Maidment News

Townsville Property Shortage – 2025 Study Shines New Light

A new report from property industry veteran Michael Matusik highlights the critical property market shortage in Townsville, which continues to drive prices higher for prospective buyers. The study, which was commissioned in March 2025, highlights the disparity between population growth and new housing developments, particularly apartment buildings and complexes, and what this shortage could mean for buyers as the local population continues to surge ahead of the 2028 Brisbane Olympic Games.  Townsville’s Continued Property Market Growth  For anyone who has kept half an eye on the Townsville property market over the last few years, it should come as little surprise that the supply of new housing is nowhere near meeting or keeping up with demand. With more and more families and lifestyle seekers flocking to Townsville, new developments are nowhere near meeting the demand. The result? Property prices in Townsville continue to surge. Median house prices in 2024 alone surged

Are New Builds a Good Investment?

With real estate growth slowing in capital cities like Sydney and Melbourne, an increasing number of property investors are looking to build instead of buy for investment, especially in rapidly developing regional markets like Townsville. But are new builds a worthwhile investment? To help provide m

Townsville Property Market Outlook for 2025

The city of Townsville is a North Queensland gem renowned for its crystal-clear waters, white sandy beaches, tropical weather, and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef. Beyond its picturesque holiday destination for travellers, Townsville offers its locals the comfort and convenience of a bustling ma

Maidment Group To Deliver 400 New Homes For Defence Families In Townsville, Strengthening Regional Growth

Private Queensland developer, Maidment Group, has been chosen as an exclusive supply partner with Defence Housing Australia (DHA), as part of their New Builds Volume Leasing Program, which was recently announced by Defence Australia and the Albanese government. New Builds Volume Leasing Program will

North Ward, Townsville: Growth, Population & Investment Potential

North Ward, Townsville’s Most Popular Suburb North Ward is a coastal suburb on the north-edge of Townsville city, located a short 1.6 km away from the region’s CBD.  Consistently voted by Townsville’s residents as the number one suburb to live in, North Ward is designed as one

What Is a House and Land Package?

There’s no question that buying a property, especially for the first time, is a huge commitment. With property prices rising across Australia, one of the most affordable and accessible ways to get on the property ladder is by purchasing a house and land package. So, what exactly is a house and

Harris Crossing Growth, Population, Investment Potential

Harris Crossing is a house and land estate nestled along the banks of the Bohle River in Townsville, Queensland. The planned estate is designed to cater towards a range of different buyers with modern amenities and plenty of appealing features for growing families such as parks, paths, recreational

6 Features of a Sustainable House

The environmental dilemma the world is currently facing is naturally bleeding into how we’re building new homes, and what we’re using to construct these houses. When building a home, making conscious sustainable design decisions can go a long way in reducing carbon footprint.  It re

A Look at Townsville's Best Suburbs & The Rise of Luxury Living

Once North Queensland’s best-kept secret, Townsville has rapidly become a hotspot among both homebuyers and property investors in recent years. Most notably, there has been a sharp incline in the demand for luxury housing options in newer, master-planned communities, particularly in the more n

Best investment suburbs QLD 2024

With interest rates continuing to rise, the options for positive returns in residential properties in heavily populated city areas is becoming limited. As a result, more and more investors are looking outward to regional areas, with areas within North Queensland coming into the spotlight for an attr

Do First Home Buyers Pay Stamp Duty in QLD?

Purchasing your first home is a huge achievement, one that has no doubt come with many decisions, sacrifices, and careful planning. As property owners continue to soar, it’s becoming more difficult for first home buyers to get onto the property ladder. And while saving for a deposit is the maj

7 Eco-friendly Building Materials for Sustainable Homes

With global climate change showing no signs of slowing down, reducing energy consumption by choosing eco-friendly building materials has become more important than ever before. The construction and use of residential and commercial buildings account for 39% of all global greenhouse gas emissions. Us

First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) QLD: Simple Guide 2024

The Queensland First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) has recently undergone significant changes which spell good news for eligible first home buyers. Under changes to the first home buyer grant that came into effect from the 20th November 2023, the Queensland State Government has increased the grant from $1

How to Plan & Prepare For a Display Village Visit

Display villages offer a fantastic opportunity to visit and experience your future potential home in full form. You’ll be able to see, touch, and feel the end product, allowing you to visualise how your family may be able to utilise and live in the space. If you’re thinking of building

Why You Should Build a Brand New Home in 2023

Tired of house-hunting that feels like chasing rainbows? A custom-built home might just be what you’re after. Here are four compelling reasons why you should build a brand-new home:  Create Your Dream Home   Forget about finding your dream home — just create it yourself! When y

Buyer's Guide to Building a New Home in 7 Key Steps

Are you looking to build a new home but unsure where to start? Any major journey comes with bucketloads of questions. This one is no different: you’ll probably ask yourself where you should build, how much it costs to build a new home, and what you need to do first. Not to worry — Maidme

