94-year-old church sold at auction
It was the end of an era for the “little church on the hill” at Ourimbah when it sold at auction on November 13 for $927,000. The church with its…
Real Estate
Builders to test new energy-saving standards
New sustainability standards for homes could save Central Coast residents up to $980 a year on energy bills and reduce the state’s carbon footprint. Minister for Planning and Public Spaces,…
Tascott in top 20 family-friendly suburbs list
Tascott has ranked number four in a list of the top 20 family-friendly housing markets in NSW. New research commissioned by Well Home Loans has identified the top 20 “family…
Chamber says Esplanade rezoning won’t pave way for high rise
The Residents for Responsible Ettalong Development (RRED) group have ‘strenuously objected’ to a planning proposal that would allow a five-storey development at 43-46 The Esplanade, Ettalong Beach but the Peninsula…
Planning panel approves contested Pearl Beach development
Central Coast Council has approved construction of a new dwelling in Pearl Beach following a Local Planning Panel (LPP) meeting on November 25. At an estimated value of over $1.36M,…
Prestige boom breaks house price records
A local real estate agency has broken five records in quick succession for the highest ever sales prices achieved for properties in Pearl Beach, Woy Woy, Umina Beach and Patonga….
Woy Woy earmarked as potential walkable neighbourhood
Woy Woy evolving into a walkable neighbourhood was one of the “great opportunities” Central Coast Council CEO, David Farmer, put forward when he addressed the Central Coast Chapter of the…
Campaign calls for caution when renovating pre-1990 homes
Residents have been asked to ‘think twice about asbestos’ in a new campaign launched during National Asbestos Awareness Week (November 22 to 28) aimed at challenging complacency when renovating. Federal…
Eight Council properties sell for over $7M
Almost $7.8M has gone into Central Coast Council coffers from the sale of eight properties in the northern suburbs, to help with its financial recovery. Council made a list of…
Bounty Close property sold for $652,088
A 3,622 square metre property at 3 Bounty Close, Tuggerah, has been sold by Central Coast Council to its current tenant, Central Coast Group Training (CCGT) Limited, for $652,088. According…
Affordable housing hots up as an election issue
The growing housing crisis on the Central Coast is shaping up to be one of the big issues at the next Federal election, set to be held by May, 2022….
Former Leagues Club to become childcare centre
There’s been a baby boom on the Peninsula and growing demand for childcare services has resulted in the new owners of the former Woy Woy Leagues Club building deciding to…
Waterfront property auctioned for record price
A four-bedroom home in Orange Grove Road, Blackwall, owned by a long-standing Peninsula family, has sold for a record $3.7M at auction. Principal of inStyle Real Estate Agents, Larry Altavilla,…
Boarding house proposed for 825 square metre block
Plans have been lodged with Central Coast Council for a 24-room boarding house backing on to Taylor Park at The Entrance. The proposed development at 33 Dening St will accommodate…
Regional housing taskforce report now on Minister’s desk
An independent report released this week on how the NSW planning system can address housing supply and affordability in regional communities has met a mixed reaction on the Central Coast….
Mulloway Road development on exhibition
A fresh concept plan for a 16.5ha site at Chain Valley Bay has been placed on public exhibition, closing November 28. The parcel of land at 15 Mulloway Rd, Chain…
Land values in northern areas continue to rise
Most Central Coast suburbs are well-established so it’s infrequent that vacant land is for sale, however, when land does hit the market it is snapped up quickly. The latest information…
Optus applies to build 25m tower in Wyong
Optus plans to improve its service to Wyong, Wadalba and surrounding areas by installing a new telecommunications tower at Wyong. The company has lodged a development application (DA) with Central…
Land shortage fuels house block price rises
The cost of buying a block of residential land soared on the Central Coast in the June quarter while at the same time the number of sales fell considerably, a…
Director called on to explain land reclassification
When reclassification of land in Gwandalan came up at Central Coast Council’s October 26 meeting, Administrator, Rik Hart, described it as a “slightly oddball thing” to be doing. He called…