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Do Swimming Pools Add Value? 🏊‍♀️Honestly? Sometimes yes, sometimes no. It's one of the most misunderstood features in r...
07/05/2026

Do Swimming Pools Add Value? 🏊‍♀️

Honestly? Sometimes yes, sometimes no. It's one of the most misunderstood features in real estate.

A pool can absolutely add value when:

✅ The home is in a higher price bracket where buyers expect one
✅ The block is large enough that the pool doesn't dominate the yard
✅ It's well maintained, modern, and compliant with QLD pool safety laws
✅ The location and lifestyle support it (think Gold Coast, acreage, family suburbs)
✅ It's positioned to maximise sun and complement the entertaining area

A pool can hurt your sale when:
❌ The block is small and the pool eats the entire backyard
❌ It's old, tired, and looks like a maintenance burden
❌ It's not compliant (a buyer's solicitor will pick this up immediately)
❌ It's in a market where buyers prioritise lawn space for kids and pets
❌ Ongoing running costs scare off first home buyers

The truth: a pool is a lifestyle feature first and a value-add second. If you already have one, present it well. If you're thinking about installing one purely to lift your sale price, the numbers rarely stack up 🤝

27/04/2026

What was Ripley like as a suburb ten years ago? Now it has schools, a Starbucks, and one of the fastest growing populations in Queensland.

That's not a slow build. That's a suburb being built from the ground up in real time, and it's happening right here in Ipswich.

Ripley Central State School, new retail precincts, RAAF, major road upgrades, the infrastructure is landing alongside the homes rather than playing catch-up years later. That's what separates a well-planned growth corridor from a housing estate with nothing around it.

For buyers, Ripley offers new builds at a price point that's hard to match anywhere else this close to Brisbane. For investors, the rental demand in a suburb with this much population growth is significant. And for people already living there, the value of what you bought two or three years ago has likely moved considerably.

I put together a full suburb profile breaking down what's driving Ripley's growth and what's coming next.

👉 Link here: https://www.inclinegroup.com.au/blog/ripley-growth-suburb-ipswich

Lest we forget.Today we honour the men and women who served, sacrificed, and gave everything so we could have the lives ...
24/04/2026

Lest we forget.

Today we honour the men and women who served, sacrificed, and gave everything so we could have the lives we live today.

Take a moment this Anzac Day to remember what it means.

🌅 Lest we forget.

The latest state government land valuations are in, and Ipswich numbers have moved significantly.Here are some real exam...
23/04/2026

The latest state government land valuations are in, and Ipswich numbers have moved significantly.

Here are some real examples from properties we work with across the region:

Coalfalls — $242,500 to $390,000
Brassall — $345,000 to $550,000
Collingwood Park — $255,000 to $395,000

Those aren't small adjustments. That's the government formally recognising what the market has been doing for the past few years.

Land valuations are used for state government planning purposes including rates and land tax calculations, so they don't always reflect what a property would sell for on the open market. But they are a strong indicator of the direction a market is heading, and the direction in Ipswich is clear.

For homeowners, this is confirmation that the value underneath your home has grown substantially. For investors, rising land values across multiple suburbs point to a market with genuine long-term fundamentals. And for anyone who has been sitting on the fence about buying into Ipswich, the window of affordability relative to Brisbane continues to narrow.

If you own property in Ipswich and want to understand what these valuations mean for your specific situation, reach out to the team. We're happy to walk you through it.

📩 Get in touch anytime.

Ipswich is growing. The population projections are clear and the demand for housing isn't slowing down. So the question ...
20/04/2026

Ipswich is growing. The population projections are clear and the demand for housing isn't slowing down. So the question is worth asking, could more high density development be part of the answer?

Potentially, yes. But only if it's done properly.

High density living creates more housing options at accessible price points. It supports local businesses by putting more people within walking distance of retail and dining precincts. It can take pressure off suburban sprawl and help preserve the character of established neighbourhoods. For downsizers, it offers low maintenance living without leaving the area they've called home for decades.

But none of that works without the right planning behind it.

Transport infrastructure needs to be in place before the residents arrive, not years after. Road networks and traffic management need to account for the increased volume. Public amenity, parks, green space, community facilities, needs to be built into the plan from day one, not treated as an afterthought.

Brisbane learned this the hard way in some corridors. Ipswich has the advantage of watching what worked and what didn't, and getting it right from the start.

The appetite for well-planned, well-located high density in Ipswich is there. The key word is well-planned. Get the infrastructure right and it becomes an asset for the city. Get it wrong and it creates more problems than it solves.

What do you think, would you welcome more high density in Ipswich? 👇

There's a reason Bunnings doesn't open stores in areas with no future. They go where the growth is, and in Ipswich, they...
17/04/2026

There's a reason Bunnings doesn't open stores in areas with no future. They go where the growth is, and in Ipswich, they've been paying attention for a while now.

