Will property growth come to Brisbane?

The release yesterday of the RP Data and Rismark International October housing market results confirmed a 1.3 per cent rise across the combined capital cities index over the month with the rolling 12 month combined capital cities index growth rate recording its fastest pace in three years.

Rismark CEO, Ben Skilbeck, added that while Sydney has eclipsed its previous cyclical high and Melbourne is near its peak, Brisbane remains 8.4% below its highs. “There is, however, evidence that growth conditions may be spreading to Brisbane."

Brisbane apartment prices (to 31 October 2013):

October 2013 - up 0.6%

Quarter - up 2.3%
Year on Year - up 1%
Year to Date - up 1.6%
Median price based on settled sales of Brisbane apartments over the quarter - $375,000.