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Should the Government Relent? Property experts are calling for the government to walk back a ban on self-managed super fund loans for residential property, amid claims the true impact on new housing supply may be bigger than modelling suggests. The forthcoming ban is a blanket one, encompassing both new and existing homes – this is […]
Plans reveal 91 homes, new park and green corridors at landmark Buderim site A landmark Sunshine Coast development has taken another step forward, with plans lodged for the first residential neighbourhood at the historic Wises Farm site. The development application, submitted by Norfolk Estates Pty Ltd earlier this month, proposes creating the first residential precinct […]
‘Coveted area’: knockdown beachside property sells for millions A modest beach shack in one of the region’s most tightly held coastal pockets has sparked a bidding war, selling for a hefty sum. The one-bedroom, two-bathroom 1960s home at 8 Bell Street, Dicky Beach, sold under the hammer for $2.02 million after attracting 13 registered bidders, […]
Interest Rate Hikes and Tax Changes for Investors BUT values still remain within 1% of record highs. Despite interest rate hikes and tax changes for investors, the national median home value is still higher than it was in February, when the Reserve Bank raised interest rates for the first time since 2023. “Weighing on home […]
Public transport corridor becomes clearer as work ramps up on interchange Maps showing a planned public transport route have been revealed by the state government. The details show where metro-style vehicles could run, including corridor alignment and station locations, for Stage 3 of The Wave. A contractor was also announced to deliver the next stage […]
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 […]