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,…
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On the Sunshine Coast, and particularly in Caloundra, rental demand remains strong. Vacancy rates are exceptionally low, hovering around 0.5–1% for houses and units, keeping competition high among tenants. Popular coastal suburbs such as Kings Beach, Golden Beach and Currimundi are seeing rising rents, reflecting ongoing lifestyle demand, population growth, and limited housing supply. For…
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.
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…
Whether you’re a summer lover or a snow chaser, we all have one thing in common – no one wants to live in a cold home over winter. But as the cold creeps in, we often watch in horror as our energy bills skyrocket – fortunately, it doesn’t have to be that way. It’s entirely…
As temperatures drop, the winter property chill sets in. We typically see listing numbers dip nationwide as sellers hit pause and prepare their properties for a spring sale – along with hordes of other motivated sellers. In fact, home buyers aren’t seasonal, and with the recent interest rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) –…
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,…