Smith & Li, 114a Orange Grove Rd, Coopers Plains (2026)

18/06/2026

🏡 **WHAT'S ON THIS WEEKEND: AUCTION DAY IN COOPERS PLAINS** 🏡

This Sunday, 8 Appleyard Crescent, Coopers Plains, goes under the hammer — and whether you're interested in the home or just want to see what's happening in the market, it's well worth coming by or tuning in.

This beautifully updated low-set brick home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car spaces and 320m² in the sought-after Village precinct — just 15 minutes from the city, air-conditioned throughout, with two covered outdoor terraces and a private, child and pet-friendly backyard.

📍 8 Appleyard Crescent, Coopers Plains
🔨 Auction: Sunday 21 June, 11:00am — onsite and online

☕ Free coffee van on site Sunday morning — come grab a brew and watch the action!

💻 Watching from home? Tune in live here: https://auctionslive.com/app/bidder-registration/7Vrq9

**Final inspections this weekend:**
🗓️ Saturday 20 June — 10:00–10:30am & 1:00–1:30pm
🗓️ Sunday 21 June — 10:30–11:00am (just before auction!)

Building and Pest Report available on request, and offers are welcome prior to auction.

Get in touch with Jon on 0483 111 888 to arrange a private viewing or for more info before Sunday.

17/06/2026

Nine groups. One beautiful two-bedroom on Melbourne Street, South Brisbane. Zero luck involved. 🏠

When a property is presented beautifully and your property manager knows how to follow up every single inquiry, this is the result — multiple applications and your pick of quality tenants for your investment.

If your rental isn’t getting the interest it deserves, it’s not the market. There are amazing tenants out there right now looking for exactly this kind of home. The difference is in the follow-up.

Give me a call and let’s talk about getting your property the result it deserves. 📞 0408 410 689

16/06/2026

🏡 RBA HOLDS — AND THE TIMING HAS NEVER BEEN BETTER

The Reserve Bank has just confirmed the cash rate stays at 4.35%. For anyone thinking about property on Brisbane’s southside, here’s what that means for you.

For sellers — this is your moment.

✅ Serious, pre-approved buyers are active in the market right now and ready to move
✅ Three of the four big banks are tipping a rate cut in August — when that happens, more sellers will list and your competition increases overnight
✅ Get ahead of the spring rush — sellers who move now face less competition and deal with buyers who have fewer choices
✅ A held rate gives buyers the confidence to make faster decisions and cleaner offers — that’s good news for your result

For buyers — your window is open too.

✅ You know your borrowing capacity today — stop waiting and start securing
✅ If rates drop in August, prices will respond — the best buying opportunity may already be here

The gap between a hold and a cut is short. The sellers who act now won’t be chasing the market — they’ll be ahead of it.

📞 Thinking about selling? Call Jon on 0483 111 888 to find out what your property is worth right now.

15/06/2026

We’re a real estate agency. But some of our most rewarding conversations have nothing to do with listings.

This week alone, we helped a renter who’s been struggling to find a property, and gave guidance to a homeowner whose neighbours are caught in a difficult situation with a property manager. Neither of them are our clients. That’s fine by us.

A month ago we spent time helping someone overhaul their rental applications after more than a month of knockbacks. Three days later, they had a home secured. Moments like that matter to us.

It goes beyond walk-ins too. We work closely with charities and government organisations supporting tenants, landlords, and homeowners alike — whether that’s helping someone find a home, guiding a landlord through a difficult tenancy situation, or simply making sure people understand their rights and options.

We bring over 40 years of combined real estate experience across sales, property management, and everything in between. Sometimes life throws situations at people that they don’t know how to navigate — a difficult property manager, an unexpected tenancy issue, a neighbour dispute, an uncertain market. Whatever it is, if it involves property, chances are we’ve seen it and we’re happy to talk it through.

If you’re ever stuck and don’t know who to ask, come in or give us a call. No obligation. No agenda. Just good advice from people who genuinely care about this community.

📞 0483 111 888 📞

12/06/2026

💡 Investor Q&A | How do you attract — and keep — quality tenants?

It’s one of the most common questions we hear from property investors, and in Brisbane’s current rental market, the answer matters more than ever.

With vacancy rates sitting at just 0.6–0.8% across Brisbane right now — well below the 2–3% considered a balanced market — demand for rentals is fierce. Properties are leasing in as little as 7–14 days, with some listings attracting 20–50 applications.

So yes, finding a tenant is the easy part.

Keeping a great one? That’s where the real return is.

Here’s what we know works:

✅ Present the property well from day one — clean, maintained and move-in ready sets the tone for the entire tenancy

✅ Price it right, not just high — a fair market rent attracts stable, long-term tenants who respect the property

✅ Respond fast — good tenants have options; slow communication pushes them toward landlords who are switched on

✅ Stay on top of maintenance — tenants who feel looked after, stay. It’s that simple.

✅ Work with a property manager who treats your investment like their own — because the cost of a vacancy, a bad tenancy, or a dispute will always outweigh the cost of doing it right

And here’s something that might surprise you — many of our 5-star reviews come from tenants. Not because we put tenants first, but because well-managed tenants look after properties, pay on time, and stay. That’s a win for every landlord we work with.

At Smith & Li Real Estate, tenant attraction and retention isn’t an afterthought — it’s built into how we manage every property.

