COVID-19 has reshaped everyone’s thinking and now the Gold Coast is not just seen as Australia’s preferred holiday destination but as Australia’s preferred permanent residential location. Interstate buyers cannot physically inspect the properties for sale, but buyer activity is enormous despite the pandemic. We’ve never before seen so much interstate migration from the southern states.…
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Spring has sprung and we are now in the traditional busy Spring selling season. We have seen great results for our clients in the past few weeks including a few off market sales! We appreciate that buying and selling can be an emotional experience and we’re committed to helping you confidently take each step. We…
The current COVID-19 climate is certainly having a fascinating knock-on effect for the Gold Coast property market. The latest data from Domain’s quarterly House Price Report revealed the Gold Coast to be one of the strongest property markets in Queensland over the June quarter, with house price up 1.5 per cent. Annually, house prices are up 5…
Currently, buyers are still very active in the marketplace and this is evident by the surge in buyer searches on Realestate.com.au and Domain.com.au which is also reflected in strong sales activity right throughout the market. The big challenge for buyers over the past 12 to 18 months has been very few properties listed for sale.…
New sales statistics show coastal regions are faring better than the state capital amid the impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak. Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast housing values outperformed Greater Brisbane over the June quarter. Despite the devastating impact of the bushfires and the coronavirus pandemic housing values are steady, illustrating the desirability of a coastal…
When you think about saving money, the first tips that probably spring to mind are eating out less and avoiding Friday night drinks. And when the coronavirus crisis took away those options, you might have assumed that you’d be saving more money than usual. While many people did find themselves with more money in the…
A common question that is asked by your bank or mortgage broker when applying for a mortgage for the first time, or perhaps re-financing – redraw or offset? Many factors need to be taken into consideration when choosing which option is right for you, must most importantly understanding how they both work. How to redraw…
The Queensland property industry will lobby the Palaszczuk Government for a $600 million infrastructure injection to help lay the groundwork for the sector’s rebuild. The Property Council, Housing Industry Association (HIA) and the Urban Development Institute Australia (UDIA) have united to lobby the government for the establishment of a new $500 million fund to supercharge infrastructure investment,…
If social distancing and isolation have taught us anything, it’s the appreciation for the great outdoors and the vast array of outdoor activities we have here on the Gold Coast. With the coronavirus pandemic sweeping through the state, many of our national parks were closed for bush walks. Thankfully, with the Queensland restrictions easing, we…
Normally a long weekend calls for packing up the family to go camping, taking the boat out on the water or a road trip Byron Bay. However, due to the current isolation rules in place, we are spending much more time at home and practising social distancing. So this long weekend, it’s time to get…