Kate Godwin, Author at McGrath Coast & Hinterland - Real Estate

Oct 20

Little Mountain Property Market Update Q3 2026 | Michael Fay

By Kate Godwin NEWS

Little Mountain's Changing Market: Understanding the Numbers and Finding Opportunity There's no denying that the Australian property market has experienced a significant shift over the past few months. With interest rates rising again and growing uncertainty around the economy, buyer confidence has taken a hit. But while the headlines…

Oct 14

Rents Have Stopped Rising Nationally. Here’s What That Actually Means for Sunshine Coast Landlords.

By Kate Godwin Investment, NEWS

If you’ve seen the headlines recently, you’ll know that Australia’s rental market has entered an interesting new phase. According to Domain’s September Quarter 2026 Rent Report, rental price growth has flatlined across Australia’s capital cities, with house rents holding at $700 per week nationally despite severe rental shortages continuing across…

Oct 13

One Date Every Sunshine Coast Property Investor Needs to Know

By Kate Godwin Investment, NEWS

If you own an investment property on the Sunshine Coast, there is one date that should be on your radar right now: 1 July 2027. That’s the date the Federal Government’s capital gains tax reforms take effect, and according to industry experts, the value of your investment property on that…

Sep 22

A strategic approach to pre-sale preparation

By Kate Godwin NEWS

The weather is warming up, the garden has come to life, and your home has had a thorough spring clean. You’re excited to finally be on the market, but once inspections start, the feedback isn’t quite what you were hoping to hear. Suddenly, those odd jobs you’d stopped noticing and…

Sep 16

We Have Sunshine Coast Hinterland Buyers. Can You Help?

By Kate Godwin NEWS

Following a quieter period over Winter, it has been encouraging to see a shift in buyer activity during the past three weeks as sale numbers increase in the lead up to Spring. McGrath Beerwah has facilitated twelve contracts during this period and has noticed buyer confidence is increasing as people…

Sep 15

Spring Rental Market: Low Supply, Strong Demand and Why Pricing Still Matters

By Kate Godwin Investment, NEWS

As we move into spring, the Sunshine Coast rental market is presenting an interesting picture for property owners, one that's worth understanding clearly rather than reacting to at face value. Supply remains tight. Rental listings across the Sunshine Coast have fallen significantly compared with a year ago and vacancy rates…

Aug 13

Your Spring Landlord Guide: Getting Your Sunshine Coast Rental Ready for the Season Ahead

By Kate Godwin Investment, NEWS

Spring on the Sunshine Coast has a particular energy to it. The weather softens, outdoor living comes back into full swing and for many tenants, it's the time of year when they start thinking about their next move. For landlords, that makes it one of the most important seasons to…

Aug 06

Winter market report: Glass House Mountains Hinterland

By Kate Godwin NEWS

A word from Team Cassi Nuske Like the majority of Australia, the real estate market on the Sunshine Coast has cooled this Winter and is presently experiencing a correction phase following four years of rigorous price growth in our region. The last correction occurred from mid to late 2022 while…

Aug 06

5 Tips To Be Sale Ready This Spring

By Kate Godwin NEWS

Planning a move in 2026? With September just around the corner, now is the perfect time to start prepping your property for sale. Historically, Spring is the opportune season to sell. There's a change in the air, buyers’ motivation increases in the lead up to Christmas, the weather warms up…

Jul 29

Guiding you through every season

By Kate Godwin NEWS

Cassi Nuske has sold homes across the Glass House Mountains hinterland during booms, corrections and everything in between. The part of the job that hasn't changed, however, is far simpler than any market report. It is knowing the streets, the schools, the drive times, favourite local spots, and the people,…

Jul 29

Guiding you home: From one chapter to the next

By Kate Godwin NEWS

Recent realestate.com.au data reveals average hold periods among hinterland homeowners are up more than 10% since 2021 which bears testament to the appeal and long-term liveability of the Glass House Mountains region. On average, statistics show buyers hold their properties for around a decade, although Cassi Nuske of McGrath Coast…

Jul 02

A community built on connection: 40 years of the Glasshouse Country & Maleny News

