-life of a dahlia from her Best in Show collection hangs between the fireplace and display shelves in the living room. “It’s been wonderful getting to know this home,” Rosenlund says. “Like how the morning sun pours through the large, sliding glass doors, highlighting the travertine floors and the fireplace, casting long, intimate shadows that dance around the ceilings.” As she lovingly recounts bringing both her babies home, the sentiment is palpable. And yet this same sentiment of family is what brought about the decision to sell, motivated by the desire to live closer to her parents, allowing her children to forge deeper bonds with their grandparents. “We’re incredibly proud of the work we have put into this home,” Rosenlund says. “At night, I’ll often walk out the front barefoot, a glass of wine in hand, and just admire the house with the outdoor lights on and the indoor lamps glowing – it’s a little ritual that always leaves me in awe, especially if there’s a full moon rising.” The information on this website is intended to be of a general nature only and doesn't consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. where we are privileged to live and operate you have probably found speaking in front of an audience terrifying people’s number one fear is public speaking you’re better off in the casket than doing the eulogy.’ If this is you exciting and a great way to meet and make new friends Stafford Heights Toastmasters (SHTM) is all this and more Their club was formed in October 1982 and last year they celebrated the clubs 40th anniversary Toastmasters have found that this is the only way to improve listening Toastmasters promotes better communication a skill that can be used by every person in his or her daily life SHTM has members from diverse cultural backgrounds and has a wonderful mix of youth and experience The club welcomes all people over the age of 18 years like all Toastmasters Clubs is organised not as a class but as a club A Toastmasters club format is not a formal course in public speaking It is an ongoing series of experiences that will directly involve you in a variety of communication situations If public speaking is a skill you want to improve or you know someone who could benefit from this then please contact the club via the details below Contact: Call 1300 920 621 or email shtmenquiry@gmail.com 3rd and 5th (if applicable) Tuesdays of each month 7-9pm Cost: One off joining fee plus semi-annual fees payable in March and September Be the first to know about local news and events   Echo News is bound by the Standards of Practice of the Australian Press Council If you believe the Standards may have been breached you may approach Echo News or make a complaint to the Australian Press Council in writing at www.presscouncil.org.au The Council may also be contacted on 1800 025 712 at the investment property they recently purchased in Stafford Heights THEY are called the up-and-comers; suburbs that buyers may have turned their noses up at five years ago Brisbane’s housing market is ripe for investment as cheap money buyer confidence and a lack of supply drive demand for property Industry experts are saying now is the time to buy The Courier-Mail has compiled a list of the 10 best suburbs in which to buy property in 2020 The results are based on criteria such as infrastructure the chosen Brisbane suburbs are a mix of north and south locations This under-the-radar suburb was once only considered for prestige but is evolving into a solid investor option according to ASPIRE Property Advisor Network a rising population and affordable property options are the gold standard when it comes to selecting promising investment locations and Bridgeman Downs ticks all those boxes,” ASPIRE managing director Richard Crabb said “Most long-term Brisbane residents probably wouldn’t think of Bridgeman Downs as because it is so tightly held at approximately 85 per cent or more but this is exactly why we have pegged it as a great investment show that the rental vacancy rate in Bridgeman Downs tightened from 4.5 per cent in November 2016 to 3.2 per cent in November 2019 “A combination of rising rents and tightening vacancies is a key indicator of investment income growth potential,” Mr Crabb said is on the market for offers of more than $845,000 Carina Heights set some records last year at the entry level price range according to Realestate.com.au — not bad for a suburb that once struggled to crack an average of $600,000 the upsizers who have been attracted to this little pocket in the south,” independent buyer’s agent Wendy Russell said “Knock-downs and rebuilds are on the minds of home buyers who see value in Carina Heights now that an average house in neighbouring Camp Hill will set you back a whopping $220,000 more Ms Russell said she believed Carina Heights would continue to see the knock-on effects of being the next suburb over from blue-chip suburbs of Camp Hill and Norman Park is for sale for offers of more than $750,000 If you haven’t checked out the newly opened ‘foodie laneway’ — Everton Plaza’s Park Lane Described as the foodie