Entering the Brisbane property market without professional representation is becoming increasingly difficult. With tight stock levels, high buyer demand, and fast-moving auction campaigns, many buyers are turning to professionals to secure their ideal property. However, one question consistently arises: how much does a buyer’s agent actually cost in Brisbane, and is the expense justified? This … Read more
Whether a buyer’s agent is worth it in Brisbane depends on your circumstances, experience, and the current state of the market. Here is a balanced and thorough assessment. What Does a Buyer’s Agent Do? A buyer’s agent (also called a buyer’s advocate) is a licensed real estate professional who acts exclusively on behalf of the … Read more
When you are looking to invest in the South East Queensland property market, you do not just need a guide; you need a strategic partner who can consistently deliver measurable results. Finding the best buyer’s agent in Brisbane is about looking past the marketing speak and diving straight into the data. As the Director of … Read more
By the IPS Buyers Agents desk — your straight-talking dispatch on bricks, mortar and money across South East Queensland STOP SCROLLING. Right now, while half of South East Queensland is sweating through another packed open home, refreshing the listing apps at midnight, and stretching every dollar against rising prices, a quieter, smarter set of buyers … Read more
Date: June 2026 DISCLAIMER: This report discusses financial, tax, and investment-related topics. It is not tax advice, and the creators are not accountants. The content is for educational purposes only. You should consult your own investment-savvy accountant for personalized advice. This combined report merges our analysis of Australia’s Build-to-Rent (BTR) sector and the broader 10-year … Read more
South East Queensland Rental Supply Watch — May 2026 Edition About this series: This is the first instalment of a monthly market tracker I’ll be publishing across the next 12 to 18 months. Each month I monitor the rental vacancy rates across the same thirty South East Queensland suburbs so we can watch, in real … Read more
Introduction: The Ground Beneath Your Feet Never Lies There is a truth as old as civilisation itself, and it has outlasted every panic, every crash, and every era of economic upheaval that history has ever produced. That truth is this: the man or woman who owns a piece of the earth owns something that no … Read more
The Australian dream of owning a home, whether to live in or as a stepping stone to financial security, is under systematic attack. The Labor government’s recent 2026 Federal Budget has fundamentally rewired the property market. The message is clear: everyday Australians are being pushed to the back of the queue. By overhauling negative gearing … Read more
As we close the books on the first quarter of 2026, a powerful story is emerging. It’s a story about trust, growth, and delivering results in one of the tightest property markets we have ever seen. Last year, we were privileged to help 15 clients secure their next property over the entire 12 months. In … Read more
It is one of the most fiercely debated topics on Australian finance and property forums: the buyer’s agent fee structure. A quick scan of Reddit’s r/AusFinance or r/AusPropertyChat reveals a deep-seated scepticism towards the traditional percentage-based fee model. As one user bluntly put it: “Why would I incentivize them to make me pay more for … Read more