Tag: investment property

Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast rents surge to record heights

A sea-change surge has pushed the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast rental markets to the brink of breaking with median weekly prices soaring to record heights as industry experts warn the boom that’s left some locals homeless is far from over. According to the latest Domain Rent Report, both cities recorded their strongest annual growth on.

Regional Qld facing a ‘rental crisis’ with lockdowns expected to pile on more pressure

Queensland’s most hotly contested rental markets have been revealed, with thousands of desperate tenants competing for each listing. And one expert believes the latest round of Covid-19 lockdowns could make the situation even worse. New data from REA Group shows the crisis is being felt most acutely on the Gold Coast, where eight of the.

Creating a functional study on a budget in seven easy steps

How to improve the functionality of working at home without it costing a bomb. What equipment do I need? How should I make sure the workflow is optimised for efficiency? All of these are the right questions. My answer though generally starts somewhere other than thinking about the right size desk or lighting or even.

First-home buyers face stiff competition as investors return to the property market

First-home buyers are beginning to be squeezed out of the housing market by investors who are driving stiff competition at auctions, agents report. The change is trickling through on auction floors with more investors registering to bid on properties, sending prices higher. Some are determined to buy bricks and mortar rather than leaving money in.

Priced-out city first-home buyers turn to ‘rentvesting’ in regional markets

Desperate first-home hopefuls locked out of expensive capital cities are renting in the city and investing in more affordable regional property markets. Stunning major-city price growth has caught out many buyers, quickly leaving them behind since the market began to bounce back last year. The recovery has continued this year with the strongest pace of growth.

Put an autumn clean at the top of your to-do list

The idea of a bigger house clean in spring is so entrenched in our culture that the very words “spring cleaning” brings to mind a spotless and deeply clean home. Yet spring does only come once a year and, let’s face it, there are many jobs that benefit from being tackled more often. And, for.

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.

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.

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,.