With it’s stunning beaches, exciting Theme Parks, cosy Hinterland getaways. . . .Queensland’s beaming Gold Coast, truly offers something for everyone. . . .from sophisticated style to the laid back lifestyle, endeared by locals alike. Interstate migration has seen the Gold Coast region continue it’s strong economic and tourism indicators rise steadily, in relation to other Capital cities. As such, Real Estate demand remains ‘high’ and robust, withstanding the ‘slow down’ and ‘down turns’ currently being endured more intensely, by other major interstate Capital cities. With population expected to grow by an average of 2.4% per year up until 2026 (high compared to South East Queensland’s figure of 1.7% per year ). . . and ‘With the Rental Market tightening, with fewer properties available in key population centres and rents edging higher by the month. Vacancy rates are also quite low’ ( REIQ Chairman, Peter McGrath 18/09/06 ), the Gold Coast will continue to be a popular Investor and Owner Occupier destination.