Building vs Buying a House: Understanding Your Options

No matter how you go about it, buying a house is going to be one of the most significant purchases you’ll make in your lifetime. It’s a worthwhile investment that involves a lot of thought and consideration. The first choice you’ll make is whether you want to buy a house that&rsqu

The Benefits of Building & Living in an Estate

Imagine living in an idyllic community where convenience, safety, and a sense of belonging go hand-in-hand with reliable amenities and beautiful surroundings. Welcome to the world of estate living. If you’re considering building a new home, you can’t go wrong with building and living in

8 House Building Trends You Should Incorporate in 2023

It’s important to stay in the loop with the latest house building design trends. Homeowners in 2023 can enjoy the best that modern constructions and renovations have to offer. To help you with your perfect home, Maidment has put together this list of the top 8 house building trends to incorpo

Building vs Buying a House: Understanding Your Options

No matter how you go about it, buying a house is going to be one of the most significant purchases you’ll make in your lifetime. It’s a worthwhile investment that involves a lot of thought and consideration. The first choice you’ll make is whether you want to buy a house that&rsquo

Townsville Treasures: Reasons to Move to the Coastal City

Are you looking for the laid-back lifestyle that a coastal city offers? Do you want to live by the water amongst nature, with easy access to everything you need in a modern Australian city? The sunny skies, dreamy plains, and beautiful beaches of Townsville are calling! Perched on the north-eastern

What to Know When Buying a House and Land Package

House and land packages are excellent investments that can save you time and money while looking for a home. They’re exactly what they sound like — packages that include a new home design block complete with underground services. Instead of finding a block and a builder to build your ho

Home Buyer Grants Available to Townsville Buyers

Buying your own home is a quintessential part of the Australian dream. While it can be quite the financial challenge, buying your own home can be an extremely rewarding process, resulting in owning your own piece of local land. To alleviate some of this financial burden, there are a number of Govern

The 9 Stages of Building a House in Australia

Building a house is a landmark moment for most Australians. Building your home signals the beginning of a new life and a fresh start – but, as many would know, it’s also a process that happens in staging. At Maidment, we strive to make the process of building a new home in North Queensla

Harris Crossing wins UDIA Regional Project of the Year

On Friday 5th November, the team at Maidment Group attended the 2021 UDIA QLD Awards for Excellence held at the Brisbane City Hall. Harris Crossing was awarded the Regional Project of the Year. A fantastic achievement by the entire team at Maidment Group, together with the support of the project&rsq

Build grant a cherry on top

BACK on the east coast after working two years in Perth, it’s been a long time coming for engaged couple Kye Elder and Guy Benson to build their first home. The pair “always knew” they wanted to call Townsville home, and after finding land in Maidment Group’s Sanctum Estate,

SANCTUM STAGE 24 ROADS NOW OPEN

Exciting News! The Sanctum Stage 24 Release ROADS ARE NOW OPEN to the public.  There are still ready to build on blocks available, but you will need to act fast! Time is running out for those looking to secure land to make the most of up to $35,000* in government grants to help build their new

HomeBuilder Grant Extended

EXCITING NEWS! The Federal Government HomeBuilder Grant will continue in 2021 with some changes: From 1st January - 31st March 2021, the Grant will be reduced from $25,000 to $15,000 Construction commencement extended from 3 to 6 months Valid for all eligible contracts signed on or after the 4t

HomeBuilder Grant ends 31st December... Don't miss out!

If you’re thinking of building a new home…the countdown has begun! With the HomeBuilder Grant expiring on the 31st December… time is running out to make the most of up to $45,000* in government grants to help you build your brand new home at Harris Crossing or Sanctum Estate

PERFECT STORM: Grant drives home market

A ONCE in a lifetime opportunity of housing grants and record low interest rates is driving a perfect storm for new home construction, developer Glen Maidment says. While just a few months ago housing estates in Townsville were virtually idle, now the industry is hammering home a rare moment when it

HomeBuilder Grant: What Is It and How Can You Get It?

