Real Estate - Noosa - 01st September 2016

Noosa’s Weekly Real Estate Guide

Classic appeal

1 September, 2016

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Federation-style appeal SET on an acreage block along Eumundi Range Road this grand federation-style home is perfect for those seeking a luxurious rural hideaway.

breakfast bar, gas cook top and electric oven, a butler’s pantry and a beautiful bay window that offers views to the valley and Mt Eerwah.

Simply elegant, this home features architectural details such as ornate mouldings that add to the old-world charm while modern touches such as plush carpets and a gourmet kitchen to bring this home right into the 21st century.

From the open-plan dining space, gorgeous french doors open out to a wide covered balcony that is the best place to take in the stunning hinterland views or look out over the saltwater pool.

Entrance to the residence is through the grand foyer that opens out to two sets of living and dining areas. The spaces feature a gas open fireplace and luxurious 10-foot ceilings and can be used in a number of ways including one space for casual dining and another for formal gatherings.

Those with a green thumb will adore the manicured front gardens and take delight in establishing vegetable and herb gardens or even planting a few fruit trees on the spacious block, while the handyman will enjoy the separate workshop with a view.

There is plenty of space for a large family or guests with four large bedrooms including the grand master suite with separate dressing room and ensuite with period-style tiles.

This property also features a three-car garage, ducted airconditioning, vacuum maid throughout, water tank and bore.

The home chef and avid entertainer will love the gourmet kitchen that features polished solid wood counter tops, a

All of this is located just five minutes from the charming Eumundi township and only 25 minutes from Noosa Heads, Noosa Main Beach and the National Park.

home essentials ADDRESS: 2 Monomeet Close, Eumundi PRICE: $1,399,000 VIEW: Saturday, 11am-11.45am DESCRIPTION: 4 bed, 2 bath, 4 car, pool AGENT: Robyn Kildey for Countryside Realty Noosa, 0414 425 350 18 NOOSA TODAY | Thursday, 1 September, 2016

MODERN FARMHOUSE

EUMUNDI 21-29 FINLEY ROAD

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Space & Charm

View Saturday 10:00 - 10:30am Auction 30 September 2016

As you enter via the electronic gate and drive up the gentle slope to the lovely white house at the top, it dawns on you that you are on a very special piece of land. On just over 10 acres of fully fenced rolling pastures, the home site provides 360 degree views of stunning Sunshine Coast hamlets and 200 metres of river frontage. The feeling of elevation also brings the realization that the home is very private. ɒ Modern north facing home of grand proportions. ɒ Delightful kitchen and 25m lap pool. ɒ Enormous master suite with a balcony and parent’s retreat alongside. ɒ 2 living rooms, 2 powder rooms and a poolside gymnasium with TV.

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Jill Goode 0418 714 653 Cam Goode 0400 904 678 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au Richardson & Wrench Noosa

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TRANQUIL RETREAT

LITTLE COVE 1 ‘CUVEE’ 29 ALLAMBI RISE

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Private & Spacious

View Saturday 1:00 - 1:30pm or by Private Inspection Auction 30 September 2016

Located in a prime position just a short stroll from Little Cove Beach, this spacious town house exudes quality and style. Situated on the eastern side of the building in a very private location, this stunning townhouse takes advantage of the warm winter sunshine that floods into the home through large windows and sliding doors. ɒ 2 living areas, exclusive use pool, spacious balconies and sundrenched decks. ɒ Upper level dedicated to the master suite with luxurious ensuite & private balcony. ɒ Extensively renovated to the highest standard & perfect for a family holiday home. ɒ Low Body Corporate fees with only two lots on the site.

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Peter Butt 0412 714 406 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au Richardson & Wrench Noosa

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LUXURIOUS MASTERPIECE

NOOSA SPRINGS 744 ‘THE PALMS’ 61 NOOSA SPRINGS DR 5 Stylish & Sophisticated Perfectly positioned on the highest point along the ridgeline skirting a forested shoreline of the Noosa river system, superbly detailed and intelligently designed by Peter Hull Architects, this residence offers a wonderful lifestyle and tree top filtered views of Lake Weyba. ɒ Open plan luxury living with high ceilings. ɒ Alternative downstairs master & lift access. ɒ Generous European style kitchen with quality appliances & stone bench tops. ɒ Sunny private courtyard with water feature/fish pond. ɒ World class golf course, restaurant, health retreat, spa & 24 hour gated security.

