Tag: Gold Coast

How much does it cost to rent on the Gold or Sunshine Coast?

The tsunami-sized sea-change trend is sparking a rental crisis across two of Queensland’s top coastal cities, with weekly rents reaching record heights that rival parts of inner-city Sydney and Canberra. Some locals have been forced to squat or live in their cars. The Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast are now among two of the most.

How often do you really need to clean your house?

It’s difficult to believe now but there was a time, late last century, when the frequency with which one had to clean one’s household was not up for debate. Firm rules regarding sheets, towels and other grotty materials were handed down, usually from mother to daughter. But times change, and although women are still doing.

Record house prices smashed in ten Coast suburbs

Record house prices have been smashed in ten Gold Coast suburbs in 2021 as outrageous demand for residential property across the region shows no sign of slowing. From waterfront homes to hinterland retreats, property is being snapped up at lightning speed with sellers achieving eye-watering prices, amid strong inquiry from interstate and overseas buyers. Suburbs.

How to choose the best home for your health

It may not be surprising to learn that 80 per cent of people in the developed world live in urban settings, but did you know that 90 per cent of our time is spent indoors? According to the Heart Foundation, the built environment has become our natural environment and this has a profound influence on.

Brisbane and Gold Coast among world’s best luxury cities

Four Australian cities including Brisbane and the Gold Coast have been named among the top 60 luxury residential markets in the world. Brisbane emerged in 57th spot, the Gold Coast was two spots higher (55th), while Melbourne came in at 44 and Sydney was Australia’s best performer slipping into 27th place. This was off the.

How to negotiate a lower interest rate with your lender in five simple steps

Did you know you can pick up the phone at any time and try to get a better deal from your lender? If you said no, you may be among the large cohort of Australians who feel confused and disempowered by the lending landscape. More than half of Australians are unaware that borrowers with variable.

Winners: Best Agent in seven suburbs in South East Queensland

 MPM Property Management are thrilled to announce that we have taken out 11 awards in the national RateMyAgent Awards for 2020. The RateMyAgent ‘Agent of the Year’ Awards recognise and reward real estate professionals who demonstrate client service excellence and we are very honoured to have received such a glowing report card from our clients. They.

Gold Coast property values are on the rise

It has been a tough year for real estate but Gold Coast homeowners can rest easy knowing property values are on the rise. CoreLogic’s latest home value index figures show Gold Coast dwelling prices climbed 1.2 per cent in January to a median value of $543,746. It was higher than the national monthly growth rate,.

Gainsborough Greens ‘Bridge to nowhere’ finally open after 25-year wait

A congestion-busting bridge has finally opened to the public in one of the Gold Coast’s busiest suburbs. Now the countdown is on for another major transport project. The Gold Coast’s “bridge to nowhere” has finally opened to the public for the first time since its construction 25 years ago. The 25 metre long, two-lane Pimpama.