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George came to real estate the way many clients do — as a homeowner let down by agents who didn't communicate, didn't push and didn't seem to care about the result. He decided sellers deserved better.
Before property, George spent more than 40 years building, buying and growing businesses. He brings that same commercial discipline to every sale: know the true value, present the home at its best, reach every serious buyer, and negotiate hard all the way to SOLD.
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Milara Property Group ("we", "us", "our") is a Queensland real estate business operated by George Milaras as a sole trader (ABN 47 498 425 398). George is a licensed real estate agent (licence 4977615) under the Property Occupations Act 2014 (Qld). We respect your privacy and handle personal information in line with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
This policy explains what personal information we collect, why we collect it, how we use, share and protect it, and how you can access it, correct it or make a complaint. It applies to everyone we deal with: sellers, buyers, landlords, tenants, open home visitors, development and joint venture partners, website visitors and job applicants.
Depending on how you deal with us, we may collect:
We do not seek to collect sensitive information (such as health or racial information). If it becomes necessary, we will only collect it with your consent or where the law allows.
We collect most personal information directly from you: in person, at open homes and inspections, by phone, by email and through forms on our website. We may also collect it from other people involved in a transaction (for example, a seller's or buyer's solicitor, a co-owner or a referring agent), from identity verification providers, from property portals, and from public sources such as title and council records. Where we collect information about you from someone else, we will take reasonable steps to let you know.
If you do not provide the information we ask for, we may not be able to act for you, progress an offer or complete a transaction. In particular, we cannot provide certain services if we are unable to verify your identity as the law requires.
We only disclose personal information for the purposes above, or as otherwise permitted by law. This may include disclosure to:
We do not sell, rent or trade personal information.
Some of our service providers store data on servers outside Australia. For example, enquiries submitted through our website are processed by our website host, Netlify, which is based in the United States. Our email and cloud providers may also store data overseas. We take reasonable steps to ensure these providers protect your information consistently with the APPs.
With your consent, or where the law otherwise allows, we may send you property alerts, market updates and information about our services. Every marketing email or SMS includes a way to unsubscribe, in line with the Spam Act 2003 (Cth). You can also opt out at any time by contacting us.
Our website may use cookies and basic analytics to understand how visitors use the site. This information does not usually identify you personally. You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Our website links to third-party sites (such as the REIQ and government websites); we are not responsible for their privacy practices.
We do not currently use computer programs to make decisions about you that significantly affect your rights or interests without human involvement. If this changes, we will update this policy to explain the kinds of personal information used and the kinds of decisions made, as required under the Privacy Act from 10 December 2026.
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, and unauthorised access, change or disclosure. These include secure, access-controlled systems, password protection and staff confidentiality obligations. We keep records for as long as we need them for our services and as required by law. For example, the AML/CTF laws require identification and transaction records to be kept for at least seven years. When information is no longer needed, we securely destroy or de-identify it.
If a data breach is likely to result in serious harm to anyone, we will assess it promptly. Where required under the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme, we will notify the affected individuals and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
You may ask for access to the personal information we hold about you, and ask us to correct it if it is inaccurate, out of date or incomplete. We will respond within a reasonable time, usually within 30 days. If we refuse a request (for example, where the law requires or permits us to), we will explain why in writing.
You can make general enquiries without identifying yourself or by using a pseudonym. However, we will need your details to act for you, to register you for an inspection or to progress a transaction.
If you have a concern about how we have handled your personal information, please contact us using the details below. We will acknowledge your complaint promptly and aim to resolve it within 30 days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you can contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner at oaic.gov.au or on 1300 363 992.
We may update this policy from time to time. The current version will always be available on our website.
Privacy Officer, George Milaras trading as Milara Property Group
PO Box 470, Bulimba QLD 4171
Phone: 0423 940 091
Email: admin@milarapropertygroup.com.au
These terms apply to your use of the Milara Property Group website. By using the site, you agree to them. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
Milara Property Group ("we", "us", "our") is a Queensland real estate business operated by George Milaras as a sole trader (ABN 47 498 425 398). George is a licensed real estate agent (licence 4977615) under the Property Occupations Act 2014 (Qld). Using this website, or sending us an enquiry, does not appoint us as your agent. We can only act for a client once a written appointment (such as the Form 6 Appointment of Real Estate Agent) has been signed, as required by Queensland law.
Market updates, articles and other content on this site are general information only. They are not legal, financial, tax or investment advice, and do not take your personal circumstances into account. Market data is drawn from the sources stated and may change. Please get professional advice before making decisions.
A market appraisal from us is an opinion of the likely selling price, based on current market evidence. It is not a formal valuation by a registered valuer and should not be relied on for finance, legal or tax purposes.
Submitting an enquiry through this website does not create any obligation for you or for us. An offer or acceptance communicated through the website, by email or by phone is not binding. A sale of property in Queensland is only binding once a written contract has been signed by both parties, subject to any cooling-off period and the contract's terms.
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Nothing in these terms excludes, restricts or modifies any consumer guarantee, right or remedy you have under the Australian Consumer Law or other law that cannot be excluded. Subject to that, we are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of, or reliance on, this website or its content. We do not guarantee that the website will always be available or free of errors or viruses.
Any personal information you provide through this website is handled in line with our Privacy Policy.
