2018 SEQ Property Expo

June 2018

Message from The Right Honourable the Lord Mayor of Brisbane Councillor Graham Quirk

It is with great pleasure that I congratulate First Media Australia on hosting the 2018 Australian Property Expo – South East Queensland at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from 23 – 24 June.

The 19th Australian Property Expo provides a wonderful opportunity to showcase the South East Queensland region’s current and future property investment prospects. Together with its enviable climate and lifestyle, high standard of living and strong economic growth, South East Queensland continues to present as a highly-attractive location for buying and investing in property.

Featuring over 80 booths and 65 exhibitors, as well as more than 20 panel discussions and investment seminars, the Expo will focus on major developments both locally and interstate, and provide a multitude of opportunities for engagement on the property market and key issues affecting the industry.

I trust you will enjoy this year’s Expo.

Yours sincerely

Graham Quirk LORD MAYOR

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ueensland is emerging as a new investment hotspot, driven by affordable pricing, strong interstate migration and high levels of government infrastructure spending. South East Queensland is the fastest-growing and most populous region in Queensland. With picturesque hinterland and beaches of the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, this area has now become world renowned for its expertise in tourism and hospitality. There are a number of world class universities with major campuses in Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, such as the University of Queensland, Queensland University of Technology, Griffith University, Bond University and the University of Sunshine Coast.

SOUTH Q EAST QUEENSLAND | AUSTRALIA’S NEW INVESTMENT HOTSPOT

According to Urbane Homes, South East Queensland is tipped for a major population boom and is set to welcome just around 1,500,000 new residents over the next 18 years. This means people moving to South East Queensland will grow from just under 1,000 per week to over 1,430 per week by 2036.

The real opportunity emerges as housing in some key areas is undersupplied and will further tighten as the population continues to grow as forecast. According to Urbis, demand will be driven into key suburbs within the Logan and Ipswich Local Government Areas, with both regions potentially facing significant supply challenges when partnered with such strong population growth forecasts.

Brisbane is the capital and most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland, and the third most populous city in Australia. One of the oldest cities in Australia, Brisbane was founded upon the ancient homelands of the indigenous Turrbal and Jagera peoples. Named after the Brisbane River on which it is located—which in turn was named after Scotsman Sir Thomas Brisbane, the Governor of New South Wales from 1821 to 1825. Today, Brisbane is well known for its distinct Queenslander architecture which forms much of the city’s built heritage.

As the heart of one of Australia’s fastest-growing regions, Brisbane can truly be considered a city of opportunities.

Brisbane City Council estimates that the population of Brisbane will surge to 1.27 million people by 2031 – and more than 4.2 million people will call south-east Queensland home.

This well-designed city has plenty of attraction, from its cozy climate to convenient public transport network. Brisbane’s leaders have long-term plans for better connections in the city over the long-term – with 1,700 km of cycleways set to be completed by 2026 to encourage residents to more sustainable transport methods.

This is also in accordance with Brisbane City Council’s sustainable development targets for energy conservation

– which will be achieved with a combination of new street trees, water-saving initiatives and a pledge to become carbon-neutral by 2026. With a rapidly growing population and an eye on sustainable planning, it is no secret that Brisbane real estate is a hot commodity.

Today, property buyers and investors from Sydney and Melbourne are continuing to head up to Brisbane – Where the number of ‘affordable’ suburbs greatly outweighs their local options. It’s not just the weather that has people talking about Brisbane as an attractive option for relocation.

Property buyers, particularly first home buyers and investors from both New South Wales and Victoria are seeing it as a viable long-term alternative with its affordable price points, higher rental yields, optimistic outlook and upswing in the labor market.

BRISBANE

GOLD COAST The Gold Coast is a coastal city in the Australian state of Queensland, approximately 66 kilometers south-southeast of the state capital Brisbane and immediately north of the border with New South Wales. It is the sixth-largest city in Australia, making it the largest non-capital city, and Queensland’s second-largest city.

The Gold Coast is one of Australia’s most beloved vacation holiday spots, boasting beautiful beaches, magnificent views and subtropical climate. The sun shines down on this idyllic region for most of the days, and the diverse plants and animals make the area incredibly unique and interesting.

There is always something to do on the Gold Coast. For ocean lovers, there are 70 kilometers of beaches to explore, with water temperatures at an average temperature of 20 degrees Celsius. For those who prefer something a little less strenuous, there are extensive collection of fashionable shops, delicious cuisine and eclectic markets provide locals and tourists with endless activities to keep them gratified.

Evenings bring a whole new level of enjoyment – options

for a night out include musicals, the Conrad Jupiters Casino, ballet, the theatre and many more.

Southport is considered the central business district of the Gold Coast, but is located quite close to the seashore.

Housing the Southport Yacht Club and various other marinas, Southport is quite popular for swimming and water sports – especially due to its calm waters.

Broadbeach is a shining combination of the best of both convenience and beauty. With pristine beaches in close proximity, amazing nightlife around and the central business district not far away, it creates a perfect work-life balance.

