The Sunshine Coast has long been adored for its assets – its beautiful coastline, majestic hinterland and laid-back yet passively driven culture – all factors that have made the Coast an investment destination of choice for property buyers all around the globe.

But what’s really putting the Sunshine Coast on the map lately, is the hype surrounding all of the infrastructure and development that is earmarked for the short and long term and what that will mean for the economy – and property prices.

From solar farms, a new international airport and new master-planned cities to building an innovative tech-hub CBD – the Sunshine Coast is confidently ticking all of the right boxes in terms of lifestyle and healthy economic progression.

This comes as the Sunshine Coast Council reveals information about the new multi-million dollar tourism attraction that is assigned for a large land holding along Steve Irwin Way, just 10 minutes from Caloundra.

SANAD Capital has lodged plans for an adventure and sports lifestyle park called ACTVE that will include the facilities to host major events and concerts plus flyboarding, bungee jumping and the country’s first ever human-powered monorail bike and multi-directional zipline.

With approval currently pending and construction scheduled for the first quarter of next year, the adventure park is expected to further drive tourism once it’s complete in November 2018.

Sunshine Coast local and long-term Property Consultant at Aqua View Apartments Michael Cook says developments like this are very exciting for locals and for those who’ve invested in the region, whether it’s business or property.

“These major infrastructure additions will give the Sunshine Coast an amazing mix of lifestyle, entertainment and landscape advantages all in a non-hectic relaxed location.

“People all over the world want action with no traffic jams and high-end shopping with manageable crowds and beaches. Our controlled town planning approach maintains our relaxed location and manages our population to avoid the explosion seen at the Gold Coast.”

Michael says the Coast now offers more for buyers who come to the region.

“Current market trends are different to ten years ago. Baby Boomers like access to relaxation, non-hassle shopping, close access to facilities, the beach, coffee and cake, places to spoil the grand kids – while also having access to the world’s best health facilities. If this were an exam, we’d be at the top of the class.”

When it comes to what buyers want, fellow Property Consultant Paul Ritchie agrees with Michael, adding that it’s often accessibility to facilities that lures buyers in.

“The current buyer trend is downsizing empty nesters from the Coast’s larger houses into quality apartments in exceptional locations. These buyers are looking for good sized two- and three-bedroom apartments that are well located, within easy walking distance to CBD shopping, cafes, restaurants and beaches.”

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Here are a few popular styles that might help you make some clever styling decisions in the new year, especially for those Aqua View Apartment property owners who’ll be getting ready to dress their stunning interiors come 2017.

Wood You?

Timber never really seems to leave the trend circuit, however there are so many different ways to dress timber – from distressed to polished and lime washed – over the years we’ve seen it all – each creates a different ambiance to an interior.

Next year we’ll be looking at replacing the light timbers we’ve been loving for darker tones like Asian stains in near-onyx shades. There will also be a shift towards everyday timbers such as ply and cork which will even find its way onto feature walls remnant of the ’70s and ’80s.

Terra-ific

Some of the world’s most influential décor trend setters are predicting a comeback of terracotta tiling. Forget the borders, we’re talking terracotta tiling in a raw, matte finish to create a relaxed and rustic look.

Nooks & Crannys

Open-plan living will take a backseat to more planned spaces including nooks and versatile and distinguished areas throughout the home to make way for working, studying, reading or relaxing.

Bye Bye Copper

Copper and marble made a huge mark in 2016 especially in the homewares department. Everything from lamps to candlesticks – marble and copper really was the look to have but as we move into 2017, this will move more towards bronze hues and onyx features.

A Rush For Plush

Simple timber bedheads will be replaced by plush, quilted headboards to add a hint of style and sophistication to the bedroom. This trend has been adopted by resorts the world over for a while now and is slowly making its way back into the humble home. Coloured suedes complete the look, along with plush linen.

Going Green

Dark forest green is the colour that is predicted to make its mark in 2017. From furniture to wallpaper, dark green is the shade that will add sophistication and flair to any home while highlighting the onyx and bronze homewares.

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Our site office is now gone and all that remains is the amazing ocean views which will be there forever! The ocean has been looking exceptional with the clear spring days we’ve been having and it won’t be long before our new residents will be enjoying each day waking up to an ocean view.

Of the 31 apartments only 13 remain and Sales and Marketing Consultant Paul Ritchie says the summer period should bring with it lots of inquiry.