epicentre for northsiders Everton Park has hit the mark when it comes to attracting those who enjoy the café/foodie lifestyle Ms Russell said lifestyle suburbs attracted home buyers and renters “Keep an eye on this little northside suburb because at an average house price of $605,000 it will undoubtedly attract the attention of investors and first-home buyers in 2020,” she said is for sale for offers of more than $599,000 Ferny Grove has experienced a 23 per cent rise in views per home listing on Realestate.com.au over the past quarter as buyers start to realise its potential Realestate.com.au chief economist Nerida Conisbee said the suburb was well catered for when it came to schools and parkland which is popular with buyers,” Ms Conisbee said This six-bedroom house at 70 Falconglen Place is for sale for offers of more than $769,000 Keep following the train line northwest and buyers with a budget of $600,000 or less will find Keperra Ms Russell said the flow-on effect from the suburb’s neighbour should guarantee property prices in Keperra rise this year “Just 10km from the CBD and with the train at your doorstep the suburb is certainly an affordable option for first-home buyers looking to enter the market,” she said is on the market for offers of more than $525,000 In Greater Brisbane the suburb of Loganholme has experienced strong growth in its median house price in recent months according to Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) southern Brisbane zone chair Rebecca Herbst “The attraction of Loganholme is its easy accessibility to the M1 or are heading to the Gold Coast on the weekend,” Ms Herbst said the Logan Hyperdome is close by and the houses are affordable It is easy to pick up a nice home for between $350,000 and $450,000.” Other suburbs in Logan City that have experienced above average price growth and have further capital growth potential include Crestmead and Hillcrest “Where else can you pick up a three-bedroom brick home for $250,000 only 30 minutes and 30km from the Brisbane CBD?” Agent comparison site OpenAgent found Logan had some of the highest rental yields for houses Damian Piotto of Ray White Marsden said Logan was ideal for investors especially to interstate investors when they compare local house prices — NSW in particular — and see significant value long-term,” Mr Piotto said “Rental returns are always going to be strong with the area located right in the middle of Brisbane and the Gold Coast and the blue-collar industry within a 10 minute drive of these areas.” is for sale for offers of more than $345,000 School catchments are all the rage in Brisbane and one of the most sought-after includes Mansfield Ranking number 2 in the 2019 Better Education Top 100 Public High Schools in the Mansfield State High School catchment has become a hot spot for families Property Club president Kevin Young said homes in good school catchments could command an extra 10 per cent weekly rent compared with suburbs outside the catchment area “The focus on property buyers moving forward is to identify new investment in schools that will boost demand for homes in the local area,” Mr Young said it is timely that property buyers in Queensland start to target areas where government is going to invest significant amounts of money in new educational facilities which will boost the future demand for housing in these areas.” A train ride from Oxley Station to Brisbane Central takes about 27 minutes and with an average house price of $572,500 it should be on the watch list for first-home buyers and investors “With neighbouring house prices up to $360,000 more (Corinda Oxley has the recipe for growth as an outlying suburb on the train line with an affordable entry price for homebuyers,” Ms Russell said This four-bedroom house at 5 Turnberry Close Stafford Heights popped up on the radar of buyers in 2019 because of its affordability and accessibility “With an average house price of $611,000 it’s hard to pass up this suburb as an alternative to the more expensive neighbouring areas of Kedron and Gordon Park that had their day when the M6 Tunnel opened,” Ms Russell said She said the suburb’s proximity to Prince Charles Hospital and Westfield Chermside Shopping Centre made it appealing “Stafford Heights could very well be in for continued growth in 2020 with so many ticks against it’s name — affordable accessible and it doesn’t flood,” Ms Russell said Russell Duplock and Larissa Lawrence recently bought an investment property in the suburb through Ms Russell “We liked the general feel of Stafford Heights,” Mr Duplock said “There are a lot of young families in the area and a lot of property renovations happening too.” Mr Duplock said the property was in a good school catchment and close to shops and restaurants which he hoped would support capital growth “I feel Stafford Heights in the next couple of years is going to go well considering it’s still affordable,” he said The couple also had no trouble leasing the property “We had four applications from the first open home and had it rented two days after is on sale for offers of more