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UPDATE | Where are TERRIGAL's buyers coming from? | November 27th, 2025

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https://www.mortgagechoice.com.au/michael.daniels/our-services/mortgage-broker-terrigal/  Author: Michael Daniels The Central Coast property market continues to perform strongly, with exceptional median house price growth over the past five years. While Terrigal's median house price increased by a significant $664,000 over the last 5 years, Copacabana slightly edged out Terrigal in the growth ranking. The data confirms that oceanfront locations consistently dominate the top 10 performing Central Coast suburbs across both 5- and 10-year periods. Local Buyer Trends and the Terrigal Market Our team has recently observed a notable increase in local buyers, particularly those from the Central Coast, setting up loan pre-approvals for properties in  Terrigal , Avoca, and Wamberal. This marks a shift from the 2020-2022 period, when Sydney-based buyers were the dominant force. Today, the Sydney buyers we assist are primarily focused on more commuter-friendly suburbs, including Gosford,...

Your Central Coast Suburb's RENT rank

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https://www.mortgagechoice.com.au/michael.daniels/our-services/mortgage-choice-in-central-coast-michael-daniels/ The Central Coast property market continues to present a wide range of opportunities for property investors, as highlighted by the October 2025 rental data. Suburbs are performing strongly across the board, catering to a range of investment strategies. 📈 High-Yield Suburbs for Cash Flow Investors focused on achieving excellent cash flow can look towards areas offering yields up to 4.40%, such as Watanobbi, Mannering Park, and Wyoming. These locations provide reliable weekly rents, ensuring your investment works hard from day one. 🏡 Premium Areas and Capital Growth Conversely, premium lifestyle suburbs like Avoca Beach and Copacabana maintain strong weekly rents exceeding $780. While their yields are naturally lower due to high buyer demand, these areas often appeal to investors prioritising long-term capital growth in highly sought-after locations. 📞 Next Step: Secure...

GOSFORD "2-brm VS 3-brm" UNITS

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https://www.mortgagechoice.com.au/michael.daniels/our-services/mortgage-broker-in-gosford-michael-daniels/ Author: Michael Daniels Gosford's unit market shows clear differences between 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom properties, with implications for both investors and owner-occupiers. Here's a thorough comparison based on our latest suburb profile. From an Investor's Perspective Rental Yield : 2-bedroom units deliver higher gross yields at 5.1% compared to 4.9% for 3-bedders, thanks to stronger weekly rent growth (2.9% vs 1.7% over 12 months) and lower purchase prices. Liquidity & Demand : Significantly more buyer interest for 2-beds (1,355 interested buyers on realestate.com.au vs 960 for 3-beds) and higher inquiry per listing (28.8 vs 38.4 for 3-beds, but total volume favours 2-beds). Properties rent faster (13 days vs 14 days). Stock Availability : Almost 4x more 2-bedroom stock (2,047 vs 576 total dwellings), providing better selection and potentially easier entry/exit. Ca...

WAMBERAL - Real Estate Agent Results | November 18th, 2025

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https://www.mortgagechoice.com.au/michael.daniels/our-services/mortgage-choice-in-wamberal-michael-daniels/ We have prepared a table showing the disclosed house sales in Wamberal for the last 3 months. There were 23 sales according to the results reported by Cotality (Formerly RP Data). Three of these sales results were undisclosed; however, these results will be available in a few months once the title transfer is registered with the Office of State Revenue. Although there is a wide range of agents represented, McGrath Terrigal has 4 of the top 6 sales by $ per square meter. Empire Property Co comes in as the most successful agency, accounting for eight of the twenty-three sales. LJ Hooker comes in third place with three sales. We have added a column showing the $ amounts per square meter of land. This can serve as a helpful comparison to gauge the sales agent's effectiveness. If you would like to discuss your property plans and ideas, please give us a call at Mortgage Choice...

TOUKLEY House Prices & Rents are Growing | November 16th, 2025

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https://www.mortgagechoice.com.au/michael.daniels/our-services/mortgage-broker-in-toukley-michael-daniels/ Author: Michael Daniels With a population of around 4,557, this lakeside and near-beach gem is steadily growing. We have broken down the key features for potential owner-occupiers and investors. Key Sales Market Highlights Stable Pricing with Growth : Median house price sits at $862,500, up 4.9% over the past year—solid appreciation in a suburb of 1,803 homes. Owner-Occupied Haven : 59% of houses are owner-occupied, signalling strong community roots and long-term value. Tight Supply Boosts Demand : Only 22 houses were available last month amid 1,446 interested buyers; just 80 sold in the previous year, with a quick 42 days on market. Trend Watch : The five-year median price chart shows a consistent upward trajectory, from $600k in 2020 to today's levels. Rental Market Snapshot Attractive Yields : Gross rental yield at 3.5%, with median weekly rent of $547—up 6.3% annually, out...

ERINA House Prices Rank 7th on the Central Coast | November 15th, 2025

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As of October 2025, the median house price stands at approximately $1,317,500, reflecting a slight annual dip of -1.8% but robust mid-year growth of $115,000 (July 2024-2025), ranking it 5th among 47 local suburbs. The broader Central Coast sees steady 3-6% price rises in 2025, fueled by limited supply (new approvals <1% of stock), low rental vacancies under 1%, and infrastructure boosts. Demand from families and investors remains high, positioning Erina for continued appreciation amid affordability relative to Sydney's $1.75M median. Key Points of Interest: Median Price: $1,317,500 for houses, with 4-bedroom homes averaging $1.32M. Growth Trends: +$115K surge mid-2025; Central Coast up 10 months straight to $1,072,712 median. Supply & Demand: Limited new builds and <1% vacancy drive investor yields, 3.5%.

WYOMING 4brm houses reach $1,000,000 | November 13th, 2025

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https://www.mortgagechoice.com.au/michael.daniels/our-services/mortgage-choice-in-wyoming-michael-daniels/ Author: Michael Daniels Last month, I asked, "Will Wyoming reach $1,000,000?" and suggested we are heading toward that milestone fairly quickly. The October results have just been released, and Wyoming's 4-bedroom houses have just reached a median price of $1,000,000. This median was $680,000 5 years ago.  A weekly average growth rate of $1,230 since October 2020. Interestingly, 4-bedroom houses account for only 27% (840) of Wyoming's total houses (3,105).  The 3-bedroom median house price is $881,000. Amazingly, this result was $585,000 in October 2020. That is an average weekly price growth rate of $1,138 over the entire 5-year term. Rental yield is often used to help analysts decide if an asset is over- or undervalued. The median Central Coast house rental yield is currently 2.72% but the Wyoming median house rental yield is 4%, a significant and positive resu...