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A new survey has revealed the most trendy suburbs with respect to property deals; the survey also included figures showing the shift to outer-city suburbs that have more space to offer, and figures for tree-change and sea-change hotspots.   Also noted is the high demand for inner-city units, with opportunistic first-time home buyers purchasing properties […]

Most of us don’t buy and sell real estate properties every day; but when we do sell we need the perfect real estate agent to act on our behalf. Property is typically the biggest asset we own, and it’s vital that we sell for a good price. The selling price makes a huge impact on […]

Ensure your comfort, safety, and health by preparing your home for the colder months.   Australian winters can be quite severe, from sudden storms, freezing temperatures, and heavy downpours, to homes that feel cold and damp. During the colder months when we experience less daylight hours and falling temperatures, we inevitably spend more time indoors, […]

In the first quarter of 2021, Australia experienced a record-breaking rise in house prices, the sharpest increase in nearly 18 years. However, a new realestate.com.au analysis shows it’s cheaper to buy than rent more than half of properties in Australia, and it’s all due to record low mortgage interest rates.   The inaugural REA Insights […]

Now that you’ve made the big decision to sell your property, perhaps the next most important step is to price your home right. This single factor is key to achieving a quick and easy sale.   From the moment your property hits the real estate market, you have about 21 days before demand and interest […]

Australia’s beautiful Sunshine Coast, just an hour’s drive north of Brisbane, has always been one of Australia’s most popular holiday destinations for people living in Sydney, Melbourne and New Zealand. The Sunshine Coast is simply the best place in Australia to holiday, and most are looking to escape their own cold, dark winters. But there’s […]

You’ve made the decision to sell your property and already you’re feeling overwhelmed. Where do you start?   Selling your home is a huge decision to make, but the right preparation will ensure the process goes as smooth as possible. Remember that first impressions count, and you only get one chance to make a good […]

Thank you to everyone who came out today to support #TheMay50K for MS Research Australia! We were overwhelmed with the turn out and were so happy to see the community coming together and learning more about our local town whilst supporting Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia. Most importantly, it was great to see everyone get behind […]

There’s no doubt that Queensland’s Sunshine Coast is ‘hot property’ at the moment. SQM research data shows the number of properties available for rent or sale at the end of 2020 had hit a ten-year low, which very quickly and predictably pushed prices up. Currently, agents’ listings are almost depleted, and developers are turning to […]

In the six years that Hotspotting has conducted quarterly surveys of prices and sales activity, this is currently Queensland’s strongest regional market. Property values are rising, and the number of growing markets is by far the highest recorded.   72 locations of increased sales activity have been identified, which is indeed a surprising fact considering […]

January Overview ~ The team secured 8 Contracts and 15 Settlements with an average days on market exactly half of the market average. Our team is meeting more and more buyers this year as enquiry numbers have increased, if you are thinking about selling get in touch with us!

Beautiful weather, long sandy beaches, and glorious views make the Sunshine Coast a prime location for homeowners and investors looking to create the best value out of their investment before rising prices push them out of the market.   When you’re new to an area, finding value and the best views can be challenging, especially […]