The Caloundra 4551 property market continues to show steady and balanced conditions, with consistent buyer enquiry and limited housing supply supporting values. While affordability and lending changes are influencing decisions, well-positioned homes and lifestyle locations remain in strong demand.
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As 2025 draws to a close, it’s time to pause, reflect and gaze into the future. Across Australia, our cities and towns are gearing up for their own unique New Year’s celebrations – from Sydney’s world-famous fireworks lighting up the harbour, to relaxed festivals and beachside soirees on the coast. Beyond the festivities, our property…
Landlords face a tight rental market with record-low vacancies and rising tenant pressures. See how current housing value trends shape pricing, maintenance and tenant retention.
Australia’s housing market continued its upward trajectory in November, but the pace of growth is noticeably easing. The Cotality National Home Value Index (HVI) rose by 1.0%, marking a slight moderation from the 1.1% gain recorded in October. This slowdown is primarily due to constraints in the largest, most expensive markets. The national headline figure…
Australians have one of the longest life expectancies in the world, and the baby boomer generation is entering its twilight years. As a result, research predicts that older people (aged 65+) will account for a whopping 1 in 4 Australians by 2066. This shift is shaping the future of housing — not just in cities,…
Australia’s housing market gained further pace in September, with national home values rising 0.8 per cent—the strongest monthly lift since late 2023. Here on the Sunshine Coast, particularly in Caloundra (4551) and surrounding suburbs, demand continues to outstrip supply, keeping competition high and pushing property values steadily upward. With spring sales now in full swing,…
Australia’s rental market remains under intense pressure, with vacancies hitting a record low and rental growth accelerating once again. On the Sunshine Coast — particularly in Caloundra and the surrounding suburbs — demand continues to outpace supply, keeping competition among tenants high and properties leasing quickly. This local pressure mirrors the national trend, but Caloundra’s…
Australia’s housing market remains a story of contrasts, with affordability continuing to divide buyers, renters and investors. The latest Cotality Housing Value Index shows national dwelling values rose 0.7% in August, driven largely by gains in Sydney, Brisbane and Perth, while smaller capitals and regional areas showed only modest growth or even slight declines.
For homeowners, equity growth has been reinforced in most markets, while investors are benefiting from rising rents against tight vacancy rates. But for first homebuyers, affordability pressures are more acute than ever, with borrowing costs at record highs relative to household incomes. The data highlights an uneven outlook ahead—larger capitals remain resilient, while regional and smaller city markets are flattening—signalling that local conditions and affordability will be key drivers through the rest of 2025.
With a population growth of almost half a million people a year, Australia is growing at an exponential rate. To keep pace with this growth, the Australian Federal government has committed to a 10-year program which will see $120 billion invested in critical infrastructure projects – from new transport links to major road upgrades – across the country. These…