Real Estate - Noosa - 04th June 2015

Noosa's Weekly Real Estate Guide

4 June, 2015

Shack is all

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Comfort and class WITH a classic beach shack feel and luscious tropical gardens, this home is perfect for anyone who has fallen in love with Noosa and wants to make the most of the relaxed coastal lifestyle.

Located only moments from Gympie Terrace, awardwinning restaurants, boutique shopping and the stunning Noosa Rivers are at your fingertips.

Take a stroll by the river, catch one of winter’s amazing sunsets, or make a reservation at one of Noosaville’s top restaurants.

This classic Noosa home is well-appointed and designed for the Noosa lifestyle and will suit a range of buyers from those looking for a forever home to those seeking a savvy investment.

Living is spread over two levels with the upper-level featuring a bedroom plus the master suite with private ensuite,

dressing room and access to a retreat and covered balcony.

The lower-level features another bedroom, plus the main bathroom and living spaces including the open-plan lounge and dining area with built-in bookcase and the modern kitchen.

Two more bedrooms are located at the rear of the garden, external from the home, and offer both privacy and a sense of luxury for your extended family or guests.

A covered alfresco area lies between the pavilion-style bedrooms and the main home, and includes a barbecue, access to the laundry and addition built-in storage rooms, plus an outdoor shower.

A sparkling pool is located at the front of the home and is the perfect place to rest and relax on warm Noosa days.

Don’t miss you chance to own one of Noosaville’s most gorgeous homes in a much sought-after location.

home essentials ADDRESS: 15 Laburnum Cres, Noosaville PRICE: Offers over $1.3 million VIEW: By appointment DESCRIPTION: 5 bed, 3 bath, 2 car, pool AGENT: Cam Goode and Hamish Bolderston for Richardson and Wrench Noosa, 0400 904 678 or 0478 099 058 20 NOOSA TODAY | Thursday, 4 June, 2015

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Richardson & Wrench Noosa 23 Hastings Street

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GREAT LOCATION

TEWANTIN 2/12 BLAKESLEY STREET

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Separate & Secure

View Saturday 10.00-10.30am Price $785,000

Properties in sought-after Blakesly Street don’t come along very often, and especially not at this price. Set over four levels, with the main living on two, this north facing home is ideally suited to executive couples with regular visitors, or those with adult children who refuse to leave the nest. ɒ High gloss tiles and Australian hardwood timber floors. ɒ Split system airconditioning in living area; ceiling fans throughout. ɒ Ducted vacuum; stainless steel gas cooktop and suspended exhaust. ɒ Secure intercom entry; low body corporate fees.

Kate Cox 0438 695 505 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au Richardson & Wrench Noosa

THROW AWAY THE KEYS

Y A D N U S S I TH ite @ 12noon On-s

TEWANTIN 9 POINCIANA AVENUE

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View Thurs 11.00-11.30am & 6.00-6.30pm, Fri 1.00-1.30pm & 6.00-6.30pm, Sat 1.00-1.30pm Auction On-site Sunday 7 June @ 12noon

A hidden oasis at the suburb’s heart will have you thinking you are a million miles away. Set well back from the road with ample off-street parking; business owners will appreciate the separate studio with ensuite at the front. While ideal for a range of uses, it is perfect as a teenager retreat. ɒ 790sqm block set well back from the road with no road noise. ɒ School opposite; public pool & sporting fields within walking distance. ɒ Low maintenance design lends itself to a lock-up & leave arrangement. ɒ Close to Tewantin CBD; Walk to cafes, retails & services.

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Kate Cox 0438 695 505 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au Richardson & Wrench Noosa 1186741-23-15

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SO CONVENIENT

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NOOSA HEADS 239 ‘FRENCH QUARTER RESORT’

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View By Appointment Price $660,000

Right on Hastings street opposite the beach and so close to the national park, Noosa’s ‘French Quarter Resort’ is fast becoming a Noosa Icon, with the highest percentage rental yield in Noosa and a holiday lifestyle that is the envy of many. ɒ Recently renovated with a sunny poolside location. ɒ 30 metres to the beach and shops. ɒ Open plan and a big balcony. ɒ 5% yield and tax benefits.