Much of the beautiful suburb consists of canal waterways that add character and make Broadbeach one of the most attractive areas of the Gold Coast.

Gold Coast homes posted some of their best gains in a decade over 2017, and according to one senior analyst the city has the fundamentals to continue growing.

SUNSHINE COAST Sunshine Coast is a peri-urban area and the third most populated area in the Australian state of Queensland.

Located 100 km (62 mi) north of the state capital Brisbane in South East Queenslandon the Pacific Ocean coastline, its urban area spans approximately 60 km (37 mi) of coastline and hinterland from Pelican Waters to Tewantin.

The Sunshine Coast is a center for tourism, attracting more than 3.2 million visitors a year. There are significant attractions, such as Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo, UnderWater World marine park, Aussie World with the Ettamogah Pub, the Buderim Ginger Factory, the Big Pineapple, the Eumundi Markets and the Majestic Theatre at Pomona. Sports tourism is supported by several annual sporting events such as the Mooloolaba Triathlon, Noosa Triathlon and Sunshine Coast Marathon.

On the Sunshine Coast, the only thing more refreshing than the water is the lifestyle. With its endless beaches, lush rainforests and easy smiles, it’s a place where you will feel like a local from the moment you arrive. It highlights

the very essence of what Australia has to offer: sunshine, shopping entertainment, dazzling beaches and a world-class natural environment.

One of the appeals of the Sunshine Coast is the range of property available, from high-end luxury villas, to apartments and affordable family homes. Amid its boronias and lasiandras, palm trees and river mangroves, the Sunshine Coast offers perfectly perched hillside houses, as well as townhouses, and modern units that are impossibly close to the beach.

IPSWICH Ipswich is centrally located in the booming South East Queensland region. To the east is the capital city Brisbane, and to the west are the rural and agricultural areas of the Brisbane, Lockyer and Fassifern Valleys. The city is ideally positioned on the national road network - 40 minutes’ drive from Brisbane, an hour’s drive from the Gold Coast and 60 minutes’ drive from domestic and international air and sea ports.

Ipswich is England’s oldest continuously inhabited town, East Anglia’s Waterfront Town and home to world-acclaimed culture, food and drink - backdropped with a rich multicultural history and surrounded by beautiful Suffolk countryside and coastline. It proudly preserves and still operates from many of its historical buildings and homes, with more than 6000 heritage-listed sites.

This is an exciting place to live, work, invest and visit.

Education plays an important role in the local economy with two universities and a wide choice of private and state government schools. It offers all the modern facilities and attractions of a progressive city, with attractions and highlights including steam trains, over 550 parks, including the heritage-rich Queens Park and modern Orion Lagoon, as well as eateries, cafes, restaurants, cinemas and shopping centers.

Ipswich is set to attract a strong share of population growth, registering a 144% increase in new residents between 2016 and 2036. With a median house price of $350,000 and an average gross rental return of 5.42% per year - Ipswich is an area that presents first home buyers and investors with an affordable entry price point and solid value uplift.

Logan city is a local government area situated within the south of the Brisbane metropolitan area in South East Queensland. Situated between the City of Brisbane to the north and the City of Gold Coast to the south, the City also borders the Scenic Rim Region, the City of Ipswich, and Redland CityLGAs. The local council sees it as a strategic “city between two cities” because Logan bridges the gap between Brisbane City and Gold Coast City.

Logan City is a 35 minute drive from the Brisbane CBD and the Gold coast via the Pacific Motorway - and is also well serviced by buses and trains on the Gold Coast and Beenleigh lines.

5.5% and above, with several between 6% and 6.5%. The median yield for units in Beenleigh, according to Domain, is 7.1%.

Developers are increasingly targeting this area with large-scale projects, including a $600 million retirement village, a $550 million tourism village, a $200 million residential estate and the new Alma Park Zoo, which is being relocated from the north of Brisbane. A number of the area’s icons – including the Logan Hyperdome shopping Centre, the Beenleigh Rum Distillery and McNevin’s Motel Loganholme – are undertaking expansions.

Logan’s population is set to grow by 56% by 2036 and currently has a median house price of $400,000. The Brisbane CBD is also forecast to receive a 21% boost to its residential population by 2036 with the median house price currently sitting at $650,000.

Investors like Logan City because, in addition to cheap prices and solid growth prospects, it has strong rental yields.

Most suburbs have median house yields of

LOGAN

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Southport is recognised as the CBD of the City of Gold Coast, Queensland and has one of the city’s largest communities. Originally known as Nerang Creek Heads, it was named Southport because it was the southernmost port of the colony of Queensland.

Southport today is the engine room of the Gold Coast’s white-collar economy ‒ home to the Health and Knowledge Precinct around Griffith University, Southport Courthouse and more commercial office space than any other suburb in the city.

Southport is no longer a coastal summer resort; it is a thriving centre for business, education, health and government, serviced by Queensland’s first light rail project.

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