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'Blogs Central
Blog Central: Coast Lines With more than 21 years' experience at the Daily, Erle Levey is dedicated to presenting a fair and accurate overview of the Sunshine Coast property market. Having been through the busts and the booms, he has the benefit of hindsight - and an unshakeable belief in the future of the region.

Recent entries

Saturday, August 16, 2008

What a difference a day makes ...

They say a week is a long time in politics, well the same can be said in property. >>

Saturday, August 9, 2008

A chance to rebuild our international reputation

You have to do the right things before you can enjoy what life has to offer >>

Friday, August 1, 2008

Black, white and read all over ...

A school excursiont was when I first saw how a newspaper was put together. >>

Saturday, July 26, 2008

Market provides a timely reminder

Be aware of what has happened in previous cycles to avoid making the same mistakes in the future. >>

Saturday, July 19, 2008

Good home design defines who we are

Houses are machines for living in … that’s the way one of the world’s greatest architects Le Courbesier described them. >>

Friday, June 20, 2008

Real Estate radio show gets bigger

No more Saturday sleep-ins, just property, lifestyle, celebrities and fun. >>

Monday, June 16, 2008

We’ve all grown up

A visit from family helped put the growth in perspective >>

Saturday, June 14, 2008

Smart State starts at grassroots level

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There is a lot to like about the Sunshine Coast … but also some things to be concerned about. >>

Saturday, May 31, 2008

Development debate is not so sweet

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Caneland is as Queensland as XXXX, Wally Lewis and Bundaberg Rum. >>

Saturday, May 24, 2008

An ongoing love affair

In 1968, on a surfing trip, I fell in love. >>

Saturday, May 17, 2008

A little knowledge is a powerful thing

The thing about after-school activities is not to worry about them. >>

Saturday, May 10, 2008

Building on our special qualities

The level of innovation on the Coast amazes me. >>

Saturday, May 3, 2008

’90s market looks likely to return

Strong population growth, solid future expectations of tourism activity, significant infrastructure projects, good economic growth, rising individual incomes and tight residential vacancy rates all contributed to a healthy median price ... >>

Saturday, April 26, 2008

Simple monument points to the future

Mooloolaba was just a dot on the map until four ragged men turned up in 1970, aboard a raft made of balsa logs cut from the forests of Ecuador. >>

Saturday, April 19, 2008

Forecast: calm conditions to come

While in Melbourne I saw a lot of things that helped ease concerns about the economy and property market. >>

Saturday, March 29, 2008

Real estate is not just a career, it’s a lifestyle

The 1980s gold chains and white shoes are long gone. >>

Saturday, March 8, 2008

Tight rent squeeze hits home

Finding a place for our teenager is a full-time job. >>

Sunday, February 17, 2008

Super council not superfluous

There is nothing wrong with making a mistake. >>

Saturday, January 12, 2008

It's time to put our roads on a diet

Like life itself, make the journey more enjoyable. >>

Saturday, January 5, 2008

T-bone steak index is a reliable indicator

Remember when a steak at a restaurant cost $1.80? >>

Saturday, December 29, 2007

Clear skies ahead for Sunny Coast

It’s as different as chalk and cheese between Queensland and NSW. >>

Saturday, December 22, 2007

You better watch out, you better not pout ...

Cos Santa's gonna find out who's naughty and nice. >>

Saturday, November 17, 2007

Have you hugged your kids today?

Our children are a reflection on our life. >>

Saturday, November 10, 2007

Latest interest rate rise was a safe bet

But it's still a blow for punters buying their first home. >>

Saturday, November 3, 2007

Let's put our clocks forward an hour

Queensland's always been ahead of the rest of the country. >>

Saturday, October 27, 2007

A matter of not being bright enough

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I have some things in common with Australia’s renowned scientist Dr Karl Kruszelnicki. >>

Saturday, October 20, 2007

Rush hour takes on new meaning

City folk lured by our laidback lifestyle. >>

Saturday, September 22, 2007

You gotta love the Sunny Coast

It's not hard to sell our piece of paradise. >>

Saturday, September 15, 2007

Railway towns in the spotlight

When median house prices on the Sunshine Coast rise along the coastal strip, homebuyers and renters quickly look to the hinterland. >>

Saturday, September 1, 2007

Beattie's battle for a brave new world

The amalgamation of councils is seen as a way to create viable communities that will be able to stand on their own and attract growth. >>

Saturday, August 25, 2007

Been there, done that

While we may think financial markets are different this time, nothing has changed and life will go on in a cyclical manner. >>

Saturday, August 18, 2007

Why I'm getting back on my bike

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Housing affordability has been an issue with every generation, but the gap between haves and have-nots seems to be widening. >>

Saturday, August 11, 2007

Times, they are a-changin'

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Scanning a heap of old photographs on to computer recently made me acutely aware of how much the place has changed since the ’60s and ’70s. >>

Saturday, August 4, 2007

From Get Smart gadgets to web wizardry

Computers have collapsed time. We no longer have to wait for information to arrive by courier or snail mail. It can be emailed virtually instantaneously. >>

Saturday, July 7, 2007

Young guns create living legacy

It must have been about Year 1 or 2. The time when you are almost to the front gate of the school after walking hand-in-hand with your daughter from the ... >>

Tuesday, July 3, 2007

Putting the future first

The future is not somewhere we are going. It’s something we are involved in. So let’s put climate change to one side for a minute and think about sustainable resources ... >>

Saturday, June 23, 2007

Beachside... and loving it

Caloundra's median house prices have performed the strongest of the three Sunshine Coast local government areas for the past 12 months, lifting almost 4% to March. >>

Saturday, June 16, 2007

Heading for the hills

Remember the 1970s? If you can, then you weren’t really there, or so the saying goes. >>

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