Frank Milat 0438 528 148 Shane McCauley 0403 646 930 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au

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SUNRISE BEACH 1 ‘AQUA SUNRISE’ 38 VENTURA STREET 3 Lock up & Leave This charming duplex captures the idyllic beachside lifestyle. Offering house sized proportions, this pet friendly townhouse is just perfect for young families or those looking to downsize. With small ocean views from the balcony, this is a must to inspect. ɒ Good sized low maintenance gardens. ɒ Well presented duplex with no body corporate fees. ɒ 206 m2 under roof with multiple indoor/outdoor living areas. ɒ 5 minute leisurely stroll to the beach.

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View Thursday 4.00-4.30pm & Saturday 10.00-10.30am Price All offers considered Stephen Williams 0439 990 399 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au Richardson & Wrench Noosa

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Relax in style, inside or out SET on a 790 square metre block and accessible via a battleaxe driveway, this family home is a spacious hideaway in the heart of Tewantin.

This home offers a relaxed lifestyle and comfortable living all year round, plus unique features such as sliding doors in every room that lead to the outside living spaces.

Live surrounded by lush, tropical gardens and enjoy the best this home has to offer, including spacious family living, a breezeway and a sunny patio where a morning cuppa is best enjoyed.

Inside, the modern kitchen is the heart of the home and features granite-look benchtops, timber cabinetry, and ample bench space, as well as a breakfast bar for casual dining.

The kitchen overlooks the open-plan

home and features an ensuite. This space can

living and dining spaces that are bright and

easily be used as an artist’s studio, teenage

airy and are the perfect space for a family to

retreat or a home office with private access

enjoy time together.

for clients.

The home features three bedrooms

This home’s Poinciana Avenue location

including the master suite with a built-in

not only adds to the appeal from a lifestyle

robe and private ensuite, plus a guest retreat

perspective, but also to the business minded

at the front of the home.

who will appreciate the convenience of

The guest room is separate from the main

being so close to the Tewantin CBD.

home essentials ADDRESS: 9 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin AUCTION: On site, Sunday 7 June, at noon VIEW: Thursday 11am-11.30am and 6pm6.30pm, Friday 1pm-1.30pm and 6pm6.30pm and Saturday 1pm-1.30pm DESCRIPTION: 3 bed, 3 bath, 2 car AGENT: Kate Cox for Richardson and Wrench Noosa, 0438 695 505

We kept in touch with Leon Butt after purchasing our block of land off him in 2011.

And when it came to selling our property in Peregian Springs, we knew he was the best person for the job. Especially due to his strong presence in the area and his sales records.

Leon communicated strongly between us and the buyer, and achieved an excellent sale price in these difficult markets.

We will definitely engage the services of Leon for our next property purchase.

Thanks again for going the extra mile.

Kind Regards Amanda Turfrey

Leon Butt - Licensed Real Estate Agent M: 0411 579 789 E: leon@c21peregian.com CENTURY 21 CONOLLY HAY GROUP PO BOX 1646, NOOSA HEADS QLD 4567 CENTURY21.COM.AU/NOOSA 24 NOOSA TODAY | Thursday, 4 June, 2015

NOOSA HEADS SUNSHINE BEACH PEREGIAN BEACH

07 5447 2451

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I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS! This lovely Queenslander with resort style pool and cabana is situated just a block away from Lake Cooroibah is a real fine for first home buyers and smart investors a like and just 5 minutes from Tewantin CBD. This very affordable Queenslander comprises 3 bedrooms, one lovely modern bathroom, big open plan living and dining area which also opens onto large outdoor entertaining decks, an easy to host kitchen, air conditioning, resort style blue pool and 9 X 4 cabana set the scene for all year fun and entertaining, two car garaging and even room for boat & trailer.

Young couples and even smart investors should be quick on this one as it is so appealing and situated in the perfect position and aspect. Mature landscaping and resort style lovely pool area really do set the scene here!

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4 Pines Ave, Cooroibah Ron Davey 0412 206 563

E: ron@base-realtors.com.au

IS THIS THE CHEAPEST DUPLEX SITE IN NOOSAVILLE? This area has become red hot for developers and Nannygai Street is on the move finally with some very good innovative designed townhouses being built. This old timber home has had its day and is ready for the right developer now! Situated on 673m2.

