Two Markets, Two Speeds: Why Regional Queensland Is Holding Its Ground | Chart Pack August 2026
Two Markets, Two Speeds: Why Regional Queensland Is Holding Its Ground | Chart Pack August 2026 By Leigh Martinuzzi of Martinuzzi Group – eXp Realty | Sunshine Coast Real Estate Back in January I wrote that 2026 was starting with cautious optimism but not without headwinds. Seven months on, I think it is fair to […]
New Smoke Alarm Laws: What Homeowners Need to Know Before 1 January 2027
New Smoke Alarm Laws: What Homeowners Need to Know Before 1 January 2027 By Leigh Martinuzzi of Martinuzzi Group – eXp Realty | Sunshine Coast Real Estate From 1 January 2027, every home in Queensland will need interconnected, photoelectric smoke alarms, and that includes yours. Queensland has been rolling out these rules gradually since 2017. […]
Why the Sunshine Coast Property Market Is Outperforming the Nation
Why the Sunshine Coast Property Market Is Outperforming the Nation By Leigh Martinuzzi | Martinuzzi Property Group – eXp Australia There’s a phrase worth retiring in 2026: “the Australian property market.” There isn’t one anymore. There are dozens of markets, all moving at different speeds. The gap between the strongest and the weakest has rarely […]
New Anti-Money Laundering Laws from July 1, 2026 – What Buyers & Sellers Need to Know
New Anti-Money Laundering Laws from July 1, 2026 – What Buyers & Sellers Need to Know By Leigh Martinuzzi of Martinuzzi Group – eXp Realty | Sunshine Coast Real Estate If you’re buying or selling on the Sunshine Coast this year, there’s a change worth knowing about. From 1 July 2026, new anti-money laundering laws […]
The New Way to Downsize on the Sunshine Coast
The New Way to Downsize on the Sunshine Coast By Leigh Martinuzzi | Martinuzzi Property Group – eXp Australia For many Sunshine Coast homeowners, downsizing starts as a practical conversation. But for many people, the decision to downsize is not really about giving something up. It is about choosing a home and lifestyle that better […]
11 Homes I Would Never Buy
11 Homes I Would Never Buy By Leigh Martinuzzi | Martinuzzi Property Group – eXp Australia After being in real estate for many years, I have walked through a lot of homes. Bare homes. Semi-furnished homes. Fully furnished homes. Renovated homes. Luxury homes. Homes with incredible views. Homes that immediately make you think, “Wow, someone […]
Insights for Property Investors After the 2026 Federal Budget
Insights for Property Investors After the 2026 Federal Budget By Leigh Martinuzzi | Martinuzzi Property Group – eXp Australia The 2026 Federal Budget has caused plenty of noise in the property world. Depending on what headline you read, property investing is either “finished”, first-home buyers are about to flood the market, rents are about to […]
Updated Home Inspection Checklist
Updated Home Inspection Checklist By Leigh Martinuzzi | Martinuzzi Property Group – eXp Australia Home inspections have a way of changing the tone of a deal very quickly. A buyer can feel excited, emotionally invested, and ready to move forward, then one detailed report lands and suddenly the mood shifts. It is rarely about a […]
The Real Estate Conveyancing Process, Simplified
The Real Estate Conveyancing Process, Simplified By Leigh Martinuzzi | Martinuzzi Property Group – eXp Australia When people think about buying or selling property, they usually focus on the price, the negotiation, and the moving parts they can actually see. The legal side often gets pushed into the background until words like contract, cooling-off period, […]
Everything You Need to Know About Refinancing Your Home Loan
Everything You Need to Know About Refinancing Your Home Loan By Leigh Martinuzzi | Martinuzzi Property Group – eXp Australia Refinancing gets talked about a lot, especially when interest rates move, lenders start advertising sharper deals, or homeowners begin to feel like their current mortgage just is not serving them anymore. But for something that […]