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View Saturday 11:00 - 11:30am Wednesday 1:00 - 1:30pm Price $2,495,000 Jon Blonk 0412 806 252 Kym de Warren 0412 325 421 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au Richardson & Wrench Noosa

GOLF FRONT RESORT

NOOSA SPRINGS 825 ‘THE FAIRWAYS’ 100 RESORT DR

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View By Appointment Price $459,000

There are not many places where you can live in a world renowned 5 star Golf Resort, such as Noosa Springs for under $500,000. Directly positioned on the golf front and offering a peaceful and serene environment, you really feel at one with nature. ɒ Fully furnished, ready to move into or use as your very own lock up and leave. ɒ Balconies off both the living & dining areas, taking in the serene views. ɒ Great income opportunity for holiday or permanent letting. ɒ Enjoy the day spa, gym, tennis courts and golf course only moments from home.

Jon Blonk 0412 806 252 Kym de Warren 0412 325 421 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au Richardson & Wrench Noosa

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ENTERTAINERS DELIGHT

NOOSA WATERS 2 HELM COURT

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View Saturday 11:00 - 11:30am Price $875,000

This home radiates a warm, lovely charm and it is now time for a new family to enjoy all of the benefits of living in this exceptionally well located home in a friendly neighbourhood. This lovely home has high ceilings and large open plan living, that flows nicely out to the outdoor entertaining area. This is easy living at its best, that takes full advantage of the northern sunlight. ɒ Located in a quiet cul-de-sac it is an easy walk to the river, cafes and restaurants. ɒ 2 Pac Kitchen with an abundance of cupboards. ɒ Large, tiled, undercover screened patio. ɒ Office or fourth bedroom.

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

LUXURIOUS APARTMENT

NOOSA HEADS 635 ‘THE SEBEL NOOSA’ 32 HASTINGS ST

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View Tuesday 12:30 - 1:00pm Price $499,000

635 ‘The Sebel Noosa’ is located in the heart of Hastings Street with access to everything including great coffee! A great bonus is that this apartment is on the top floor with hinterland views in a very quiet location. Enjoy solid income and tax depreciation benefits even your accountant will love. ɒ Popular top floor with Hinterland views. ɒ Large balcony with winter sun. ɒ Recently refurbished with quality fit out. ɒ Right in the middle of Noosa’s boutique cafe strip & directly opposite Noosa’s Main Beach.

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

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FAMILY ENTERTAINER

NOOSA WATERS 21 SHIPYARD CIRCUIT

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View Saturday 11.00 - 11.30am Price Offers Over $895,000

Situated in a highly sought after street in desirable Noosa Waters, this contemporary home presents impeccably. Thoughtfully designed, inside is timeless, with neutral tones, large separate living spaces, and room for family and friends. ɒ 5 light filled bedrooms, plus study. ɒ Private ground floor master suite. ɒ Central to the river, schools, and shops. ɒ High ceiling, inground pool and fully fenced.

Shane McCauley 0403 646 930 Gillian McCauley 0467 600 009 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au Richardson & Wrench Noosa

GREAT HOLIDAY INCOME

NOOSA HEADS 433 ‘THE SEBEL NOOSA’ 32 HASTINGS ST

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View Wednesday 12:30 - 1:00pm Auction 30 September 2016

This stylish Hastings Street resort can claim to be one of Noosa’s most elegant holiday destinations. Across from Noosa Main Beach, surrounded by world class restaurants and boutiques, guests and owners alike enjoy all the ingredients of a carefree and relaxing holiday. ɒ Top floor apartment offering views over the river. ɒ Good rental returns, tax benefits and long term capital appreciation. ɒ Newly refurbished and painted. ɒ Central Hastings Street location.

