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ON THE COVER

PAVILION-STYLE AND LIFESTYLE SET on a secluded 1.5 acres, this master built, pavilionstyle home offers the ultimate hinterland lifestyle just 15 minutes from the hustle and bustle of Noosa and its stunning beaches.

Designed with privacy and outdoor living in mind, set well back from a quiet access road, this light-filled fourbedroom home is spread over three wings that connect through a central, open deck and sunken spa area with native landscaping.

The generously-sized master bedroom features a walkin robe and ensuite with twin vanities, and separate toilet.

Wrapped by decking on three sides, the master suite is a private retreat with a peaceful northerly aspect across the expansive lawns, landscaped gardens and native bushland.

Separated by a foyer and large study, two more bedrooms, a living space and adjoining bathroom are located within an adjacent closable wing.

This wing has been fitted with in-wall noise-reduction insulation, and would be a great retreat for the children or extended family.

Cross the foyer to the main pavilion where the guest quarters with ensuite, the open-plan kitchen, living and dining room, as well as media room and laundry, are located.

The spacious kitchen, complete with stone benchtops, a large island with breakfast bar, soft-close drawers, stainless steel appliances and large butler’s pantry, is a gourmet cook’s delight.

Entertain in the spacious open living/dining space, with pitched ceilings and bushland outlook, or on the stunning Australian hardwood undercover deck.

Blackbutt floors, paua shell inlay, aged West Australian jarrah and marri wood cabinetry feature throughout the home, connecting this modern family house with its natural surroundings.

Designed with high ceilings and louvre windows to capture the hinterland breezes and regulate temperatures, this home is also fitted with a six-zone ducted reverse-cycle air-conditioning system and fans in most rooms to ensure year-round comfort. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 38 Kingsgate Dr, Tinbeerwah Price: Offers over $1.18 million Description: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4 car View: Saturday, 4 November 11.30am-12.30pm Agent: Heidi Woodman for David Berns Real Estate, 0419 818 418.

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Prime Beachfront Block in ‘Blue Chip’ Location Commanding an absolute beachfront position with uninterrupted views, this unique 960m2 parcel of land is the perfect canvas to create your ideal family home. Gentle undulating dunes rise to the perfect height above the beach, offering unparalleled vistas. The exclusive pocket of luxury homes captures stunning ocean views and attracts those looking for a coastal lifestyle.

- Enviable beachside location in secure gated estate - Direct access to dog friendly beach - Excellent investment opportunity - Paul Clout architectural plans available on request Call Sam Walker or David Conolly today for a private inspection.

TENDER Price Guide $1,900,000

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AUCTION HOLIDAY EVERYDAY - CASTAWAYS BEACH STUNNER 10 Antipodes Close Castaways Beach 200 metres and you’re on the beautiful white sand of Castaways Beach. 10 minutes to Noosa’s Hastings Street, 4 minutes to Peregian Beach or 20 minutes to Sunshine Coast Airport & Maroochydore precinct.

You will truly feel like you are on holidays all year round as you take in the ocean and hinterland views. The clever and well thought out design over two levels add versatility to the floor plan. The generous main bedroom with ensuite and walk-in robe is located upstairs, along with the centrally located kitchen, dining and living zones. Downstairs, another living area, 2 bedrooms and an additional office. Set on an easy care 729m2 block with North Easterly aspect and elevation, this is a stunning, contemporary executive home. There is also a 4.5 x 4.5 metre workshop/shed and a massive undercover area at the rear of the home.

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• Award winning (2010 SPASA) 60,000 litre 8.5 x 5.5 x 4.5 metre pool and spa • Ducted zone air-conditioning throughout • 200m walk to stunning Castaways Beach • 10mins to Hastings Street, Noosa • 3 bed, 2.5 bath plus office • Vacumaid & security system • Sun-drenched balconies with ocean vistas • 5KW solar system

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RENTALS FEW AND FAR BETWEEN

BY TESSA MAPSTONE “GOOD luck getting into a rental”.

That was the message from Living Here Advantage principal Jo Pruss as the Real Estate Institute of Queensland released its latest rental vacancy rates.

The latest data revealed that the Noosa rental market was among the tightest in the state, behind Caloundra, the Sunshine Coast hinterland and the Sunshine Coast.

Noosa rental vacancy rates dropped from 3 per cent in the June quarter to a tight 1.5 per cent in the September quarter.

With a vacancy rate of just 0.6 per cent, Caloundra has become the tightest rental market in Queensland, while the rate in the Sunshine Coast hinterland sits 1.3 per cent and 1.8 per cent on the Maroochy Coast.

Ms Pruss said there were few homes available for rent in the Noosa area, and any that came online were being snapped up quickly - one property listed on Sunday night attracted five inquires by Monday morning - and high prices were putting pressure on prospective tenants.

“I’m finding quite a few people coming to look at properties who want to be in share housing, because the rates are quite high,” she said.

