Updated for 2024/2025 by Andrew Mackintosh
In my experience, building inspections in Oxley can go two ways. Either I find a beautifully renovated, well cared for property, with little to no issues – or somewhere, well, suspiciously affordable (by today’s standards anyway). This is where I am always cautious. Oxley has a history of pretty terrible flooding. The same reason Oxley offers so many desirable spots, makes them undesirable places to call home. Oxley sits nestled between the Brisbane River and Oxley Creek. While the Wivenhoe dam reduces risk from Brisbane River flooding in the area, it has happened, and recently. Oxley Creek (and the local water reclamation plant) poses a significant flood risk to buyers. And you know, water reclamation…. that kind of flooding is…well, worse. When performing a building inspection in Oxley, looking for flood damage is my first stop. Especially on a cheap and cheerful property overlooking the creek. On the western side of town, less prone to flooding, I generally find properties that have been extensively renovated to attract the highest offers. This usually includes property staging and plenty of quickly completed renovations. As sellers look for maximum capital gains, it’s the building inspector’s job to spot any “short cuts” that could cost our buyers in the future.
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In reality, Oxley is a suburb experiencing rapid change. Long gone are the days of Oxley being seen as the poorer cousin to its rather posh neighbours! Oxley is, in its own right, a premium Brisbane suburb – and with that premium, comes inflated purchase prices. Buying for the address means you’re vulnerable to paying post code premiums regardless of the quality of the home. With a long history of low cost rentals and low quality landlords could mean problems hidden just below the surface. Cheap renovations and “band aid solutions” to repairs could mean your premium property sticker price comes with long term financial woes. Areas like Oxley need a proper, comprehensive and trustworthy pre-purchase inspection to rule out these issues. Once you’ve got your report, you can use it to re-negotiate your purchase price if there are any issues with the property.
Oxley Flood Zone – Source
Why residents love calling Oxley home
Much of Oxley’s population is young families with growing children. Couples with children are moving to the area for convenient commuting to the city and they stay to appreciate the family-friendly lifestyle. The suburb is well serviced by public transport; major arterial roads provide easy access to other areas of Brisbane and also the Gold Coast. Oxley itself has all you need, with major grocery stores, numerous cafes and smaller local shops. You’ll also find ample recreation with two golf courses and other sporting clubs available. Additionally the QPS Training Academy and government agencies are located in the suburb and draw interest, and employment, to the area.
Wide, leafy streets, parklands and recreational areas are characteristic of Oxley, which has a reputation for community spirit and a relaxed and friendly attitude.
The sorts of homes you’ll find in Oxley.
If you’re keen on buying property in Oxley, it’s essential to know that some areas are low lying and prone to flooding. This makes arranging a thorough and professional building inspection more important than ever. As a leafy area, pest inspections are also a must to ensure ants, spiders or termites aren’t taking up residence – especially in timber homes.
As it’s an older suburb, there are a number of stately and traditional Queenslander style homes in Oxley. Larger home blocks are more recently being subdivided into new developments, and townhouse complexes are quite common. The median sale price in Oxley is up 19% this year, sitting at $860,000 – with a four bedroom home likely to cost just over a million dollars. For apartments, you can expect to pay an average of $607,000 – growth of over 22%. Obviously, with this kind of property value growth, building inspections in Oxley are essential.
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Arranging your Oxley building inspection.
A building inspector with local knowledge of Oxley and its flood prone areas should be on speed dial if you are searching to buy a home in this suburb. There is high demand for property as entry price point is lower than surrounding suburbs, with growth potential well recognised.
It’s usual to have 14 days from when you sign the contract until the purchase becomes unconditional so arranging any building and pest inspections promptly is crucial. Don’t risk missing out on your dream property in Oxley, book today!
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