The Hidden Costs of Selling Your Home in Currumbin (and How to Prepare)
The Hidden Costs of Selling Your Home in Currumbin (and How to Prepare)
When homeowners search costs of selling a house or hidden fees selling home, most assume agent commission is the main expense. In Currumbin, however, the true cost of selling often extends beyond that headline figure. As a tightly held coastal suburb with a blend of beachside homes, apartments, and hinterland properties, sellers can encounter a range of less obvious costs that affect timing, negotiations, and net proceeds.
Planning ahead helps you avoid surprises and protects your final result.
1) Commission is only one part of the total cost
Agent commission in Queensland is negotiable and varies depending on property type, price point, and demand. In Currumbin, commission typically sits separately from marketing costs, which are usually paid upfront.
Marketing may include professional photography, floorplans, videography, premium online listings, and targeted digital campaigns—particularly important in a lifestyle market where buyers compare presentation and outlook closely.
How to prepare: Ask for a clear, written breakdown that separates commission from marketing before signing an agency agreement.
2) Marketing and presentation costs can escalate
Currumbin buyers are lifestyle-driven and discerning. Coastal homes, creekside properties, and renovated apartments are often judged on presentation, light, and outdoor spaces. Sellers are sometimes surprised by cumulative costs such as professional styling, minor cosmetic repairs, landscaping, pressure cleaning, or mid-campaign advertising upgrades if enquiry slows.
How to prepare: Prioritise high-impact presentation items and set a defined marketing budget with agreed review points before launch.
3) Mandatory disclosure costs: Form 2 and Form 33
One commonly underestimated selling expense in Queensland is seller disclosure documentation.
Form 2 – Seller Disclosure Statement is required for all residential property sales.
Form 33 – Body Corporate Disclosure Statement is required for units and townhouses.
These documents are usually prepared by your solicitor or conveyancer and are paid for by the seller. For unit sales, Form 33 relies on current body corporate records, which may involve strata search or administration fees.
How to prepare: Engage your solicitor early and budget for disclosure preparation before your property goes live.
4) Body corporate and coastal-specific considerations
Currumbin has a mix of boutique apartment buildings and older coastal stock. Buyers often scrutinise levies, sinking fund balances, insurance arrangements, and planned maintenance—particularly for buildings exposed to coastal conditions. Sellers may need to clear levy arrears or respond to additional due-diligence requests.
How to prepare: Have levy notices, AGM minutes, insurance certificates, and sinking fund summaries ready prior to listing.
5) Legal, finance, and settlement fees
Most sales also include:
solicitor or conveyancing fees,
mortgage discharge fees charged by lenders,
electronic settlement and identity-verification costs.
While individually modest, these fees can add up if not planned for early.
How to prepare: Request a full cost estimate from your solicitor and confirm discharge fees with your lender well before settlement.
Currumbin market snapshot
Currumbin remains one of the southern Gold Coast’s most sought-after lifestyle suburbs, prized for its beach, creek, and hinterland setting. Median house prices commonly sit in the low-to-mid $1.5 million range, with premium homes achieving higher results depending on position and outlook. Units often range from the high $800,000s to over $1 million, reflecting strong owner-occupier and investor demand. Limited supply continues to support long-term capital growth.
Sell with clarity and confidence
When you work with Norton’s Real Estate, selling costs are explained clearly from the outset, so there are no surprises at any stage of the sale process.
Disclaimer: This article is general information only and does not constitute legal, financial, or property advice. Costs, prices, and market conditions vary depending on property type, location, and individual circumstances. Sellers should obtain independent legal and financial advice before proceeding.