It’s tree trimming time

HAVE you noticed that the arc of the sun changes significantly in winter? It is often a lot lower, which means you might be getting a lot less sunshine on your veggie garden or solar panels, which decreases their productivity and efficiency. It might be a good idea to trim or remove some unwanted trees to allow more sun into your property, which brightens up the place and makes it warmer and cosier.

Winter is also a good time to prepare for the coming summer storms by clearing overhanging or hazardous trees. It is important to keep your home safe during high winds and heavy rain by reducing the risk of falling trees that could bring down power lines and cause serious structural damage.

Tree work can be a dangerous activity involving chainsaws and other machinery, and often includes working at heights. Therefore, it is important to use a qualified and experienced business who will look after their staff and your property. If a tree or branch is cut incorrectly, it could fall the wrong way and injure people or damage property. Workers must use personal protective equipment (PPE), including harnesses, eyewear, hard hats, gloves and correct footwear. Valid insurance is also essential for peace of mind.

Trees are a wonderful feature of many Hinterland properties but they also come with some risks, so now might be a good time to think about getting them checked.

JOHN MCGRATH – EOFY MARKET WRAP & WHAT’S IN STORE FOR FY24

The market correction we experienced during FY23 was both short and sharp, with Australian home values returning to growth much earlier than expected despite continually increasing interest rates.

A shortage of stock for sale is driving the commencement of this new market cycle which is a trend being seen across the entire East Coast market, led by Sydney. Let’s take a look back at FY23 and what’s ahead for FY24.

The extraordinary pandemic market cycle

The COVID-19 market cycle over 20202022 led to a substantial lift in home values across the East Coast that has now been fully quantified by CoreLogic.

Queensland was the key beneficiary of this extraordinary time in Australian real estate, largely due to a huge number of people moving from the southern states for a new lifestyle prompted by their newfound ability to work-fromhome. Brisbane home values recorded the highest growth among the East

Coast capitals between the onset of the pandemic and the city’s market peak, with values up 41.8%. Regional Queensland values lifted 42.6%. Canberra and surrounds recorded the second-highest rate of growth at 38.3%, and Hobart wasn’t far behind at 37.6%.

Regional Tasmania had the highest growth of the East Coast regional markets with 51%.

As for the other markets, home values rose 24.5% in Sydney and 47.6% in regional NSW, and they ascended 10.7% in Melbourne and 34.4% in regional Victoria.

The impact of the first interest rate hiking cycle since 2010 Rising interest rates from May 2022 ended the pandemic boom and prompted a rapid market correction. Although the pace of interest rate rises was the fastest on record, Australian property demonstrated resilience in only falling by the usual 10%, or thereabouts, that we typically see in corrections.

Major market trends

The shortage of homes for sale amid strong buyer demand in early 2023 saw the capital city markets return to growth sooner than expected. Returning migrants are turbocharging demand, with many buying instead of renting because the rental market is so tight and weekly rents have risen exponentially. Very strong employment is also underpinning market strength. On the supply side, dwelling approvals trended lower in FY23 due to high construction costs and ongoing labour shortages. With fewer people building their dream homes, this created extra competition in the established houses market and pushed up prices. Low supply is currently an issue in every price bracket of the market. For now, the prestige sector is leading the capital city market recovery. Prestige buyers are typically less affected by rate rises, and returning foreign investors and expats are adding to demand, with the lower dollar providing additional Mortgage rates for owner-occupiers are still below the long-run average of 7%. It’s likely that the rate hiking cycle is almost over as inflation consistently trends down. This is providing impetus in many suburban markets where buyers are hoping to take advantage of new value following the correction. However, strong competition is creating a sense of fear of missing out (FOMO), particularly in the best locations, and prices are moving up fairly quickly in

The market rebound is evident in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane now, with Hobart and Canberra seemingly close to turning, based on CoreLogic price data. The regions are also turning after a lesser correction due to strong ongoing

As we discussed in the McGrath Report 2023, a ripple effect is now underway as some buyers look beyond the more expensive big coastal towns to nearby treechange areas for better value.

