Thomas Coussens Property

06/06/2026

There’s always plenty of noise around interest rates, budgets and market predictions, but property still comes back to one thing: supply and demand.

Almost 2,000 people every week or 12 people every hour are moving to South East Queensland, yet we’re still not building enough homes to keep up.

While the headlines change, the fundamentals remain the same. When demand continues to outpace supply, it provides strong support for property values over the long term.

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

Those red lines are not random repairs — they are the ghost routes of old chimneys.

On many older Paris buildings, fireplaces and stoves were connected to vertical terracotta or brick flues built into the walls. When a neighboring building is demolished, or a side wall is exposed, these hidden channels can appear like reddish veins climbing toward the roof.

Each track marks where smoke once traveled from rooms on different floors to the chimney pots above.

05/06/2026

You’ve probably heard the term “grandfathering” mentioned in discussions around negative gearing and capital gains tax (CGT).

In simple terms, grandfathering means people who already own an investment property would likely keep the current tax rules, while any changes would only apply to properties purchased after a certain date. (Budget night)

It’s an important detail, because it can have a big impact on both current and future property investors.

04/06/2026

One thing that we have improved recently in our property advertising is better information around accessibility.

For some buyers, details like whether there are stairs, an elevator, step-free access, wider doorways, or easy parking aren’t just nice to know, they can be the difference between arranging an inspection or scrolling past.

The more information we provide upfront, the easier it is for people to work out whether a home could suit their lifestyle and needs.

Sometimes it’s the little details that make the biggest difference.

03/06/2026

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03/06/2026

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Positioned in a tightly held solid-as-a-rock complex of only four, this beautifully renovated apartment offers the perfect balance of comfort, convenience, and style – all within walking distance to an array of bikeways, parks, and transport.

02/06/2026

STRONG FUNDAMENTALS versus
MARSHMALLOW MINDSETS

Contrary to the drivel that currently fills everyone’s device, conditions in 90 percent of Australia’s 400+ townships is producing double-digit rates of .

Remarkably strong household finances underpin BUYER STRENGTH:

⭐️ Total home equity: 71 percent [dwelling values of $11.8 trillion, loan values of $3.4 trillion]
⭐️ Total deposits: $1.9 trillion [mortgage offset balances, cash accounts, etc]
⭐️ Job volume growth: 1.6 million extra jobs [from 14.5m in Dec 2019 to 16.1m in Dec 2025]
⭐️ Unemployment rate: very low at 4.1% [any rate below 6% is strong]
⭐️ Job vacancies: 214,800 [this figure from March 2026 represents a 4.7% increase over 12-months]

Intense competition for RECORD LOW SUPPLY:

⭐️ The total supply of properties listed for sale is now a whopping 27 percent less than the same time 6-years ago.
⭐️ The national rental pool consists of just 43,850 properties available in December 2025, which is a 48 percent decline from the 84,591 available at the same time 6 years ago.
⭐️ For perspective, the national increased by 2.3 million over that 6-year period.

Interest rate SHADOWJUMPERS:

The RBA published household finances data for December 2025, and it confirms:

⭐️ Home loan arrears: 0.7% of loans [90+ days in arrears]
⭐️ Residential mortgage holders had a whopping $14.9 billion in excess home loan repayments.

That reserve represents a huge financial **cushion** for borrowers and is nearly triple the $5.8 billion held at the same time 6 years earlier.

Ignore the daily FAKE NEWS.

We have first hand evidence of values in **numerous** locations across Australia currently increasing by between $10k and $15k per month (yes, per month).

Whilst flattish conditions are prevalent in , and , the opposite is true elsewhere.

Refer here for those seeking quality reporting

👉👉 https://www.propertyology.com.au/national-property-market-snapshot/

26/05/2026

This is the first time since 2020 that buyers have had the opportunity to make an offer and actually negotiate. The good, the bad and the ugly, this too shall pass. Take the opportunity, make the most of your current pre-approval and borrowing capacity. When the market adjusts (and it will) those who made the moves will reap the rewards. Time in the market always beats timing the market.

12/03/2026

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