January 2026

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Contributed By: Archer Gowland Redshaw on

Welcome to 2026. What an unbelievable start to the year – fires, cyclones, floods, an Ashes series win, and Academy Award (The Oscars) nominations for Australian artists. You must be an optimist in the first month. We need to believe that the future can be better than the past. So, make 2026 an adventure – optimism plus volatility. It will not be a set and forget year. What do I think will happen in 2026? I mentioned a few topics in my column in the Christmas Edition newsletter. I had a quick read to see if anything changed between December and now – the worldRead More →

Contributed By: Mike Phipps Finance on

“My life has been full of terrible misfortunes, most of which never happened”Michel de Montaigne This time of year, my habit is to publish a few observations regarding the year just passed. I usually intersperse these pithy remarks with some crystal ball gazing and a dose of scepticism for good measure. Not this year my friends. It’s now 25 years since we welcomed in the millennium and we now find ourselves at quarter time in the 21st century. What an opportune moment to look back at the events that have shaped us over this past two and a half decades. Given the scope of theRead More →

Contributed By: Stuart Crombie on

The Queensland property market in early 2026 continues to make headlines as one of the most competitive and growth-oriented real estate environments in Australia. Fueled by strong demand, limited supply, interstate migration and major infrastructure projects, housing values across both metropolitan and regional areas have been on the rise – presenting a complex picture for buyers, sellers and investors alike. Rising Prices & Tight Supply: What Buyers Are Facing For prospective homebuyers in Queensland, the market remains challenging. Low inventory and high demand have kept prices climbing, particularly in Southeast Queensland where Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast are key drivers of state growth.Read More →

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