Property News & Insights



















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 »

1st Steps to becoming a property investor – Getting Started

We live in a digital world where technology is being quickly embraced by everyone, including your potential buyers.

If you’re considering selling your home, one of the more innovative and powerful forms of marketing we offer you is a 3D virtual tour.

Let’s explain what this is and what it offers you.

What are 3D virtual tours?

With … Read the full post »

Social media is a big part of our everyday lives today.

Our kids are on it every single day. Our businesses and colleagues are on it. Our friends are family are posting regularly. And chances are, we’re on it too.

Social media offers a platform to do just that – to be social, and this creates the perfect opportunity to reach more interested buyers … Read the full post »

When putting your property on the market for sale, we all want to reach as many potential buyers as possible so that we can achieve a great end result for you.

Marketing plays a key role in promoting your property, however a way to help your property to stand out and attract far more attention is by using property videos.

Here’s why video needs … Read the full post »

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There comes a time in everyone’s life when we may have to consider selling property, and the whole thing can seem like a complicated process.

While there is more involved than simply preparing your home for open inspections, it’s not complicated once you understand what’s involved.

In this blog, we break down the typical steps involved in selling your home to bring you up … Read the full post »

It’s the burning question in everyone’s mind when looking to sell – second to ‘how much should I sell my house for?’

Selling your home is an emotional journey, and as one of the largest assets you own, it’s understandable to want to know what costs are involved in the process.

At Mitchell’s Realty, we pride ourselves on building long-term relationships with our local … Read the full post »

When you’re looking to sell your property, you really want people to see it!

While the beautiful region of Fraser Coast does speak for itself and attracts a lot of buyers, both locally and regionally, it’s important to get your home in front of as many people as possible.

This is done through effective real estate marketing.

In this article, we discuss how important marketing … Read the full post »

Spring is such a great time of year.

Not only is the weather warming up and the days becoming longer, the flowers are in bloom, the coastal waters are sparkling, and people are happier to be outside to enjoy the nicer conditions after winter.

Because of this, we tend to see a greater number of potential buyers looking at properties during this time, captivated … Read the full post »

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Noosa has become Queensland’s powerhouse property market stealing the crown – and headlines – from the Gold Coast as the strongest growth market in Queensland.

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The Fraser Coast house market has been a consistently steady performer, with annual median prices holding steady for the past quarter and increasing very modestly (only 1 per cent) for the past year. A typical house in Fraser Coast had an annual median price of $315,000 in March 2018.

Download the full report here….. Read the full post »

Hervey Bay has been showing signs of elevated sales activity in its residential property market over the past 18 months and is poised for a period of solid price growth, with some suburbs already delivering double-digit rises in their median house prices.

Having been one of Queensland’s leading population growth regions for many years, Hervey Bay attracted developers in large numbers and the … Read the full post »

We’ve Done The Hard Work For You To Profit From Your Next Property Purchase.
Consider this scenario …
It’s 2012. An investor wants to invest $600,000 in residential real estate.
She’s considering two courses of action: buying in Sydney or buying in Darwin.
The Darwin market is booming. The market in Sydney is not (and has been poor for
many years).
What does the investor do? Her decision … Read the full post »