Public consultation on proposed planning scheme amendment
Council is proposing an amendment to the Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014 tochange the zones, overlays, and height provisions of sites across the Sunshine Coast. The proposal includes amendments to the Height of buildings and structures overlayfor a number of Educational establishments, Retirement facilities and Residential care facilities, in locations across the planning scheme area.Speci...
The Real Estate changes in the QLD Budget that you need to know about
The 2018 Queensland Government Budget has been delivered, and if you’re buying, selling or a current owner, here’s what you need to know: Buyers: First Home Owner’s Grant ExtensionThe First Home Owner’s Grant has had a 12-month extension along with a $5,000 reduction, down to $15,000 from the 1st of July 2018. It’s important to note that contracts entered into bef...
Snapshot of the Major Sunshine Coast Projects from the 2018-19 Budget
The Sunshine Coast Council is proving their commitment to investing in the services and facilities that communities need and improving the livability and vitality of the Sunshine Coast with the 2018/19 Budget.Below is a snapshot of the major projects supported in the budget to be delivered across the Sunshine Coast in 2018-19. Sunshine Coast Airport Expansion The budget also includes $1...
Highlights of the $864 million Sunshine Coast Council Budget
The Sunshine Coast Council budget helps to build a Healthy, Smart, Creative region, economically and environmentally.Mayor Mark Jamieson said this year’s budget built on council’s plan for the region and demonstrated a continuing commitment to protecting and enhancing our environment, building a strong community and growing the economy.“Each year for the past six years, we hav...
Interstate migration boosting Sunshine Coast residential property markets
The first six months of 2018 saw a slight fall in the volume of sales compared to this time last year but the main reason was the limited stock availability. Although general buyer activity has been good, some agents over recent weeks have begun to notice that enquiry levels have slowed with some urgency disappearing from the market "Whether this is just a seasonal impact or some early signs ...
Major Amendment and Alignment Amendment No. 14 - Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014
Planning scheme amendments are required from time to time to keep the Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014 up to date and operating effectively.Each time an amendment is adopted, a superseded planning scheme is created.The following is a summary of all adopted amendments.Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014 (Major Amendment and Alignment Amendment) No. 14Council adopted the&nb...
Why you should invest in the Sunshine Coast property market
In the past year, Queensland overtook Victoria to receive the most interstate migration of any state, while international immigration to the Sunshine State continued to rise and could increase the demand of housing. The latest report from Deloitte Access Economics predicts that Queensland’s economy is coming back due to the jobs growth, planned and undergoing multimillion-dollar infrast...
REVEALED: When first streets of Coast's new CBD will open
The region's newset city centre at Maroochydore will be open to the public in the second half of this year.The Maroochydore City Centre will provide 2000+ residential apartments, a 250 room premium hotel, 25,500 square metres of convention facilties, 150,000 square metres of commercial floor area and 65,000 square metres of retail floor area. The 53 hectares of Greenfield Site will also pr...
Next RBA rate rise will be a shock: Philip Lowe
There hasn't been a rate rise in seven years, and RBA governor Philip Lowe has warned many households will be shocked. He suggested however a rate rise will only occur once income lifts.When addressing the Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce this week, Lowe said the RBA expect a further pick-up in the Australian economy. "Increased investment and hiring, as well as a lift in exports, should ...
