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OPINION: RBA will cut cash rate to 0.25% by June 2020

Westpac now expects two rate cuts next year from the RBA with the cash rate cut to 0.25% in June 2020. Quantitative Easing is also expected to begin in the second half of 2020.

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2020 Real Estate Outlook: Expert Predictions For Mortgage Rates, Home Prices, Tech And More

The 2019 housing market has been one of low rates, high demand and limited supply—particularly on the lower-priced end of the market.

Will 2020 be more of the same? According to experts, yes and no.

Queensland markets head into summer with plenty of highs

In a quarterly update from the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ), each of South East Queensland's markets has proven positive for investors despite varying levels of confidence.

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Government mortgage guarantee scheme aims to help first home buyers enter the property market

A Federal Government scheme to allow first home buyers to purchase a property with a deposit as little as 5 per cent will operate on a "first-in, best-dressed" basis. The Government has today unveiled details of the scheme aimed at helping up to 10,000 first home buyers on low and middle incomes enter the market each year from January 2020.

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Sunshine Coast leads Queensland in international visitor growth, as region delivers record overseas and domestic visitor numbers

The Sunshine Coast delivered its highest ever international and domestic visitor numbers in the year to June 30, 2019 – and led the State in overseas visitor growth.

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The Sunshine State Positioned for Growth

Buyers taking advantage of South East Queensland’s great affordability and lifestyle will reap many rewards later when prices soar off the back of a stronger state economy; a wave of downsizing due to our ageing population; and more seachanging as affordability issues bite in the southern capitals.

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Bruce Highway Upgrade - Maroochydore Road and Mons Road Interchanges

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) would like to advise that design is now complete for the upgrade of the Maroochydore Road and Mons Road interchanges on the Bruce Highway at Forest Glen.

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Coast market softer over the quarter

The Sunshine Coast market recorded softer conditions during the June quarter. However, solid price growth over the past year, meant that annual price growth remained some of the best in the State.

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REIQ's Queensland Market Monitor Released

The REIQ has released it's September Queensland Market Monitor Report, with some interesting data on the trends of sales and rentals on the Sunshine Coast.

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Kelly Slater’s $100m Surf Ranch Proposed for Sunshine Coast

A proposal has been announced for a $100 million surf ranch on the Sunshine Coast with 11-time world champion Kelly Slater’s name attached and a Brisbane-based heavyweight to develop the project.

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