Ms Pruss said 60-70 per cent of prospective tenants she met were locals moving within the area.

“The rest are mostly people moving into town from outside the area, from Sydney and Melbourne, Bundaberg and places like that,” she said.

HANGloosa Property Noosa business manager Sammii Stjernqvist said the tight

Megan McCaughey and Jo Pruss are faced with more renters than available properties. market would be good for investors.

“We have noticed there has been a lot of lease breaks in the past month or two months; a lot of people are moving around or moving interstate,” she said.

“All of the properties are leasing quite quickly.

“We’ve got heaps of people on our books still looking and we don’t have enough listings.

“It’s a good time to list your property if you have an investment.”

REIQ chief executive officer Antonia Mercorella said rental demand was outstripping supply across the Sunshine Coast Statistical Division, which incorporates the Noosa and Sunshine Coast local government areas.

“Tenants may struggle to secure rental accommodation in this region, and it is

fair to say this area would benefit from additional supply being built to help improve market conditions,” she said.

Ms Pruss said with the limited supply of new housing within the Noosa shire, she did not expect vacancy rates to ease significantly in the near future.

“I think long-term for us it (Noosa) is still going to be a good place to invest - for owner occupiers or landlords,” she said.

“Tewantin is probably a more affordable place to buy and get decent rental returns.

“Anything an investor will buy in Tewantin or Noosaville that is going to return $600 a week will sell very quickly.”

The latest data showed a general tightening of the rental vacancy rates across regional Queensland as employment opportunities attract workers, while vacancy rates eased slightly in and around Brisbane.

In regional Queensland, the number of weak markets fell from 10 in the June quarter to six in the September quarter.

Overall, the Brisbane local government area moved from 3.3 per cent to 3.6 per cent, just crossing into weak territory.

“Brisbane has undergone an incredible transformation, with unprecedented levels of apartment supply coming onto the market in the inner and middle rings over the past few years,” Ms Mercorella said.

“We are starting to see the impact of that supply as it finally catches up to high levels of pent-up demand.

“We are confident that this will be brief because Queensland’s population is continuing to grow, particularly in the southeast corner, and growing population means growing demand for housing.” ●

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NOOSA LIFESTYLE ON OFFER THERE are a number of stylish, luxurious apartments in Noosa but very few of them can offer all the benefits you will find at Beachwalk.

For a start, this is a brand new building with just three apartments.

Each one covers an entire floor. Each one has its own private lift entrance, and its own, completely separate, private parking garage.

There are now just two of these elegant apartments available, and they will only be sold to owner-occupiers in order to preserve the integrity, privacy and peace of the building.

Set on an elevated site above the Noosa River and metres from Noosa National Park, each apartment has its own expansive outdoor entertaining area and long-range views towards the river and hinterland.

This wonderful building includes a fabulous pool and outdoor relaxation area, a north-facing terrace and lawn area.

Inside, the level of features and quality of appliances, materials and finishes is absolutely first rate, from the Italian tile flooring, custom cabinetry to the granite bench tops, Miele appliances and commercial-grade tinted windows and doors.

The kitchen boasts a butler’s pantry with integrated dishwasher and a second sink, and the outdoor kitchen has weatherproof cabinets and a built-in barbecue.

This unique building is just situated within walking distance of the famous of Noosa Junction, Hastings Street, Noosa Main Beach and Noosa National Park, and all the boutiques, restaurants which together create the famous Noosa lifestyle.

The owners of the building are keen to sell and are offering the two remaining apartments at a very attractive price.

If you are looking for something truly special in a modern stylish apartment in the heart of Noosa, Beachwalk is the place to start. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 3 Viewland Drive, Noosa Heads Price: $1.75 million Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car spaces View: Saturday, 4 November 1-1.30pm Agent: Vicki Cooper for Star Noosa, 0418 231 955

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This could be your last chance to own one of these exclusive apartments and move in before summer.

Located in a prime position in the heart of Noosa and only minutes away from Hastings St, The Junction and the beaches.

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REAL ESTATE A BOOMING PROFESSION FOR WOMEN

BY TESSA MAPSTONE

After winning the HIA Wide Bay award for this Agnes Water Hamptons Style statement home Gibson Building hopes their Verrierdale build will be the next in contention.

PRIZED HOME MAKES GRAND STATEMENT GIBSON Building took out the prize for House of the Year in the Wide Bay region, and now owner Kieran Gibson is turning heads in the Noosa region with an innovative hinterland home, complete with shipping container pool.

Faced with a steep and sloping block, the brief was to build a grand, yet ecofriendly home utilising the Verrierdale site’s elevated position and stunning hinterland views.

Gibson Building partnered up with a shipping container pool builder to offer an innovative, eco-sensitive and cost effective solution to help the owners beat the summer heat.

Mr Gibson said he hoped the firm’s design and build of custom homes would shift the mid-range luxury home market on the Sunshine Coast.

