“QUEENSLAND is in hot demand with COVID refugees from southern states flocking to The Sunshine State. Some without even inspecting their future home.
Victorian and New South Wales buyer interest in Queensland properties has risen 18 per cent in the past six months.
Fresh data from realestate.com.au reveals 4 per cent are ready to buy now. 14 per cent are considering a move, and 22 per cent are simply browsing. The assumption is they are possibly considering a longer-term lifestyle change.
It comes as the nation’s top social experts say COVID-19 has accelerated interstate migration into Queensland. The studies have suggested even more Sydney-siders and Melbournites will make the move to the Sunshine State, once border restrictions are eased.”
What does this mean for you and your property?
It means that if you have been losing sleep on whether to sell or not, on the Sunshine Coast, the decision from these statistics could make it easier.
School holidays are not that far away so the views online will be greater again. It is spring and the weather has some sort of magical influence on how we see the world. When its spring everything seems joyful and if you have been on the Sunshine Coast in the last week or two you would have to agree.
Take a look at the top 20 locations north of the boarder that the southerners are inspecting the most!!!
Buderim, with its leafy wide streets holding its own against the well published hustle and bustle of their energetic cousin, The Gold Coast. It rates third on the list. If you are thinking of selling and would like a free property valuation in Buderim, or the surrounding areas, then just call me for a no obligation appraisal.
TOP 20 LOCATIONS FOR SOUTHERNERS
1 Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast
2 Hope Island, Gold Coast
3 Buderim, Sunshine Coast
4 Palm Beach, Gold Coast
5 Coolangatta, Gold Coast
6 Broadbeach Waters, Gold Coast
7 Robina, Gold Coast
8 Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast
9 Southport, Gold Coast
10 Broadbeach, Gold Coast
11 Peregian Beach, Sunshine Coast
12 Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast
13 Coolum Beach, Sunshine Coast
14 Coomera, Gold Coast
15 Burleigh Waters, Gold Coast
16 Noosa Heads, Sunshine Coast
17 Labrador, Gold Coast
18 Noosaville, Sunshine Coast
19 Tugun, Gold Coast
20 Runaway Bay, Gold Coast
Source: realestate.com.au
Everyone’s situation is different and there are many things to consider before selling your home or investment property. One thing however is for sure, the real estate market on the coast is currently flying high.