By Kate Godwin NEWS

For four decades, the Glasshouse Country & Maleny News has chronicled the heartbeat of our region, and few understand that heartbeat better than long-term local real estate agents Cassi Nuske and Jo Daley. Together Cassi and Jo bring more than 20 years of experience to this market. Both have raised…

Jul 02

Downsizing with confidence

By Kate Godwin NEWS

The decision to downsize is rarely made overnight. It often starts as a quiet thought that builds over time, as the family home starts to feel larger than it needs to be, the upkeep becomes more demanding, or the idea of a fresh start somewhere new begins to take hold.…

Jul 02

Little Mountain Market Report: Financial Year 2025–2026

By Kate Godwin NEWS

Overview The Little Mountain residential property market has continued to demonstrate resilience throughout FY25–26, underpinned by strong long-term fundamentals, including sustained population growth across the Sunshine Coast region and ongoing demand from both local upgraders and interstate migrants seeking lifestyle-oriented housing. However, post-Budget conditions have introduced a noticeable shift in…

Jul 01

Investing in the Sunshine Coast: Why Our Region Is Outperforming the Rest of Queensland

By Kate Godwin Investment, NEWS

Many of us have seen the headlines circulating about the property market and the new tax reforms, now passed through parliament. While there is genuine conversation across Queensland about how these changes could adversely affect the rental market, the Sunshine Coast tells a different story, and one worth understanding properly.…

Jun 12

What to Review Before EOFY: A Practical Guide for Sunshine Coast Landlords

By Kate Godwin Investment, NEWS

The end of financial year has a way of focusing the mind. For most landlords, that means a conversation with an accountant, a folder of receipts and a reminder to find last year's depreciation schedule. All important things. But in my experience, the landlords who get the most from their…

May 14

What the proposed 2026 tax reforms could mean for property investors

By Kate Godwin Investment, NEWS

Tax reform is once again a major talking point for Australian property investors, with the 2026 Federal Budget proposing significant changes to two of the most widely discussed areas of property investment, capital gains tax (CGT) and negative gearing. While these measures have been announced by the Government, they remain…

May 08

Hinterland buyers stay the course despite cost-of-living pressures

By Kate Godwin NEWS

Interest rate rises and cost-of-living pressures are a reality for many Australian households right now, but in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, buyers are pressing forward. The latest figures across Beerwah, Glass House Mountains and Landsborough show genuine demand remains and supply is low. According to realestate.com.au, last month Beerwah recorded…

Apr 14

First-Time Investor Guide: 11 Tips for Getting Started on the Sunshine Coast

By Kate Godwin Investment, NEWS

Entering the property market for the first time can feel exciting, but also a little overwhelming. As the Sunshine Coast continues to grow, with major infrastructure investment, planning changes and increasing demand for housing, I’m seeing more opportunity than ever for investors who take the time to understand the market.…

Apr 07

Upcoming Auction – 5 Acre Lifestyle Opportunity!

By Kate Godwin NEWS

McGrath Beerwah is proud to be facilitating the auction of a fabulous 5-acre lifestyle opportunity at 109 Fraser Road, Beerwah. Scheduled for Saturday, 11 April, at 10:00am, this well positioned, gently sloped parcel presents buyers with a rare chance to secure an established dragon fruit farm and is sure to…

Mar 23

The Future of Aura: Planned Growth and Development

By Kate Godwin NEWS

The Sunshine Coast is entering a transformative period, with significant infrastructure and planning projects shaping the region’s future. Following a recent visit from a local councillor to the McGrath Coast & Hinterland office, our team gained firsthand insight into the ambitious initiatives set to support the Sunshine Coast’s growth, particularly…

Mar 12

Sunshine Coast Growth: Development and Infrastructure planned for our Region

By Kate Godwin Investment, NEWS

Following a recent visit from a local councillor to our McGrath Coast & Hinterland office, our team gained valuable insight into the significant planning and infrastructure investment shaping the future of the Sunshine Coast. With the region preparing for continued population growth and the lead up to the 2032 Brisbane…

Feb 20

Is Your Investment Property Ready for 2026?

By Kate Godwin Investment, NEWS

As we move into 2026, many Sunshine Coast landlords are asking an important question: is my property truly ready for today’s rental environment? The term “fit for tenants” has become more prominent in recent years, particularly with Queensland’s minimum housing standards now fully in effect. While the legislation sets out…

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