CEO & FounderJohn McGrath

CoreLogic data shows Queensland is leading the regional market bounce back, with house values up 1.7% and apartment values up 2.2% since the start of 2023. Based on the data, a pivot in the regional NSW, Victorian and Tasmanian regional markets is imminent. Migration will be a key factor driving growth in Australian property in FY24. International students are returning and importantly we’re opening the doors to more skilled migrants in order to close a very big gap in our labour market. Australia is expecting 1.5 million migrants to move here over the next five years. Migrants have always loved Sydney and Melbourne but are increasingly appreciating what Queensland offers them.

If you’re looking to sell in FY24, keep in mind that your agent’s experience in navigating changing market conditions will be crucial in getting the best sale price possible.

Regional sellers should bear in mind that the buyer pool for their homes has now expanded well beyond their own neighbourhoods as people are still leaving the cities for seachange and treechange areas.

Choose a local agent that has branding power and marketing reach back to the cities, through their office networks and company buyer databases, to capture that broader audience for your home.

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Our trivia night was a great success with a full house and fun for all!

As the sun was setting Friday the 7th of July, the gas heaters were lit and the smell of warm sliders and fresh fizz of prosecco permeated the air at The Local Beerwah as our annual Cassi Nuske Trivia Night kicked off.

With every seat filled and a hum of energy in the air, we welcomed our clients, colleagues and community to join us for six categories, sixty questions and some questionable team names along with nibbles and drinks for an evening of trivial titillation and terrific fun.

Thanks to all for coming along and thanks to those who sponsored our wonderful prizes - Mason Finance Group, Deborah Taylor Celebrant, Realestate.com and Domain.

We look forward to seeing you again next year!

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COURSES & TUITION

TIBRO’S NETBALL CLUB INC

AGM will be held on Saturday 9

September 2023 at Glasshouse Mountains Sports Club at 3pm. Nomination forms for the 2024 committee are available at www. tibrosnetball.com or via email and are to be returned to the Secretary, by email: tibrosnetball1@gmail.com no later than 2 September 2023.

Maleny Local Ambulance Committee

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of this committee will be held at the QAS Maleny Ambulance Station on Thursday 17th August 2023 at 6.00pm.

The purpose of the AGM is to present the committee’s annual reports, nancial statements and budget proposals. Local Ambulance Committees act as a voice for their community, providing valuable feedback on ambulance service delivery. The meeting is open to the public.

If you are interested in attending, please RSVP by Sunday 13 August 2023. RSVP: Email: kennipperess01@gmail.com

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Sport Results

Beerwah Bridge Club

Contributed by Martine Goedhart

TUESDAY - 25 July N/S

1. 61.90% Martine Goedhart - Dianne Cassells

2. 59.23% Kathy Seib - Jenny Donovan

3. 55.65% Tom Major - Jillian Major

4. 54.76% Neville Jordan - Barbara Freeman

5. 40.77% Libby Latimer - Jim Sloane

6. 40.18% David Hallam - David Hine

7. 37.50% Nell Howie - Bev Sockhill

E/W

1. 62.50% Kay Smith - Di Hume

2. 55.65% Karen Wilson - Trish Watts

3. 54.17% Graham Nicholson - Miriam Hargreave

4. 53.87% Faye Rogers - Joanne John

5. 43.75% Tracey Pain - Gabi Rosenberger

6. 43.15% Marianne Idle - Gwyneth Drane

7. 36.90% Jackie Collinson - Bill Chessellls

Range Croquet Club

Contributed by Ken Barker

Cleaning

Witta Tennis

Contributed by Pauline Fraley

THE Whistlers played at Ballinger against Meteors. Beautiful weather and we were enjoying being on the court, and playing great tennis. Very close games all the way with lots of running. It came to the last sets, and we managed to bring the win home. Score was 39-33 games, 4sets each. Team was Maree Hooley, Brenda Warner, Aki Lepper and Cindy Harris.

Katya’s Tennis Drills Thrills and Fitness is on Friday Nights at 5:45pm. Cost is $20. Come along and join in the fun. All levels are welcome. Enquiries: 0437 295 501. Social tennis: Monday ladies 8am and Saturday mixed 1pm. All are welcome. Court bookings 0437 295 501 or www.wittatennis.com.au.

Wanted To

OUR 30th birthday was a huge success, celebrated in style by at least sixty visitors including federal member Andrew Wallace, and Andrew Powell, our state member. Andrew is pictured having a go at the “diabolicals”. Mayor Mark Jamieson and his wife Lorrell, as well as Winston Johnston from the Sunshine Coast Council attended and viewed the new sunshiny croquet balls which we obtained on a grant from the council. Matt and Denise Howard, David Lowden and Dean Power from the Show Society were there.