than $515,000 The bayside suburb of Wynnum offers lifestyle InSynergy chief property investment advisor Richard Sheppard said investors should consider the middle and outer rings of Greater Brisbane for houses because the boom had largely started in the inner-ring housing suburbs and was rippling its way out and the neighbouring suburbs of Manly and Lota had strong market fundamentals that would underpin property price performance in the years ahead not only are they in the middle to outer ring areas lifestyle while also being close to new and expanding infrastructure like the airport is on the market for offers of more than $565,000 Blok Stafford Heights by Blok Modular with Vokes and Peters An “economical” Brisbane home that was installed in just one day has taken out a major gong at the 2023 Houses Awards the striking northside abode was a collaboration between Blok Modular low-cost house on a sloping suburban site” the modular building was delivered and assembled as separate prefabricated components “These modules were paired with site-built landscape structures such as the blockwork garden walls and retaining elements that unify the house and ground plane,” the description said The jury citation said that in the face of massive cost escalation and uncertainty in the construction industry Blok Stafford Heights provided a “compelling example of how clever and restrained design can produce a low-cost family home that sits at ease in its suburban setting” “Blok Modular and Vokes and Peters have collaborated to deploy a modest series of site-built blockwork elements which anchor a prefabricated house – installed in one day – to a sloping site in the Brisbane suburbs,” the citation said “They have created a home with two distinct settings for family life to unfold: a generous courtyard garden and an elevated platform overlooking a panoramic city “Every element in this project has a purpose Adornment and fanciful detailing are eschewed in favour of clear spatial connections and economy of means “The project gives much of the site to landscape – one can imagine that once the shade trees have grown and the gardens have flourished this house will feel as if it has always been here The jury described Blok Stafford Heights as a “refined and beautiful home that does a lot with a little” there is a lot to learn from this deserving winner,” they said The Australian House of the Year was awarded to Merricks Farmhouse by Michael Lumby with Nielsen Jenkins (Victoria Peninsula) Michael Lumby with NIELSEN JENKINS for Merricks Farmhouse Commendation: UME Architecture for James Garden Pavilion Photography by Shantanu Starick Commendations were also awarded for a number of Queensland projects including Hopscotch House by John Ellway (House Alteration and Addition under 200 sqm) Oxlade by J.AR Office (Apartment or Unit) and James Garden Pavilion by UME Architecture (Garden or Landscape) Commendation: Hopscotch House by John Ellway Photo by Toby Scott Commendation: AR OFFICE for Oxlade Photography by David Chatfield Australian House of the Year – Merricks Farmhouse New House Under 200 Square Metres – Blok Stafford Heights New House Over 200 Square Metres (joint winner) – Merricks Farmhouse New House Over 200 Square Metres (joint winner) – Shiplap House House Alteration and Addition Under 200 Square Metres – Sunday House Alteration and Addition Over 200 Square Metres – Armadale House House in a Heritage Context – Millers Point Townhouse MORE NEWS: Brisbane clanger finally has a new owner after 288 days on market Visionary developer’s family compound to sell under the hammer ‘Shagadelic’ reverse renovated home hits the market THEN: The Hawthorne hovel when it sold for $2,005,000 in August 2021 From rat infestations and mould to water damage and crumbling walls they are the clangers that buyers went wild for during the pandemic property boom But while some have since been knocked down others have been left to rot amid tradie shortages rising inflation and downward pressure on borrowing capacities Hands down one the ultimate hovels to hit the market in recent years was a decrepit Queensland in Hawthorne that sold for $2.005m MORE NEWS: Rundown Townsville cottages tipped to be hotly contested The Qld ‘unicorn suburbs’ where buyers banked the best equity Winners and losers: Qld’s relisting roulette as boom goes bust there was an astonishing 22 registered bidders for the hotly contested hovel where a property bought for $930,000 in July last year sits as it did back then THEN: This Tarragindi house sold for $930,000 in July last year But planning records show that is about to change with a development approval for two houses granted fencing surrounds an eyesore that sold for $1.025m in September 2021 the “worst house in the best street” that sold for $780,000 in November 2021 has been removed with the vacant block now listed for sale for offers over $825,000 THEN: This Woolloongabba house sold for $1.025m in September 2021 with builder Graya constructing a new modern masterpiece a dated house has made way for the construction of two new homes THEN: This tired