It’s hard to believe autumn is here and the first quarter of the year is behind us already. It’s certainly been a busy first quarter for the Noosa Country Style magazine, Hinternoosa and the Noosa Hinterland property market.
This is our first edition featuring the new-look Hinternoosa real estate agency. A super team with the combined strength of both the Hinternoosa and Wythes Real Estate teams coming together as one to achieve more for our clients. Read the centrefold article to find out more about this exciting evolution of the two leading hinterland agencies.
It is my honour and privilege to lead this amazing team of the best real estate professionals in the business and to showcase their incredible properties in such a high-quality lifestyle publication. I have worked behind the scenes on the NCS as editor for quite a few years now so understand the effort that goes into producing this calibre of magazine every quarter. The dedication shown by Head of Marketing, Rebecca Ali-Mumtaz, in this regard deserves recognition and acknowledgement. Her tireless efforts on each edition result in an engaging magazine enjoyed by thousands and displayed proudly on many coffee tables. Thanks and congratulations on another fabulous edition Rebecca, it’s a credit to you, especially while also leading the marketing aspects of the Hinternoosa rebrand.
Thanks also goes to our advertisers and feature article contributors, who this edition share the background behind an important art exhibition taking place at the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre in April; a fantastic line up of entertainment on offer around the region in July; and the history behind an iconic antique jewellery shop. We love supporting our local businesses and events so we can recommend them highly and you are likely to see us frequenting them.
The collection of properties showcased in this edition are set to be highly sought after given buyer demand still outweighs supply in our Noosa Hinterland market. This follows the national trend where the number of for sale listings are 30% lower and rental listings are 56% lower than 3 years ago.
Anecdotally we have seen prices level out at the peak in our region. Although there are fewer buyers now compared to during the pandemic frenzy, there are still more buyers than properties available, so we continue to achieve above market results for our clients with our strategic campaigns and experience in these market conditions. In fact, first quarter 2023 highlights for our team and clients included breaking a suburb sale record, selling multiple properties in under two weeks and welcoming over 20 groups through one open home.
Easter can be a busy time for the property market and set the tone for the second quarter. Buyers are visiting and inspecting while on holidays and enjoying our perfect weather. Many secure their dream home while here or shortly after returning to where they want to move from. We wish all our readers the best this Easter, whether you are hunting for eggs or a new home.
Sincerely,
Sirah Robb Noosa Country Style Editor Hinternoosa Director and Principal
Noosa Country Style is the Noosa Hinterland’s only Premium Property and Lifestyle Magazine since 2000! It is a free publication published four times a year by Hinternoosa. For advertising and distribution enquiries: salessupport@hinternoosa.com.au
© Lifestyle Realty Group Pty Ltd. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these particulars but no warranty is given by the vendor or the agents to their accuracy. Interested parties should not rely on these particulars as representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. These particulars are not to be construed as constituting part of any contract. Published in March 2023.
The top two leading agencies in the hinterland are going from strength to strength by coming together to form a super team that is a new-look Hinternoosa.
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Hoofbeats Sanctuary art prize and exhibition is a charitable event in support of mental health.
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Noosa Alive! festival has announced a wonderfully diverse line up of world-class entertainment for their 21st anniversary festival in July.
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Sourcing exquisite antique jewellery and other collectables for over 30 years.
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50 Chinamans Creek Road, Tuchekoi
Bed 4 Bath 2 Car 11 Pool
Price Offers Over $2,500,000
Total m² approx. 286m² Land approx. 57 acres
Jeanette Catalano 0422 923 851 jeanette@hinternoosa.com.au
Mario Catalano 0400 613 879 mario@hinternoosa.com.au
HOOFBEATS SANCTUARY ART PRIZE AND EXHIBITION
A CHARITABLE EVENT IN SUPPORT OF MENTAL HEALTH
Hoofbeats Sanctuary is a mental health charity in Doonan. The sanctuary is a safe, restorative space that brings people, animals and nature together to improve the well-being of some of the most vulnerable members of our community – those living with mental health challenges resulting from trauma.
