he State Government’s recent decision to extend the mandatory water tank policy around Queensland will come into effect from 1 July 2007 with the decision inevitably affecting water tank availability and ho....more

The Department of Natural Resources and Water (NRW) today released the annual property valuations for Caloundra City.Caloundra City’s total rateable value had increased by one per cent since the last valuation carried out in October 200....more

The building and construction industry in the Sunshine Coast has reached new heights after recording over $1.2 billion worth of building projects approved during 2006.Master Builders Sunshine Coast Regional Ma....more

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) today welcomed the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) decision to leave interest rates unchanged at 6.25 per cent. The RBA increased the cash rate by 25 basis points thre....more

Queensland consumers continue to face a decline in new housing affordability despite the Reserve Bank’s decision to keep interest rates on hold today. The Master Builders September 2006 Housing Cost Index revealed ....more

opulation boom leads to rental bustThursday, 26 October 2006The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) believes that the current rental crisis is less about vacancy rates and more about the State's population bo....more

ales volumes and median prices continue to trend downwards on the Sunshine Coast, whilst rents in most dwellings continue to increase at rates well above inflation. This information is from a report commissioned by Sunroc, Suns....more

The Reserve Bank Governor of Australia has issued a warning to households over the high level of debt that many have taken on as a result of recent boom times. Mr Ian Macfarlane said that while the overall economy is not ....more