Sunshine Coast records the lowest rental vacancy rate in Queensland
Queensland Rental Markets are showing signs of improvement according to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland’s (REIQ) Vacancy Rate report for the first quarter of 2018. Regional Queensland Rental Markets in particular have delivered good results, following several years of lacklustre results. Antonia Mercorella, CEO of REIQ, said the regional vacancy improvements in this quarter followed s...
QLD's Coastal Markets continue to heat up
Queensland’s coastal markets have once again outperformed the state capital, according to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland’s (REIQ) Queensland Market Monitor for December 2017.The Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, and Noosa all finished 2017 with the strongest growth in the state, significantly outperforming Brisbane.The Sunshine Coast’s median house price grew 6.4% to end the year at $569,000...
Home Values Rise In QLD's Coastal Markets
Even though house and unit prices softened in Brisbane in the December quarter (hitting $548,918 and $385,955 respectively) according to the Domain Group’s latest House Price Report, prices are moving in the opposite direction in Queensland’s southeast coastal markets.World-class beaches, a sophisticated and laidback lifestyle, and the lure of affordability are drawing many interstate migrants...
$445 million worth of building boosted by Birtinya boom
24 January 2017 | Source: Sunshine Coast Council Birtinya’s construction activity is significantly contributing to the region’s overall construction boom, according to council’s building data which has revealed the region recorded its highest dollar value of construction for a December quarter since 2009.During the October to December 2016 quarter, the Sunshine Coast recorded a total building ...
REIQ Wants To Expand The First-Home Buyer Grant In Regional Queensland
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is leading a state-wide push from regional local governments, urging State Treasurer Curtis Pitt to expand the first-home buyer grant in regional Queensland to include established homes.Antonia Mercorella, the chief executive officer of REIQ, sent a letter signed by 11 regional mayors (including the mayors of Mackay, Townsville, Rockhampton, and Gl...
Sunshine Coast on track with smart city technology
Over the past 14 months, council has begun to implement its Smart City Framework in a bid to make it easier to live, work and do business in our region – and with a number of smart integrated technologies and initiatives already in place, it’s off to a great start. Today council adopted its Smart City Implementation Plan, which outlines what’s next.Mayor Mark Jamieson said the $1.6 million thr...
Council's draft plan for 73km of scenic coastal pathway
Anyone who loves to walk, run or ride along the Sunshine Coast’s coastline should take a look at council’s Draft Coastal Pathway Master Plan and have their say on the proposed route. Providing feedback on the draft master plan will also put you in the draw for prizes such as bike shop vouchers and restaurant vouchers for surf clubs along the Coastal Pathway route. Mayor Mark Jamieson said the...
Mooloolaba’s transformation gains clarity
Sunshine Coast Council’s vision to transform Mooloolaba into a world class beach destination has taken another step forward and the community is invited to have a say on future planning intentions for the popular tourist hub. The council is proposing a planning scheme amendment to support the community’s goals for the area and the vision to grow the economy and increase employment through well...
New hotspots identified by Sunshine Coast council maps
‘Heat maps’ showing the latest building activity could provide insights into up-and- coming boom suburbs – with three suburbs in particular feeling the burn. Development and investment activity on the Sunshine Coast shows no signs of slowing down, according to the council’s annual building approvals heat map. Based on the number of building application approvals issued over the past four y...