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

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1053 Browns Creek Road, Eerwah Vale Inspect Sat 9.00 to 9.45am

• 3 bed, 2 bath home and spacious living area • High ceilings with polished timber floors • Set on a useable 18 acres with internal paddocks • Elevated with great views to Mount Eerwah • Massive 30m x 10.5m shed with mezzanine level • Plenty of water, 4 dams, 3 bores and irrigation

• 18 points of irrigation throughout property • Plants, machinery and equipment available • Minutes to Cooroy, Eumundi and 25mins to Noosa • Fully fenced into 4 paddocks ideal for horses or cattle • This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to nab a unique property

Expressions of Interest Stacey Hitch 0411 429 499

57 Kamala Drive, Lake Macdonald Inspect Sat 1.00 to 1.45pm

• Large 5818m2 useable block with timber backdrop • Large four bed, two bathroom split level home • Modern kitchen S/S appliances plenty of bench space • Polished timber floors and high ceilings

• Large outdoor deck, perfect for entertaining • Minutes to Cooroy’s schools, cafes and shops • Would suit larger family or someone looking for room to move • Peaceful and private location at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac

$549,000

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Stacey Hitch 0411 429 499

64 Orana Avenue, Pomona Inspect Sat 11.00 to 11.45am

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297 Happy Jack Creek Road, Ridgewood Inspect Sat 11.00 to 11.45am

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WHEN IT COMES TO LIFESTYLE THIS TOWNHOUSE IS SURE TO GET YOUR VOTE This is truely retirement at it’s best. ( lock-up and leave any time you like, and your property is absolutely safe ) Firstly, you will notice the continuous flow of space in this “AAA” ‘Cascades’ 3 bedroom 2 bathroom townhouse situated on this lovely big corner site, very sunny kitchen with heaps of cupboards and stone bench tops, excellent size laundry and again heaps of cupboards, and powder room. The living areas are tiled and open plan and let the sun in all day. There is a great outdoor undercover entertaining area to enjoy as well where you can entertain friends any time of the day. On the second floor is the master bedroom with lovely ensuite, walk in robe and a nice big balcony where you can have a early morning coffee and read the papers. There are two more bedrooms and main bathroom on this level. Make yourself at home in the garden where there is a pleasant mix of foliage blends. Noosa Springs offers so much, so there is always something to do. Whether you play golf, have a swim in the nearby shared pool and amenities, have a hit of tennis on the flood lit courts, enjoy the superb gymnasium, lap pool, the fine dining restaurant, bars and world class health spa.

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146 Cascades 61 Noosa Springs Drive, Noosa Springs Inspect: Friday & Saturday 11am-12noon

Ron Davey 0412 206 563

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5474 2442

Family Home with Pool Open plan lounge, kitchen & dining area Covered outdoor entertaining area Fully fenced yard & in ground pool

The Best Acreage Buy in Doonan

AUCTION 24 September @ 12.00pm

VIEW AGENT

Quiet cul-de-sac location

27 Aug @ 11.00 - 11.45 Jonathan Tomasini 0401 807 697

Approx 484sqm block of land

4a CENTURY 21 CONOLLY HAY GROUP 07 5447 2451

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PEREGIAN SPRINGS 9 Penina Close

Doonan is synonymous with the best of rural acreage living in the Noosa area, this very desirable parcel is located amongst some of the best properties in the prestigious Panavista court in Doonan.

FOR SALE 21 Day Express Sale AGENT

Sam Walker

0400 730 457

Access is via a private road to this 9288 m2 block. This is an amazing opportunity to build your new home to take advantage of great leafy views and cooling breezes.

CENTURY 21 CONOLLY HAY GROUP 07 5447 2451

DOONAN 18 Panavista Court

Very well maintained holiday apartment walking distance to Noosa river This beautifully presented and well located ground floor holiday unit overlooking one of the tranquil ponds of the resort offers the lucky new owner the perfect Noosaville holiday escape.

This single level duplex unit offers plenty of space for your weekend escapes, has a big walk-in robe/ store room and a lock-up garage.The resort provides great facilities; tennis courts, games area, kids club, a popular bar and pizza restaurant, three pools, spas and ponds, all set amongst tranquil gardens.