We had visitors from clubs far and wide. Laurel Bank in Toowoomba, Windsor in Brisbane, and several from the Gold Coast Tweed region were just some of the places where people travelled from.

CARS, BIKES, CARAVANS & BOATS

Cash For Cars

The caravan group from Caloundra donated a bottle of alcohol and chocolates as one of the prizes for the raffle. Pat Habner, president of CAQ drew the raffle. Nick Cram, Kath Smith and John Turner (Gold Coast and treasurer of the CAQ) were prizewinners, while Gwen Connelly of Bribie managed to land on the $5 bill in the centre of the lawn to claim that.

Ted Singleton, a founding member and patron, recounted some of the details of the formation of the club including and amusing story about the laying of the turf, expected to last a day, but completed in about an hour because of the number of people who turned up to assist.

Vince and Val Carbery longstanding members cut the cake. The food preparers in the kitchen: Helen Andrews, Donna Manning, Lynette Evans, Sally Adams did an amazing job. David Kerr and Carole Atkinson

Glasshouse Country Bowls Club

Contributed by David Hayes set up the lawns. Thanks also to Dianne Horsman for keeping play around the diabolicals manufactured by her husband Keith in order. Fights could have developed there. Special thanks also to Wallace Roy and Sarah Widin who arrived early and worked solidly both with preparation and

Maleny Contract Bridge Club

Contributed by Jean Coffey

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WEDNESDAY 26.07.23 9.30am Bowls. Ladies Triples Rd 2. Annette Capern, Margaret Smith and Di Hume def Sally Squires, Rae Farrell and Margaret Gibson 25-17. Marilyn Podmore, Barb Whitfield and Chris Freshwater def Steph Sleeman, Jill Kirchheiner and Sylvia Chamberlain 24-17. Social - Scroungers Viv James 93, Mick Clark 73, Joss Evans 43. Joy Reason, Mary McDermott (visitor) and Frank Buckley def Margaret Blair, Tom McDermott (visitor) and Grant Podmre 26-16. Jack Timm and Margaret Boulton def Allan Pashby and Steve Phillips 25-18. Carol Lewis and Steve Cassidy def Seija Munster and Rob Scullion 18-15. Ian Sleeman and Kerry Munster def Jonathan Orr and Dennis Hume 29-15.

Thursday 27.07.23 12.30pm Social Bowls Pairs/Triples. Winners of the day with a win and a score of 34 were Warren Blackbourne and Graham Nicholson. R/up with a score of 27 were Mack Townson and Rob Scullion..

Lucky draw went to Jack Timm, Steve Cassidy and Rodney Sharpe. $30 meat voucher was won by Russ Turner and the $20 cash to Sally Squires. Rd 1 of the men pennant was touch with 2 away loses. Hopefully we can bounce back this week at home against Coolum and Tewantin Noosa. 1pm start Saturday if you want to come along and support our men.

RESULTS for July

The Maleny Bridge Club meets on Monday afternoon, Tuesday evening, Wednesday morning and Thursday afternoon. We also have a session on the first Saturday afternoon of the month. For more information visit our website: Malenybridgeclub@gmail.com

Results show the winners of these sessions for July.

Monday: Jean Coffey and Peter Thomson, Jeffrey Hodges and Les Bennett, Jim Brock and Herschel Baker, Clare Christiansen, and Pav Jarecki.

The RSL Teams event was won by Carol Kemp, Peter Perry, Les Bennett, and Jeffrey Hodges.

Tuesday: Pav Jarecki and Lyn Bourke, Jeni Riding and George Riding, Kaye Harper, and Barry Harper.

Wednesday: Andrew Smart and Kim Jervois, Helen Johnsen and Tom Johnsen, Clare McCabe and Don McCabe, Pat Darwell and Jim Laundy, Michel Hewitt, and Carol Hoger.

Thursday: Kaye Harper and Barry Harper, Denise Whittaker, and Jean-Louis Girard, Pav Jarecki and Clare Christiansen, Bill McRuvie and Jenny Wright, Jan Craig and Stuart Craig, Mary McIver, and Jean Coffey.