Your investment deserves more than a set-and-forget approach. 🏡

📞 Call Sandy on 0408 410 689 to find out how we can help you find the perfect tenant — AND keep them

11/06/2026

🕰️ | Acacia Ridge, 1967

Long before Beaudesert Road was lined with the homes we sell today, Acacia Ridge was making national headlines as General Motors Holden fired up its brand-new vehicle assembly plant right here in our backyard.

This powerhouse suburb has always had something special going for it — and that hasn’t changed. Today, Acacia Ridge is one of Brisbane’s most sought-after southside pockets for savvy investors and families alike.

We love where we work. 🏡

📍 Acacia Ridge | Brisbane Southside
📸 Image courtesy: Queensland State Archives, 1967

10/06/2026

🌆 BRISBANE IS ABSOLUTELY DELIVERING THIS WEEKEND — AND NEXT! 🌆

If you need a reminder of why living in Brisbane is the best decision you’ll ever make, look no further than your weekend plans. Here’s what’s on:

🍽️ DINE BNE CITY — All Weekend | Brisbane CBD
130 exclusive dining deals across 80+ of Brisbane’s best restaurants, bars and cafés. Breakfast from $25, long lunches, cocktail pairings, chef-hosted dinners and late-night indulgence. Morning to midnight! 👉 dinebne.com.au

🚗 RACQ MOTORFEST — Sunday 14 June | 10am–3pm
Brisbane Showgrounds, 600 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills
Hundreds of classic, vintage and future-tech vehicles, kids’ entertainment and food stalls. Entry just $2! 👉 racq.com.au/motorfest

👧 MORETON KIDS FESTIVAL — Sunday 14 June | Pine Rivers Park
A full day of adventure, creativity and play for the little ones — and it’s completely FREE!

🦖 COMING NEXT WEEKEND — DINOFEST BRISBANE | From 20 June
Kalinga Park, 31 Kalinga St, Clayfield
Life-size WALKING dinosaurs, Dino Trail, Dino Dig and more! Perfect for families with kids under 9. Selling fast — use code EARLYBIRD for 10% off! 👉 dinofest.com.au

📍 Brisbane. Where the weekends are always this good.

Thinking about buying, investing or finding your next home in Brisbane? This city’s lifestyle speaks for itself. DM us today! 🏡

08/06/2026

𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐭: "𝐈𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐭?" 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫 — 𝐢𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. 💯

When buyers scroll through listings online, they make snap judgements in seconds. If your home doesn't grab them in the photos, they may not come to the open home. And when they walk through the door, you want them to fall in love — not walk away underwhelmed.

Professional styling can help make that happen.
✨ Stop the scroll
Styled rooms photograph beautifully and stand out in a crowded market.
🛋️ Give every space a purpose
Buyers instantly understand how a room works — without feeling crowded or over-decorated.
💭 Leave room for the imagination
Good styling creates an impression of how life could look there, while giving buyers space to picture their own furniture and story.
❤️ Create an emotional connection
That feeling of "I could live here" is what drives competitive bidding.
🌟 Build buyer confidence
Great presentation signals a well-cared-for home before they even step inside.
🏆 Help achieve a stronger result on auction day
More engaged buyers means more competition at the hammer.

We can arrange a completely free, no-obligation styling consultation through our partners — it takes just 15 minutes and the difference it can make to your result can be extraordinary.

📞 Call Jon on 0483 111 888 to find out more.

05/06/2026

Have a property that's not selling?

It might be time for a different conversation.

Brisbane's rental market is tight right now. Vacancy rates are sitting at 0.8% — well under half of what's considered balanced. Properties are moving fast and rents are rising.

Leasing it out right now means strong rental returns, quality tenants competing for limited stock, and time on your side. You don't have to sell under pressure — your property can be working for you while you wait for the right conditions.

But who manages it matters. The right property manager protects your asset, gets the right tenant in quickly, and makes sure you're getting every dollar the market will pay.

Call Sandy on 0408 410 689. No pressure — just an honest conversation about your options.

03/06/2026

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 — 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝟓 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 🏡

💬 "𝐽𝑜𝑛 𝑖𝑠 𝑠𝑢𝑐ℎ 𝑎 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑓𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑜𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑎 𝑚𝑎𝑛 𝑜𝑓 ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑑. 𝐻𝑒 𝑚𝑎𝑑𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑟𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑠𝑜 𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑦 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑎𝑙𝑤𝑎𝑦𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑎𝑛𝑠𝑤𝑒𝑟 𝑒𝑚𝑎𝑖𝑙𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑝ℎ𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑠." — Wissam H.

💬 "𝑆𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑦 𝑖𝑠 𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑠𝑡 𝑑𝑜𝑤𝑛-𝑡𝑜-𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑡ℎ 𝑙𝑎𝑑𝑦'𝑠 𝐼'𝑣𝑒 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑚𝑒𝑡. 𝑆ℎ𝑒 𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑢𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑙𝑦 𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑠 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑙𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑤ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑦𝑜𝑢'𝑟𝑒 𝑡𝑟𝑦𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡𝑜 𝑠𝑎𝑦." — Rachel N.

💬 "𝑆𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑦'𝑠 𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑓𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑠𝑚 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑔𝑜 𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑏𝑒𝑦𝑜𝑛𝑑 𝑖𝑠 𝑠𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑦 𝑝𝑒𝑜𝑝𝑙𝑒 𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑦𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒. 𝑊𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑑 110%!" — Adele H.

Whether you're buying, selling or renting — our team is here to make the experience seamless.

Thank you Wissam, Rachel and Adele for trusting Smith and Li with your property journey. Reviews like these are what drive us every day. 🏡

📩 Get in touch to see how we can help you.

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