Close to river, park, bowls club, yacht and rowing club, library and shops, it doesn’t get much better at such a compelling price point. This property is going to attract strong interest so call today to inspect.

CENTURY 21 CONOLLY HAY GROUP 07 5447 2451

CENTURY21.COM.AU

FOR SALE $159,000 AGENT Sam Walker

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NOOSAVILLE 46/73 Hilton Terrace

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1300 885 095 Architectural Oasis in Noosa Hinterland

David A. Perez 0427 378 600 david@villarealestate.com.au 1300 885 095

VIEW Sat 3 & 10 Sept TIME 11am - 12pm PRICE $1,795,000

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6 Wallaby Lane, Tinbeerwah On over 6 acres of gently undulating pasture, sits a contemporary, eco-friendly residence, elegantly designed by Robinson Architects. A single-level, intelligently designed home is set amongst the calming ambiance of the Noosa hinterland, with forest, pasture, lawns and lake. Visit us at our Open House to truly appreciate the bountiful list of features on offer. r Architectural Design r Bespoke Finishes

r Entertainer’s Kitchen r Six Picturesque Acres

r EnviroSwim Pool r Indoor Infrared Sauna

r Separate Lake House r Minutes to Noosa

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Modern Mood in the Hinterland

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42 Whispering Gum Dr, Eumundi

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Linda Shore-Perez 0427 378 687 linda@villarealestate.com.au

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Buyers snap up a Tewantin beauty AFTER just one week on the market, one of Tewantin’s most beautiful homes has sold for a record $2.7 million.

The future of the construction industry is looking bright, according to Master Builders deputy CEO Paul Bidwell.

Richardson and Wrench Noosa sales agent Cam Goode, who negotiated the sale with fellow agent Jill Goode, said the sale and price achieved was a fantastic result for a property that was on the market for the first time.

“A sale of this price in the Tewantin area within a week of listing is testament to the market at present. Low rates, perfect weather, a stable government and the end of financial year out of the way are all contributing to a very healthy property market within the Noosa Shire,” Mr Goode said.

The five-bedroom, threebathroom plantation-style home on Tait Street was built over 20 years with the former owners carefully creating and sculpting the property into their dream abode.

The home is set on 3.2 acres and is located by the banks of the Noosa River close to Makepace Island with

Building surge is good news IN an encouraging sign for the building and construction industry, there was a 12.5 per cent increase in the total building work done for the June quarter.

The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics statistics show that both residential (up 10.1 per cent) and non-residential (up 17.3 per cent) construction enjoyed a healthy increase.

There was also a strong increase in public sector investment in non-residential construction, up 39.2 per cent.

Location, location, location. views over the river as well as a charming lake.

The property includes beautiful features such as high ceilings, french doors to the three-metre wide wraparound verandahs and a luxurious claw foot bath in the master ensuite.

The new owners of this stately home can look forward to enjoying the peaceful and private location of number 52 Tait Street, nestled among lush, tropical surrounds just metres from Noosa River.

This stately home has sold for $2.7 million after just one week on the market.

Master Builders deputy CEO Paul Bidwell said given the healthy building approval pipeline for the residential sector, the rest of the year looked positive.

“There were 49,847 dwellings approved across the state in the

12 months to June 2016,” Mr Bidwell said.

“The only niggle is with the high proportion of multi-unit developments in the approvals.

About 26,000 of the approvals (52 per cent) are multi-unit developments predominantly in greater Brisbane and the Gold Coast. And there is a question mark about how many of these will be built.

“Unfortunately the same can’t be said for the commercial sector. The value of completed work was up 2.2 per cent across the financial year. This was not helped by the fact that public sector spending was down 15 per cent for the 12 months. We expect a slight improvement in 2016/17 given there is limited funding in the state budget.”

QUALIFIED BUYERS WAITING DAVID BERNS REAL ESTATE IS THE PREMIER AGENCY REPRESENTING MANY OF NOOSA AND THE HINTERLAND’S SPECTACULAR PROPERTIES.

