Author Archives: Port Douglas
Homes more affordable now
Housing has become a lot more affordable over the past year, due to a drop in home prices combined with lower home loan rates and higher incomes, according to property analysis provider RP Data. Based on around 285,000 sales over … Continue reading
Century 21 Port Douglas Xmas Trading Hours
FESTIVE TRADING HOURS MONDAY 24TH December : OPEN until we get thirsty TUESDAY 25TH December : CLOSED XMAS DAY WEDNESDAY 26TH December : CLOSED BOXING DAY THURSDAY 27TH December: OPEN but could be shaky before lunch FRIDAY 28TH December: OPEN … Continue reading
The Year That Was 2012 – Port Douglas Property Round Up
Thankfully the latter six months of 2012 have seen an increase in tourist numbers and general activity in Port Douglas. The accommodation houses and restaurants have been noticeably busier. The consequence of this is that property owners have experienced better returns. What … Continue reading
One Last Shot For De-Amalgamation In Port Douglas
Early next year we’ll be organising a Fund Raising Luncheon so that we can support an advertising campaign to get our Shire back. In summary, I’ll make a few points:* I was one of many who accepted the concept that … Continue reading
Rate Cut To Help Market Activity
Century 21, the largest real estate sales organisation in the Asia Pacific region, believes that yesterday’s decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia to cut the official cash rate to three per cent will encourage prospective buyers to make property … Continue reading
A Christmas Gift From the Reserve Bank of Australia
The Reserve Bank of Australia today decided to cut the official cash rate to 3.0 per cent – a decision that is expected to encourage prospective buyers to make property purchases in the lead up to Christmas and during the … Continue reading
Moving prized furniture to a new home
Moving is stressful enough. Moving prized furniture is even more nerve-wracking. Here’s some tips to keep your stuff safe and you sane. The better prepared you are for the move, the more likely it is to all go smoothly, so … Continue reading
The perfect home office
Controlling wiring Making your office as wireless as possible is the way to start, but for most of us there will still be too many leads. Cable turtles will reduce the length of cords. To keep all the wiring bundled … Continue reading
Signs of Market Recovery As Home Loan Approvals Lift For Second Consecutive Month
Century 21, the largest real estate sales organisation in the Asia Pacific region, believes that the increase in dwelling finance commitments over September 2012 could indicate further strengthening in the residential property market. According to recently released figures by … Continue reading
Solar Eclipse Port Douglas 14th of November 2012
The Total Solar Eclipse on the morning of Wednesday 14th November is now less than a week away. Changed Traffic Conditions for 13-14 November Wangetti Beach: Open. A large parking area will be available opposite Wangetti College for … Continue reading
