National Property Buyers Brisbane

03/11/2026

Brisbane isn’t one property market. It’s three.

Where you buy matters as much as what you buy, and most buyers start with a house instead of a ring.

Our take: pick the ring for your budget and commute first. The suburb comes second.

Save this, then EMAIL or RING us with your budget and commute and we’ll tell you which ring fits.

29/10/2026

8 days. 😮

That’s the median time our Brisbane rentals were advertised over the last 12 months.

It’s a great result for landlords. But it’s also a sign of a market under pressure.

Brisbane’s rental vacancy rate is sitting at just 0.9% (SQM Research). When there are that few homes available, good properties get snapped up fast.

For landlords, that means shorter vacancy periods and strong demand. For investors, it shows how deep rental demand runs in this city.

However, is that a healthy market? We think the vacancy rate should sit closer to 3%. That gives tenants real choice and keeps the market balanced. At 0.9%, supply simply isn’t keeping up.

27/10/2026

Only 1 in 5 Brisbane auctions sold this weekend.

Auction numbers were up, but the clearance rate wasn’t. It landed at just 21%. Of 160 reported auctions, 34 sold and 112 passed in. Across the state, a further 720 properties sold via private sale.

So what’s going on? Wrong campaign, vendor expectations too high, buyer budgets too low, or not enough demand? Probably a bit of all four.

The countdown is on too. There are 8 weekends left to transact before Christmas, and in that time two more RBA meetings.

The cash rate sits at 4.60% after September’s increase, with the next decision on 3 November. ANZ and Westpac expect another hike, while CBA and NAB expect a hold. It’s a genuine coin flip. Tomorrow’s ABS Q3 inflation figures (CPI) release could tip the balance.

22/10/2026

Six days from advertised to leased. 🏡

That’s Brisbane’s tight rental market at work, with vacancy sitting at just 0.9 per cent.

We helped our clients buy this Red Hill Queenslander back in 2018 as their family home. Then an amazing job offer took them overseas in 2022. Rather than sell, they kept the property, and we now look after it for them until they return.

Why it leased so fast:
📍 On the doorstep of Paddington
☕ Nearby cafes at Latrobe Terrace, Rosalie Village
🛍️ Close to Ashgrove shopping hub
🌳 Surrouding Parks and bikeways
🚌 Direct bus access to the C*D

A good property in the right location, backed by the right plan, still wins in any market.

Thinking about buying, or holding a property while life takes you elsewhere? We’re happy to chat.

19/10/2026

🏡 Know Your Queensland Homes

From classic Colonial homesteads to iconic Queenslanders and modern suburban builds, Queensland has a rich architectural history shaped by climate, lifestyle and over 200 years of growth. This is our fifth property type to explore. And if you haven't noticed yet we really do love a verandah or balcony in Queensland!

🏡 Property Type
Terrace Homes

📅 Years Built
started in 1880s

👀 How to Spot One

Terrace homes first appeared in Australia during the 1800s, inspired by British and European architecture. Unlike Sydney and Melbourne, however, Brisbane never embraced terraces on a large scale due to larger residential blocks and a preference for detached housing.

Today, the modern townhouse is Queensland's version of the traditional terrace. Sharing one or more common walls, these homes maximise land use while offering low-maintenance living close to employment hubs and public transport.

Modern townhouse developments have become increasingly popular as Brisbane continues to grow and urban density increases.

📍Best Brisbane suburbs to see them

Historic examples
• Spring Hill
• Petrie Terrace

14/10/2026

Now that’s an outcome. 🏡

$616,500 in capital growth in 5 years.

We bought this property for our client in 2021 for $649,500. We looked after it as a rental, then when it was time to sell, he engaged us as his Vendor Advocates.

Once it was vacant, we got it sale-ready. Fresh paint, new carpets, new kitchen appliances and a garden tidy.

The result? Multiple offers and a sale at $1,266,000.

💰Bought: $649,500
💰💰Sold: $1,266,000
Rent at purchase: $650/w
Rent before sale: $750/w
📈Capital growth: $616,500

And the feedback from our client says it all: “Your advice and guidance was much appreciated at every step along the way.”

And this was just 1 of 3 properties we bought for him. 👏

12/10/2026

On the weekend numbers were up at the open for inspections we attended, but auction clearance rates were still down.

The auction clearance rate was only 19% for the week ending Saturday 10th, with 29 of the 155 reported auctions selling. Across the state we had 703 private sales, whilst this is lower than normal it was the last week of the state school holidays.

Amazingly, it’s that time of year again, when we start counting the weekends left for real estate activity before Christmas, when the market traditionally quietens down.

And with the latest interest rate rise buyers are recalculating their capacity for borrowing which may impact their "buy in" price and the need to reset their property goals from their “ideal” property to their “affordable” property if they want to buy before Christmas.

12/10/2026

Every month our subscribers get our latest Brisbane Market update researched and written by our Director, Stephen McGee.

You can find the latest report here and subscribe if you would the like newsletter to your inbox every month.

BUY SELL MANAGE PropertyBiz Brisbane Property Market Update, September 2026 by Stephen McGee, Director, National Property Buyers Brisbane When the Reserve Bank raised the CASH rate on the 29th of September – it reached its highest point since 2011. We certainly do have an interesting time ahead in...

07/10/2026

Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or burnt out from house hunting? You’re not alone.

Most of our clients come to us at a point where they’re:
😓 Tired of endless weekends spent at open homes
😔 Frustrated after missing out (again) at auction
🤯 Overloaded with conflicting advice and realestate.com tabs
😩 Feeling defeated, like the market’s just too hard to crack

Here’s the truth. Buying property isn’t easy, especially when you’re trying to do it all on your own.

But it doesn’t have to feel like this.

When we work with clients, our first goal is to take the pressure off. We give them clarity, confidence, and a clear plan forward. No guesswork. No chasing. No wasted weekends.

And when the right property comes along, they’re ready because the prep work, the research, the negotiation strategy... it’s all been handled.

🏡 The relief is real. The results are even better.

If you’re feeling exhausted by the process, reach out to our buyers agent Stephen McGee.

📲 0488 501 170

06/10/2026

The last official week of the schools saw a further decline in auction activity and the overall auction clearance rate.

The auction clearance rate fell to 21% for the week ending Saturday October 3rd, with 22 of the reported 103 auction properties selling. Across the state we had 769 private treaty sales which is a small drop from the weeks before 826.

During the week the RBA did lift interest rates for the fourth time this year from 4.35 to 4.6 per cent, the highest level since November 2011. Buyers are becoming more hesitant even though the current market conditions favour them more, as they become increasingly conscious of their borrowing limits and future repayments.