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A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON COUNTRY LIVING.Discover a home where contemporary architecture meets the natural beauty of the Scen...
09/10/2026

A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON COUNTRY LIVING.

Discover a home where contemporary architecture meets the natural beauty of the Scenic Rim.

Introducing a stunning new house and land release at Grandviews Estate, Canungra, perfectly positioned in Daniel’s Rise.

Designed for those who appreciate space, sophistication and a connection to nature, this exceptional home by G.J. Gardner Homes offers four bedrooms, two bathrooms, double garaging and a spectacular scenic outlook.

Imagine waking to rolling green landscapes, enjoying the tranquillity of country living, and coming home to a residence designed for modern comfort.

Lot 350 | Daniel’s Rise
Grandviews Estate, Canungra

An exceptional opportunity to secure your place in one of the Scenic Rim’s most appealing residential settings.

Enquire today with Hamilton Davis for further details.

A great kitchen is not simply about how it looks in a photograph. It is about how well the space works every day, how th...
12/09/2026

A great kitchen is not simply about how it looks in a photograph. It is about how well the space works every day, how the finishes come together, and how the kitchen connects with the rest of the home.

That is where the G.J. Gardner difference becomes apparent.

At Grandviews Estate, the kitchen has been designed as a genuine part of the living experience rather than just another room. The oversized island creates a natural place to gather, prepare food or sit with family and friends, while the open-plan layout keeps the kitchen connected to the dining and living areas.

The detail matters too. Clean joinery, integrated lighting, carefully selected finishes, practical storage and statement pendant lighting all work together to give the space a more considered and resolved feel.

For us, good design is not about adding complexity. It is about making every element feel intentional.

This is the kind of detail that can make a new home feel noticeably different from the moment you walk in.

Grandviews Estate, Canungra
House and land opportunities available through Hamilton Davis.

Artist’s impression. Final finishes, specifications and inclusions are subject to variation.

For the final release of house & land packages in Grandviews Canungra contact Luke Davis on T 0400773556
17/08/2026

For the final release of house & land packages in Grandviews Canungra contact Luke Davis on T 0400773556

Confidence has taken a real hit—but the story is more nuanced than that.The latest Australian Property Investor Property...
05/08/2026

Confidence has taken a real hit—but the story is more nuanced than that.

The latest Australian Property Investor Property Sentiment Report shows investor confidence has fallen sharply, with recent Federal tax changes emerging as the biggest source of uncertainty.

At the same time, Queensland is once again viewed as Australia’s most attractive state for property investment.

Our view is that South East Queensland’s long-term outlook continues to be supported by strong population growth, ongoing housing undersupply and resilient demand—fundamentals that extend well beyond short-term shifts in sentiment.

Markets move in cycles. Sound fundamentals tend to endure.

Source: Australian Property Investor Property Sentiment Report Q2 2026.

The purchase price is only the beginning.One of the most common mistakes we see is buyers focusing solely on the contrac...
01/08/2026

The purchase price is only the beginning.

One of the most common mistakes we see is buyers focusing solely on the contract price while underestimating the additional costs that come with acquiring and completing a property.

Depending on the project, these can include:

• Stamp duty, legal fees and government charges
• Site works, retaining walls and utility connections
• Driveways, fencing, landscaping and outdoor living
• Window furnishings, appliances and final fit-out
• A contingency allowance for unforeseen costs

These expenses can have a meaningful impact on both cash flow and overall project feasibility.

Understanding the total cost of ownership—not just the purchase price—allows you to budget more accurately, compare opportunities properly and make decisions with greater confidence.

At Hamilton Davis, we believe informed buyers make better long-term investment decisions.

Queensland’s apartment market is still leading Australia. But the real story isn’t price growth — it’s the widening gap ...
30/07/2026

Queensland’s apartment market is still leading Australia. But the real story isn’t price growth — it’s the widening gap between demand and the industry’s ability to deliver.

JLL’s inaugural Australian Apartment Market Outlook confirms strong structural fundamentals, even as the economic backdrop gets tougher.

A few numbers stand out for Queensland:

• Brisbane apartment prices rose 16.5% through 2025, with a further 6.4% by April 2026 — well ahead of Sydney and Melbourne.

• Rents climbed 6.8% over the year. Vacancy sits at just 0.8%.

• Approvals jumped 45.9% in the year to March 2026 — but labour shortages (compounded by the 2032 Olympics infrastructure pipeline) and rising construction costs mean feasibility, not approvals, is now the bottleneck.

Higher approval numbers don’t automatically become housing. Until projects stack up commercially, the supply-demand gap is likely to persist.
Affordability is the other side of this. Brisbane’s price-to-income ratio has hit 5.0x average household income — now above Sydney’s 4.5x. A city long seen as the affordable option is closing that gap fast.

Higher rates and recent tax changes may cool transaction activity short term. But the medium-term case stays intact: population growth, chronic undersupply, and solid income growth.

For developers and investors, the question is shifting. It’s less about calling the next price cycle, and more about identifying projects that can actually get built in a market where feasibility — not demand — is the constraint.

