June 8, 2010

Investor Optimism Growing

An increase in university enrolments and speculation over Cairns' role in the Papua New Guinean gas project is fuelling new optimism in the housing market.

While the Real Estate Institute of Queensland's March 2010 quarter report showed the median house price in Cairns fell by 0.7 per cent to $370,000, there was cause for optimism, REIQ Cairns chairman Rick Szelpuk said.

"A lot of people will move to Cairns looking to rent property initially. Also, with the Australian dollar getting more realistic, it allows opportunity for tourists to visit and Cairns can benefit from this."

Mr Szelpuk said the 30 per cent increase in mid-year enrolments at James Cook University was another positive sign. He said it was a good time for investors to buy property to rent out to university students.

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