PREMIUM RESULTS START WITH PLANNING AND A POWERFUL SELLING STRATEGY. WE CURRENTLY HAVE A LOT OF CLIENTS LOOKING FOR PROPERTIES TO BUY.

WE NEED YOUR LISTING. heidi woodman sales consultant

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david berns principal

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rental market

Preparing your property for the rental market is highly recommended. Although you may have a great camera, a professional photographer that specialises in real estate will always be able to show off your property in the best light. These photos will drive prospective tenants to view your property.

IF you have just purchased an investment property or are planning on renting out your own home, there are a few things you should be doing in order to attract quality tenants quickly.

Taking these basic but important steps when preparing your property for the rental market will ensure you get high quality prospective tenants enquiring, inspecting and hopefully applying sooner.

Professional pictures are best Professional photography for advertising

Cut the grass While the property is being advertised the lawns and gardens should be maintained to a high standard. When your property is being viewed the lawns and gardens will be one of first things seen and will leave an impression.

If you have a pool, ensure it is sparkling clean.

Stay connected The power should be left on or reconnected if necessary. There is nothing worse than trying to show a prospective tenant a dark house. You should also ensure that all lights are in working condition and any dull or dim bulbs are replaced with bright bulbs.

Keep it clean Most importantly ensure the property is clean. Have the carpets steam cleaned and if the budget allows have some professional cleaners do a few hours. They will ensure that

Keep your garden mobile IT CAN be tempting for renters to get stuck into garden renovations to make the property look better.

highest standard. Tenants will also need to return the property to the same standard of cleanliness so the extra effort will pay off.

Stay safe It is important to remember that there are some legislative obligations around things like safety switches, smoke alarms and pool safety compliance so ensure you speak with your agent with regards to these requirements.

- Patrick Sherwood , property management expert

Know your rights and responsibilities NOOSA landlords and tenants wanting to be better informed about the rules of renting can get their hands on the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTS) pocket guide to renting.

Released earlier this year, the range of mini guides provides practical tenancy information to live in or manage a rental property.

But working on a garden in a rental will be a waste of money when they need to eventually move and leave all their hard work behind.

RTA general manager Fergus Smith said he hoped people would find the booklets useful.

But there are a few ways to create low-cost and low-maintenance green spaces in a rental.

“A tenant can turn to their pocket guide for the nuts and bolts about renting,” Mr Smith said.

Stay portable A garden nook with a quiet sitting area to read in and enjoy the sun is easy to create in even the smallest of yards.

“When tenants move into their new home they really want a basic overview of their renting rights and responsibilities.”

Simply choose a space and add a comfortable, all-weather chair then add green touches such as a potted palm to create a tropical look or bring in wooden boxes and stack plants at different heights to add interest to the space.

The Pocket Guide for Tenants - Houses and Units (Form 17a) is a handy 12-page booklet that covers the basics of renting.

It also points readers to more detailed tenancy information on the RTA website.

Tenants in caravan parks have a fresh new booklet called Pocket Guide for Tenants Caravan Parks (Form 17b) to help guide them through tenancy matters.

Keep it simple Renters don’t want to spend all of Sunday in the yard.

Keep the space simple by choosing plants that suit the local climate and the amount of sun a garden will receive.

Mr Smith said it was mandatory under Queensland law for agents/ landlords to give tenants the relevant pocket guide at the start of a tenancy. The tenancy booklets have undergone a complete make-over and are now easy to read.

Succulents are a great option for most spaces and come in a range of colours and sizes to really make a statement.

The hardy little plants can be potted in almost anything from an old coffee mug to recycled tins, so there’s no need to spend big on pots.

“We’ve given our publications a fresh and vibrant look, condensed the information and written them in plain English,” Mr Smith said.

“We’ve also acknowledged that more people want to engage online, so people can also download the booklets from the RTA website.’’

Go vertical Local hardware stores and nurseries now stock a range of portable vertical gardens that look great on a balcony or in a courtyard.

They can be home to herbs, succulents or a range of potted colours, depending on the local weather and sunshine.

the property is cleaned and presented to the

Recycling tins is good for the planet and your rental garden when planted with hardy succulents.

