Brisbane Info

Famous for it's great weather, exciting events and cultural scene, Brisbane has a sophisticated, warm and friendly charm, which will more than surprise.

As Queensland's vibrant capital city, Brisbane offers the very best in food, wine, arts, entertainment and major sporting events with relaxed sub-tropical flair. Brisbane City shopping means you'll be treated to the best of all worlds.

Brisbane's vibrant CBD and inner city retail precincts are an exciting melting pot of the very best local, national and international labels, brands and specialty stores. Nowhere else is Brisbane's cultural diversity more evident than through the experience of its thriving arts and cultural scene.

A full calendar of world-class theatre, opera, ballet, musicals and concerts complements an exciting program of exhibitions, installations and cultural attractions.

Here are some links to the best guides to Brisbane:

Our Brisbane - Has anything and Everything.
Brisbane City Council Website
http://www.brisbanemarketing.com.au/
http://www.meetinbrisbane.com.au/
http://togetherbrisbane.com.au/
http://www.bnecity.com.au/

Other Useful Links

Australian Bureau of Statistics - www.abs.gov.au
Australian Business Research - www.abr.com.au
Australian Property Institute - www.propertyinstitute.com.au
National Tenancy Database - www.ntd.net.au
Office of Fair Trading -www.fairtrading.qld.gov.au
The Property Council of Australia - www.propertyoz.com.au
Queensland Law Society -www.qls.com.au
Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) - www.reiq.com.au
Residential Tenancies Authority - www.rta.qld.gov.au
Archicentre Renovation or New Home Design Report - www.archicentre.com.au
Buyer's Guide and Checklist Online - www.yourhome.gov.au
Energy & Water Rebates - www.ata.org.au
General Advice on lead products - www.lead.org.au
Energy Star rating for appliances - www.energyrating.gov.au
Water Star rating for appliances - www.waterrating.gov.au
NABERS home assessment tool - www.nabers.com.au
Six Steps to Painting Your Home - www.environment.gov.au
Tenancy Information Centre of Australia - www.tica.com.au
First Home Owners Grant - http://www.osr.qld.gov.au/first-home-owner-grant/index.shtml
Overseas Buyers - Foreign Investment Review Board - http://www.firb.gov.au/content/default.asp
Duties in Queensland - http://www.osr.qld.gov.au/duties/index.shtml