Queensland

Far North Queensland has seen an outpouring of aid from major banks and government entities in response to the devastation caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper.

Home loan financing was the strongest in Queensland, according to the major bank’s latest research.

Queensland’s Leader of the Opposition has committed to raise the stamp duty concession threshold for first home buyers.

Queensland has become the first state to pass the federal government’s share equity scheme legislation.

Queensland will not implement its controversial “anti-investor” land tax revisions, following weeks of media and industry criticism — and lack of interstate support.

The Palaszczuk government has made housing a stand-alone cabinet portfolio and announced the inaugural minister leading the portfolio.

Approximately 2.2 million new residents could be accommodated in the Sunshine State under draft plans for 900,000 new homes.

The home loan provider has announced its venture into the Queensland market.

The association has expressed its doubts over the state government’s move to double the First Home Owners Grant.

Queensland’s younger home owner hopefuls are still chasing the dream of home ownership despite economic headwinds, new research has found.