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At rta.qld.gov.au tenants can also read or download three new online mini guides - Moving In, During a Tenancy and Moving Out. Download the publications from the RTA website (rta.qld.gov.au) or phone the RTA on 1300 366 311 to request copies.

home focus

Ready for your home ON OFFER is a rare opportunity to secure a generous sized block of vacant land in Tewantin. The 601 square metre northfacing level block was previously under contract but has just come back onto the market.

“This parcel has been particularly popular with purchasers, we

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don’t expect this lot to last long,” he said.

The land is within walking distance to the Noosa River, local schools, sporting fields and shops in a family friendly neighbourhood of old Tewantin.

Developers expect the street will be built with very modern, single-level homes of high quality.

“With land in short supply it’s expected that this block won’t last

SALES agent Sam Walker said there had been strong interest in the

long at all so call today to register your interest or miss out forever,”

parcel of land and it isn’t expected to last long on the market.

Sam said.

ADDRESS: Lot 18 Livingstone Street, Tewantin PRICE: $345,000 VIEW: By appointment DESCRIPTION: 601m2 vacant land AGENT: Sam Walker and David Conolly for Century 21 Conolly Hay Group, 0400 730 457 or 0438 259 956

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NEW LISTINGS NEEDED ACHIEVING PREMIUM PRICES AGAIN & AGAIN Are you looking to sell your property? Do you want top dollar for your home?

Give us a call and ask us how!

COEN OORT 0412 061 906

1217599-EB08-16

JON KELLY 0428 954 662

5471 4555

www.zincnoosa.com.au

OPEN HOMES 21 Shipyard Circuit

Castaways Beach 11 Seafarer Court 15 Seafarer Court

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jon Blonk & Kym de Warren Zinc Properties Noosa - Coen Oort

Sat 10-10.30am Sat 11am-12pm

Cooroy 3 Cordwood Drive 19 Ponderosa Drive

Countryside Realty Noosa - Brian George Villa Prestige Properties - Linda Shore-Perez

Sat 1-1.45pm Sat 1-2pm

Doonan 175 Valley Drive 105 Panorama Drive

David Berns Real Estate - Heidi Woodman David Berns Real Estate - David Berns

Sat 9.30-10.30am Sat 9.30-10.30am

Eerwah Vale 1053 Browns Road

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Cam Goode & Jill Goode David Berns Real Estate - David Berns David Berns Real Estate - David Berns David Berns Real Estate- David Berns Countryside Realty Noosa - Brian George & Robyn Kildey Villa Prestige Properties - Linda Shore-Perez

Sat 10-10.30am Sat 12-1pm Sat 10.45-11.45am Sat 1.30-2.30pm Sat 11-11.45am Sat 11am-12pm

Countryside Realty Noosa - Stacey Hitch Countryside Realty Noosa - Brian George & Robyn Kildey

Sat 1-1.45pm Sat 2-2.45pm

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Peter Butt

Sat 1-1.30pm

Noosaville 8 Pipi Crescent Apt 12‘Noosa Haven’16 Barbados Crescent

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Brendan Weatherill Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Shane McCauley & Frank Milat

Sat 11-11.30am Sat & Wed 12-12.30pm

Noosa Heads 11 Grosvenor Terrace 7 Habitat Place Apt 414‘Netanya’71 Hastings Street Apt 628‘The Sebel Noosa’32 Hastings Street Apt 433‘The Sebel Noosa’32 Hastings Street Apt 635‘The Sebel Noosa’32 Hastings Street Apt 119‘Noosa Blue’16 Noosa Drive 3 Thornbill Court U5 Kiata, 28 Viewland Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox Sat 11-11.30am Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox Sat 1-1.30pm Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Frank Milat & Shane McCauley Thurs 12.30-1pm Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Frank Milat & Shane McCauley Fri 12.30-1pm Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Frank Milat & Shane McCauley Wed 12.30-1pm Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Frank Milat & Shane McCauley Tue 12.30-1pm Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Frank Milat & Shane McCauley Sat 11-11.30am Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox Sat 12-12.30pm Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Diana Pound Sat 10-10.30am, Wed 3-3.30pm

