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Property

Ipswich Granny Flats – A Game-Changing Strategy for Investors

Granny flats in Ipswich have just taken a huge step forward.

Until recently, they were capped at 50m², one-bedroom designs – hardly appealing for tenants or investors. But with the introduction of the Ipswich City Plan 2025 (July 2025), the rules have changed. Secondary dwellings...
Jason Rutherford
24 September 2025
5 min read
Property

Spring Property Market 2025: Is Spring the Best Time to Buy in Australia’s Real Estate Boom?

Spring has officially arrived, and with it comes one of the busiest times in the Australian property market. We often hear about the “spring selling season,” but the real question for buyers is...
Jason Rutherford
3 September 2025
3 min read
Property

Infrastructure-Fuelled Growth: Why Ipswich is a Market to Watch

Right now, Ipswich is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in Queensland—quietly evolving from a regional satellite into acritical growth corridor, fuelled by infrastructure investment, healthcare expansion, and population growth that’s among the fastest in the state...
Jason Rutherford
6 August 2025
5 min read
Property

Another win for Ipswich: Boost to Buy!

The Queensland Government last week announced its new “Boost to Buy” scheme for first home buyers as part of its 2025-26 budget. The scheme will assist up to 1000 Queensland first home buyers into a home using a shared equity model and a minimum 2% deposit...
Jason Rutherford
30 June 2025
4 min read
Lifestyle

Is Ipswich a Lifestyle Destination? Absolutely!

When most people think about lifestyle destinations in Queensland, their minds jump to Brisbane’s riverfront, the Gold Coast’s beaches, or the Sunshine Coast’s hinterland. But increasingly, savvy home buyers and investors are turning their eyes west...
Jason Rutherford
4 June 2025
2 min read
RBA Rates

Ipswich Property Market Poised for Growth Following RBA Rate Cut

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) yesterday announced a 0.25% reduction in the official cash rate, bringing it down to 3.85%. This move is expected to have...
Jason Rutherford
21 May 2025
3 min read

Market

Ipswich Property Prices Surge Ahead of Brisbane

In a trend reflected across Australia’s Capital cities capital growth in many Ipswich suburbs has significantly outpaced Brisbane metro suburbs in the last 12 Months...
Jason Rutherford
14 May 2025
2 min read
Buyers' agents working on deals in the Ipswich office.
Property

Labor’s 2025 Housing Policies

The newly re-elected Labor Government’s policies will likely have an impact on the Ipswich market in the months ahead. Whilst the Albanese government’s housing package aims to...
Oaklane Property
7 May 2025
5 min read
Property

Cyclone Preparation Tips for Investment Property Owners & Tenants in South East Queensland

If you own an investment property in Brisbane or South East Queensland, ensuring your rental property is protected during severe weather...
Oaklane Property
7 March 2025
5 min read