A volunteer-based initiative, with over 50 locals working extremely hard to keep it operating 365 days a year, the sanctuary offers a variety of individually tailored, evidence-based, trauma informed approaches including equine therapy, art therapy, somatic movement, mindfulness and meditation programs.
The sanctuary has a focus on supporting women and children who are survivors of physical and/or sexual abuse, as well as women veterans and first responders with PTSD. Every program is offered free of charge to allow equitable access to all.
Mental ill-health is now the most prevalent chronic health condition experienced in Australia and the current approach is simply not working. Rates of mental ill-health are increasing rather than decreasing and our already under pressure health system is not able to cope. The number of children impacted by poor mental health is skyrocketing as are rates of youth suicide, self-harm and eating disorders. Months-long waiting lists to even access a mental health professional mean that early intervention opportunities are being missed, leading to devastating consequences.
Demand for program places is growing rapidly and the sanctuary is unable to keep up with that demand. To raise awareness of the mental health challenges our community faces and to raise funds to support more program places, the Seeing the Soul: Hoofbeats Sanctuary Art Prize and Exhibition has been created. This major fundraising initiative will become an annual event to support and promote the Sanctuary’s work by celebrating and showcasing equine art. In 2023, the inaugural event will be held at Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre from 31 March to 30 April and is proudly sponsored by Hinternoosa.
With 42 local and interstate artists having submitted 75 incredible artworks this will be an amazing exhibition! By purchasing artwork, event merchandise or raffle tickets, or by making a donation to the sanctuary, you can make a big difference. You will also have the opportunity to bid on some one-off ceramic horse statues that are being decorated by some of Australia’s much-loved VIP’s including Glenn McGrath, Russell Morris, Nicky Winmar, Matt Golinski, Tony Albert and Scott Hillier.
Our current location at Doonan has been an excellent temporary home and we are grateful to Sunshine Coast Council from whom we lease the property. But we are in desperate need of a much larger home – providing a trauma-healing centre that can deliver a wider variety of therapeutic intervention programs to help people move
towards a promising future. Our facilities are stretched to the limit. We are reaching out to every possible contact to help us to secure the space we need to continue our vital work.
What’s Needed?
• 20+ acres of pasture suitable for horses - preferably fenced (more than 20 acres would be amazing)
• plenty of flat land for infrastructure
• natural or built shade and shelter for the horses
• a house that can be used as an office and program spaces would be helpful but not imperative
If you own a potentially suitable property and you would like to leave an incredible legacy supporting people and animals for generations to come, or if you can support the sanctuary by providing all or some of the funds required to buy a suitable property, please contact Hoofbeats Sanctuary by scanning the QR code.
Birds eye view of Mayan Luxe Villas, Kin Kin
Doonan Acreage With Family Home, Spacious Granny Flat and Pool
884 Eumundi Noosa Road, Doonan
Bed 5 Bath 2 Car 2 Pool
Price Auction 16th April at 1pm at Hinternoosa Doonan office
Land approx. 6,085m²
Caroline Johnston 0409 953 311 caroline@hinternoosa.com.au
Alisa Wythes 0415 111 370 alisa@hinternoosa.com.au
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Since 1989 Hinternoosa have been synonymous with real estate in the Noosa Hinterland and served as trusted advisors to the prestige and large acreage hinterland market.
Since 2010 Wythes Real Estate have been bringing a fresh energy and approach to the entry level to million dollar plus hinterland market. Both agencies are known and respected for their local team of hinterland experts and achieving exceptional results.
With proven track records independently, it is exciting to announce the top two leading agencies in the hinterland are going from strength to strength by coming together to form a super team that is a new-look Hinternoosa. The combined talent of both teams forms a group of the best of the best real estate professionals in our region. They have a unified vision aiming to continue to raise the bar in real estate with a high-performance team culture that offers a client experience like no other.