Major retail investment is one of the clearest signals that an area is on the move. It reflects population growth, infrastructure commitment and long-term confidence in a region.

We put together a breakdown of what the Bunnings presence in Ipswich actually tells us about the property market and where things are heading.

Worth a read if you own property in the region or you're thinking about it.

👉 Link here: https://www.inclinegroup.com.au/blog/bunnings-effect-ipswich-property-growth

While parts of Australia are seeing pullbacks, Ipswich home values have held firm.That's not luck. It's what happens whe...
15/04/2026

While parts of Australia are seeing pullbacks, Ipswich home values have held firm.

That's not luck. It's what happens when a market has genuine fundamentals behind it, population growth, infrastructure investment, employment corridors, and housing that people can actually afford relative to the rest of South East Queensland.

The Ipswich Motorway, Redbank Station, Redbank Plaza, the image above shows the kind of infrastructure that underpins real, long-term property value. Buyers and investors aren't guessing when they choose Ipswich. They're following the same signals that major retailers and government investment have already committed to.

Resilience in a property market doesn't come from hype. It comes from supply and demand doing exactly what they're supposed to do in an area where people genuinely want to live.

I wrote a full breakdown on what's driving Ipswich property market resilience heading into 2026 and what it means if you own property here or you're thinking about getting in.

👉 Link here: https://www.inclinegroup.com.au/blog/ipswich-property-market-resilience-2026

Not every property sale is about letting go. Sometimes it's the move that makes everything else possible.These sellers u...
14/04/2026

Not every property sale is about letting go. Sometimes it's the move that makes everything else possible.

These sellers used an investment property as a stepping stone. They bought smart, held it, and when the time was right, they sold, and that sale gave them exactly what they needed to secure their forever family home.

That's the power of property when it's used with a plan. An investment isn't just about rental returns and capital growth on paper. It's about what it unlocks down the line when it's time to make your next move.

We talk to people about this all the time. The home you buy today doesn't have to be the home you stay in forever. Sometimes the smartest thing you can do is buy what you can afford now, build equity, and use it as the bridge to where you actually want to be.

For this family, that bridge worked exactly the way it was supposed to. The investment did its job, the sale went smoothly, and now they're in the home they always wanted.

That's a result worth celebrating.

If you own an investment property and you've been wondering whether now is the right time to make your next move, we'd love to have that conversation.

📩 Reach out to the team anytime.

Short answer — yes, they notice.Buyers might not walk through a home and consciously think about the oven brand. But whe...
11/04/2026

Short answer — yes, they notice.

Buyers might not walk through a home and consciously think about the oven brand. But when they see a Westinghouse, a Bosch, or a Fisher & Paykel in the kitchen, it registers. It tells them the home has been looked after and the owner didn't cut corners.

On the flip side, an unbranded or budget appliance in an otherwise well-presented kitchen creates a disconnect. It might not be the reason someone doesn't buy, but it chips away at the overall impression.

If you're replacing appliances before selling, you don't need to go top of the line. A recognisable, trusted brand does the job. Westinghouse is a great example, it's affordable, it looks the part, and buyers know the name. That's all it takes to tick the box.

Where it really matters is when the kitchen has been recently renovated. New cabinetry, new benchtops, and then a no-name oven underneath it all sends a mixed message. Match the appliances to the quality of the rest of the kitchen and the whole thing feels complete.

It's a small detail, but small details add up. And in a competitive market, those details are often the difference between a buyer choosing your property over the one down the road.

$800,000 doesn't go far in Brisbane anymore. In Ipswich, it still opens a lot of doors.There are suburbs across Ipswich ...
09/04/2026

$800,000 doesn't go far in Brisbane anymore. In Ipswich, it still opens a lot of doors.

There are suburbs across Ipswich where you can get into a solid home under $800K, and the range of what's available might surprise you.

Suburbs like Leichhardt, One Mile and North Booval are consistent performers at this price point. You'll find homes with character, decent block sizes, and established street appeal. These are suburbs with schools, shops and transport nearby, they're not fringe locations, they're embedded in the fabric of Ipswich.

Then there are suburbs like Coalfalls, Woodend and Brassall where the right property at the right price still comes up if you're willing to put in a bit of work. These are areas where a renovation or cosmetic update can add serious value, and the underlying location is already strong.

The condition, character and amenities vary across all of them. Some are move-in ready, some need vision and effort. That's where knowing the market matters, understanding which streets, which blocks, and which properties represent genuine value versus the ones to walk past.

If you're looking under $800K in Ipswich and want to know where to focus your search, reach out to the team. We know these suburbs street by street.

📩 Happy to chat anytime.

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