Tag: Queensland

Why sales records are ‘broken all the time’ in these two QLD regions

They’re the two prime spots of Queensland coastal living and, although the pandemic rush of migration from Australia’s cities is now slowing, demand for prestige homes on both the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast is still dwarfing supply. “We’re still seeing sales records being broken all the time,” says Amir Mian from Amir Prestige Property.

Three ways to ensure your house is secure while you’re on holidays

There’s no denying we have a seemingly insatiable appetite for travel now border restrictions have been lifted. But while all the excitement is focused on where the next holiday destination will be, travellers also need to turn their attention to security. A trip away is going to be much more enjoyable knowing your home is.

The Block 2022: Five bathroom trends to come from recent room reveals

Good bathrooms function, but beautiful ones perform and for the bathroom obsessed and teams on The Block, there is no more important room. “Bathrooms hover between being a sanctuary and a workhorse,” agrees designer Martine Cooper. “Creating one that looks and feels good and operates well is key. It’s also one of the most profitable.

Choice Homes breaks ground with FKG Group as builder for northern Gold Coast apartment complex

Multi-award-winning developer and builder Choice Homes’ $100 million Oakey Bay Apartments complex at Coomera has broken ground, following the appointment of FKG Group to construct the first stage and strong pre-sales. The innovative three-tower project, within the Coomera Marine Precinct, is poised to set a new benchmark for the property market with the development offering.

Check out BLEACH* FESTIVAL 2022

The Gold Coast’s much-loved contemporary arts festival is back for its 11th iteration in 2022! Get ready to experience a captivating array of art, live music, dance, performance and culinary events at BLEACH* Festival. Running from Thursday August 11 until Sunday August 21, BLEACH* is bringing more than 233 artists, 94 performers and 36 events to four main.

How refinancing your home loan could help fund your dream renovation

Financing home improvements can be costly, but using your home equity could be a cost-effective way to get the most out of your renovations. Here’s how to unlock equity in your home by refinancing and how you could use the funds to make improvements to your home. What is equity, and how much equity could.

What is the ‘coastal grandmother’ trend (and how can I try the look at home)?

Some say it’s a fad, some say it’s a way of life, but one thing is for sure: the “coastal grandmother” aesthetic has taken the world by storm across fashion, interiors and beyond.  Rest assured, you don’t need a grandchild or a seaside home to indulge in this viral trend, which was catapulted into the.

Younger Australians chasing cheaper housing and jobs in the regions

Far from retirees moving to the regions to seek a quieter post-work life, it is millennials leading the charge. Half of those moving out of capital cities into regional areas are aged 24 to 40, chasing better bang for their property buck and fast-tracking their careers in a ­vibrant jobs market. New data from the.

Creating a warm outdoor space to enjoy during winter

Although the days are getting colder and the nights are getting longer, it doesn’t necessarily mean you have to retreat indoors. With a few simple updates, it’s possible to enjoy your outdoor space without roughing it this winter. Kylie Haig from The Gas Showroom says they’ve seen an upward trend of people upgrading their outdoor.

‘Incredible struggle’: Supply of rental homes halves in two years

The number of homes available to rent in Australia’s capital cities tightened by a further 5.4 per cent last month to hit a new historic national low – it’s an astonishing 54 per cent slump since May 2020. Vacancy rates around the country now sit uniformly at crisis levels, the latest Domain Rental Vacancy Rate.