Location Matters

Up to $45,000 to build your new home

If you’re a first home buyer or existing property owner and you’re thinking of building a new home…there is plenty to get excited about! We're pleased to announce the $25,000 Australian Government HomeBuilder Scheme in conjunction with the $20,000 Queensland Government First Home

Appeal of residential communities

Property buyers are keen to purchase house and land deals. As the economic climate continues to evolve around changes brought by COVID-19, businesses and industries too have had to look at ways to adapt.  The real estate industry, for example, has transitioned to online ways of providing differ

First Home Loan Deposit Scheme: Helping Aussies own their first home

Thanks to lower mortgage rates, more relaxed home loan servicing rules and government-backed homeownership assistance projects, housing affordability has improved in Australia. This has led would-be property buyers to look for pieces of land for sale, as well as house and land packages in popu

What you need to know about buying your first home in Townsville

For many, homeownership is one of the most exciting parts of adulthood. It’s a marker of your success and hard work. What’s great is that buying your first home in Queensland affords you certain concessions on your first home purchase. Of course, being a first home buyer, you may not be

Update on COVID-19 Procedures in Sales Offices

Following the announcements from the Federal and State Governments this week, Maidment Group will be implementing additional measures in our Sales Centres for your safety.Marina Residences, Harris Crossing, Eden Park Estate and M Property Townsville will transition to appointment-only consultations

An important message about COVID-19

On behalf of our team at Maidment Group I hope you, your family and loved ones are safe during this time, as we continue to learn more about the coronavirus situation that we are facing locally, nationally and globally. Your health and wellbeing is our absolute priority during this time, and we

Waterfront Land Now Selling

A new level of luxury living has arrived… Waterfront land is now selling at Marina Residences. Located within picturesque Breakwater peninsula…Marina Residences provides a rare opportunity to live in one of Townsville’s most exclusive waterfront settings. Enjoy direct access

First Home Loan Deposit Scheme: Helping Aussies Own Their First Home

Thanks to lower mortgage rates, more relaxed home loan servicing rules and government-backed homeownership assistance projects, housing affordability has improved in Australia. This has led would-be property buyers to look for pieces of land for sale, as well as house and land packages in popu

What You Need to Know About Buying Your First Home in Townsville

For many, homeownership is one of the most exciting parts of adulthood. It’s a marker of your success and hard work. What’s great is that buying your first home in Queensland affords you certain concessions on your first home purchase. Of course, being a first home buyer, you may not be

Building Your First House: 3 Things to Look for in Your Builder

Ready-built homes are great if you’re happy with the design and location, however if you’d like your first home to look the way you pictured it, building and designing the house yourself is the best way to ensure you’ll get to live in a home you envisioned. But the success of the c

5 Essential Factors to Getting Your Desired House and Land Package

The term “house and land package” is used by property developers to refer to a property deal that includes a new home and the land on which it is built. There are many developers offering house and land packages in Townsville, Australia, and not all offers are alike. The house

The Neighbourhood’s Location: A Major Factor to Consider in Your Home Search

When you’re planning on buying a land lot or a house, the location is often the first thing you think about. You can always build your house from the ground up or renovate the one you’ll be moving into but you can’t turn a bad location into a great one. You’ll have to find t

Ways To Maximise Your Investment Home

Whether you are a beginner or experienced landlord, every investor has the same reason for buying an investment property: to make a profit.  Even though property investment has risks, many people are still willing to jump into the housing market and make money either through reselling or rentin

Building Your Wealth Through Real Estate

Most of us are taught early in our about the importance of saving money. Parents often encourage children to save some of their pocket money or birthday cash gifts. Saving money is one thing; investing money to build your wealth is another. Optimising your wealth takes more than leaving cash dorman

Luxury Living in Townsville

The Marina Residences by Maidment Group balances luxury and lifestyle on the Australian waterfront. Luxury cosmopolitan living on the waterfront is here, with the launch of The Marina Residences, the latest offering of North Queensland-based property developer Maidment Group. Located within Townsvil

Make your dream a reality: Living life in a luxury home

Living in a luxury house doesn’t have to be just a dream. Many people believe owning a luxury home is more of a liability than an asset because of the expenses involved. While it is true that the cost of living is relatively higher for people living in a luxury house, we tend to forget that t

Smart Home: The Benefits of Living with Automation

Being able to connect all household functions and control them wherever you were used to be a plot of science fiction novels and movies. Today, you can control everything – clocks, lights, windows and cooking appliances, thanks to the Internet of Things (IoT). As of June 2019, 2.3 mi

Luxury Living: Upgrading Your Home for Comfort and Indulgence

The word luxury living evokes images of large mansions, fancy cars, gold bathroom taps, caviar, champagne and an array of servants to tend to your every whim. This image of luxury living is usually reserved for celebrities, business magnates and royalty. If you're not part of the list, the thought o

The water calls you home: Say "Yes" to waterfront living

You don’t have to move far from the city to get a taste of living close to nature. A number of today’s residential properties will allow you to enjoy the natural environment right outside your door while still giving you easy access to the city centre. And when this idea excites you, you

Real Estate Guide: Managing Your Investment Property

Property can be a lucrative investment but there are many significant responsibilities that come with being a property investor such as real estate management. When deciding how to manage your property, you have to ask yourself if you will be doing it yourself or using an agent. Hands-on management

A guide to purchasing a property in Townsville

Getting the right home can be a taxing endeavour. It can be a gruelling process matching your desire for a wonderful home with the reality of what's available on the market. There are a series of steps – from finding the ideal home and location to preparing for settlement. Once you do decide t