“We’ve found that traditionally our summer period is a good time for sales. People come up to Caloundra to holiday over the Christmas period and they fall in love with the place and end up buying property. With excavation and construction fully underway it’s easier for buyers to visualise the project. Not everyone has that foresight.

“Aqua View Apartments offer the opportunity to secure prime sky homes and apartments with ocean views that are rarely available, and when people discover the prime site and the construction underway – they instantly see the opportunity.”

With few comparable developments happening around the Coast, Paul says it’s the little things on offer at Aqua View, which make all the difference.

“The fact that we are a pet-friendly development is also a big reason Aqua View Apartments have been so successful. Even the pooches get to live in style and luxury and enjoy the ocean views,” he quips.

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A Bright Future: To put it quite boldly, the economy on the Sunshine Coast is quietly thriving and it’s set to change gears into full throttle in the near future. A handful of large-scale development projects will stimulate the economy in ways you can only imagine. Not only does it inject money into the area, it gives locals more and better facilities. Here’s a quick snapshot of big money ticket items that will whet your appetite:

• Solar Farm, a $48.5 million project will generate enough electricity to power 5000 homes.
• Sunshine Coast University Hospital set to open in early 2017 and the $1.8 billion health project is earmarked to be one of the biggest in the Southern Hemisphere.
• Maroochy CBD, a 53-hectare, 20-year project comprises a fully designed and constructed and integrated CBD with a cutting edge technology hub plus commercial, retail, residential, civic, cultural and community areas.
• The Sunshine Coast Airport is expanding with a new runway project in full operation by 2020. This will encourage larger, international flights and boost tourism.
• Theme Park including active sports such as a surfing wave pool will begin construction next year and will be located close to Australia Zoo.

Making Paper: Big projects and developments will not only make way for more businesses and lure large corporations to set up headquarters here on the Coast, it will inject thousands of jobs into the region. As everyone knows, you need jobs to prosper and the Coast has it coming in abundance. On the Sunshine Coast, you can work and play.

The Best of Both Worlds: The Sunshine Coast is geographically advantaged over other destinations, there’s no other way to put it. It’s not her fault. What it means is, you can get the best of both worlds. Breathtaking beaches stretch for 90 kilometres with Caloundra and its stunning Pumicestone Passage in the south, right up to the world-renown Noosa in the north. Everything in between is desirable and inspiring, with a mix of quaint beachside villages and vibrant towns scattered along the coast. Head 25 minutes inland from the beach and you’ll find yourself in undulating rolling pastures, dairy farms and charismatic country townships of the Sunshine Coast hinterland. Tree change or sea change – the Sunny Coast has it all.

Weather or Not: With fresh, clear winters and balmy summers, the Sunshine Coast enjoys fabulous weather pretty much all year round. They say clear weather and sunshine affects your wellbeing and your happiness, so why not be where the sun shines and you feel happy? It’s a no-brainer, right?

Bricks & Mortar: The property market on the Sunshine Coast is rather resilient to other factors that can affect other property markets – it’s a tourist destination and an all-round desirable destination to live and invest. The Sunshine Coast also proves to be unbelievable value for money especially when compared to markets such as Sydney or Melbourne. Take Aqua View Apartments for example, here you can get brand-new, luxurious apartment with killer ocean views, just a short stroll to the beach in King’s Beach starting from $700+K. Live by the beach or the bush, in a house or unit, off the grid or on acreage – the Coast has a property to suit every kind of lifestyle!

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At Aqua View Apartments we’ve made our future residents’ downsizing a total (sea) breeze. The trick is to downsize but not downgrade, there’s no need to compromise on luxury or quality when embracing downsizing for the first time.

Here are some of our tips to making the transition less overwhelming and less daunting:

LET IT GO: One of the hardest things – and one that tends to overwhelm most people – is scaling down on the furniture and belongings. The best way to prioritise what you need and don’t need, is to assume for a minute you’ve had all of your belongings taken from you. In groups of ten, list the things you’d want back in order of priority. This will help place an importance on items and can help you cull what you don’t need in order to make the move. A lot of well-designed living spaces allow for good storage and (like Aqua View) secure underground facilities to store cars or belongings – so do your research and make sure your move is a smart one.

STORE IT OR LOSE IT: Storage design has come a LONG way and there are plenty of nifty ways to cleverly store belongings so they are compact and tucked away. Go online or wander around stores such as Howard’s Storage World to get some clever storage ideas so you can say hello to downsizing, sooner.

