Queensland rental crisis worsens as vacancy rates drop to 0.9% statewide Queensland’s rental crisis has deepened with vacancy rates falling to 0.9% statewide in the March 2025 quarter, according to the latest Residential Vacancy Rate Report from the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ). The drop from 1.0% in the previous quarter ended a three-quarter […]
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Plan for new park with four distinct areas unveiled for community input A new district-level recreation park is set to feature a large slide, lookout and mountain bike course. Sunshine Coast Council has developed a draft concept plan for the Maleny District Park: a multi-staged development that’s subject to future budget approvals. Councillor Winston Johnston […]
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Qld government scraps stamp duty for first home buyers Eligible first home buyers who purchase homes or residential land after 1 May 2025 will no longer be required to pay stamp duty following the passage of new legislation in Queensland. Premier David Crisafulli said the reform would enable Queenslanders to save tens of thousands of […]
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Dog beach committee members meet council over future of off-leash area A community group hopes a public outcry will be heard by a local council when it considers the future of a dog beach. The Save Stumers Creek Off Leash Dog Beach Committee says more than 6000 people have signed its petitions to try to […]
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April 2025 house price values hit record high Australian home values hit fresh peak in April. Here’s what it means for owners, buyers and renters. Australian dwelling prices have chalked up a third straight monthly gain, advancing 0.3 per cent in April to a record $825,349, Cotality’s Home Value Index shows. Darwin led the month […]
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