Full & Half-Day Options to Make the Holidays Easier Six weeks of school holidays can feel long when you’re juggling work, family, and everything in between. To help make planning a little easier, here’s a local guide to full-day and half-day programs in and around Caloundra. From sports and swimming to arts, adventure, and vacation…
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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…
School holidays are almost here, and if you’re looking for ways to keep the kids entertained without breaking the bank, a day trip could be the answer. Luckily, living in Caloundra means you’re spoilt for choice – with beaches, hinterland escapes, and family-friendly attractions all within an easy drive. Here are some fun adventures you…
The July school holidays are here again! For many Sunshine Coast families, it’s a welcome break from school runs, busy schedules, and packed lunchboxes. For the kids, it’s a chance to rest, recharge, and enjoy some much-needed play time. But for parents? It can mean coming up with endless ideas to keep everyone entertained without…
CoreLogic’s April update paints a two-sided picture for Australian housing. The national Home Value Index advanced 0.3 per cent in April and 3.2 per cent over the year, nudging the median dwelling price to $825,349. Momentum, however, is slower than early 2024, reflecting wary buyers and cost-of-living pressures. Regional markets remain the relative outperformers. Values…
In 2025, investing in real estate is about much more than location – it’s about seizing the right opportunity, managing costs, and navigating market conditions that extend far beyond our Aussie shores. One of the major contributors to this at the moment is the implementation of tariffs in the U.S. While we might feel geographically…
With the 2025 Federal Election upon us, homebuyers, investors, and sellers are wondering how the electoral outcome might affect their property’s value. While elections can create an air of uncertainty, historical data shows they have little impact on market performance and no significant long-term effects. And while elections can pave the way for future policy shifts,…
Selling or buying a property at auction can come with fierce competition, a degree of apprehension, rapid-fire bidding and the promise of a swift transaction wrapped up in a matter of a few (sometimes anxious) minutes. As one of Australia’s most popular real estate sales methods, there’s plenty to unravel if you’re looking to sell…
Friendship is the new frontier for Australians trying to buy a home, and not just with first home buyers. Across all age demographics, First National Real Estate agents are working with more and more people who are teaming up with friends to buy their first home, a home to live in with a friend after…