The coundown has started, so who will snap this up?

Easy walking distance to the famous Noosa River Esplanade, Woolworths, Dan Murphy’s, Doctors, Aldi and the popular weekend markets.

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6 Reef Street (off Nannygai St) Noosaville Ron Davey 0412 206 563

base-realtors.com.au

E: ron@base-realtors.com.au

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Positive signs in house price lift BRISBANE is the fastest-selling area in Queensland and also had the strongest lift to median house values for the year ending March 2015, according to the latest REIQ release.

According to the REIQ median values data report, Brisbane’s days on market statistic is just 57 - the fastest in the state. This is an improvement by eight days, compared with a year ago.

The data shows Cairns has been a standout performer over the past 12 months, with profit-making sales leaping from 78 per cent of transactions making a profit to 90 per cent.

REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said the data confirmed the REIQ’s position that Queensland was in the grip of steady, sustainable growth.

“This report supports the REIQ’s long-held view that those areas of Queensland that have been doing well are continuing to do well,” she said.

“Those areas that are struggling to recover from the resources downturn are still trying to stabilise.

But what we don’t have is the start of another boom and bust cycle, which, as we all know by now, doesn’t really benefit anyone in the long term.”

Standout trends from the report include the general sustainable lift of median house values across the south-east, Toowoomba and the

tourism centres.

“It’s great to see Brisbane and Toowoomba keeping that steady rate of growth that we’ve seen for the past 12 months,” Ms Mercorella said.

“We all know the economy is still recovering and property is clearly leading the way. People trust property and whether you’re an owner occupier or an investor, property has shown to be a reliable performer over the long term.”

Brisbane (LGA) median house values have risen by 1.6 per cent over the quarter, and, along with Toowoomba, this was the highest quarterly increase.

Brisbane (LGA) proportion of profit-making sales increased three percentage points to 96 per cent, compared with a year ago.

Meanwhile, Toowoomba holds the state’s record with 98 per cent of all houses sold recording a profit for the seller.

Also in Toowoomba, the quarterly growth in median house values is the strongest in the state, averaging an increase of 1.9 per cent over the past four quarters.

Outside of Brisbane, Toowoomba is the fastest selling region, with days on market at 63 days, and the Garden City continues to hold the lowest vendor discounting rate of 4.7 per cent.

Five of the major regions throughout Queensland are experiencing steady improvements in median house values.

Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba and Cairns, all showed rising annual median house values of approximately 1.5 per cent to 1.9 per cent on average each quarter over the past year.

Gladstone’s median house values increased by 0.8 per cent, which, although small, is significant because it is the city’s first move into positive territory in five quarters.

The rate of decline in Mackay’s median values appears to be slowing, with a drop of just one per cent to its annual median value in the March quarter.

Other indicators reveal that Mackay is still stabilising, with the annual trend of days on market increasing by four days over the March quarter.

Townsville’s median house values rose 0.7 per cent, which reflects the small improvements that that have been seen in other economic indicators.

Townsville’s proportion of profitmaking sales continues to remain stable at 74 per cent, since August last year.

Brisbane is leading the market as the fastest-selling area in Queensland.

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Our sincere thanks and congratulations to Trevor Mangels of Elders Real Estate Noosa, for his excellent handling of the sale of our property in Serenity Close.

25/4 Serenity Close, Noosa Heads

9/53 Banksia Avenue North, Noosa Heads

28 Katharina Street, Noosa Heads

Trevor’s outstanding achievements stand out above the rest.

Call me today for an accurate market appraisal.

We chose Trevor as our Agent because of his Local Knowledge, Experience and Reputation.

His tireless and enthusiastic, attention to detail, open homes, and his outstanding level of communication resulted in the very satisfactory and early outcome.

We would recommend Trevor to all potential sellers.

Kevin Luscombe and

Trevor Mangels 0411 644 254 trevor@eldersnoosa.com.au Call me: 07 5474 8811

Visit me online: eldersnoosa.com

Lesley Jury.

Come & visit us: 1/27 Sunshine Beach Road Noosa Heads QLD 4567

Elders Noosa, 1a/27 Sunshine Beach Road Noosa Heads 5474 8811

“If you would like the same service and an affordable marketing plan call me now for immediate action.”

