Where Is a Mortgage Cheaper Than Rent?
As lending rates for housing reach a series low—and the millennial cohort hit the first home buyer age group of 25-34—more Australians will be keen to make the transition from renting to owning their own home.But with housing affordability resurging as a major challenge against price increases, it is important to highlight where home ownership could be a reality for renters.Corelogic data sugge...
How widespread is Airbnb in Australia?
Short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb are increasingly displacing hotels and holiday letting agencies as the go-to form of accommodation. The ease of booking it all in seconds on your smartphone adds to the appeal of renting a well-appointed flat in Noosaville, or having basil or turmeric on hand in the kitchen of your Katoomba house. With so many people using Airbnb and other short-term r...
REIQ stands up for stability in the face of proposed negative gearing reforms
Queensland’s property industry is standing strong. We’ve shown consistent stability and growth over the past eight years, remaining a cornerstone of the Queensland economy.When proposed reforms to Capital Gains Tax and Negative Gearing threaten this stability, as the body representing real estate practitioners in Queensland, we want to make sure the impacts to our industry a...
RBA makes cash rate decision
The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced its official cash rate for October following its monthly board meeting. Consistent with current industry predictions, the RBA has decided to keep the official cash rate at the record low of 1.50 per cent. The last time the cash rate moved was in August 2016, where it ticked down 25 basis points.Of all panellists surveyed on finder.com.au, all 29 ex...
Sunshine Coast outperforms the Gold Coast
CoreLogic Australia has reported the Sunshine Coast as the top Queensland Regional performer for October 2017.Watch the full report.
Sold in 11 days for $40,000 more than the list price !
The ink had barely dried on Mr and Mrs McKelvie’s contract with First National Mooloolaba & Maroochydore when agent Georgina Griggs told them their Buderim home had been sold for $40,000 more than their asking price. The price agreement was reached with the buyer just seven days after the agency’sappointment and the home was sold in 11 days. First National Real Estate Mooloolaba & Ma...
National July 2017 Corelogic RP Data market update brought to you by First National
National July 2017 Corelogic RP Data market update brought to you by First National
Sold in 5 days for $15,000 above list price - subject to inclusion of cat !
The sellers had barely come to terms with moving when First National Real Estate Mooloolaba & Maroochydore agent, Brian Halls informed them their home had sold for $15,000 above the asking price. All inclusive of the conditional contract that Nelson the resident cat was sold with the home! First National Real Estate Mooloolaba & Maroochydore are still rejoicing the successful sale of 1...
Mapping Tools Available for Public Reference
Have you ever wanted to know what residential zone a particular property falls under? Or whether a property might be subject to Flood, Bushfire or Landslide Hazards?Or what height buildings and structures are able to be built to?The Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014 contains maps that are specific to a local area and maps at a Sunshine Coast wide scale.
