Severe undersupply on the Sunshine Coast

The number of properties available for sale or rent on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast has hit the lowest levels in more than a decade, which is pushing up prices rapidly. According to SQM Research data, the number of properties available for sale on the coast is the lowest in more than a decade. However, the situation for the […]

Growing pains: Sunshine Coast tries to keep sense of community while still being popular

The future development of the rapidly growing Sunshine Coast is likely to swing back from building new greenfield estates to higher density apartment-style housing along major transport corridors after the Sunshine Coast Council decided to scrap its existing planning scheme. The decision at today’s meeting of the council is likely to kick off a fresh […]

Former Socceroo Brett Holman buys Peregian Beach new-build

The former Socceroo Brett Holman and wife Femke have downsized on the Sunshine Coast. Having sold their Peregian Beach holiday home for $2.55 million mid-way through last year, they’ve gone off-market to secure a near new property in the same coastal suburb. They’ve spent $1.15 million on a home on the Peregian Golf Course. Only […]

Sunshine Coast tears up the rule book with new planning scheme

One of Queensland’s fastest growing regions has embarked on a major review of its future development in a move aimed at rejecting continued urban sprawl and accommodating most of the 87,000 new homes it needs over the next 20 years in existing residential areas. Sunshine Coast Council has taken the first steps toward drawing up […]

Cube Developments records near sell-out success across three South East Queensland developments

Director of Cube Developments Scott Juniper said around 30 per cent of purchasers across the company’s portfolio have come from outside South East Queensland Sunshine Coast developer Cube Developments has achieved a near-sellout success across three of its projects totalling $132 million. Of the three projects, Beach Life Alex (pictured) – a $70 million project opposite Alexandra […]

Walker Strikes $2.5bn Sunshine Coast Development Deal

Walker Corporation has padded out its pipeline with an agreement to deliver $2.5 billion in development planned for the Maroochydore’s new CBD on the Sunshine Coast. The landmark agreement between the Sunshine Coast Council, SunCentral, and Walker Corp will see the Sydney-based developer capture the exclusive rights to market and develop the remaining land at […]