house on a 1138sq m block sold for $4.6m on Nov 15 NOW: The house is gone and Graya is building a new luxury home for their client Pic Lyndon Mechielsen/Courier Mail Ray White data analyst William Clarke said Australia had seen fairly consistent growth in demolitions over the course of the pandemic But he said that had tapered off due to increased construction costs and interest rates as well as the removal of government incentives it’s likely that knockdown numbers will continue to drop as interest rates remain high to combat historically high inflation,” he said property knockdowns have been concentrated in the cities rather than the lower-density regions of the states.” THEN: There was not much to love about this Morningside house NOW: The house is gone and new homes are being built Pic Lyndon Mechielsen/Courier Mail Queensland’s top locations for knockdowns are Mermaid Beach-Broadbeach according to Ray White analysis of ABS data The latest HIA Outlook report also tips that the number of detached houses commencing construction will decline this year “The 2022 cash rate increases were sufficient to bring this building boom to an end and further increases in 2023 will accelerate this downturn,” Mr Reardon said “There was a large volume of work in the pipeline when rates started to rise in May 2022 and there remains a record number of homes under construction but this will shrink quickly as market confidence continues to fade “Lending for the purchase or construction of a new home had already fallen to its lowest level since 2012 by the end of 2022 and the full impact of last year’s rate increases is still to flow through to households.” this Morningside house didn’t look too bad NOW: The house is gone and the vacant block has been listed for offers over $825,000 pic Lyndon Mechielsen/Courier Mail turnkey and renovated houses have often attracted top prices a renovated house at Northgate sold for $2.695m – a $995,000 increase on what was paid for it three years ago while a house at Stafford Heights that was bought for $1,022,500 in November 2021 has changed for $1.325 million after a refurbishment MORE QUEENSLAND REAL ESTATE NEWS Designed by Raymond Design the proposal seeks a two storey childcare centre over the site The proposal will amalgamate the existing two (2) vacant allotments to facilitate a new building that will include acoustic mitigation measures landscaping screening and setbacks to avoid any unreasonable adverse impacts The proposed childcare centre includes 18 car parking spaces (one (1) PWD) and 1 van within an undercroft car park area All vehicle and pedestrian access are provided to Stafford Road The planners at Urbicus state that “the proposed development and associated development application complies with relevant provisions of the City Plan 2014 and relevant state government legislation and planning instruments Any potential conflict with the planning scheme is limited and minor in nature and there are sufficient grounds to justify the development On that basis the application has planning merit and should be approved subject to reasonable and relevant conditions” The proposal includes 1,049sqm of gross floor area (GFA) with 67.76% site cover over 1,518sqm site area to be updated on other projects or developments [swt-fb-likebox url=”https://www.facebook.com/yourneighbourhood.com.au” width=”340″ height=”500″ tabs=”timeline,events,messages” hide_cover=”false” show_faces=”true” hide_call_action=”false” small_header=”false” adapt_container_width=”false”] [swt-fb-likebox url=”https://www.facebook.com/yourneighbourhoodperth” width=”340″ height=”500″ tabs=”timeline,events,messages” hide_cover=”false” show_faces=”true” hide_call_action=”false” small_header=”false” adapt_container_width=”false”] [swt-fb-likebox url=”https://www.facebook.com/yourneighbourhoodnorthqld” width=”340″ height=”500″ tabs=”timeline,events,messages” hide_cover=”false” show_faces=”true” hide_call_action=”false” small_header=”false” adapt_container_width=”false”] News articles are 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About two hours later the 21-year-old was called by the local vet to tell her Dakota had been found "Someone had found her tied up on the side of the road with the rope we use to tie the gate shut "She was bright blue and had chunks of hair missing." Ms Meredith thinks Dakota's barking may have aggravated someone enough to take her "We are trying to get on top of her barking we are always going out there with her," she said Dakota was spray painted blue and had chunks of her hair cut "The other thing we were thinking was maybe she was being used for dog fights to let the stronger dogs taste her blood Ms Meredith said she was relieved to have her pooch home but Dakota was obviously traumatised by the experience she is still scared and shook up about what has happened," she said put locks on your gates and check on your dogs all the time to make sure they are there." \\\"I was babysitting\\u00A0my niece and she banged her head and started crying so I was dealing with her and then all of a sudden the barking stopped,\\\" Ms Meredith said the rope we use to tie the back gate with was gone and the metal in front\\u00A0of the gate was bent and there was no Dakota.