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Property Pressure On The Gold Coast

The region’s housing has soared following a decade of growth.

By Terry Christodoulou
Wed, Nov 17, 2021 1:09pmGrey Clock < 1 min

Property market pressure on the Gold Coast is now some of the highest in the country according to data released by InvestorKit.

In its Market Pressure Review report, the analysis indicated Broadbeach-Burleigh experienced the most significant growth with property prices increasing 38.2% from August 2020 to August 20221.

The southern Gold Coast region of Coolangatta experienced the second-highest growth rate, 21%, followed by Surfers Paradise at 18.9%.

Over the last 10 years, from 2012-2021, the report found houses significantly outperformed units.

Median house prices in Broadbeach-Burleigh and Coolangatta grew 131% and 102% respectively. Unit prices in the same areas saw increases of 53% and 86%.

Over the past 12 months, the Gold Coast has experienced a demand-led boom with monthly sales volumes growing 39.9%, while the total monthly listings have fallen 7.3%. Vacancy rates are at a crisis level with most of the regions at lower than 1%.

Forecasts – which indicate where there’s high levels of market pressure there is high ras of capital growth – suggest the Gold Coast region will continue to perform strongly over the next six to 12 months.



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A grand old dame who has stood the test of time, Marika is a slice of Hunters Hill heritage transformed for modern-day living. 

Meticulously renovated between 1981 and 1983, with several updates since, Marika made it onto the heritage register in 1999 just in time to signal a new millennium. Today, the modernised mansion is on the market with an auction price guide of $7.5 million, marketed through BresicWhitney’s Nicholas McEvoy. 

“The home is a fantastic opportunity for a discerning buyer to get a grand family estate-style property, with a pool, tennis court and grounds, for a price that’s much more affordable than expected,” McEvoy says. 

Sitting pretty on the corner of Augustine St and Ryde Rd, the stately Federation residence  occupies a sprawling 2472sq m block, which was once part of a 30-acre land grant handed to Frederick Augustus Hayne in 1835. In 1902, he sold it to Dr Leopold Augustus Carter, a local dentist. Two years later, Marika, then known as “Ryde”, appeared in the famed Sands Directory – the social media of its era – a symbol of its architectural significance. 

Surrounded by manicured gardens with sculpted hedges, a pool and full tennis court, Marika is a prime example of Federation style with contemporary elements.  

Inside, the single-level five-bedroom home showcases intricate craftsmanship, from its decorative gables, period archways and bay windows to the coloured glass panels on multiple doors and windows. Elegant formal rooms have high ornate ceilings that are a preserved nod to Marika’s past, while the more modern spaces are relaxed family-friendly zones. 

Thanks to a pavilion-style addition, the L-shaped layout measures 450sq m internally and wraps around a central courtyard that plays host to the alfresco dining terrace and pool, while a wide veranda frames the original front rooms of the house.  

Primary living spaces, including the dining area with integrated bar, open to the great outdoors via stacker doors and the 21st century kitchen has a large island bench and a butler’s pantry with hidden access to the triple lock up garage. There is also a dedicated media room, a library or home office, plus a separate family room with a beautiful bay window. 

All bedrooms feature built-ins while the main retreat, and a second bedroom, have shower ensuites. The shared bathroom houses convenient twin vanities and a freestanding bathtub. 

Beyond the interiors, Marika delivers resort amenities with a full-sized, floodlit tennis court, the pool, barbecue terrace and a self-contained studio apartment with the added bonus of Harbour Bridge glimpses. 

Added extras include a converted loft storage space, a large laundry with side yard access, ducted air conditioning, multiple fireplaces, solar panels with a battery backup and modern insulation. 

Accessed via Augustine St, Marika is close to St Joseph’s College, Boronia Park shops, local ovals and city transport. 

Marika at 59 Augustine St, Hunters Hill is set to go under the hammer on April 26, on site at 9am with a price guide of $7.5 million. The listing is with Nicholas McEvoy and Narelle Scott of BresicWhitney Hunters Hill. 

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