The Property Brief | Edition OneThe Australian property market rewards informed decisions, not rushed ones.Too often, bu...
16/07/2026

The Property Brief | Edition One

The Australian property market rewards informed decisions, not rushed ones.

Too often, buyers focus on the obvious—the asking price, the kitchen, the view, or the emotion of the inspection—while overlooking the factors that ultimately determine long-term value.

Successful property acquisition is rarely about finding the perfect home. It is about understanding the market, recognising value before others do, negotiating from a position of knowledge, and maintaining the discipline to wait for the right opportunity.

That philosophy sits at the heart of The Property Brief, a new editorial series from Hamilton Davis.

In this first edition we examine eight principles that every buyer should understand before making their next purchase:

• Why negotiations begin long before the first offer is made.
• Why exceptional locations consistently outperform exceptional homes.
• Why borrowing capacity should never define your budget.
• The hidden costs that many buyers fail to consider.
• Why land is often the greatest creator of long-term wealth.
• The importance of understanding every contract before you sign.
• How today’s decisions influence tomorrow’s resale value.
• Why patience remains one of the most valuable advantages any buyer can possess.

Property is a long-term investment in both lifestyle and capital.

The quality of your decisions today will often determine the quality of your outcomes for decades to come.

We hope this edition of The Property Brief provides a valuable perspective and encourages a more considered approach to property ownership.

—

Hamilton Davis
Independent Estate Agents

The Property Brief is a recurring editorial series providing market insights, practical guidance and informed perspectives on property acquisition, investment and wealth creation.

WHERE CAPITAL IS MOVING Markets are efficient. Capital rarely is.One of the more interesting observations from Knight Fr...
15/07/2026

WHERE CAPITAL IS MOVING

Markets are efficient. Capital rarely is.

One of the more interesting observations from Knight Frank’s recent Australian Private Capital report is not the volume of capital deployed over the past year.

It is who deployed it.

As institutional investors continue to navigate balance sheet constraints, refinancing cycles and portfolio reweighting, private capital has quietly become an increasingly influential participant in Australia’s commercial property market.

This distinction matters.

Institutions are often governed by mandates.

Private capital is governed by conviction.

That difference frequently determines who acquires assets during periods of market dislocation.

Queensland is increasingly benefiting from this dynamic.

The state’s combination of demographic expansion, infrastructure investment and relative pricing efficiency continues to attract investors prepared to underwrite long-duration themes rather than short-term sentiment.

History suggests that capital rarely waits for consensus.

It seeks pricing anomalies before consensus arrives.

For investors, the challenge is rarely identifying where markets have already moved.

It is recognising where capital is accumulating while attention remains elsewhere.

At Hamilton Davis, we believe understanding the movement of capital is often more valuable than predicting the movement of prices.

Because prices follow transactions.

Transactions follow conviction.

And conviction follows capital.

Hamilton Davis

Private Investment Intelligence for Queensland Property.

Will the New Tax Rules Shift Investors Towards Commercial Property?The recent changes to Australia’s capital gains tax r...
01/07/2026

Will the New Tax Rules Shift Investors Towards Commercial Property?

The recent changes to Australia’s capital gains tax regime may prove to be one of the most significant structural shifts in property investment for decades.

The numbers are compelling.

With inflation indexation replacing the 50% CGT discount, assets delivering lower capital growth but stronger income become relatively more tax-efficient. Historically, that has been commercial property.

The tipping point appears to be around 4.5% annual capital growth. Below that level, the new tax treatment generally favours commercial assets. Above it, residential property has historically held the advantage.

At the same time, commercial property continues to retain the benefits of negative gearing, while those concessions have been substantially reduced for many future residential investors.

This isn’t simply a tax story.

It has the potential to redirect private capital towards industrial property, neighbourhood retail, medical centres and quality office assets—particularly those offering secure income and long-term leases.

For Queensland, where population growth continues to support demand for commercial space, this could provide another tailwind for the sector.

Our view?

Tax policy doesn’t create great investments, but it does influence where capital flows.

Investors who have traditionally focused on residential property may now have a compelling reason to reconsider commercial real estate as part of a diversified portfolio.

Hamilton Davis

Hamilton Davis | Queensland Property Month in Review – June 2026Queensland’s property market continues to demonstrate re...
30/06/2026

Hamilton Davis | Queensland Property Month in Review – June 2026

Queensland’s property market continues to demonstrate resilience.

• Brisbane dwelling values have now increased by around 8% over the past 12 months, continuing to outperform many capital cities.

• Rental vacancy across South East Queensland remains below 1% in many locations, underpinning investor demand.

• Population growth continues to support housing demand, with Queensland remaining one of Australia’s strongest interstate migration destinations.

• Quality, well-located homes continue to attract strong competition, while buyers are becoming increasingly selective on secondary stock.

Our view: The fundamentals remain firmly in Queensland’s favour. Limited supply, ongoing population growth and disciplined lending conditions continue to support long-term values. As always, location and quality remain the key differentiators.

Hamilton Davis – Property Intelligence.

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