\\\" \\\"Someone had found her tied up on the side of the road with the rope we use to tie the gate shut \\\"She was bright blue and had chunks of hair missing.\\\" Ms Meredith thinks Dakota's barking may have aggravated someone enough to take her \\\"We are trying to get on top of her barking we are always going out there with her,\\\" she said \\\"The other thing we were thinking was maybe she was being used for dog fights to let the stronger\\u00A0dogs taste her blood she is still scared and shook up about what has happened,\\\" she said put locks on your gates and check on your dogs all the time to make sure they are there.\\\" The podcast announced on March 11 that the featured guest on Wednesday's episode will be Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, who signed a restructured deal to remain with the franchise a week before NFL free agency started While many viewers were thrilled to learn the former Super Bowl champion would appear on the show, numerous fans of Taylor Swift struggled to get excited because of previous comments about the pop star made by the quarterback's wife "Maybe they can ask his wife why she is so bothered by Taylor being shown at games." Another person wrote "Wait is his wife jealous?"  One X user posted "After all of the stuff Stafford’s wife has said?? This should be interesting… I SO BADLY hope he brings up the Halloween costume!" Kelly addressed the complaint she made about Swift attending Chiefs games on her podcast "The Morning After," in October. As for why she made the comment in the first place -- "I don't know if I want to see another four months of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce coverage," she declared in May-- "I had some jealousy issues of the fact that [Swift] all of sudden became the main show in NFL football and all these guys who play for the league work their asses off and all of a sudden they're the side show." who gushed over taking their four daughters to the "Eras Tour" in New Orleans before dressing up as Swift and Kelce for Halloween has since changed her views on the media attention the "Karma" singer receives.  "I'm so thankful for her in a lot of ways It definitely makes my girls love football more knowing she’s adjacent to it.. I’m thankful of the entire thing." Police say victim did not know alleged attackers but there is no threat to wider community or indication it was gang-related Two men have faced court charged with torture, kidnapping and other offences while two others are wanted for questioning over an alleged violent attack on a woman in Brisbane Detectives say the victim did not know her alleged attackers but there is no threat to the wider community or indication it was gang-related Queensland police allege a group of men took the 43-year-old from a home in Doolandella on Friday Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup placed in a vehicle and taken to a property at Forest Lake Queensland police acting inspector Michael Hogan told reporters on Saturday He said a firearm was then discharged into the vehicle “at least once” but no one was shot A tip-off from a member of the public led officers to an address in Stafford Heights where four men were arrested enter a dwelling with intent whilst armed and other offences The woman suffered non-life threatening injuries and has since been released from hospital “You could obviously understand that she’d been significantly shaken and traumatised by these events,” Hogan said Investigators have called on a further two men to come forward for questioning about their alleged involvement Free daily newsletterOur Australian morning briefing breaks down the key stories of the day telling you what’s happening and why it matters “There’s no indication it’s gang related at this stage it’s certainly something that we do look into as the Investigation progresses,” he said Crime scenes were established at three properties and a car taken away for forensic examination The investigation remains open and anyone with information about what happened or footage from the area has been asked to come forward Returning to our screens on Saturday was the much-anticipated season 2 of Renovate or Rebuild. This season promises to be bigger and better and episode 1 definitely brought us the goods. Episode 1 took us to Stafford Heights in northern Brisbane where the homeowner was looking for a refreshing of her mid-century Queenslander.  Jimmy was team Rebuild and Tam was team Renovate Did the homeowner choose to start from scratch and rebuild or did she opt to revitalise her existing home and renovate Sitting atop a huge block of land in Stafford Heights was the run-down home of Lisa This home belonged to her grandmother and Lisa loves the charm that exudes from the one-bathroom home Beneath the chipped paint and the worn-down finishes is a home with character and a story Lisa’s eclectic styling throws back to a bygone era that she absolutely loves and wishes to hold on to.  host of the show and designer-extraordinaire caught up with Lisa to discuss her desires for the home She is looking for changes that will improve the efficiency of the home including ceiling fans for the Queensland weather Lisa is well aware of the limitations she is facing Jimmy met up with Naked Pools Freshwater pools not only offer less maintenance for the homeowner but also deliver water with fewer chemicals The water is treated with copper and silver which is better for the skin and the environment.  