TIME IT RIGHT: When it comes to downsizing, take your time. Allowing yourself time to process a big downsize is often the key to handling it with ease. Giving yourself plenty of time to plan and slowly cull belongings over a period of months is often less overwhelming and somewhat therapeutic at the same time. Separate your belongings into separate piles including a charity section to pass on your bits and pieces to others who will cherish them.

DON’T COMPROMISE: Always enjoyed an aspired and envied lifestyle? Well don’t compromise. Downsizing means reducing the size and un-used space, not packing up on quality and luxury. Design has progressed a lot in the last couple of decades, which mean you can work a lot in to a smaller space without letting go of luxury or functionality. The trick is to upgrade and downsize at the same time.

Thinking of downsizing? Take a look at our off-the-plan ocean-view residences at Aqua View Apartments. Construction is underway, giving you plenty of time to plan the upgrade and shift into more compact yet luxurious living, by the beach.

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1. WATCH IT GROW: Obviously, when you buy off the plan, you’re buying something that’s not tangible at that particular time. So, the benefit is that you’ll get the property at a slightly reduced market price. With some developments taking between one and three years to complete, quite often by the time the property is ready and full payment is required, the market has moved and there is already capital growth in the property. This means the buyer has basically enjoyed a profit for not really doing much at all. In some cases, buyers will on-sell their apartment prior to construction completion and will pocket the profit without doing a thing.
2. ADD YOUR OWN FLAIR: One of the certain perks of buying off the plan, means you get a say in the colour scheme and some of the fittings and fixtures. This means you have the ability to customise the apartment so it looks exactly how you want it.
3. GREAT INVESTMENT: Buying a new property off the plan for investment purposes also has some financial benefits in the way of depreciation and tax breaks. Your accountant will be able to depreciate the ‘new’ apartment and will be able to help drive down tax and in return, will put more money in your back pocket.
4. GET INTEREST: While your deposit is due upon signing, the remaining money for the purchase isn’t due until settlement which is fantastic news for those who have just sold a property or those who have money in the bank because you can accrue interest on that money while your investment potentially earns capital growth, too. It’s a win, win!
5. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION: Developments with off-the-plan sales options are generally located in a prime position, such as Aqua View Apartments with killer ocean views in Kings Beach. Prime sites like this don’t come up often, and the chance to buy off the plan gives some buyers the opportunity to secure property that they may not be ready for, to ensure they lock in a good investment in a prime location.

 This is not considered financial advice, please consult a financial advisor or accountant for further information.

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Aqua View Apartments’ developers Stella Sun and Alex Yuan’s clever decision to develop the prime parcel of ocean view land on Canberra Terrace at Kings Beach might just be to the advantage of smart Aqua View buyers who look to gain from some good capital growth.

According to property analyst Michael Matusik, the price gap between Sydney and Melbourne is at a 13-year high, with property prices in our local capital city of Brisbane 50 per cent more affordable than Sydney, and 33 per cent cheaper than Melbourne.

These are the same type of characteristics that primed the Sunshine Coast for the property surge which happened at the turn of the noughties, when southern buyers ventured north to get better priced property.

This combined with billions of dollars of development and infrastructure taking place on the Coast in the next five to 10 years, means those with local property look to reap more than just a great lifestyle in return as prices look to climb.

Caloundra residents and investors will benefit from the nearby $1.8 billion Kawana Hospital development which is scheduled to open early 2017 and bring big dollars to the Coast. There’s also a $400 million active sports water theme park to be built near Steve Irwin Way, just 20 minutes down the road from Kings Beach.

This coupled with the 2300-plus hectare Caloundra South development, which will be part of a $5 billion, 30-year project, will inject millions of dollars in to the region, not to mention a demand for property especially those with ocean views and easy access to the beach.

In fact, Aqua View Apartments’ marketing agent Paul Ritchie has already noticed a spike in demand and inquiry, especially since the ocean-view site began excavation work a few weeks ago. He says the remaining off-the-plan apartments won’t last long.

Excavations underway at Aqua View Apartments

“We’ve had a real upswing in inquiry over the last month especially, with another two or three apartments at Aqua View going under contract. With the machinery on site and the basement excavations fully underway, people have realised they need to be quick if they want to secure their piece of ocean-view living before they are all gone,” he says.

“It won’t be long and they will all be gone and people will have missed out. Smart buyers know that opportunities like this – to snap up luxurious, beachside living in a prime, central location like this here at Kings Beach – don’t come along very often.”

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