Brisbane flood maps go mobile

Anyone planning a Brisbane property investment may wish to take note of a free service operated by the city council.

Although extensive rebuilding efforts have revitalised the city and contributed to the recovery of the Brisbane property market after last January's devastating floods, prospective buyers should still be aware of their flood risk.

The new brisbanecity.mobi app allows users to obtain a free Flood Flag Map and Floodwise Property Report, and has been optimised for all mobile handsets that are internet-enabled.

In addition to flood mapping service, the app represents a convenient way for Brisbane residents to get in touch about community issues such as road conditions and potholes.

The brisbanecity.mobi app is also packed with useful information about life in the city, which could make it particularly useful for new residents.

This includes everything from library services and events guides to traffic reports, arts venues and even waste collection dates and times.

Recent research published last month by the Real Estate Institute of Queensland revealed that townhouses are proving to be an increasingly popular choice for renters, investors and property buyers.

Figures from the September quarter of 2011 indicate that 20 per cent of all unit sales were townhouses, with the Brisbane suburbs of Eight Mile Plains and Runcorn cited as particularly popular destinations.

Posted by Tyler Wyndham