Architect Paul Butterworth discussed the ceiling fans on offer from Fanco Australia With Aussies looking for better and more efficient options Fanco has a range of stylish ceiling fans to suit any decor and space Roshan, the CEO of Energy Matters, caught up with James Treble at his newly renovated home in Umina, New South Wales This mid-century home was transformed from drab to fab with white-on-white interiors and exteriors The addition of punches of colour turns this house into a cozy home.  Installed across three faces of the roof are 10.5kW of LONGi solar panels These panels are LONGi’s latest Hi-MO X6 PERC solar panels The PERC technology increases the efficiency of the panels by allowing additional light to be captured via a reflective layer The Hi-MO X6 panels were not only chosen for their exceptional performance but also for their elegant street appeal The all-black panels are a sight to be seen and add to the aesthetic of the home LONGi is known for their outstanding quality and efficiency as well as their affordability Roshan discussed the panels with Andres Novoa the Senior Marketing Manager of LONGi Solar Australia After the presentation of the plans for renovating or rebuilding, delivered via Lifesize Plans in Brisbane Renovating will allow Lisa to stay within her budget whilst retaining much of the charm that attracted her to the home in the first place The renovated home will feature a plunge pool and refurbish her much-loved kitchen Tune into the next episode of Renovate or Rebuild next Saturday to see the results of her renovated home You can watch Renovate or Rebuild Saturdays on Channel 9 at 3:30pm Catch up with reruns throughout the week on channel 9Life or via 9Now Looking to upgrade your home with solar? Get FREE quotes for solar and other renewable energy technology through Energy Matters We connect you with local and trusted installers ready to provide you with free and no-obligation quotes Subscribe today to keep up to date with all things renewable Tasmania; most Australian cities and regional areas including Gold Coast © 2005-2024 Energy Matters | ACN: 632 317 545 | ABN: 41 632 317 545 Stafford threw to Johnson from 2009 to 2015 and the two became a powerful NFL offensive duo. In the 2011 season, Johnson led the league with 1,681 receiving yards and had 16 touchdown receptions, the second most that season, trailing only New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski Johnson set an NFL record with 1,964 receiving yards Stafford shared on the latest episode of Jason and Travis Kelce's "New Heights" podcast that he and Johnson had a cheat code Johnson would use his hand to signal to Stafford whether he wanted a fade or glance route closed hand on the inside hand," Stafford said He also shared his signature no-look pass started because everyone knew he was trying to throw Johnson the ball how do I get all these guys off my synth a little bit?' You know what I mean And so I'm trying to move backers and when they're like just sending all the zone coverage right there and I'm trying to maneuver it it obviously evolved into more tactical use of spreading it around a little bit Stafford also shared other details from his time in Detroit and return to the city as a Ram in the playoffs in January 2024 "The playoff game was crazy," Stafford said "We ran out for pregame warmups and the the place was just packed and just booing the shit out of me Stafford's appearance on the podcast comes shortly after agreeing to a one-year deal with the Ram to return for his 17th NFL season You can listen to the entire episode on Wondery This big backyard in inner Brisbane is the only one in Queensland to make the finals shortlist for a national garden award thanks to its stunning redesign The James Garden Pavilion designed by UME Architecture for a New Farm residence in inner Brisbane is one of nine backyards short-listed across Australia for the Garden or Landscape category at the 2023 Houses Awards MORE: Stunning Qld renovations that defy building costs and uncertainty Housing crisis relief: 42 two-bedder social housing units open Dramatic plants contrast strongly against bare brick and concrete The pool zone at James Garden Pavilion by UME Architecture UME (you-me) Architecture is a rebranded firm after two practices were merged – Channon Architects and Burton Architects The firm told the jury that “the project attempts to activate a large under-utilised backyard with impressive views of the Brisbane CBD through a series of landscape interventions” which includes the addition of the pool The precise blocklaying