Property News & Insights



CoreLogic’s last Home Value Index for 2020 points to a strong start for the property market in 2021

Australia’s housing market finished the year on a strong footing with CoreLogic’s national home value index rising a further 1.0% in December; the third consecutive month-on-month rise following a -2.1% drop in dwelling values between April and September.

Australian home values … Read the full post »



CoreLogic’s Best of the Best 2020 report

Despite the impacts of COVID-19, the story of Australia’s property market in 2020 was ultimately one of resilience. In a year like no other, the market is now showing strong signs of recovery after several unsettling months.

So which suburbs were the country’s top performers for the year? Find out in CoreLogic’s free Best … Read the full post »







Hervey Bay
Spring has traditionally been an active time for the Fraser Coast market with an influx of southern travellers escaping the cold winter to enjoy our sunny beachside climate along with the annual migration of whales resting in the waters of Hervey Bay. This year has … Read the full post »









Herron Todd White – Month In Review Hervey Bay August 2020

Since the lifting of Stage 3 restrictions for COVID-19, the Fraser Coast has experienced a return to some normalcy.Tourists from mostly within Queensland have visited for the school holidays and provided a valuable cash … Read the full post »



















CoreLogic has released its March Quarter Property Market & Economic Review, Eliza Owen Head of Research Australia provides insights around the state of housing before the onset of COVID-19 as well as an assessment of what is ahead.









Mitchells Realty Hervey Bay , like all businesses and individuals has been impacted by the current COVID-19 situation.

We are continually reminding ourselves of the responsibility we have to each other and to our community at large, and doing everything we can to be proactive and to provide a safe environment for ourselves , staff and our local community. There are many good … Read the full post »











Highly reputable property valuation firm, Herron Todd White, release a monthly review regarding the current state of our real estate markets across Australia.
Hervey Bay has consistently been shown as being at the “start of recovery” stage of the National Property Clock for houses & units now for a number of years…. Read the full post »

If you are new to the Real Estate Industry and want to be employed by a Real Estate Company then you must hold a Real Estate Certificate.  This Certificate allows you to work for any Real Estate Licence Holder and perform tasks that the Licence Holder deems fit, like sales or property management duties.

Getting a Real Estate Licence or Certificate in Qld is … Read the full post »

It’s often been said the Fraser Coast is the ideal place for “newly-weds” and “nearly-deads”.

While it’s true many young families and retirees enjoy life in this stunning part of the world, thanks to our pristine environment and affordable cost of living, the Fraser Coast has much more to offer people from all walks of life.

If our region is to thrive, we need … Read the full post »

With the election race moving into top gear, all eyes are focused on one of the major policy differences between the two main parties: negative gearing.

Driving this interest in negative gearing is a deep concern within the community that home-ownership has moved out of reach for many Australian families.

Particularly concerning is the impact on younger people looking to buy their first home.

If … Read the full post »

With news of doom and gloom in the real estate market in Sydney and Melbourne, it’s easy to forget that other parts of Australia are performing strongly.

In fact, some regional centres, such as Hervey Bay and the broader Fraser Coast, are seeing very healthy growth.

Land values increasing

Land valuations conducted by the State government offer an important insight into how the property market … Read the full post »

Tourism – it’s the cornerstone of our economy in Hervey Bay and surrounding communities in the Fraser Coast Regional Council.

We are blessed with an abundance of attractions in close proximity to our region, from Fraser Island, to hand-feeding dolphins at nearby Tin Can Bay, to exploring the southern Great Barrier Reef around Lady Elliot Island.

Now, we have one more attraction that’s set to bring in visitors from far and wide: … Read the full post »

The Fraser Coast Region is among the jewels of Queensland.

While most people immediately think of world-renowned Fraser Island, our stunning beaches, or magnificent national parks, our CBD is set to become a great place for doing business!

Recently, the Fraser Coast Regional Council launched a new masterplan for the redevelopment of the Hervey Bay business district. The plan has been developed to guide the … Read the full post »

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