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jon Blonk & Kym de Warren Base Realtors - Ron Davey

Sat 11-11.30am, Wed 1-1.30pm Fri & Sat 11am-12pm

Sat 10-11am Sat 11-11.30am

Peregian Springs 26 Bellerive Avenue 42 Glen Abby Avenue 8 Longwood Drive 4 Nicklaus Way 10 Peachtree Crescent 14 Eagleford Court

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Gavin Ryan Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Gavin Ryan Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Gavin Ryan Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Gavin Ryan & Leon Butt Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Gavin Ryan Star Noosa - Dannielle Preston

Sat 10-10.30am Sat 10.45-11.15am Sat 11.30am-12pm Sat 12.15-12.45pm Sat 1-1.30pm Sat 12-12.30pm

Countryside Realty Noosa - Kimberlea Thwaites & Robyn Kildey

Sat 11-11.45am

Countryside Realty Noosa - Stacey Hitch

Sat 11-11.45am

Ridgewood 297 Happy Jack Creek Road

Sunshine Beach 25 Arakoon Crescent 4 Kiamba Court 60 Bryan Street 16 Ross Crescent Unit 2/ 9 Pilchers Gap 1/16 Henderson Street Unit 2/3 Pilchers Gap

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jill Goode & Cam Goode Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay & Rachel Sellman Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Diana Pound Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Diana Pound Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Conolly Zinc Properties Noosa - Karen Harman

Sat 12-12.30pm Sat 11-11.30am Sat 12-12.30pm Sat & Wed 11-11.30am Sat 12-12.30pm Sat 11-11.30am Sat 12-12.45pm

Tinbeerwah 261 Dath Henderson Road 1 Wendoma Court 6 Wallaby Lane

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Cam Goode & Jill Goode David Berns Real Estate - Heidi Woodman Villa Prestige Properties - David Perez

Sat 11-11.30am Sat 10.45-11.45am Sat 11am-12pm

Weyba Downs David Berns Real Estate - Heidi Woodman

Sat 12.30-1.30pm

auction diary Fri, 30th September 21-29 Finley Road, Eumundi Richardson & Wrench Noosa Apt 1‘Cuvee’29 Allambi Rise, Little Cove Richardson & Wrench Noosa Apt 433‘Laguna on Hastings’32 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads Richardson & Wrench Noosa Apt 119‘Noosa Blue’16 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads Richardson & Wrench Noosa Apt 12‘Noosa Haven’16 Barbados Crescent, Noosaville Richardson & Wrench Noosa 261 Dath Henderson Road, Tinbeerwah Richardson & Wrench Noosa

4pm in-rooms at Soitel Noosa Paciic Resort 4pm in-rooms at Soitel Noosa Paciic Resort 4pm in-rooms at Soitel Noosa Paciic Resort 4pm in-rooms at Soitel Noosa Paciic Resort 4pm in-rooms at Soitel Noosa Paciic Resort 4pm in-rooms at Soitel Noosa Paciic Resort

Sat, 26th November

Noosa Waters 2 Helm Court

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Rory Williamson Star Noosa - Dannielle Preston

45 Lake Weyba Drive

Noosa Springs 744‘The Palms’61 Noosa Springs Drive Villa 146‘Cascades’61 Noosa Springs Drive

41 Pelican Street 252 David Low Way

64 Orana Avenue

Little Cove Apt 1‘Cuvee’29 Allambi Rise

Peregian Beach

Sat 9-9.45am

Lake Macdonald 57 Kamala Drive 34 Lake Macdonald Drive

Sat 11-11.30am

Pomona Countryside Realty Noosa - Stacey Hitch

Eumundi 21-29 Finley Road 38 Jocelyn Drive 54 Panorama Drive 50 Jocelyn Drive 2 Monomeet Close 42 Whispering Gum Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Gillian McCauley & Shane McCauley

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Shane McCauley & Frank Milat

32 NOOSA TODAY | Thursday, 1 September, 2016

Sat 11-11.30am

Weycoola’1A Lake Weyba Drive, Weyba Downs

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

Onsite 11am