Like it or not, Christmas is just a matter of weeks away and residents of property in Benowa and other parts of the Gold Coast are being asked to get into the festive spirit.Gold Coast mayor Tom Tate has officially launched the annual Christmas Lights Competition, which is now in its 22nd year.Properties throughout the region are kitted out with lights and other festive …
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If you're interested in buying an apartment in the Gold Coast, now could be a great time to start looking into the Broadbeach real estate market. A recent release from the Housing Industry Association (HIA) has highlighted rising sales for multi-unit properties across the nation - which could be an incentive to make your own move into the market. HIA chief …
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What's better than lying back on the hearth, putting an arm around the one you love, swigging back a tasty beverage and filling up with some heavily buttered popcorn while a flick plays on the screen in front of you? Well we can think of one better feeling - owning some Broadbeach real estate. Short of that, though, there's not much that can beat it. Just as …
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The latest Ecosystem Health Report Card released by Healthy Waterways last week has found Gold Coast's waterways are some of the healthiest in south-east Queensland, which could be great news for sustainable residents of Broadbeach real estate. Between July 2013 and June 2014, 11 of the 14 monitored freshwater, estuary and marine areas in the Gold …
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Across Australia's eight states and territories, conditions tend to be vastly different. Just by crossing a state boundary, you're likely to find contrasting conditions in terms of the economy, culture and even geography. That's why, when purchasing a home, it's important to look at the wider state in which you're going to be placed to make sure it's a good …
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Home buyers who have yet to take a step onto the property ladder watch the cash rate like a hawk looking for mice. They don't quite know when they'll strike, but they're keeping one eye on the prey, ready to pounce when the moment is right. However, although the cash rate has been at a historic low for 15 months, there's been some uncertainty …
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In deciding whether or not to purchase Broadbeach real estate, one of the factors you'll probably weigh up is whether the housing market is right for buying. If it's a buyer's market, you'd likely want to get in quick while conditions are favourable. By contrast, if it's a seller's market, then maybe you'll want to leave it for the time …
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Perhaps the Gold Coast's greatest assets are its beautiful natural surroundings, helping to draw in legions every year on the hunt for apartments for rent on the Gold Coast. A close second to this is the responsible nature of its residents and local government, both of whom understand the importance of taking care of the local area. This concern with one's …
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It's always good news when housing starts are announced. With more and more Australians popping up all over the country thanks to the country's outstanding population growth, in the future the country will need more houses to house all of these newly minted Aussies - and Gold Coast property is no different. Just as well, then, that not only have there been …
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If you own some Broadbeach real estate, it's hard not to notice. You know what we're referring to: All of the properties popping up here and there around the greater Gold Coast area, filling up with eager families and friendly new home owners looking forward to enjoying the heavenly sunshine. Well, there's a reason that's all going on. No, not the …
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