was by Elvis & Rose and the stunning concrete work by Wildsky Construction Concrete formwork seating incorporated into the garden MORE: See the latest PropTrack Home Price Index Eight other projects short-listed in the Garden or Landscape category were Bronte by Breeze Wyer and Co Confidential Private Residence by TCL with Paul Thompson Deepwater House by Alexandra Farrington Landscape Architecture with AHA Studio and Phil Hogan Landscapes Grandparents’ Residence by Sharon Campbell Architects and Pod Landscaping Lily’s Shed by Oscar Sainsbury Architects and Little Manly Gardens by Outdoor Establishments with Chrofi Other Queenslanders in the 2023 Houses Awards shortlist: Kingfisher House – PTMA Architecture (Currumbin Waters House Alteration & Addition Under 200m2 East Brisbane House – Nielsen Jenkins (East Brisbane Family Tree House – Phorm Architecture and Design (Moffat Beach Hopscotch House – John Ellway (Woolloongabba The Cottage – Justin Humphrey Architects (Burleigh Waters House Alteration & Addition Over 200m2 Blok Stafford Heights – Blok Modular with Vokes and Peters (Stafford Heights Cloudview – Paul Uhlmann Architects (Springbrook / Gold Coast FOLLOW SOPHIE FOSTER ON TWITTER spas and a massive wine cellar – there’s very little this five-level Stafford Heights home doesn’t have The home with all the bells and whistles started out as a major renovation project to deliver the perfect bachelor pad for Aeran Lin Mr Lin poured plenty of money and effort into bringing 6 Autry Court up to standard which could have been delicately described as very run down when he bought it in 2010 has been transformed into a resort-like mansion Mr Lin said part of the appeal was its location close to the city “I sort of saw the house and thought this would be a nice project,” he said but the massive renovation went way over budget “We had to take some walls out to be replastered and we had to do a whole heap of new electrical work,” Mr Lin said so there is actually a room which views the squash court on one side and that was meant to be a viewing room so we converted that to a bit of a bedroom The wine cellar was meant to be one room initially but we decided to turn all three rooms downstairs into a wine cellar.” Mr Lin said the concrete structure was solid and made of tilt slab like a commercial building He said it was big enough to entertain up to 200 guests The 180,000 litre heated swimming pool has an island Even the goldfish live in luxury with a 60sq m indoor/outdoor fish pond with an internal waterfall and indoor garden there are security cameras and a monitored zone alarm system plus an intercom system with a camera at the gate Brisbane’s property market is reacting to a flurry of renovation activity New research from property valuers Herron Todd White has found the suburbs where renovations are peaking Chapel Hill and Kenmore among the most popular According to the company’s Month in Review report for October the Brisbane renovation market is experiencing an upswing from existing homeowners as well as new interstate residents “One of the excellent litmus tests of our growing appeal must be the amount of building activity under way in our suburbs,” the report says ”Spotting those locations where construction is at its most feverish helps give appreciation for where prices might be set to rise “Our family addresses are certainly looking good and the inner-mid-ring would be well worth a watch,” the report goes on ”Look for great school zones … where the cost of homes isn’t prohibitive and you’ll spot plenty of people looking to add a little equity through hard yakka.” Herron Todd White director Alex Payne said many residents were opting to renovate rather than trade-up for financial reasons the gentrification of Brisbane suburbs such as Annerley and Stafford Heights was also a reason why people were choosing to stay put “Brisbane has really matured over the past five to 10 years and we’re seeing a lot of the cafes and the things that people used to move to specific suburbs for “It’s a real sign of Brisbane maturing and it’s attracting southern buyers who come up here and see that Brisbane does have things to offer that we never used to have.” Mr Payne said many people were updating kitchens and bathrooms to keep costs down and avoid over-capitalisation structural changes were more common in prestigious areas “When you go into the more affluent areas like Paddington and Bardon you will see the big renovations,” he said a lot of it is restricted to getting the kitchen and bathroom up to scratch.” Together with a builder joint-venture partner carpenter Brogan Ryan recently finished renovating a rundown cottage in Paddington The five-bedroom, three-bathroom property at 6 McNab Street, Paddington is on the market for offers over $1.95 million After Mr Ryan bought it for $650,000 in 2016 it was vacant for 12 months because it was unliveable “It started out as a termite-ridden cottage It made you feel like you needed a tetanus and a flea shot,” he said His builder and carpenter team has extensively renovated the 1920s cottage over the past 14 months