Steve Pozzebon joins the M Land team

Maidment Group welcome Townsville local, Steve Pozzebon, to the M Land team. Steve will assist builders and potential buyers start their home journey at Eden Park and Sanctum.  Steve brings six years experience in the industry, assisting hundreds of families achieve home ownership. A period of

UDIA visit to New Zealand

The 2018 International Tour of Excellence held by Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) hosted Glen Maidment, and many other delegates in New Zealand in October this year to explore development innovation up close.  Delegates explored transformed paddocks to sustainable communiti

Latest $50m residential project planned as marina revamp builds momentum

A HIGH-END marina house and apartment development planned for Townsville City is set to provide boutique living in one of the most picturesque parts of town. Maidment Group has lodged applications with the Townsville City Council to develop a residential offering of 11 homes along the marina and a

Maidment Group expands as market rebounds in Townsville

INNOVATIVE family-owned company Maidment Group is expanding in Townsville, widening its services in property, employing more people and positioning itself for a market rebound. While the development industry has seen big contraction in recent years, mostly on the back of a downturn in mining and c

Move in without hassles

M HOMES Townsville has released ready built houses allowing buyers to avoid the hassle of building while still being able to move into a brand new property. The homes are in Reedy Lane at Harris Crossing and have three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a media room and feature h

Jobs boom gets us back to work

Jobs boom gets us back to work CLARE ARMSTRONG https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/business/jobs-boost-puts-townsville-ahead-of-the-pack/news-story/9f0ac5d9f13f1c3fa82bacd1145222ef THOUSANDS of new jobs have been created in Townsville in the past year as the city recorded the largest annual emplo

Sanctum Community to Expand

Maidment Group is excited to announce the Sanctum community is set to grow into one of the regions largest master planned communities. Occupying over 550 hectares, the Sanctum West precinct will feature over 3500 residential lots and will ensure the continued growth of Townsville's Northern Beaches

Sanctum Expands

You may have noticed there’s plenty happening at Sanctum at the moment... The reason why?!?…Sanctum is proud to welcome the NEW Stage 21 ‘Blackthorn’ Release. Construction is COMPLETE & ROADS ARE NOW OPEN with a variety of block sizes from 400sqm to 1033sqm and a selecti

Dog Park at Sanctum Now Open

Sanctum's new purpose built fully enclosed dog park is NOW OPEN.  Located at the end of Sanctum Boulevard adjacent to the playground, the park is over 5000sqm with obstacles, mounds and designated areas for dogs of all shapes & sizes. Now it's even easier for every member of the family to h

Proudly Supporting St Anthony's Dragons

Maidment Group is proud to be part of the St Anthony's Catholic College community and to continue our support of the SACC Dragons. Congratulations to players, coaches, parents & supporters on a fantastic year and we look forward to the 2018 season being an absolute cracker! GO THE

New Release at Harris Crossing

There's a new stage release NOW SELLING with more than 70 home sites to choose from. With a variety of blocks available, from low maintenance courtyard lots up to 1000m² premium lifestyle lots overlooking the river corridor, there's a home site solution for everyone. ROADS ARE OPEN, so come f

Disc Golf is Coming to Townsville

Family friendly and a sport for all ages, there's something new coming to Harris Crossing... Over the coming months construction will commence on Townsville's very first 18 hole Disc Golf course. Disc Golf is played with similar rules to traditional golf, but instead of a club & ball, players th

Ready Built Homes Now Selling

Modern. Convenient. Affordable. Brought to you by M Homes Townsville this elegant home design is set to be the envy of your friends with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms plus plenty of living space for the family. The Mayfair 153 features with a separate study and media room, and a superb outdoor living oasi

Leading agent joins the team

M Property Townsville is excited to welcome Martin McDonough to the team. One of the most recognised faces in the Townsville real estate market, Martin has built a reputation as a trusted property professional who prides himself on creating long-term relationships with his clients through an unwaver

Townsville Ring Road Stage 4 Now Open

Eden Park is now less than 10 minutes away from the Townsville Hospital, James Cook University & Lavarack Barracks. Completed 6 months ahead of schedule, the Townsville Ring Road extension is now open. Reduced travel times, less road congestion and with direct access to major employment hubs, th

Eden Park Continues to Grow

Maidment Group is proud to announce the release of Stage 3 Eden Park.  Featuring park residential lots from 2000sqm priced from $209,000. Wide frontages plus a great aspect, this brand new release allows you to tailor your home design to suit your lifestyle needs. With a variety of block sizes

Connecting People & Property

M Property Townsville is an exciting addition to the suite of property solutions offered by Maidment Development Group. For over a decade, Maidment Development Group has helped more than 1000 families across Townsville find property solutions to suit their lifestyle needs. M Property Townsville