Basically international and interstate buyers have recognized the value of Gold Coast property

Home loan approvals in December raced ahead of forecasts as people rushed to take advantage of very low interest rates

Australians could find 2009 an opportune time to buy property, but they should not expect a swift recovery in housing prices

Overseas buyers splurged on Queensland properties last financial year and the spending spree shows no sign of slowing. The Gold Coast is the most popular spot.

Australia earns the coveted spot as the world’s top country brand for the third consecutive year, according to the 2008 Country Brand Index

Australia is the most successful country at promoting well-rounded national prosperity, and narrowly leads Austria and Finland in the 2008 Legatum Prosperity Index.

Australia has a second place as the most transparent property market in the world according to the latest Global Real Estate Transparency Index by Jones Lang LaSalle and LaSalle Investment Management.