Excitement is building as the countdown to the 2018 Commonwealth Games officially gets underway along the Gold Coast. Exactly five years from the start of the games, a clock was installed on the beach at the end of Cavill Avenue in Surfers Paradise to show how much longer sports fans have to wait. Commonwealth Games minister Jann Stuckey said that preparations are already …
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Owners of Gold Coast property are among those being asked for their thoughts on what commercial activities should be available along the beachfront. As acting mayor Donna Gates pointed out, there are various opinions on what should be made available in the area - and now locals are being given the opportunity to have their say. She explained that beaches along the Gold Coast …
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Owners of Gold Coast property may know that the region is one of the country's most visited tourism spots and the Gold Coast Council has taken steps to add cultural tourism to its appeal. Tuesday (March 26) saw the launch of an international design competition, with the two-stage test looking to see a winning design for an 11-hectare Evandale cultural precinct right in …
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Owners of Gold Coast real estate are being advised that they can still take up optional green bins for garden waste. More than 3,600 residents have taken part in the new scheme, with Gold Coast mayor Tom Tate saying that the take-up rate is exceeding expectations. He explained: "I admit I am among the thousands of residents who have taken up the green bin option …
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Queensland's housing affordability has seen a 13 per cent improvement between the December quarter of 2011 and the same period in 2012 - a trend that may interest those considering purchasing Gold Coast real estate. The HIA (Housing Industry Association) - Commonwealth Bank (CBA) Housing Affordability Index recorded a national increase of 5.5 per cent for the three months …
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Buying a home in Queensland has become more cost-effective for residents in the state due to new government policies introduced over the last year. This is according to premier Campbell Newman, who highlighted a number of initiatives the Liberal National Party (LNP) has implemented to lower the cost of living for Queensland households. The reintroduction of the Principal …
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First home buyers of Broadbeach real estate could be entitled to the recently launched $15,000 Great Start Grant from the Queensland government. State treasurer Tim Nicholls visited Stockland's Bells Reach community in Caloundra to promote the new agenda, with an advertising campaign coinciding with the visit. To be eligible, first time buyers must build or buy a new …
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Recently released Gold Coast property figures are welcome news for the industry, state treasurer Tim Nicholls has claimed. The politician pointed to the latest data from the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ), which highlighted an eight per cent rise in townhouse and apartment sales on the Gold Coast in 2012, as a sign of economic strength. " results add to the …
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Real estate on the Gold Coast continues to perform well, according to new statistics, with buyers said to be flocking to the market due to improved affordability and attractive properties. Data from the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) showed apartments for sale on the Gold Coast were one of the key areas in the state where growth continues to be impressive. The …
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Those who own Gold Coast property are now living in a revitalised area as a result of rebranding by the Gold Coast City Council. Mayor Tom Tate unveiled the logo "Gold Coast." at a media event yesterday, acknoledging that while he is aware that a city does not consist of a logo, a logo aids in promoting the city and what it stands for. He explained: "Our new …
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