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Less Hype - More Facts
There's so much noise out there - what's likely to happen to Queensland Property? I don't think Queensland house prices are going to crash because of CGT and negative gearing changes. I think the most likely outcome is that 'price growth slows', certain markets temporarily soften, investor activity reshuffles, and then prices continue rising over the medium-to-long term because the underlying supply problem still hasn't been solved. When you strip away the politics, house p

Dene Tucker
4 days ago3 min read


Housing Crisis aka Leadership Problem
(Our Principal, Hayley Van De Ven recently published an article regarding the current hype surrounding changes to CGT and Negative-Gearing policy. This article is a precis of that same article.) Australia’s Housing Crisis Isn’t Being Caused by Investors or Landlords… It’s Being Caused by a Failure to Deliver Housing at Scale. For too long, governments across Australia have approached the housing crisis as a political talking point rather than the national infrastructure c

Dene Tucker
May 203 min read


Pending Property Tax Changes
May 9th, 2026 marks the next Federal Budget. Here's some thoughts on the pending Property Tax Changes Beyond the usual media scare tactics, lately I've been hearing from a few of my investor clients that they are concerned about possible changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing - but in doing so, many are overlooking what really matters. There’s a lot of noise out there – CGT (Capital Gains Tax) changes, Negative Gearing limits, talk of property crashes. But histor

Dene Tucker
Apr 264 min read


What Could the Middle East Conflict Mean for Australian Property?
Dene Tucker is a 35+ year veteran of real estate specialising in residential sales right across the Greater Brisbane region The latest conflict in the Middle East has rattled global share markets, with Iran retaliating against several countries in the region following military strikes by the United States and Israel. One of the biggest concerns for markets right now is the potential disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which sits just off the coast of Iran.

Dene Tucker
Mar 95 min read


Facts V Media Hype
Dene Tucker is a 35 year + Real Estate Agent & Auctioneer and has been hands-on in over $2,000,000,000 of successful residential property transactions across Australia & New Zealand. Welcome to our February update. I hope you’re well and truly back into the rhythm of the year and enjoying what is shaping up to be another strong year across South-East Queensland. With today’s much-anticipated interest rate rise, I wanted to cut through the noise and bring some clarity to wha

Dene Tucker
Feb 22 min read


The Future Looks Bright
Queensland’s property market is shaping up for another year of accelerated growth, with Brisbane and major regional centres - including the Gold and Sunshine Coasts - forecast to achieve double-digit price growth in 2026. Dene Tucker is a Licenced Real Estate Agent selling residential property all over the Greater Brisbane area. According to SQM Research’s annual Housing Boom and Bust Report , Brisbane dwelling values are expected to rise by 10 to 15 percent under the base-c

Dene Tucker
Jan 72 min read


Real Estate Algorithms – (Not) The Gospel, According to Dene
Welcome to the final edition of my Blog for 2025. In this issue, I want to unpack a few more truths about real estate - this time, focusing on real estate algorithms. Let’s begin with a simple definition: an algorithm is a finite, clear set of instructions designed to solve a problem or perform a calculation. In practice, it takes input data and follows a step-by-step process to produce an output. Put simply, the automated property valuations you see on platforms like R

Dene Tucker
Dec 4, 20252 min read


Understanding Real Estate Advertising Costs in Queensland
Dene Tucker is a Licenced Real Estate Agent with 35 years in the Industry and a part of the REMAX TLG Team with Offices in Cleveland,...

Dene Tucker
Oct 8, 20252 min read


Understanding Real Estate Commissions: What Every Seller Should Know
When it comes time to sell your home, most people appoint a real estate agent to guide the process. If you don’t already have a trusted...

Dene Tucker
Sep 9, 20253 min read


“Free Advertising" - 'Yeah Right'
Dene Tucker is a Licenced Real Estate Agent with 35 years in the Industry and a part of the REMAX TLG Team with Offices in Cleveland,...

Dene Tucker
Aug 11, 20252 min read


Waiting for Spring to Sell?
Planning & Preparation is a vital component in a successful sale. That Starts Now… Waiting for warm weather and blooming gardens might...

Dene Tucker
Jul 16, 20253 min read
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