to now feature VJ walls ornate fretwork plus an in-ground saltwater pool Mr Ryan said the inspiration for the renovation was to create a beautiful family home that anyone could easily personalise With more than 12 years of renovations under his belt Mr Ryan said this strategy was one that worked for him because it combined two very important factors “It’s a great way to be able to work for yourself and also do something that you love,” he said then put it back out there and see other people enjoy it it’s obviously a pretty rewarding part of the job.” 6 McNab Street, Paddington, is for sale through Andrew Degn of Place West and is open for inspection this Saturday, October 6, from 11am to 11.30am. The proof is in the pizza at Prova Pizzeria prova actually means proof in Italian — although their titular dishes offer plenty non-tomato sauce slathered-bases: you'll find both on the menu at their Stafford Heights restaurants because you can't run an Italian joint in this town without offering up something Nutella-filled and doughy for dessert there's Nutella and banana calzones and Nutella pizza pockets with chocolate ice cream on the dolci menu There's something else that makes Prova Pizzeria stand out Just pick your choice of cheese (buffalo mozzarella This is probably not the page you’re looking for A woman has escaped from her home on Brisbane's northside after it was engulfed in flames on Saturday morning It took five fire crews just under an hour to extinguish the blaze on Chuter Street in Stafford Heights and no one was injured The remains of the house on Chuter Street.Credit: The Today Show - Twitter Emergency services received multiple triple-zero calls about the house fire at 5am with fire crews arriving to find the home "fully engulfed" in flames One woman was inside the house when the fire broke out but managed to get herself out A group of teenagers reportedly ran around neighbouring homes to make sure residents evacuated as the fire took hold “We were in the back yard and we saw her (the resident) get out and that’s when we ran around and knocked on people’s houses to tell them to get out of the house," one of the teenagers "We were at the front at one stage but it just got real hot and we got told to move back by everyone Police said officers blocked off Chuter and Burbank streets as fire crews went into action A fire investigator was on site and working to determine the cause of the blaze A woman has escaped from her home on Brisbane's northside after it was engulfed in flames on Saturday morning Emergency services received multiple triple-zero calls about the house fire at 5am with fire crews arriving to find the home \\\"fully engulfed\\\" in flames \\u201CWe were in the back yard and we saw her (the resident) get out and that\\u2019s when we ran around and knocked on people\\u2019s houses to tell them to get out of the house,\\\" one of the teenagers \\\"We were at the front at one stage but it just got real hot and we got told to move back by everyone Travis Kelce tease upcoming New Heights special guestJason and Travis Kelce welcome a star guest to New Heights to discuss NFL contracts Jason and Travis Kelce are bringing another star to their New Heights podcast, and this time, it’s a Super Bowl-winning quarterback. The brothers have hosted major names over the years, from LeBron James to Adam Sandler, and now they’re adding Matthew Stafford to the list Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford will be the featured guest on Wednesday’s episode of New Heights, a show that has quickly become a must-watch for sports fans. Jason Kelce introduced Stafford in a preview clip who just wrapped up his fourth season with the Rams recently agreed to a contract extension that will keep him in Los Angeles beyond 2026 His tenure with the Rams has been nothing short of impactful After spending over a decade with the Detroit Lions where he immediately led the team to a Super Bowl LVI victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in 2022 Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce are known for mixing humor with insightful football talk Not only can he break down his journey in the league but he can also share behind-the-scenes moments from that championship season Stafford’s appearance also comes at a time when the Rams are positioning themselves as contenders once again the veteran quarterback threw for 3,762 yards with 20 touchdowns Los Angeles made a major move this offseason signing star wide receiver Davante Adams to a two-year deal Pairing Adams with breakout star Puka Nacua gives Stafford one of the most dangerous receiving duos in the league The Rams’ offense looks primed to make serious noise in the NFC Adding Stafford to New Heights continues the podcast’s streak of high-profile guests With his newly secured contract and the Rams looking strong for 2025 Stafford’s conversation with Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce should be one fans won’t want to miss Burtland Dixon is an entertainment and he's demonstrated his pop culture expertise for years with bylines at Idolator