New GST Laws for Vendors
Are you selling a property?Is your property selling for 750K or more?You could lose 12.5% of the price to the ATO at settlement if you don't have the new Certificate. As from 1 July 2017, there are changes to the GST laws for Sellers of property in Australia. Homeowners selling after July 1, selling a property in Australia for more than $750,000 will have to provide a clearance cer...
Holiday letting your house will incur tourism fees
The Sunshine Coast Council has made provisions for a new annual fee to ensure residents letting out their homes to holiday makers contribute to the region’s tourism expenses. Residents who use websites like Airbnb and Stayz to provide short-term accommodation will start receiving information about an additional annual fee with their next rates notice. The fee will start at $387 and will...
Maroochydore CBD streets named by Council and Community
The Sunshine Coast’s rich and diverse history and its prospects for the future have helped to shape the first set of street names for the Maroochydore city centre, which were unveiled today. Mayor Mark Jamieson revealed the new street names onsite, with many of the names chosen likely to be easily recognisable to our residents. The full list of street names for Stage 1 of the Maroochydo...
Public consultation on proposed planning scheme amendment
Council is proposing an amendment to the Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014 tochange the zones, overlays, and height provisions of sites across the Sunshine Coast. The proposal includes amendments to the Height of buildings and structures overlayfor a number of Educational establishments, Retirement facilities and Residential care facilities, in locations across the planning scheme area.Speci...
Highlights of the $864 million Sunshine Coast Council Budget
The Sunshine Coast Council budget helps to build a Healthy, Smart, Creative region, economically and environmentally.Mayor Mark Jamieson said this year’s budget built on council’s plan for the region and demonstrated a continuing commitment to protecting and enhancing our environment, building a strong community and growing the economy.“Each year for the past six years, we hav...
Snapshot of the Major Sunshine Coast Projects from the 2018-19 Budget
The Sunshine Coast Council is proving their commitment to investing in the services and facilities that communities need and improving the livability and vitality of the Sunshine Coast with the 2018/19 Budget.Below is a snapshot of the major projects supported in the budget to be delivered across the Sunshine Coast in 2018-19. Sunshine Coast Airport Expansion The budget also includes $1...
The Real Estate changes in the QLD Budget that you need to know about
The 2018 Queensland Government Budget has been delivered, and if you’re buying, selling or a current owner, here’s what you need to know: Buyers: First Home Owner’s Grant ExtensionThe First Home Owner’s Grant has had a 12-month extension along with a $5,000 reduction, down to $15,000 from the 1st of July 2018. It’s important to note that contracts entered into bef...
Interstate migration boosting Sunshine Coast residential property markets
The first six months of 2018 saw a slight fall in the volume of sales compared to this time last year but the main reason was the limited stock availability. Although general buyer activity has been good, some agents over recent weeks have begun to notice that enquiry levels have slowed with some urgency disappearing from the market "Whether this is just a seasonal impact or some early signs ...
Major Amendment and Alignment Amendment No. 14 - Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014
Planning scheme amendments are required from time to time to keep the Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014 up to date and operating effectively.Each time an amendment is adopted, a superseded planning scheme is created.The following is a summary of all adopted amendments.Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014 (Major Amendment and Alignment Amendment) No. 14Council adopted the&nb...