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Ron’s a really good sport with

ron THIS week, Real Estate Lifestyle enjoyed a cuppa with Base Realtors principal RON DAVEY, who shared stories about his fascinating life and sporting achievements.

Tell us something most people don’t know about you?

I play over-40s and over-60s cricket here on the Sunshine Coast and will represent Queensland

What do you like most about living/working in Noosa?

The weather of course but the many sporting opportunities one has at our disposal. I worked in Brighton in Victoria selling real estate and found the traffic was a major problem back then, but here in Noosa you have basically roundabouts and far less traffic to worry about. So we are really lucky in that way. And selling real estate here in Noosa is such a blessing. It has to be one of the best places to live in the world.

over-60s in the Nationals in Hobart in November. My brother plays for Victoria over-60s and we played against each other last year in the Nationals. I was a cross-country runner for a number of years and played a lot of tennis. I’ve played most sports and enjoyed playing AFL in Victoria. I’ve been a basketball umpire and player as well as coach, coached junior AFL sides. Had shares in several

Where do you think Noosa property prices will go over the next few years?

It’s hard to say. In the past we have had significant increases but don’t know that they will rise like they have in the past. Australia could be in for some hard times coming up as our country tries to hold back on its spending and fight the deficit we are in.

racehorses which I bought through the late Roy Higgins.

What has been the most memorable moment of your life to date?

Being brought up in a small country town in Victoria gave me some very important values and heaps of sport to play in both summer and winter. I also had the best loving parents one could have.

After working for a major bank

Where is your favourite part of Noosa and why?

I love the Noosa National Park and its incredible bird life and peace it brings. I am a regular runner through it every week. I live and work in Noosaville and I really think that it is the best place to live on the coast with the beautiful Noosa River and variety of excellent restaurants and the ease that we can get around.

in London in my late twenties I travelled around Europe visiting 25 countries which makes you think how lucky we are to be living in such a great country as Australia.

What attracted you to a career in property?

I was working in the banking industry in Melbourne and

What was your most memorable sale or listing and why?

There have been many as you can imagine after almost four decades in this business now. I did sell a warehouse in the heart of Melbourne when I was first starting out in my twenties which I sold for just over $4 million and in the same week sold a house on the Brighton Esplanade over $1.5 million - and this was a week I sold 13 properties - to eclipse the record set by John Don our sales manager at Arthur Withers Real Estate, who had done 12 only months before. I did sell a lot of TV personalities’ properties and well-known sporting celebrities homes in those days.

If you could witness any event, past, present or future, what would it be?

I would have loved to watch the greatest ever boxer Muhammad Ali fight or Usain Bolt the fastest ever person to hold both 100m and 200m records run in the Olympics, or the great Ian Thorpe win his gold medals in 2001 where he won all 200m, 400m, 800m and 4x200m freestyle races in the world championships in world record times.

You are hosting a dinner party and can invite six guests, dead or alive.

Who would they be?

Elvis Presley, Bette Midler, Sir Sean Connery, Jessica Mauboy, Marilyn Monroe, Sir Richard Branson.

Base Realtors principal Ron Davey.

What has been your most

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embarrassing moment to date?

Ron shared some of his embarrassing stories but we thought we’d better not print them!

I don’t easily get embarrassed so anything that would embarrass someone else most likely wouldn’t

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Sessions will assist in landing real estate job ARE you thinking of a career in real estate? The peak professional body for real estate, REIQ, is offering free introductory sessions for anyone considering the industry.

as how the real estate profession in Queensland is structured, ethics and conduct, career options and the basic rules and regulations governing the profession.

these sessions will help attendees understand the course materials covered in the registration and licensing courses should you decide to pursue a career in real estate.

The program is designed to provide information about how the real estate profession operates in order to allow attendees to make informed decisions about career choices.

Changing careers can be a daunting experience, but these introductory sessions will help interested people make informed decisions about whether to seek work in the real estate profession and if so, in what capacity.

The next Sunshine Coast session is on Tuesday 14 July, from 5.30pm to 7pm, at 37 Dalton Drive, Maroochydore.

The short programs are run from 5.30pm to 7pm and cover topics such

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Numbers are limited so bookings are essential. Phone 5527 1614 to register.