“As a coming together of the very best real estate professionals in the industry, what this means for our clients is they have access to the best in the business who are working together to achieve even more for them.”
They recognise they are stronger together and their goal is your success. By achieving superior results in sales and property management and providing an exceptional client experience, the new-look Hinternoosa is positioned as the agency of choice when buying, selling and renting in the Noosa Hinterland.
Individuals who make up this super team have thrived under the leadership of business owners and Directors, Sirah and John Robb. Having had previous careers in health and engineering, the husband-and-wife team have a unique skillset that amplifies the success of their team and sees them always looking at what they do with fresh eyes to be at the forefront of the industry. This has seen new recruits being recognised by the REIQ at a state level as rising stars. Agents, property managers and administrators have been awarded as the best in the industry at a local and national level. State awards for innovation and community contribution have also been won.
As a boutique agency offering a personalised service, Sirah and John set their team up for success by allowing them to focus on what they do best, selling and leasing property. They focus their attention on leading by providing coaching, systems, procedures and world class training exclusive to their agency to elevate the team and client experience, which in turn empowers their team to achieve superior results for their clients. “Supporting our whole team, in all departments to achieve their personal and professional goals and be the very best they can be results in the best possible outcomes for our clients, a high performance, enjoyable team culture, and platform to give back to our community,” Sirah highlights.
She adds, “As true hinterland experts with a depth of experience that has seen and can handle every type of market condition and property price bracket, combined with our strategic marketing campaigns and the largest volume of buyers in the hinterland competing for our clients’ properties, the new-look Hinternoosa is able to achieve superior results for our clients like no other. Independently, Wythes and Hinternoosa have consistently led the market as the top two selling and leasing hinterland agencies, performing well above market averages in regard to higher prices and shorter days on market. As a coming together
of the very best real estate professionals in the industry, what this means for our clients is they have access to the best in the business who are working together to achieve even more for them.”
As part of an Australasian network of the top performing boutique real estate agencies in the country, the new-look Hinternoosa are united in their vision to set the highest standards when it comes to service, performance, results, team culture, personal and professional development, innovation and community contribution. On this Sirah noted, “We offer a great platform for those who want to be the best in the industry, achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Helping people do this is very fulfilling for John and I. Our team are like family to us so naturally we only want the best for them. By concentrating our efforts on leading the success of our team, we ensure the success of our clients too.”
For a real estate experience like no other that will achieve a superior result, contact the new-look Hinternoosa team today.
30 Maple Street (PO Box 244) Cooroy QLD 4563 07 5447 7000 sold@hinternoosa.com.au
777 Eumundi Noosa Road, Doonan QLD 4562 07 5449 1186 doonan@hinternoosa.com.au hinternoosa.com.au
RIGHT: John and Sirah Robb, Directors and Principal of Hinternoosa
Noosa Alive! has announced a wonderfully diverse line up of world-class entertainment for their 21st anniversary festival in July. Offering everything from classical music, opera and ballet to thrilling, cutting-edge circus performances, foodie events, and a massive 2 days of live music in the Noosa Woods.
The Australian Chamber Orchestra will give an exclusive performance, generously supported by the Wilson Foundation. Don’t miss the opportunity to see the internationally renowned Australian Chamber Orchestra for a special, one-night-only performance in Noosa this July. Queensland Ballet will return to their ‘home away from home’ in Noosa, for two exclusive performances.
Back by popular demand, don’t miss the welcome return of Cirque Bon-Bon ENCORE!
Enjoy an intimate performance with multiple ARIA award winners Meg Washington and Paul GrabowskyWednesday 26 July at The J Noosa is one not to miss.
The popular ‘Seaside Vibes’ on Noosa Main Beach will be a highlight of the first weekend of the festival. Beachside DJ’s on Friday with headliners Raw Ordio are sure to get the crowd pumping.
