The Hidden Costs of Selling Your Home in Pimpama (and How to Prepare)
The Hidden Costs of Selling Your Home in Pimpama (and How to Prepare)
When you sell in Pimpama, the sale price is only half the story. The other half is what you keep after the “quiet” costs come off — some expected, some not.
Quick Pimpama snapshot (so you can budget properly)
Over the last 12 months, Pimpama’s median house price has been about $936,500 (Jan 2025–Jan 2026) and the median unit price about $760,000 (Feb 2025–Jan 2026).
For investors, rental yields shown for the suburb sit around ~4.0% for houses and ~4.2% for units, which is one reason Pimpama stays attractive to yield-focused buyers.
That buyer mix matters for sellers: you’re often appealing to both owner-occupiers and investors, so the right prep + pricing strategy can make a real difference.
1) Commission + marketing (the “real” selling cost)
Most sellers expect commission, but underestimate the full marketing package. In Queensland, marketing can include professional photography, floorplans, signboards, online upgrades, social campaigns, and database exposure — and it’s often the marketing (not commission) that surprises people.
How to prepare: before you sign anything, ask for a clear marketing schedule showing what’s included, what’s optional, and what’s likely to move the needle for your property type (house vs townhouse/unit).
2) Conveyancing + settlement disbursements
Even straightforward sales have legal and settlement costs. These vary by complexity (e.g., unit disclosures, special conditions, early release of deposit, etc.). It’s not the biggest line item, but it’s a guaranteed one.
How to prepare: budget for conveyancing early and confirm if there are extra charges for contract amendments or additional disclosure work.
3) “Unit-specific” costs people forget
If you’re selling a townhouse/unit, there can be extra admin involved (body corporate information requests, records, disclosure support). Rules and forms can change over time, so you don’t want to discover this late in the campaign.
How to prepare: order what you need early so contracts don’t stall at the worst time (right when a buyer is ready to sign).
4) Mortgage discharge fees + possible break costs
If there’s a loan attached, lenders typically charge mortgage discharge / settlement fees, and if you’re on a fixed rate you may also face break costs. These can be the true “hidden cost” because you often won’t know the exact figure until you request a payout quote.
How to prepare: call your lender early and request an estimated payout figure (and ask specifically about break costs if fixed).
5) Pre-sale prep: the dollars that buy confidence
In Pimpama, buyers compare homes quickly — presentation matters. Common spend areas:
small repairs (doors, fans, silicone, paint touch-ups)
pressure clean + yard tidy
styling (even “light” styling for key rooms)
How to prepare: spend where buyers feel it most: street appeal + main living + master.
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Disclaimer
This article is general information only and does not constitute legal, financial, or tax advice. Costs vary by property type, lender, and selling method. Always obtain independent advice from your solicitor/conveyancer and financial adviser.