OPEN HOMES

Noosa's Weekly Real Estate Guide

Castaways

Peregian Springs

15 Antipodes Close

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kym de Warren & Jon Blonk

29 Moonbeam Crescent

Base Realtors - Petrea Pradella

Sat 11-11.30am

24 Greenside Court

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Leon Butt

Sat 11-11.45am

Sat 1-2pm

30 Fairway Parade

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Leon Butt

Sat 12-12.45pm

17 Rivera Court

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Leon Butt

87 Ridgeview Drive

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Gavin Ryan

Sat 11-11.45am

13 Longwood Drive

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Gavin Ryan

Sat 12-12.45pm

Coolum Beach 22 Centenary Heights Road

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Jonathan Tomasini

179 Centenary Heights Road

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Gavin Ryan

Sat 10-11am Sat 10-10.45am

Doonan 29 Whyandra Close

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Brad McDonald

Sat 9.30-10.30am

Eumundi 54 Jocelyn Drive

Sat 1-1.45pm

Sunrise Beach 6, 14 Sobraon Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox & Jake Sudrajat

1‘Aqua Sunrise’38 Ventura Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Steve Williams

Thur 4-4.30pm, Sat 10-10.30am

Sat 1-1.30pm

5 Weatherly Court

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Sat 2-2.30pm, Mon 11-11.30am

9 Defender Court

Base Realtors - Petrea Pradella

Sat 12-1pm

Sunshine Beach Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Berns

Sat 10.30-11.30am

Noosaville 4 Lake Entrance Boulevard

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Cam Goode

2‘Coral Beach’12 Robert Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Hamish Bolderston

Fri & Sat 11-11.30am

Sat 12-12.30pm

Apt 37‘Noosa Place II’272 Weyba Road

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Hamish Bolderston

Fri & Sat 12-12.30pm

41 Jacksonia Place

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Brad McDonald

34 Arakoon Crescent

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Apt 1‘Colanades’23 Crank Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Cam Goode & Jill Goode

Sat 3-3.30pm Sat 10-10.30am

18‘Sunseeker Lodge’2 Pilchers Gap

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kym de Warren & Jon Blonk

14 Belmore Terrace

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay

1/10 Park Crescent

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Conolly

Wed 3-3.30pm Sat 1-1.30am Sat 12-12.30pm

1/8 Hill Street

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Conolly

1/25 Duke Street

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay & Rachel Sellman

Sat 1-1.30pm Sat 11-11.30am

Sat 11-11.30am

Tewantin Noosa Heads Apt 517‘Laguna on Hastings’32 Hastings Street Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Frank Milat & Shane McCauley Apt 407‘Netanya’71 Hastings Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Shane McCauley & Frank Milat

26 Nairana Rest

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Sat 12-12.30pm Sat 1-1.30pm Fri 10-10.30am, Sat 12-12.30pm

9 Sunset Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Cam Goode & Jill Goode

Sat 11-11.30am

Artis 2/8 Noosa Drive

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Conolly

Sat 11-11.30am

Artis 1/8 Noosa Drive

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay & Rachel Sellman

Sat 12-12.30pm

Villa 15‘Noosa River Quays’2-10 Blakesley Street Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Sat 10-10.30am

Villa 2‘Freshwater Bay’12 Blakesley

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Sat 10-10.30am

64 Hilton Terrace

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Fri 3-3.30pm, Sat 11-11.30am

9 Poinciana Avenue

Richardson &Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

38 Werin Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Thur 11-11.30 & 6-6.30pm, Fri 1-1.30pm & 6-6.30pm, Sat 1-1.30pm Thur 12-12.30pm, Fri & Sat 2-2.30pm

Tinbeerwah 90 Patterson Drive

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Brad McDonald

Sat 12-1pm

Noosa Springs 159‘The Cascades’61 Noosa Springs Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jon Blonk & Kym de Warren

Sat 10-10.30am

auction diary

Noosa Waters 59 The Peninsula

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Shane McCauley & Frank Milat

Sat 11-11.30am

22 Centenary Heights Road, Coolum Beach

Peregian Beach Unit 1/2199 David Low Way

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Jonathan Tomasini

Sat, June 6

Sat 12-12.45pm

11am onsite

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

12noon onsite

Sun, June 7 9 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin

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Century 21 Conolly Hay Group