TENORI under the STARS! will be another highlight, on Noosa Main Beach the evening of Sunday 23rd July. Enjoy a 3-course dinner, welcome bubbles and entertainment, with the 3 fabulous TENORI tenors plus Guest Soprano Laura Coutts and harpist Hayley Erin.
Noosa STARS ALIVE! 2023 finalists will present the crème of Sunshine Coasts young Stars of the future, with host Damien Anthony Avery-Rossi and special guest judge Rhonda Burchmore. Other featured artists appearing on the Saturday – Sari Abbott – TJAKA and TOBiAS. On Sunday 30 July Australian music icon KATE CEBERANO headlines, plus Emma Pask Trio, with support act Rob Edwards… plus more from 11.00am-5pm. Other events dotted around town include Seafood Seduction at RICKYS on Wednesday 26 July or enjoy getting up close and personal with Rhonda Burchmore and Damien Anthony Avery-Rossi at Noosa Waterfront Restaurant on Friday 28 July.
On Monday 24 July don’t miss the 18 strong Riverside Guitar Ensemble with special guest Karin Schaupp at 1pm at Good Shepherd Lutheran College, or Slow Food Noosa’s very popular ‘Film with Food’ at The Majestic Theatre Pomona, 6pm.
There is absolutely something for everyone in this year’s festival line up, running from July 21 – 30.
Visit noosaalive.com.au for further information.
19 Bartholomew Court, Cooroy
Bed 4 Bath 2 Car 2
Price Offers Over $1,295,000
Land approx. 678m²
Alisa Wythes 0415 111 370 alisa@hinternoosa.com.au
Amazing Value - Two Homes - Two Acres - 10 Car Spaces
28 Beddington Road, Doonan Bed 6 Bath 3 Car 10
Price $1,300,000
Total m² approx. 406m² Land approx. 2 acres
Alisa Wythes 0415 111 370 alisa@hinternoosa.com.au
320-380 Sunrise Road, Doonan
Land approx. 39.9 acres
Price Auction 15th of April at 12pm on site
Shane Stanbury 0414 667 740 shane@hinternoosa.com.au
Caroline Johnston 0409 953 311 caroline@hinternoosa.com.au
The Retreat - 39.90 Acres Prime Land auction1/12 Kauri Street, Cooroy
Bed 3 Bath 1 Car 1
Price Offers Over $499,000
Land approx. 310m²
Warren Berry 0407 730 987 warren@hinternoosa.com.au
Well-Presented Home on Good Size Block
19 Blue Wren Place, Cooroy
Bed 3 Bath 2 Car 2
Price Offers Over $850,000
Land approx. 829m²
Warren Berry 0407 730 987 warren@hinternoosa.com.au
No doubt you have heard the regular news items about the rental crisis. It can sometimes be challenging to know if news headlines are related to the entire country or certain areas. To understand the situation completely, it’s important to look at the facts, particularly those facts relevant to your location.
At a national level there are 56% fewer rental properties available now compared to three years ago. Over the next 12 months an additional 700,000 people from overseas (permanent skilled migrants along with international students) are expected to add to Australia’s housing demand. This would suggest a rental crisis at a national level now and that it will be compounded moving forward. At a local level we saw a peak in rental demand during the frenzy of COVID-19, with many moving to our region for a tree or sea change and finding our lifestyle properties highly desirable. That demand has reduced back to pre-pandemic levels in the Noosa Hinterland now but there is always a constant stream of people looking to move to our beautiful region and that is unlikely to change. Our local rental crisis is more related to affordable housing.
So, let’s look at rental property supply. In the broader Sunshine Coast region there are currently 896 properties listed for rent.
In the $400 per week and under range there are 41 properties listed for rent. That is 41 single person affordable properties for the whole Sunshine Coast Region.
In the $400 - $600 per week range there are 228 properties listed for rent. So, 228 properties currently available in an affordable family range, likely not single person affordability.
In the $800 - $1,800 per week range, 255 properties are available for rent.
