‘Silicon Beach’ startup secures new space in refurbished Bundall building

The last remaining space in “the best office on the Gold Coast” — a sought-after building on the doorstep of the city’s newest cultural destination — has been snared by a local business. Ray White Broadbeach’s Adam Grbcic, whose listing includes the glowing description, has leased the whole of level two at 9 Ouyan Street, Bundall, to NewBook Pty Ltd. The cloud-based … read on

TV series to create Gold Coast jobs

Anyone on the lookout for a new job while living in property in Benowa could be about to find their opportunities have increased, as TV crews are due to head to the Gold Coast.The Queensland state government has announced that Mako will be returning for a third season and 500 jobs are going to be created during the filming stages.This is in addition to The Family Law and The … read on

South-east Queensland’s property market strengthens

South-east Queensland's property market could be the one to watch, as it has recently gathered strength and outshone many other parts of the state.The Real Estate Institute of Queensland's (REIQ) Market Monitor found that buyers are becoming more confident about their prospects moving into 2015.Among the standout performers has been the Gold Coast, where REIQ data … read on

Positive future ahead for Gold Coast construction

Opportunities for purchasing real estate in Benowa could soon be about to increase, as a report predicts a decent future for Gold Coast construction.BIS Shrapnel's Outlook for Residential Land 2014 to 2019 suggests that while the market may have recently struggled, there is now plenty of room for optimism."Low interest rates have boosted affordability, which in turn … read on

See the entrants for this year’s Christmas Lights Competition

There's no better way to get into the festive spirit this year than to take a look around your local area at entrants to this year's Christmas Lights Competition.A total of 48 properties are taking part this year, with 12 of them making their debut this year.A public vote is being held to determine which house is best, as voters are given access to an SMS voting … read on

Buyers come out on top in Queensland

Now could be the right time to go in search of real estate in Mermaid Beach, as the latest findings show the Queensland market as a whole is benefiting buyers at the moment.The Commonwealth Bank/CoreLogic RP Data Home Buyers Index weighs up conditions across the nation to determine whether they are working in buyers' or sellers' favour.November results showed … read on

Think long-term when applying for home loans

The first step to buying that perfect property in Broadbeach Waters is to secure the finance for your purchase, which for most people means applying for a home loan.While the official cash rate is working in the favour of borrowers at the moment, Rate City's product director Peter Arnold suggested that buyers might want to look at their loan in a long term … read on

Have your say on improving education

Knowing your kids are going to be able to access a great education is a real advantage for anyone moving into real estate in Robina - and the good news is you can now have your say on the system.The Queensland state government has put forward its 30-year vision for education in the region and is now asking people to get involved and discuss their views.Over the next three … read on

Gold Coast welcomes busy schedule of events

If you're looking for yet more reasons to move into rental properties in Mermaid Waters, just take a look at the schedule of events going on in the Gold Coast over the next few months.Sport and music lovers in particular are going to be in their element as the region plays host to festivities both large and small over the summer months."From the prestigious PGA Golf … read on