We may update these terms at any time by publishing a new version on this website. These terms are governed by the laws of Queensland, Australia, and you submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the Queensland courts.
George Milaras trading as Milara Property Group · PO Box 470, Bulimba QLD 4171 · 0423 940 091 · admin@milarapropertygroup.com.au
After several years of exceptional growth, Queensland's property market eased slightly over the June 2026 quarter. The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) describes it as a broad moderation rather than a downturn: prices are holding, but the pace has slowed as buyers adjust to higher borrowing costs and recent tax changes.
Brisbane held firm at a $1.48 million median house price over the June quarter. In the March quarter, Brisbane's house median rose 3.18% and its unit median rose 6.67% to $880,000, so the city is pausing at a high point rather than falling back.
The REIQ's June release did not break out Cairns figures. Its December 2025 quarter data showed Cairns among the state's strongest house markets, up 6.9% to $782,750. In the March 2026 quarter, the Cairns unit median dipped 7.45% to $435,000 but was still 17.57% higher than a year earlier. Valuation firm Opteon reports a Cairns Regional median house price of $810,000 across 873 sales in the first half of 2026, about 8.7% above the 2025 annual median.
Want to know where your property sits in this market? Book a free, no-obligation appraisal with George on 0423 940 091.
We'll update this article when the REIQ releases its September 2026 quarter data.
You don't need a renovation to sell well. Buyers form their first impression in seconds, from the listing photos and from the kerb. These five low-cost jobs consistently make the biggest difference to how a home presents, and to how buyers value it.
Buyers need to picture their own life in the home. Clear benchtops, remove excess furniture, pack away family photos and collections, and tidy wardrobes and storage (buyers do open them). Less in a room makes it feel bigger and photograph better. If it's hard to part with things, a short-term storage unit is money well spent.
A professionally clean home tells buyers it has been cared for. Focus on kitchens and bathrooms: grout, shower screens, ovens and rangehoods. Wash windows inside and out, clean carpets, remove cobwebs and wipe light switches and skirting boards. In Far North Queensland's humidity, check carefully for mould on ceilings, in wardrobes and behind furniture, and treat it before photos are taken.
Paint is one of the cheapest ways to make a home feel newer, brighter and bigger. Use light, neutral tones on interior walls and ceilings, touch up scuffed doors and trims, and give the front door a fresh coat. Bold feature walls can put buyers off, so neutral is the safe choice.
The street view is the first photo buyers see and the first thing they walk past. Mow and edge the lawn, prune hedges, weed and mulch the garden beds, and clear away bins, hoses and toys. Pressure-clean the driveway, paths and patio, clear the gutters, and make sure the gate and letterbox are clean and working.
Dripping taps, blown globes, sticking doors, loose handles and cracked tiles make buyers wonder what else has been neglected, and they discount their offer accordingly. Spend a weekend on the to-do list, or hire a handyman for a day. Finish by opening blinds and curtains so every room is full of natural light for photos and inspections.
Not sure what's worth doing? As part of our appraisal, George will walk through your property and give you a prioritised list of the improvements most likely to pay off.
Commission is often the first cost sellers look at, and the first they hope to cut. But selling property in Queensland is now a heavily regulated legal transaction. Before deciding how to sell, it helps to understand what a licensed agent is legally responsible for, and what you take on yourself if you sell privately.
Queensland real estate agents are licensed and regulated under the Property Occupations Act 2014. In practice, that means:
Since 1 August 2025, the Property Law Act 2023 has required most sellers of Queensland property (residential, commercial, industrial and rural) to give buyers a signed Form 2 Seller Disclosure Statement and the prescribed certificates before the buyer signs the contract. These obligations apply whether or not you use an agent, and sellers and buyers cannot contract out of them.
The consequences are serious. If the documents aren't provided before signing, or are inaccurate or incomplete on a material matter, the buyer may be able to terminate the contract at any time up to settlement and have their deposit refunded. That can mean a lost sale weeks into the process. A disclosure statement can be prepared by the seller, the seller's solicitor or an authorised agent with written instructions, and lawyers recommend having it ready before the property is listed.
| With Milara Property Group | Selling privately | |
|---|---|---|
| Seller disclosure (Form 2 & certificates) | Coordinated with your solicitor and ready before marketing | Your responsibility. Errors can let the buyer walk away up to settlement |
| Deposit | Held in an audited, regulated trust account | You need to arrange for your solicitor or another stakeholder to hold it |
| Pricing & marketing | Market evidence, professional campaign and buyer database | Your own research, listing costs and time |
| Inspections & negotiation | Handled by a licensed professional | You deal with buyers directly |
| Contract to settlement | Deadlines managed and the deal kept on track | You and your solicitor manage every step |
| Accountability | Licensed, insured and regulated by the Office of Fair Trading | No regulator overseeing the sale process |
Selling privately is legal in Queensland, and some owners do it successfully. But the Queensland Government's own advice is to be careful, and to always have a solicitor check the contract before signing. Whichever way you sell, solicitor or conveyancing fees and disclosure searches are a cost you'll pay either way.
The right agent should earn their fee through a better price, a smoother process and protection from costly mistakes. Talk to George about what's included before you decide: 0423 940 091.
This article is general information only and is not legal advice. Please seek advice from a Queensland solicitor about your circumstances.