Considering around 30% of our population rent, looking at the overall figures, it is clear there definitely is a shortage of rental properties, particularly in the affordable range for singles and families.
Anecdotally, at Hinternoosa we have found a shift from the frenzy during the peak of COVID-19 to now in regards to time on market. Moving from 3 days to 3 weeks to lease a property, we are now returning to pre-pandemic leasing timeframes in the mid to upper price range. Rentals in the lower price range are still being snapped up.
Given the change of seasons to the approaching of autumn and winter, we are receiving enquires from Airbnb clients interested in knowing the likely yield on the permanent rental market. Though a lower yield may be the case, one would need to consider the Airbnb platform fees, personal work involved in managing, cleaning fees and ongoing wear and tear on the property. A permanent, caring tenant has its appeal. The Noosa Council recently reached out to short stay property owners to consider entering the permanent, long term rental market to assist in boosting supply. This type of thinking could certainly be good to increase supply of much needed rental properties.
Do you own property that is currently used for holidays or Airbnb? Would you consider a regular income, less management fees and less wear and tear on your property as a permanent rental?
Do you have a secondary dwelling or the potential to create a secondary dwelling on your property that may provide a home for a good, honest worker?
We would love the opportunity to speak with you, appraise your property and provide a guide on the expected benefits and rental yield. Please contact our Hinternoosa office on 07 5447 7000 to speak with one of our rental property experts.
Bespoke
Unique Designed Home, Natural Acreage Lifestyle
90 Wust Road, Doonan
Bed 3 Bath 3 Car 3
Price Offers Over $1,295,000
Land approx. 6,875m²
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45 Balgownie Drive, Peregian Springs
Bed 4 Bath 2 Car 2
Price Contact Agent
Total m² approx. 242m² Land approx. 700m²
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stellarconveyancing.com.au
Stunning and Secluded Secret on Straker
13 Straker Drive, Cooroy Bed 4 Bath 2 Car 2 Pool
Price $1,350,000
Total m² approx. 255m² Land approx. 747m²
Alisa Wythes 0415 111 370 alisa@hinternoosa.com.au
2 Brush Box Place, Eumundi Bed 4 Bath 2 Car 2
Price Offers Over $850,000
Total m² approx. 201m² Land approx. 700m² Warren Berry 0407 730 987 warren@hinternoosa.com.au
888 Eumundi Kenilworth Road, Belli Park
Bed 4 Bath 3 Car 4 Pool
Price Offers Over $1,250,000
Total m² approx. 455m² Land approx. 5 acres
Alisa Wythes 0415 111 370 alisa@hinternoosa.com.au
4 Blanfords Court, Cooroy
Bed 4 Bath 2 Car 2
Price Offers Over $879,000
Total m² approx. 192m² Land approx. 601m²
Alisa Wythes 0415 111 370 alisa@hinternoosa.com.au
14 Riverpark Drive, Ringtail Creek
Land approx. 5 acres
Price Offers Over $1,000,000
Caroline Johnston 0409 953 311 caroline@hinternoosa.com.au
Home Among the Tall Gums
65-67 Tallgum Avenue, Verrierdale
Land approx. 8,451m²
Price Offers Considered
Shane Stanbury 0414 667 740 shane@hinternoosa.com.au
Act
40 Wattle Street, Cooroy
Land approx. 1,012m²
Price Offers Over $595,000
Huge Block, Vacant Land in Town
117 Garnet Street, Cooroy
Land approx. 3,136m²
Price Auction Contact Agent
Jeanette Catalano 0422 923 851 jeanette@hinternoosa.com.au
Dannielle Preston 0435 405 656 dannielle@hinternoosa.com.au
141 Mary River Road, Cooroy
Land approx. 3.022 ha
Price Auction Contact Agent
Jeanette Catalano 0422 923 851 jeanette@hinternoosa.com.au
Dannielle Preston 0435 405 656 dannielle@hinternoosa.com.au
Nestled in the heart of iconic Hastings Street, Isabella’s Fine and Antique Jewellery has made sourcing exquisite antique jewellery and other collectables its mission for over 30 years. Today, Isabella’s combination of distinct antique and exclusive master-crafted modern jewellery continues to delight their longstanding and ever-growing customer base.
