Sussan Ley stands aside over trip including Gold Coast property purchase
Sussan Ley's decision to purchase her third investment property on a taxpayer funded trip makes her appear out of touch with everyday Australians, many of whom can't afford to buy their own home.
Median house price up in Brisbane, in a quarter of surprises
It has been a challenging quarter for the Queensland property market, with factors such as the lengthy federal election campaign and uncertainty around the negative gearing debate impacting heavily, says REIQ CEO, Antonia Mercorella.
Cane fields connecting Brisbane and the Gold Coast set for record sale
The owners of 248 cane field properties have joined forces to sell a vast parcel of land connecting Brisbane and the Gold Coast, paving the way for development of a huge new city.
One of the driving forces in Gold Coast real estate right now is planning and building for the Commonwealth Games to be held in 2018, which is contributing to a rise in the city’s population.
"There’s a lot of renewed faith in the Gold Coast after the GFC and real estate is a safe and solid investment compared with the volatility of shares and low returns of bank deposits."
Much like Brisbane, the Gold and Sunshine Coast property markets are experiencing better than expected growth in some sectors, yet less than expected in others.