There's one very important question you've got to ask yourself this week: Have I ever wanted to use a digger? If the answer is yes then chances are you're the type of person who'll want to keep reading on. And even if the answer is no, you might have a few tykes who'd answer in the affirmative. Either way, if you happen to own a piece of Gold …
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It's the Gold Coast - you can guess what's going to be on offer, right? It's Australia's famed place of sun and sand - it must be something involving its 57km stretch of coastline. Perhaps some beach barbecues, or a boat party, or maybe an exciting auction of thoroughbred horses. Yes you heard that last one right. The yearly Magic Millions auction sale …
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What do tourism and the property market have in common? No, this isn't the start of a bad real estate agent joke - it's a serious question. And as it turns out, the two have plenty to do with each other. One only needs to ask Anton Kardash, CEO of the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ). According to Mr Kardash, the Queensland residential property market has been …
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It's not as if Queensland's Gold Coast needed any more reason for tourists to flock to it. Like all Australians - or people all over the world for that matter - you know what makes it such an exciting locale. Now, a new plan approved by the City of Gold Coast on 20 May is set to grow it by leaps and bounds as a tourism destination. It's also likely to drive up prices for Gold …
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Lessors (landlords) are allowed to pass on the full water consumption costs to tenants provided all the minimum criteria have been met. What are the minimum criteria for water charging? Lessors are able to pass on the full water consumption costs to tenants if: the rental premises are individually metered (or water is delivered by vehicle), and the rental premises …
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When you're looking to purchase new Gold Coast property, the happenings of the local council may not be high on your scorecard. However, taking notice of the changes occurring in local government with relation to the development of your new home area could help you make good property decisions in the future. For example, the Queensland government recently announced a …
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Interest rates will remain low for May, following the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) decision to retain the official cash rate at the same level. After dropping the cash rate to 2.5 per cent in August 2013, this marks the ninth consecutive month of low interest rates - highlighting the potential for investment in Gold Coast property. The rising economy has provided a …
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Residents of Broadbeach real estate could be in for a treat, with the 2014 Queensland Winter Racing Carnival starting at the Gold Coast Turf Club. Whether you want to bring the kids or just spend a day out with your partner, this event could be a great source of entertainment over the coming months. Racing Minister Steve Dickson said the event will …
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As the national property and housing market continues to recover, the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has highlighted that the inflation rate during March remained within the threshold established by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). The ABS release reported a weighted median of 2.7 per cent for inflation over March. This rests within …
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Residents of Broadbeach real estate are in for a treat in May with the return of the Blues on Broadbeach music festival. Regardless of whether you're a hardcore blues fan or a casual listener, there will be something for everyone when the event takes place over May 22 to 25. The lineup features some of the biggest names in the genre including the Time of My Life …
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