Original proprietor Jan opened Isabella’s (aptly named after her first grandchild) in July 1993, proudly supported by husband Denis. Denis encouraged Jan to realise her dream of opening Isabella’s after many years of managing a successful jewellery store in Armidale, NSW.
Together, Jan and Denis created a remarkable business that has endured the ebb and flow of Noosa success and the mirrored effects (good and bad) on their business. Despite the rollercoaster, Isabella’s remains steadfast and continues to produce an unparalleled array of antique jewellery and collectables. Jan’s product knowledge, love of story and infectious joie de vivre helped create enduring friendships with customers - some now spanning generations. Jan always ensured a visit to Isabella’s was special.
Rebecca, Jan’s daughter, moved to Noosa in 2007 with her husband Paul to raise their family. Throughout the Global Financial Crisis, Jan and Rebecca (a new mum at the time) kept Isabella’s trading. Despite GFC pressures and a crash course in small business, Rebecca soon realised a shared passion for antiques and jewellery with her mother. With a background in recruitment, Rebecca harnessed her business acumen and paired it with her new appetite for antique jewellery and natural flair for design. A new era for Isabella’s had begun.
Together, mother and daughter grew Isabella’s into the successful business it is today. With Jan now retired, it is Rebecca who now expertly sources antique jewellery and collectables, educating and thrilling long-term and new customers alike. Rebecca’s knowledge and design talent ensures she continues to raise the benchmark of excellence pioneered by her mother 30 years ago.
Isabella’s closed for a much-needed renovation in 2020, the week before the first Covid lockdown. This was a time of uncertainty for everyone on Hastings Street: landlords, business owners, staff, holidaymakers and locals were all affected.
Fortunately, lockdowns were short-lived in Queensland and Noosa quickly assumed its premier holiday destination status. Queenslanders were suddenly keen to explore their own backyard and Noosa became a holiday pinnacle. Isabella’s beautifully renovated shop was again a hub of delight for cherished customers.
This year marks a milestone trifecta for Isabella’s; 30 years of trading, Jan and Denis’s 30 year wedding anniversary and Jan’s 80th birthday. To celebrate, Isabella’s is proudly supporting a signature event coming to Noosa, “The Noosa Concours d’Elegance” on the 15th of July. During this special occasion, Isabella’s will be hosting an exclusive event instore with long-term friends and business associates Ellies - one of the world’s oldest pearling families.
This event will be a unique opportunity to discover both the wonders of Australian pearls directly with Ellies third generation pearl farmer and the superb collection of fine jewellery, antiques and collectables available at Isabella’s. This special event (from 11am-5pm), will occur congruently with Concours car exhibition on fabulous Hastings Street. Luxurious cars from across several decades will be on display to enthral all. Details can be found at noosaconcours.com.au
When looking for a modern distinctive piece or an unrepeatable antique jewel, Isabella’s is destination number one. Pop into the beautiful store to discuss your needs with wonderful, knowledgeable staff. Isabella’s also has jewellers who specialise in antique repairs and a jewellery craftsman who can handmake your custom design.
Rebecca continues to source jewellery and collectables from reputable, established antique dealers and jewellery wholesalers. She conscientiously visits trade shows and antique fairs, guaranteeing there is always something new to discover instore. A visit to Isabella’s is a must when visiting Hasting Street.
The place to visit in Noosa for antiques and handmade jewellery, since 1993.
v The promise of ever-lasting heirlooms
v Unique, hand-crafted pieces
v Stunning antique jewellery
v Collectable giftware
v Make and repair services
v A truly friendly, luxury experience
