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Million-dollar suburbs
TWO TWEED Shire suburbs joined the million-dollar club in 2025, according to the latest PropTrack data. Tweed Heads South and Uki were two of the 41 suburbs that crossed over the seven-figure threshold last year. Tweed Heads South reached a median price of $1.1m in May 2025 while homes in the once cheap and sleepy village of Uki reached $1.13m in the same month. There are now more than 1500 suburbs and towns across the country with a median house price of $1m or more. REA Group senior economist Anne Flaherty said the three interest rates cuts in 2025 and government incentives, including the government’s five per cent deposit scheme for firsthome buyers, played a large part in rising prices. “Overall, we’re anticipating property prices are going to continue to rise in 2026 but we’re not predicting the same level of growth,” she said. “Interest rates look like they’re going to hold steady for longer now too.” Ms Flaherty said the uptake in the five per cent deposit scheme was also bringing up prices in cheaper areas. Property prices have risen for 11 consecutive months since the series of interest rate cuts began last year but many economists are predicting the next move on rates may be up, as inflation begins to rise again, which
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The team at DJ Stinger are celebrating their 24th birthday
could slow growth. However, even without any rate cuts, the latest realestate.com.au Property Market Outlook, predicts annual home price growth of between six and eight per cent nationally, and as much as 10 per cent growth in Brisbane and Perth.
Happy birthday DJ Stringer
LOCAL REAL estate agency DJ Stringer celebrated its 24th birthday on January 2 and we caught up with principal and founder David Stringer for an insight into what that means for the company.
What are you most proud of as far as the business goes?
The continued growth and longevity in a very competitive industry.
Describe the team you have there now?
We have a great team in family orientated business, with many members that have been with us for over 10 years and one (Simone) for over 18 years.
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It has been wonderful to watch them all grow in business and their personal lives. We have experienced several get married, have children with most returning to work after maternity leave, some lucky ones comfortably retiring and sadly some have passed on.
What do you consider the areas you specialise in or excel at that set your team apart?
As we handle all facets of real estate practice, our aim is always to provide the highest level of customer service, accurate advice & in turn we deliver the best outcome for our clients.
WHY BUY one amazing, beachfront apartment when you can have six, under the one title, in one of the best locations on the Gold Coast. 648/650 Pacific Parade, Tugun boasts six three-bedroom apartments, two per level, featuring ensuites and unbelievable ocean views from each looking out over the surf at Flat Rocks, right down to the southern end of Gold Coast. Situated near the end of the cul-de-sac and beachfront park, you can step out of your apartment straight onto the eight kilometres of beachfront pathway that runs from Currumbin Alley to Snapper Rocks. With huge income potential and the possibility of owning your own home in one of the most desirable locations on the coast, this property is now on the market with David Stringer at DJ Stringer.
What is your vision for 2026 and going forward in general?
The real estate market has been exceptionally strong for the last several years and we see no signs of it slowing down. Therefore, given this, we will be endeavouring to continue to streamline operations and recruit new team members in most divisions.
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