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
What a difference a day makes ...
They say a week is a long time in politics, well the same can be said in property. >>
A chance to rebuild our international reputation
You have to do the right things before you can enjoy what life has to offer >>
Black, white and read all over ...
A school excursiont was when I first saw how a newspaper was put together. >>
Market provides a timely reminder
Be aware of what has happened in previous cycles to avoid making the same mistakes in the future. >>
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. >>
Real Estate radio show gets bigger
No more Saturday sleep-ins, just property, lifestyle, celebrities and fun. >>
We’ve all grown up
A visit from family helped put the growth in perspective >>
Smart State starts at grassroots level
2 CommentsThere is a lot to like about the Sunshine Coast … but also some things to be concerned about. >>
Development debate is not so sweet
3 CommentsCaneland is as Queensland as XXXX, Wally Lewis and Bundaberg Rum. >>
An ongoing love affair
In 1968, on a surfing trip, I fell in love. >>
A little knowledge is a powerful thing
The thing about after-school activities is not to worry about them. >>
Building on our special qualities
The level of innovation on the Coast amazes me. >>
’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 ... >>
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. >>
Forecast: calm conditions to come
While in Melbourne I saw a lot of things that helped ease concerns about the economy and property market. >>
Real estate is not just a career, it’s a lifestyle
The 1980s gold chains and white shoes are long gone. >>
Tight rent squeeze hits home
Finding a place for our teenager is a full-time job. >>
Super council not superfluous
There is nothing wrong with making a mistake. >>
It's time to put our roads on a diet
Like life itself, make the journey more enjoyable. >>
T-bone steak index is a reliable indicator
Remember when a steak at a restaurant cost $1.80? >>
Clear skies ahead for Sunny Coast
It’s as different as chalk and cheese between Queensland and NSW. >>
You better watch out, you better not pout ...
Cos Santa's gonna find out who's naughty and nice. >>
Have you hugged your kids today?
Our children are a reflection on our life. >>
Latest interest rate rise was a safe bet
But it's still a blow for punters buying their first home. >>
Let's put our clocks forward an hour
Queensland's always been ahead of the rest of the country. >>
A matter of not being bright enough
1 CommentsI have some things in common with Australia’s renowned scientist Dr Karl Kruszelnicki. >>
Rush hour takes on new meaning
City folk lured by our laidback lifestyle. >>
You gotta love the Sunny Coast
It's not hard to sell our piece of paradise. >>
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. >>
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. >>
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. >>
Why I'm getting back on my bike
1 CommentsHousing affordability has been an issue with every generation, but the gap between haves and have-nots seems to be widening. >>
Times, they are a-changin'
1 CommentsScanning 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. >>
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. >>
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 ... >>
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 ... >>
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. >>
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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