JtA NEWS
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Mortgage stress is surging across Australia — but homeowners still have options
Mortgage stress is rising sharply across Australia. For homeowners feeling the pressure, acting early can preserve time, control and options.
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MOST UNDERRATED: Eatons Hill Beer Festival
Brisbane Beer Fest delivers a brilliant day at Eatons Hill—and deserves an even bigger crowd.
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North Harbour breaks ground on 249-home PDA stage as waterfront vision moves forward
North Harbour has officially broken ground on the first 249 homes within its expanded Priority Development Area, taking its broader waterfront vision—and thousands of new homes and opportunities for Moreton Bay—another major step forward.
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Caboolture Gemfest Set to Shine at the Showgrounds This August
Caboolture Gemfest 2026 is set to sparkle at Caboolture Showgrounds, bringing gems, minerals, jewellery, displays, and family-friendly activities together for one shining local event.
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New Land. New Homes. New Opportunity: Why the Federal Budget Just Made New-Build Investment More Compelling Than Ever
The latest Federal Budget appears to have sharpened the investment case for newly released land and new-build housing. With tax support being redirected toward new supply, migration forecast to remain strong, and new homes offering potential depreciation and negative gearing advantages, land-plus-build investment may now sit in one of the most strategically attractive parts of…
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Option Deeds: A Real Estate Tool More Agents Should Understand
Option deeds can help agents unlock stronger seller outcomes, higher commission sooner and more flexible deal pathways.
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Don’t Be Afraid of Option Contracts — They Have Real Estate Superpowers
Option contracts are often misunderstood, but when drafted properly, they can give sellers upfront cash, stronger pricing opportunities and a structured pathway for buyers to unlock future value.
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Moreton Bay’s momentum builds as Brisbane buyers look north
Moreton Bay’s momentum is building, with new reporting pointing to a strong wave of Brisbane households relocating north for more space, lifestyle and value. With median prices still sitting below Brisbane in many pockets — and a growing list of suburbs now pushing into the $1m-plus range — the region’s appeal is evolving fast, and…
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A Two-Way Deal Could Let Australians Live and Work Across Europe — Here’s What’s Being Floated
A new EU–Australia labour mobility proposal would be a major shift from today’s country-by-country visas — and it’s being talked about alongside renewed trade negotiations.
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Australia’s housing crisis isn’t “global” — it’s policy-driven
Australia’s housing crisis isn’t “global” — it’s policy-driven. With supply falling behind demand, expanding low-deposit schemes and other demand boosters risks inflating prices rather than improving affordability. The reset is clear: build more homes faster, align population growth with construction capacity, and stop policies that turn scarcity into higher bids.
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Australia’s housing reset: stop juicing demand, start building homes
Scrap inflationary schemes now — stop helping buyers bid more for scarce stock, and start fixing the shortage. Australia needs a hard reset: cut demand-boosting policies that inflate prices, then drive supply through faster approvals, planning reform, infrastructure sequencing, and a construction pipeline big enough to meet (and exceed) demand.
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Queensland Property Prices Set for Double-Digit Growth in 2026 — And What It Means for Moreton Bay
Moreton Bay is emerging as one of Queensland’s strongest growth corridors, with population pressure, major infrastructure investment and Brisbane spill-over demand positioning the region for standout gains in 2026.