Buyers agent · Sunshine Coast
Buyers Agent Sunshine Coast for Property Investors
Rising Returns buys investment property in Sunshine Coast for investors Australia-wide. We research, inspect, negotiate and manage the purchase through to settlement, on and off market, and we act only for you.
How we buy for Sunshine Coast investors
- A strategy built around your budget and goals
- Searching Sunshine Coast and every other market that fits
- On and off-market access
- Negotiation, due diligence and settlement handled
- neighbourhoods screened
- 15,000+
- data points per property
- 250+
- years in the industry
- 11+
Buying in Sunshine Coast
How we buy investment property in Sunshine Coast
We start with what you want the property to do, then test Sunshine Coast against every other market that fits your budget, so you know it's the right place before we search it. When it is, we search on and off market, have every shortlisted property inspected in person, negotiate with the selling agent and manage the contract through to settlement.
The Sunshine Coast property market right now
Sunshine Coast values rose 11.6% over the year to July 2026 but slipped 0.5% over the latest three months, and its 3.5% gross yield is among the lowest of Australia's regional markets.
- Median house value · Cotality, Aug 2026
- $1.35m
Buying investment property from the Sunshine Coast
Many Sunshine Coast residents moved there for the lifestyle, and local property reflects that demand from sea-changers and retirees as well as families. For an investor living on the coast, that can make buying locally expensive relative to the rent a property returns, and it can concentrate your wealth in the same coastal market as your home. Many local workers are employed in health, education, construction and tourism, so rental demand and household budgets tend to move with those sectors.
Sunshine Coast investors often compare local options with markets in South East Queensland, regional centres or other states. We set out what your property needs to achieve, then research the markets that fit, which may or may not include the coast itself.
As a national buyers agency, we work with Sunshine Coast clients remotely. Meetings are online, shortlisted properties come with a video walk-through and photos, and in-person inspections are arranged for you. We handle the research, due diligence, negotiation and paperwork, and you approve each step. Because the coast is a short drive from Brisbane, we can also include South East Queensland markets in the same search if they suit your brief.
Lifestyle pricing
Prices in popular coastal suburbs can be driven by owner-occupiers, which affects the balance between rent and purchase price.
Your home and your investment
Owning both in the same regional market increases exposure to one economy. Some investors choose a different location for that reason.
Council rules
The Sunshine Coast and Noosa have separate councils with their own planning and short-stay letting rules, which we check for each property.
Hazard overlays
Flood, coastal and bushfire overlays apply in parts of the region and are reviewed before any offer.
Buying property in Queensland: rules investors should know
Seller disclosure
Since 1 August 2025, sellers must give you a disclosure statement with the title, zoning, rates, body corporate and other notices before you sign.
Cooling-off
Five business days on residential contracts, with a 0.25% termination penalty. There's no cooling-off when you buy at auction.
Flood and insurance
Parts of Brisbane, Ipswich and Logan flooded in 2011 and 2022, so flood maps and insurance quotes are checked before you commit.
Tenancy rules
Rent can rise only once every 12 months, and that limit stays with the property when tenants change.
General information only, current as at October 2026. Your conveyancer or solicitor will confirm how the rules apply to your contract.
Stamp duty in Queensland
Transfer duty on an investment property in Queensland at 2026-27 general rates:
- $600,000 purchase$20,025
- $800,000 purchase$29,025
- $1,000,000 purchase$38,025
Buyers agent fees in Sunshine Coast
Buyers agents in Sunshine Coast typically charge a fixed fee of about $15,000 to $30,000, or 2% to 4% of the purchase price. Fees differ for investment and owner-occupier purchases. We give you our fee in writing, with exactly what it includes, on a free discovery call.
How buyers agent fees workWhy invest with a data-driven buyers agent?
Property is a long game. We start with what you want it to do for you, then build the purchase around that.
Grow wealthProperties chosen for long-term capital growth, not hype.
Financial freedomA portfolio built step by step towards your passive income goal.
Early retirementA plan with a timeline, then purchases that fit it.
DiversifySpread your risk across states and markets.
Escape the 9 to 5Build income that doesn’t rely on your salary alone.
Family flexibilityProperty that fits your family’s plans, not the other way round.
How it works
From first call to keys in hand
- 01
Strategy · Free
Discovery call
- 02
Strategy
Strategy session
- 03
Strategy
Strategic brief
- 04
Acquisition
Research and selection
- 05
Acquisition
Negotiation and due diligence
- 06
Acquisition
Settlement and handover
Rising Results
Selected client purchases
How a selection of past purchases have tracked since settlement. Results vary by property and market.
Equity gained in 12 months
$158,000
- Purchase price
- $610k
- Capital growth
- 26%
- Rental yield
- 5.9%
Equity gained in 12 months
$104,000
- Purchase price
- $550k
- Capital growth
- 19%
- Rental yield
- 6.1%
Equity gained in 12 months
$117,000
- Purchase price
- $585k
- Capital growth
- 20%
- Rental yield
- 5.8%
Equity gained in 24 months
$189,000
- Capital growth
- 24%
- Rental yield
- 5.8%
Equity gained in 13 months
$149,000
- Capital growth
- 23%
- Rental yield
- 6.1%
Equity gained in 13 months
$134,000
- Capital growth
- 22%
- Rental yield
- 6.0%
Individual client results since settlement. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
4.9 from 100+ Google reviews
What clients say about working with us
Really knows his stuff
“My property's value has gone up by over 20% while generating really good rental return even with rising interest rates. Mossy really knows his stuff, he helped me immensely. I definitely recommend having a chat with him!”
Gary Anderson
Supported every step
“My partner and I felt supported and secure every step of the way in our buying journey with Rising Returns totally exceeding our expectation. Not to mention the invaluable amount of knowledge gained about property and investing in the process. Would highly recommend!”
Chloe Lawson
How much does a buyers agent cost in Sunshine Coast?
Do you only buy investment property in Sunshine Coast?
How much is stamp duty on an investment property in Sunshine Coast?
Is there a cooling-off period when buying property in Queensland?
How much money do I need to start?
You need a minimum of $100,000 in cash or equity, and our minimum purchase price is $400,000.
Should I buy now or should I wait?
It depends on your finances, borrowing capacity and goals more than on timing the market. Waiting has a cost if well-chosen property keeps rising, and buying has risks if it stretches your finances. On the discovery call we look at your position and tell you honestly whether buying now makes sense for you.
What is the average price of the properties you buy?
We source properties from $400,000, our minimum purchase price. The final price depends on your personalised strategy and goals.
How long does the process take from the discovery call?
If you qualify to work with us, the next step will be a 45-minute Strategy Session with one of our advisors. From here, it takes 4 to 12 weeks from signing up to settlement, depending on your criteria, goals, and strategic brief.
Do you recommend accountants, brokers, property managers, lawyers, and tax agents?
Yes, we have recommendations for all of those partners. As part of our service, we find the right team for you, and your property depending on the location of the investment. We handle the admin so that this is seamless for you.
What happens if I don't like the property that you present?
Typically, this does not happen since we spend so much time at the start of the journey developing a plan and understanding your needs and how they will fit into your property portfolio. When we create a Strategic Brief, we are extremely clear about the results and do not deliver any properties that do not fit that brief. We typically look at 60 properties before we present the ONE to you. So you can be sure, we are sure.
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