If you live in Queensland, you have likely experienced the effects of the housing crunch. Young couples who dream of starting a family in a home of their own are realising that traditional house prices are well beyond their reach. In contrast, those looking to decrease their living quarters are discovering that the rental market is too steep to join.

Falling real estate prices and mandated moratoriums on new construction are motivating many Queenslanders to invest in their current properties rather than purchase or build new homes. Yet the renovations in this flat market are coming at a steep price.

Although investing in a current property may seem like a good idea in a down market, homeowners who choose this route risk overcapitalising the property if they splurge on items and materials that make the house more valuable than the neighbourhood. This can create a new set of financial problems when the time to sell finally comes around. In some cases, sellers are increasing their asking price as much as 10 per cent above true value just to cover renovation costs, which means their homes are sitting on the listings longer.
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Once a dusty iron ore town, Port Hedland in Western Australia is currently undergoing a multimillion-dollar transformation to become a place where people flock to live, not just work. As plans are implemented to increase annual exports of profitable minerals from 200 million tonnes to 690 million tonnes within the next three years, city officials expect the formerly remote town to grow exponentially by 2035, increasing from roughly 20,000 to 50,000 residents.

Spending your holiday in your own personal slice of paradise in the rolling green hills of Queensland or along the captivating coast of the Barrier Reef may seem like an unattainable dream. Buying a holiday house comes at a steep price, while cheap holiday houses, reserved sight unseen, can be a gamble. 
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Buying and selling a house requires an enormous time investment. The process is long and complicated, requiring patience, dedication, flexibility and the ability to make difficult decisions on a moment’s notice. 

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Whether you are self employed, running a small startup business or managing a construction site, the importance of an office cannot be underestimated. Residential offices not only appear amateurish, but they are also often located far from business centres, which means you miss crucial opportunities to attract new customers. 
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Is your home getting a little crowded? Expanding families can quickly crowd even larger houses. An ex factory or fully installed home extension from Panelfab is the perfect solution to the increasing lack of space in your home. 
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