At a time when the rental market is struggling in various parts of the country, demand for Gold Coast property is increasing. This is according to the latest figures from the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ), which found that a vacancy rate of 2.5 per cent was recorded in the area at the end of March. The group revealed that rental conditions are continuing to …
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Efforts to encourage more people to use sustainable modes of transport to travel to and from school have so far proved successful throughout the Gold Coast, the local council has announced. In its first year, the Active School Travel Program has reduced car travel to and from participating schools by around nine per cent - the equivalent of approximately 50,000 trips. Owners …
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Broadbeach is preparing itself to host one of the region's biggest music events, with more than 85,000 visitors expected throughout the course of the festival. The Blues of Broadbeach Music Festival will run from May 23-26 and this year has managed to draw in more big names than ever. The 2013 line-up includes the likes of Claude Hay, The Ray Beadle Band and Gail Page, …
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Anyone who is considering making an investment in Gold Coast property may need to strike soon, as a new study predicts that prices will start to rebound in 2015. The latest Prodap Report indicates that both house and unit prices will recover once demand starts to exceed the supply of new housing stock. It revealed that the average price of real estate in the Gold Coast …
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Plans are currently being discussed for a true CBD to be established in Southport, under proposals announced by mayor Tom Tate. He will write to the state government requesting that Southport is classified as a Priority Development Area (PDA) - if given the go ahead, it would be the first PDA for Queensland that covers a CBD. Mayor Tate explained that if a CBD were to be …
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One of the main appeals of coastal destinations is their wealth of facilities - and this is certainly the case at Broadbeach. Aside from the pristine beach that the area has to offer, those moving into apartments in Broadbeach can also expect a host of cafes, shops and nightlife right on their doorstep. Many people have said that the Gold Coast suburb has an almost European …
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The majority of Gold Coast residents are keeping an eye on the amount of water their use in order to reduce their bills, results of a recent survey show. A total of 1,021 people responded to the survey, which was designed to help the city make future decisions on community engagement, tariff structure and infrastructure planning. The council's Gold Coast water chair …
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Queensland is currently experiencing high levels of confidence in its property market, a new survey has discovered. The latest Property Council of Australia-ANZ Property Industry Confidence quarterly survey shows there has been a 17-point rise in sentiment among industry professionals throughout the state. Treasurer and minister for trade Tim Nicholls believes that this …
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Residents of the Gold Coast and the rest of Queensland are being given the opportunity to have their say on how the Commonwealth Games legacy should live on in the area. The Gold Coast is due to host the prestigious sporting event in 2018 and plans are already in place to make sure it is able to benefit future generations. Commonwealth Games minister Jann Stuckey has …
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The Broadwater Parklands could soon be extended, allowing the area to host big events such as the Gold Coast Show and the Big Day Out, a report has suggested. This may mean that the Gold Coast Highway at Southport is to be re-routed, allowing for the Broadwater Parklands to be doubled in size, reveals the Gold Coast Bulletin. The Committee for Southport is believed to have …
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