Ultra-wealthy buyers prop up Australia’s hottest real estate market Demand for housing and skyrocketing prices have no signs of slowing in South-East Queensland as the region continues to grow eight years out from the Olympics. Queensland, and in particular the south-east, is booming. Some 268 suburbs across the state sit in the $1 million price […]
MP wants extra funds for Coast as more Australians squeezed out of cities A local MP wants the Sunshine Coast to get a fair go when it comes to delivering road and rail infrastructure, after recent data showed the region remains the top destination for Australians relocating. The June quarter Regional Movers Index, released this […]
As the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite, Aussies are spending less on holiday accommodation. Over the past year, demand for Airbnb and short-term rental (STR) accommodation has remained strong, but average prices have declined from 2023 rates. Seiko Ma, managing director of Bodhi Tree Group, stated that the cost-of-living crisis is likely causing Australian holiday-makers […]
Report stresses region’s housing predicament and offers potential solutions A new report from a Sunshine Coast-based property consultant has warned that housing supply must double within eight years to prevent long-term economic and social repercussions. According to the Sunshine Coast Property Market Update, compiled by Optiwise Property Group, the region has a severe undersupply of […]
New home sales rise 11 per cent year-on-year, driven by Queensland and South Australia New home sales in Australia have increased by 11.1 per cent in the three months to July 2024 compared to the same period last year, according to the latest HIA New Home Sales report. HIA Economist Maurice Tapang said the figures […]
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Found a dog Buderim Found this strapping young man on St Martin’s terrace in Buderim. Unfortunately no collar and no identification. Anybody having any idea of owners please contact me asap. JAZ
Stage 1 of multibillion-dollar direct rail project gathers momentum The next steps have been taken to make a heavy rail line on the Sunshine Coast become reality. An information centre and satellite office has been established, tenders have been released and geotechnical investigations are starting for Direct Sunshine Coast Rail. Stage 1 of the project, […]
Amenities building and sealed car park proposed for popular hiking destination Moves are being made to introduce a range of new facilities at the base of a Sunshine Coast mountain that attracts 200,000 people a year. Sunshine Coast Council has commissioned a consultant to complete preliminary design options for providing an amenities building and a […]
Stark sign Australian interest rates will be cut: ‘Priced in’ Economist Stephen Koukoulas believes the writing is on the wall for Australia to finally start bringing down interest rates. Where to start!? There is a lot going on in the economy and for interest rate settings around the world, all of which have an important […]