“When we’re planning a new custom home build for a client, we favour functional environmental design - design

that is sympathetic to the shape, size and orientation of the block of land, dictated by the direction of the sun, shade and breeze,” Mr Gibson said.

“We’ve also partnered with suppliers including a pool builder who uses recycled shipping containers for above ground pools - which is both functional and environmentally friendly, but also adds a unique element to the property that people haven’t seen before.”

A multi-award winning home builder, Gibson Building took out the House of the Year award for Queensland’s Wide Bay region at the October HIA Housing Awards for a statement home in Agnes Water.

Mr Gibson hoped the Verrierdale home would be the next in contention for the prestigious HIA Award, once complete.

“We really focus on a unique style of home that is designed and built to suit the type and location of the land, which varies for every client,” he said. ●

THE property market within Noosa and the Sunshine Coast has boomed in recent years, and the number of real estate professionals has boomed along with it.

Census data has revealed a 22 per cent growth in the number of real estate agents working in Noosa and the Sunshine Coast since the 2011 census - rising from 2272 to 2775 in 2016.

And women make up 59 per cent of all workers in the property operators and real estate services category in the region.

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group agent Rachel Sellman is among those women making their mark in the soaring industry.

Coming from a family (the Clout family) heavily involved in building, design and development, Mrs Sellman was always interested in the industry and worked in a range of roles from sales administration to permanent rentals, holiday rentals and as a personal assistant, but she never imagined she would become one of the local industry’s most sought-after agents and top performers.

“I’ve been very fortunate since starting in the role of sales,” she said.

Mrs Sellman said her success as a sales agent came after learning every aspect of the business over many years.

“I do think that you need to have a background in real estate and the property market,” she said.

“I’ve always been encouraged and supported by my principals and colleagues.

“It is very important to have the right mentor to guide you in this industry.”

Real Estate Institute of Queensland chief executive officer Antonia Mercorella said the growth in agent numbers aligned with expectations, considering how well the market had been performing.

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“We know that the profession grows when the market is performing well and the over the past five years the Queensland real estate market has delivered steady, sustainable growth, particularly in the southeast corner,” she said.

“It’s a great job for communicators and generally speaking, women are considered to be great communicators.

“It’s a career that can fit around the commitments of kids and family and this has proven especially attractive to women.

“Equally, this is a career that is very well suited to men, who find that it is a career that rewards the effort that is put in - basically it’s a great career choice for both men and women!” ●

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Castaways Beach

Peregian Springs

Saturday 4th November

Saturday 4th November

12.00pm - 12.45pm 15 Seafarer Court

4 2 2

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0422 719 041 10.00am - 10.30am 24 Bellerive Avenue

1.00pm - 1.45pm

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By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0422 719 041

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Agent

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Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0418 712 600

4 2 2

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0418 712 600

4 2 2

Offers Invited

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0403 134 420

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 194 628 10.00am - 10.30am 3/8 Park Crescent

3 2 1

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0417 624 059

Noosa Heads

11.00am - 11.45am 16 Maher Terrace

4 2 2

$2,395,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0422 719 041

Friday 3rd November

12.00pm - 12.45pm 3/10 Ferguson Street

2 2 1

$579,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0403 134 420

3 2 2

Offers Invited

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0403 134 420

10.00am - 10.45am 3 Sassafras Court

3 1 2

Auction

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0428 900 002

11.00am - 11.45am 3 Flametree Drive

4 2 2

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0428 900 002

4 3 6

O/O $1,180,000

David Berns Real Estate - 0419818418

14/512 David Low Way

Doonan

11.00am - 11.30am 227 Balgownie Drive

Sunrise Beach

Saturday 4th November Saturday 4th November

10.00am - 11.00am 74 Botanica CCT

4 2 2

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David Berns Real Estate - 0419818418

12.00pm - 1.00pm

4 3 3

O/O$1,600,000

David Berns Real Estate - 0408629438

59 Valley Drive

Sunshine Beach

Eumundi

Saturday 4th November

Saturday 4th November

10.00am - 11.00am 195 Sunrise Road

2.00pm - 2.45pm

11.00am - 11.45am 60 Orient Drive

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12 Viewland Drive

3 2 2

By Negotiation

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0411 644 254 1.00pm - 1.45pm

9/21 Park Crescent

Tewantin

Saturday 4th November

11.00am - 11.45am 12 Viewland Drive

3 2 2

By Negotiation

1.00pm - 1.30pm

3 2 2

$1,750,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0411 644 254 Saturday 4th November

3 Viewland Drive

Star Noosa Real Estate - 0418 231 995

Noosaville Saturday 4th November

Tinbeerwah

10.45am - 11.15am 2/18 Edward Street

3 3 2

O/O $1,575,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0419 203 233

11.30am - 12.30pm 4 Silkwood Drive

3 2 2

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 194 628 Saturday 4th November

11.45am - 12.15pm 17 Raven Way

3 2 2

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0419 203 233 11.30am - 12.30pm 38 Kingsgate Ave

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