Investing in Sunshine Coast Real Estate

The Australian Sunshine Coast, with almost 70km of beachfront, several rivers and estuaries, plus a developing hinterland, offers a huge variety of investment choices. If  you began investing in Sunshine Coast real estate 10 years ago, you probably would have doubled your money by now, and while the market has cooled right off (the median house price in Noosa actually fell in 2005) a population growth figure of around 3% per annum is likely to provide a steady onflux of tennants. If you buy a house on the Sunshine Coast you may not see a large capital return for some time, but units are stil in demand and a 3% population growth figure can't be ignored.

If you're thinking of investing in Sunshine Coast real estate, the following guide may be of use in determining what you (or your bank's) money will get:

$0 - $200,000
A one, two or three bedroom apartment con or near the beach in an older style building/movable house/retirement area. These can be ideal for rennovation, families who are starting out...anything...you'll be surprised.

$200,000 - $300,000
A very decent 1 or 2 bedroom unit near the beach. You can also get an immaculate 3 bedroom house in a nice area that is convenient and located within a few minutes drive to the CBD, schools and other facilities.

$300,000 - $400,000
Here its all about position and presentation for a great price. Some of these places may include substantial hinterland or ocean views. You could get a cheery little 2 bedroom townhouse, a superbly presented 3 bedroom home, amazing 2 or 3 bedroom unit with a host of beneficial facilities or anything up to a 6 bedroom apartment on the banks of a river.

$400,000 - $500,000
A 2 bedroom penthouse with panoramic views is on offer here. An Open-style, high ceilinged 4 to 5 bedroom home with natural light features. There are also lofts and rooftop viewing terraces adorning superb coastal locations.

$500,000 - $750,000
A 3 to 4 bedroom home on a canal or perched high atop a hinterland mountain is what you can expect. Why not invest in a boutique, top floor, north facing, expansive water front 2 bedroom apartment. You could even find a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, multiple living area house in the surrounding suburbs.

$750,000 - $1,000,000
How does a contemporary design, absolute waterfront, 10 foot ceiling 4 or 5 bedroom home sound? How about a mountaintop or beachside acreage allowing great viewing opportunities? What about a luxury 3 or 4 bedroom apartment featuring a master bedroom with spa, amazingly large balcony and a host of other features.

$1,000,000 - $1,500,000
There are 3 bedroom apartments that are elegantly presented with enormous living areas and large balcony with spectacular ocean and hinterland ocean views. You could also get a prime development 7 bedroom house ideally situated from the cbd and all major centres of infrastructure. There are also superior waterfront properties of immense quality offering a superb living environment.

$1,500,000 - $2,500,000
A 2 bedroom house in an opulent and secure gated community. A 4 bedroom unit with stunning views, ensuite spa, double shower and vanity. A 3 leveled mansion in a beautiful hinterland or suburban setting.

$2,500,000 - $5,000,000
The ultimate 4 bedroom penthouse, featuring unparalleled panoramic hinterland and ocean views. A rare 5 bedroom house with outstandingly extensive features of the highest contemporary quality and innovation.

$5,000,000 onwards
An ultimate resort style 6 or 7 bedroom house with hectares of panoramic and ocean views, tropically landscaped gardens, situated on a ridgeline in the hinterland. Anything you want in the area...!

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