Looking to buy a house and land package on the Sunshine Coast?
Are you looking to buy a house and land package on the Sunshine Coast? In what is good news for buyers of land in Queensland, that the Qld Government has begun work on amendments to land sales legislation to strengthen consumer protections for ‘off the plan’ residential property contracts for the sale of land. Changes […]
10 sustainability features to look for when buying your Sunshine Coast property
In this blog, we cover our top 10 sustainability features to look for when buying your Sunshine Coast property, which will also save you money in the long term on energy and water bills. As cost of living pressures increase, Sunshine Coast property buyers are increasingly prioritising sustainability features in properties which reduce demand on […]
The capital growth returns of buying Sunshine Coast property for long term investment
The last few years for Sunshine Coast property buying and property values have been unprecedented, driven (among other factors) by the combination of huge demand as a result of COVID and the appeal of the coastal lifestyle where people could also work remotely, historically low interest rates as well as very limited supply. For those […]
Sunshine Coast property market and buyers vs sellers markets
Last month I attended a Proptrack presentation by Cameron Kusher about the State of the Sunshine Coast property market and where it is heading in 2023. As almost everyone knows, the last couple of years on the Sunshine Coast has seen an unprecedented migration of city dwellers to a coastal lifestyle (thanks to COVID), creating unprecedented […]
The rise of tiny houses – how will granny flats shape Sunshine Coast’s property market?
The Queensland Government has recently announced immediate amendments to laws around the occupation of granny flats across Queensland, to respond to the current housing shortage. For the next three years, lawfully established granny flats can now be occupied by anyone. Previously, the use of granny flats was restricted to only people within the same household as the […]
Time in the market VS Timing the market
The property market has been a topic of frequent discussion lately, particularly regarding fluctuating prices and the anticipation of interest rate increases. With another rate rise recently announced and further increases expected, it becomes crucial to look beyond the current scenario and consider the broader perspective. A thought-provoking article published by CoreLogic last week shed […]
Buddina beach house purchased by buyers agent Home Scouts for Melbourne client
Buyer Brief Ali lived in Melbourne and had for many years wanted to make a permanent move to the Sunshine Coast. Not being local to the coast, and during the COVID period with lockdowns in Melbourne, she needed local expertise and support to help her identify the best area to move to, and make the […]
Recent project spotlight: Sydney professional couple seeking coastal renovator
The brief To find a beach shack with character, walking distance to the beach and village – in Moffat Beach / Peregian Beach / Sunrise Beach. Approach Undertook extensive searches across target areas Dealt with agents to find both off-market and on-market properties Researched properties for easements / utilities / hazards / noise etc Undertook extensive […]
Best schools on the Sunshine Coast
Trying to find the best schools on the Coast and not sure where to start? It can be tough, not being local to an area, and trying to navigate the best school for your child/children when you make your move. Being local to the area, and having children of school age (and a husband as […]
