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Welcome Elders Brunswick Heads Anyone familiar with the real estate landscape in Brunswick Heads would be familiar with the name Siwicki Real Estate. Russell Siwicki set up his agency 36 years ago and, while he has a strong reputation as a real estate agent, he is equally well known for his community spirit and generosity. ‘He is always willing to lend a helping hand and had been tremendously helpful to me over the years’, commented Dave Bosselmann when Property Insider caught up with him this week. Dave, a Brunswick Heads local, has lived in the Byron Shire for 20 years and worked at Siwicki’s for nearly nine of those until recently when Russell, owing to wanting to spend more time with family and pursuing his passions, decided it was the right time to step back a little from the business and Dave decided the timing was right for him to take a step forward. Dave along with business partner George Kyprianou bought the agency and have become George Kyprianou and Dave Bosselmann Elders Brunswick Heads. They have moved just a few metres down the road into a very appealing office on Park Street. Russell is still working in the business as a Dave met his business partner George when he first moved senior sales consultant (when you’ve been in the game that long to the area nearly three years ago. ‘When I first moved up I was it must be hard to go cold turkey). doing handyman and maintenance work for Siwicki’s and that’s When asked why the change in name and the selection of where I met Dave. I come from Adelaide and worked as an agent the Elders franchise, Dave said it was the opportunity for a fresh down there.’ George says that being an agent here is enjoyable start and he was attracted to the Elders brand as its values and as the people are more relaxed; however, being a new kid on the technology were a good fit with where Dave wants to take the block does present challenges in building a client base when business. ‘Elders have a really strong reputation in regional and other agents have been in the area for years. ‘In Adelaide my rural areas’, said Dave. ‘It seemed the right choice for us.’ clients always recommended me to their family and friends and
so I am sure the same thing will happen here before too long.’ George has managed to become a valued member of the community in a short time and is heavily involved in the local branch of NSW Fire and Rescue. 3/7 Fingal Street, Brunswick Heads Elders Brunswick Heads is off to a good start. Last weekend they took a partially renovated 2-bedroom flat to auction and achieved a record breaking result: $855,000. ‘Yes, I guess that’s been the biggest change in the area’, says Dave, ‘the growth in the market’. However, he also cited the lack of affordable rental housing as presenting huge challenges for young people in particular. Many people who would have rented their property to long-term tenants are now opting to rent the property as the short-term holiday let. ‘It is having a big impact’, says Dave. ‘Years ago people would buy here and rent their property to long-term tenants until they were ready to retire. That doesn’t happen any more; the people who are buying are either moving in or holiday-letting their properties.’ At the moment, as Dave sees it, Bruns still maintains its colour and diversity and he hopes that never changes. Dave and George welcome you to drop in and see them any time. Elders Brunswick Heads specialises in property sales in Brunwsick Heads, Ocean Shores, Mullumbimby and Myocum.
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15A Weeronga Way, Ocean Shores Lifestyle Beach Home with Ocean Hinterland Views
5 Gibingbell Close, Ocean Shores Peaceful Garden Lover’s Home, Prime Location
18 Orana Road, Ocean Shores More than meets the eye!
Set over three levels, this inviting home offers high vaulted ceilings and polished timber floors in its spacious, lightfilled, open plan living areas. Enjoy effortless indoor/ outdoor living, full-length timber deck to enjoy hinterland views. If you’ve always dreamed of living the coveted North Coast lifestyle, this captivating beach-style house with ocean and hinterland views is perfect.
Set in a prime elevated position this low maintenance brick and tile home with a covered veranda, enclosed sunroom and entertaining gazebo is a garden lover’s dream come true. Extra tiled room downstairs, ideal for home office or could potentially be converted into a granny flat (STCA).
Situated on a large 1037m2 block, this 3 bedroom home with rumpus room is elevated and captures a sunny northerly aspect, pleasant outlook and a beautiful summer ocean breeze. Potential investors and first home buyers won’t want to miss this fabulous opportunity, as it’s one which is sure to be snapped up quickly.
Price guide $780,000–$820,000 View Saturday 12.30pm–1.00pm Julie-Ann Manahan LREA Agent Licensee/Principal 0411 081 118 Jason Di mar Area Sales Specialist 0477 222 452
Price guide $668,000–$695,000 View Saturday 11.30am–12.00pm Julie-Ann Manahan LREA Agent Licensee/Principal 0411 081 118 Jason Di mar Area Sales Specialist 0477 222 452
View Saturday 10.30am–11.00am Agent Julie-Ann Manahan LREA Licensee/Principal 0411 081 118 Jason Di mar Area Sales Specialist 0477 222 452
R H Ocean Shores/Brunswick Heads 6680 5000
R H Ocean Shores/Brunswick Heads 6680 5000
R H Ocean Shores/Brunswick Heads 6680 5000
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