At the rate fuel prices are climbing, our team has been brainstorming alternative ways to zip between open homes in case the petrol pumps eventually run dry.
It’ll come as no surprise that Lou was the first to put her hand up to hoof it. We never miss an opportunity to stir her up about using the foot falcons as her primary mode of transport, though you can’t argue with her impressive daily step count! Meanwhile, Jono and Georgie have suggested scouring Facebook Marketplace for a tandem bike. Since they live on the same street, they figure they may as well embrace peak efficiency — what a sight to behold that would be.
Then there’s Josh. You might recall his equestrian debut at our 61 Nioka Street shoot back in 2024; he took to the saddle like a pro (years of competitive mountain biking will do that), so a stable of horses for the team isn’t off the table. As for me? I’ve claimed the CityCat. There are certainly worse ways to commute, and the 199 bus is effectively a private Woolstore shuttle between both 4005 ferry terminals.
I really couldn’t have picked a worse time to swap the EV for a diesel car, but much like the Brisbane housing market, we’re all learning to adapt to the shifts.
The current headlines are dire, and when fear-mongering is rife, we notice a familiar pattern: the noise gets overwhelming, so buyers hit the pause button to assess the landscape. The sidelines feel like a safe place to wait for someone else to make the first move.
This “wait and see” sentiment feels like pure déjà vu. Cast your mind back to March 2020 — the world paused, uncertainty was at an all-time high, and many sat on their hands and watched on. I remember carting my desktop computer home, slumping over my dining table, and resigning myself to the fact that the market would plunge and my career would be over.
We all know what happened next. Those who recognised the underlying supply shortage and acted despite the lack of confidence were rewarded with the most extraordinary growth cycle in Brisbane’s history so far. I have yet to find a single person who doesn’t wish they had bought a 405 SQM block in inner-city Brisbane back then, instead of panic purchasing toilet paper.
While headlines focus on ‘fake’ inflation driven by global fuel spikes rather than domestic consumer spending, the fundamental reality of the Brisbane market remains: we have a chronic shortage of homes. Basic supply and demand doesn’t disappear overnight. As the RBA looks past these temporary global pressures and focus returns to local demand, we expect the market to find its footing quickly. In fact, despite the broader hesitation, we saw an encouraging turnout over the weekend and enquiry levels are already gaining momentum.
Speaking of low supply, I’ll tell you what has become incredibly hard to find: a Woolstore apartment in original condition. Unit 137 is a true time capsule, preserved in its original conversion state. The toughest decision you’ll have to make is whether to retain the raw, industrial soul of the early 1990s or seize the rare chance to craft a bespoke masterpiece within the only direct riverfront Woolstore in Teneriffe.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, 1/131 Terrace Street is the poster child of turn-key homes. Renovated with meticulous attention to detail, no expense has been spared to create a residence that offers a rare blend of heritage elegance and modern luxury across two sophisticated levels. Photos and video hardly do justice to the sheer amount of living space and separation on offer, let alone the expertly selected features.
The arrival of colourful Cadbury eggs in our office snack stash is the ultimate reminder that the Easter long weekend is nearly upon us. It’s that transition point of the year where we either finally take a breath or start making big decisions for the months ahead.
If your Easter plans involve more than just hot cross buns and sitting in traffic, this is the perfect window to consider several phenomenal and rare opportunities in the 4005 postcode. With the long weekend providing some much-needed headspace, it is the ideal time to run your numbers, come through our weekend open homes (yes, we’ll be there next Saturday) and finalise your position.
History shows that the “sideline period” is usually short-lived. If you are in a position to buy, I strongly recommend capitalising on this uncertainty before the rest of the market returns with fervour. Opportunity always favours those who seize it while others hesitate.
Talk soon,
Ben
