The Gold Coast City Council has announced its new budget for this year, and it includes some points that may be of interest to owners of residential property in the Gold Coast. The $1.1 billion city budget will help to keep property rates as low as possible, which is good news for those that own and live in Gold Coast property. "This budget strikes the right balance …
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Owners of Gold Coast property are one step closer to enjoying a brand new cultural landmark in the city, after the city council announced the three design finalists for the project last week. In 2012, the City of Gold Coast made plans to construct a new landmark cultural precinct. An 11-hectare site has been chosen to host the project, and will be located at Evandale. Included …
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As an investment property owner, it’s perfectly normal to want to ensure that your investments are being well taken care of. Keeping your properties properly maintained over time will ensure that they are kept in great condition, which is important if you are looking to sell them in the future. So when it comes to looking after your valuable Gold Coast rental properties, …
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An increasing number of people are investing in apartments for sale on the Gold Coast, according to new research. The Real Estate Institute of Queensland stated that unit sales were up two per cent in Queensland over the March quarter 2013, when compared with last year. And transactions in the Gold Coast are among the highest in the state, with a 19.4 per cent boost in unit …
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Families living in Gold Coast property will once again be able to make the most of the rockpools at Broadwater Parklands, after the facility was reopened to the public. Extensive refurbishment has been carried out, which included the resealing of the wet area, as well as an upgrade for some of the play features. Dawn Crichlow, division six councillor, explained that the …
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Gold Coast property owners may be pleased to hear that the Queensland government has confirmed a number of recreational facilities and amenities are soon to be upgraded in the region. Already known for being a huge tourism draw in Queensland, the Gold Coast is set to receive a portion of funding from the state government's 2013-14 budget. Steve Dickson, recreation …
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People thinking about taking the plunge and purchasing Broadbeach real estate are likely to be encouraged that interest rates have remained at historic lows. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) announced yesterday (June 4) that the key cash rate will stay at 2.75 per cent - although it said there is room for further cuts should they be necessary. The RBA cut the base …
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The Queensland property market as a whole has experienced a strong year, with average prices increasing in ten out of its 12 major regions. This is a trend that has been seen for Gold Coast property, which has posted its second quarter of consecutive growth, the Real Estate of Queensland (REIQ) has revealed. Median house prices increased 2.2 per cent in the three months to …
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Tourism throughout Broadbeach is expected to be given a boost over the coming days, as the area plays host to one of Queensland's most prominent music events. The annual Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival got underway yesterday (May 23) and will run until May 26. It is expected that tens of thousands of people will attend throughout the four-day event, with owners of …
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Rental vacancy rates are increasing across the country, which could prove good news for anyone in search of apartments for rent in the Gold Coast. The latest figures from SQM Research show that more rental properties are vacant in all capital cities throughout Australia, with the exception of Darwin. On a national basis, vacancies increased by 0.1 per cent, bringing the rate …
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