Find out everything you need to know about Brisbane suburbs before you buy including suburb profiles, local restaurants, parks, schools and more.

The State Govt takes a cut when you buy a property - here's how much.

Check the agent you're dealing with is an accredited REIQ member - we are. It gives you additional peace of mind. Some good property research tools here too.

The State Govt body that oversees the property industry. Lots of consumer info and facts on contracts and the law when buying and selling real estate.

If you're not Australian you'll need Govt approval prior to buying real estate here. Usually a smooth process to ensure you can spend your Yen, Yuan, Rupees or Euros! Exemptions do apply for New Zealanders (provided you support the Wallabies).

Michael Matusik has earned a deserved reputation for useful, interesting and sometimes controversial research and has a great subscription newsletter.

We've used these guys regularly and they know their stuff - particularly in the inner Brisbane area. They do a lot of work for property developers so may understand future supply issues better than others.

Check if there's any development potential in the property before making an offer. Useful info here just to help understand how neighbourhoods might evolve in the future.

Handy and free maps of anywhere in Aust so it's great when checking out real estate. Also gives you directions so if you want to drive to Hobart it'll tell you where to turn left, then right, then drive a bit, then right again, then...