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Major Investor Tax Reforms Pass Parliament Sweeping changes to Australia’s investor tax system, including reforms to capital gains tax (CGT) and negative gearing, have passed both houses of Parliament following the approval of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026. The legislation cleared the Senate on 25 June 2026 before returning to […]
Property market feels the effects ahead of SMSF ban The proposed government changes to restrict residential property purchases through self-managed super funds (SMSFs) could have significant negative effects on the property industry. While the reforms are intended to help first-home buyers, industry participants warn they could reduce buyer activity and hurt businesses that rely on […]
First stage of nine lots launched, with second stage planned for 84-acre property A former cattle farm known among locals for its grazing paddocks has been transformed into a boutique acreage estate in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. The 84-acre property at Eumundi, known as Hazelwood Estate, has been developed in two stages, with the first […]
Billions allocated to social housing as demand continues to rise The state government has pledged a record investment in social and community housing as part of the 2026-27 Budget. A $5.7 billion investment is set to help deliver 6500 new social and community homes, as part of a commitment for 53,500 social and community homes […]
‘Rapid price growth’: Maroochydore apartment delivers owner windfall gain without material changes A Sunshine Coast apartment has sold for $5.22 million in a swift resale just seven months after it was purchased for $4.5 million, with no material changes made to the property. The Maroochydore luxury residence delivered a windfall gain of more than $700,000 […]
New development set to include pickleball courts and a kangaroo reserve A 104-hectare masterplanned housing development will deliver 450 new homesites on the Sunshine Coast. Stockland has officially launched Stockland Twin Waters, a masterplanned community that will include homesites across private waterfront, waterfront and dry lots. The site has been designed to integrate with the […]
‘Rare original’: Sunshine Coast owner sells unique retro campervan A unique retro campervan that has turned heads across the Sunshine Coast – and the country – is up for grabs with its owner hoping someone else can now chase their travel dreams. Caloundra’s Tarnia van der Helm is selling her 1975 Volkswagen Type 2 converted […]
Workers will get $250 in tax relief but investors could be left worse off Young people entering the housing market face such significant difficulties that the government needs to break a major election promise on controversial tax changes, Treasurer Jim Chalmers insists. A raid on investment properties, trusts and other investments forms the centrepiece of […]
Town continues upward run in state house sales rankings A long-established Sunshine Coast town has emerged as one of the state’s top locations for house sales. Buderim had the third most house sales in Queensland during the first three months of this year, according to a property market analysis by InfoTrack. The hilltop town trailed […]
Sod turned for hotel development with 180 guest rooms and luxury apartments Construction has started on a 13-storey hotel development that is set to boost accommodation supply ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Work is underway on Crowne Plaza Maroochydore, on Ocean Street in the heart of the Sunshine Coast. The milestone was […]