Real Estate - Noosa - 18th January 2018

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AWAY FROM IT ALL NOOSA’S WEEKLY REAL ESTATE GUIDE

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216/61 NOOSA SPRINGS DRIVE, NOOSA HEADS —

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First time offered - Located in one of Noosa Springs’ most sought-after positions, 216 The Point is the epitome of style and elegance, with a touch of Mediterranean flair.

Tender Closing 22nd January 2018

With a desirable north-east aspect, this luxurious four bedroom, four bathroom villa boasts unrivalled views across the lake and the fairway of the prestigious Noosa Springs golf course from each of its two levels.

View Sat 20th Jan 11am-12pm

Relish in the indoor-outdoor lifestyle on a series of covered terraces or step through the glass doors to the sitting room and separate elegant sunken lounge.

A Tuscan-inspired courtyard separates the private studio and ensuite, ornamented with French doors and plantation shutters, from the main home, making it the perfect retreat for guests. A double garage offers extra storage for the golf buggy.

CENTURY 21 C O N O L LY H AY G R O U P Brad McDonald 0438 194 628 David Conolly 0438 259 956 www.century21noosa.com 07 5447 2451

No detail has been overlooked when it comes to quality finishes in this home. If absolute style and elegance in a prestigious Noosa Heads location is what you seek, 216 The Point could be just what you are looking for.

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Large lots for a perfect lifestyle...

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LOT 1 800m2

DEPOSIT SOLD TAKEN

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LOT 2 800m2

LOT 3 610m2

LOT 4 612m2

LOT 5 612m2

LARGE LOTS NOW SELLING FROM $385,000

LOT 6 600m2

Imagine your dream family home built on a spacious block where you can enjoy the serenity of living amongst nature while still being close to everything you could need. Wake to the sounds of birds while being just a short walk from the local state school and a short drive from the bustling Hastings Street and Noosa Main Beach.

today’s standards. There is plenty of room for a large family home with all the luxury inclusions, plus a pool or a large rear yard for the kids and family pet.

Your new home will be set against natural bushlands with the Tewantin State School and the town centre just a short walk

perfect home for your family where you can enjoy the best of both worlds. With few vacant blocks remaining within the Noosa

while the vibrant Hastings Street, Noosa Junction dining precinct and Noosa River foreshore on Gympie Terrace are all within easy reach. This is your chance to really have it all.

new home within the growing Tewantin township.

CONOLLY HAY GROUP

EXCLUSIVE AGENT: David Conolly 0438 259 956 e: david@c21noosa.com www.century21noosa.com

Nikki Scott 0435 939 657 e: nikki@rwnoosa.com.au www.rwnoosa.com.au

These great blocks set within this desired locale range from a generous 600m2 to a large 800m2, a spacious block size by

Every effort has been made to accurately describe the details of this development however this document is presented as a guide only. All marketing material, including models, illustrations and plans are indicative only.

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Tewantin is fast becoming one of the most desired locales within the Noosa Shire. With a great range of local schools, a vibrant town centre and the Noosa Marina and river foreshore all within easy reach, young families, retirees and investors are all looking for their chance to buy within this great postcode.

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COASTAL DRAWCARD WITH Noosa’s pristine beaches packed every day this summer, it should come as no surprise that our world-class coastline is driving surging median house prices.

Noosa’s housing market is the strongest in the state, with an annual growth rate of 9.6 per cent, the Real Estate Institute of Queensland’s latest Queensland Market Monitor has revealed.

Noosa leads the way but it is not alone in being a booming coastal property market.

The Gold Coast recorded the secondhighest growth in the state, a 7.3 per cent increase, followed by the Sunshine Coast at 6.8 per cent growth in the median house price.

REIQ chief executive officer Antonia Mercorella said the growth surge was helped along by a boost in tourist numbers.

“Tourism is one of the largest contributors to Queensland’s gross state product (GSP), with almost 8 per cent of GSP coming from tourism,” she said.

“This is roughly $25 billion in the year to June 2016, which means when that sector grows it offers employment opportunities and this attracts workers who need somewhere to live.”

The strong performance of the southeast corner’s coastal markets has helped drive Queensland’s growth over the past 12 months, with more than 58,000 houses sold and an annual median price growth of 2.4 per cent.

The REIQ’s Queensland Market Monitor, which offers state-wide commentary on the health of the industry, observed the Noosa and Sunshine Coast markets had powered ahead in the past 12 months.

The Sunshine Coast median house price has grown 6.8 per cent to $550,000 and in Noosa’s the median house price has grown a whopping 9.6 per cent to an annual median house price of $655,000

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GROWING MOVEMENT: Airbnb has taken off in the Noosa region.

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BY JACOB MAY, BASE REALTORS

Packed beaches are linked to Noosa's booming housing market, according to the REIQ. in the past year.

At the top of the scale, house sales in Noosa hit highs of up to $8.4 million in 2017, with dozens of sale figures in the $3-5million range.

Meanwhile, the unit market has been reasonably positive, growing 3.7 per cent on the Sunshine Coast and just 0.4 per cent over the past 12 months for Noosa’s annual unit median price.

The REIQ believes these highperforming coastal markets are clearly offering buyers exactly what they are looking for, and it predicts that when the Bruce Highway is improved to the point where commuting to Brisbane becomes easier, demand will balloon. ●

IT’S holiday season and what a better time to be a part of the Airbnb revolution.

Airbnb allows individuals to capitalise on the extra living space they may have in their homes by renting it out to holiday makers.

The movement has grown quite rapidly in the holiday rental market and very much so in the Noosa region.

Predominant areas for Airbnb are Noosa Heads, Noosaville, Sunshine Beach, and Sunrise Beach.

Noosa Heads stands out as gaining the greatest returns, with an average daily rate of $218, and with 418 active rentals.

Prices can fluctuate depending on the season, day of the week and demand.

The lower rates come into play during the week, when there is less visitor traffic in the region.

Weekends increase quite considerably due to the higher demand, and peak periods such as school holidays, events (Noosa Triathlon) and the festive season increase even more, to almost double the return you would receive during the week.

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This original, solid beach shack is straddling two blocks of prime land, offering the astute investor numerous opportunities;

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4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, two living areas and a huge deck on the sea side

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A fabulous land holding for holiday’s or permanent letting, or just renovate and hold

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Lots 325 and 326 are 243m2 each, extremely clever designed examples of homes that have been built on the same blocks on display at the Northern end of Douglas street

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100m to Sunshine village, 150m to beach, prime investment opportunity

per cent of holiday rentals for Resorts and Hotels via an online search engine in Noosa Heads were booked.

What this tells us is that the demand for all types of accommodation in the Noosa region is very high.

With the growing popularity of Noosa and its surrounds as a holiday destination and the allure for locals to create extra income, Airbnb has become very attractive.

There is the option of managing this yourself or you can off-load the responsibility to a third party, which Airbnb name ‘hosts’.

For further information on Airbnb and your options if considering utilising this source of income, please contact us at Base Realtors or visit the Airbnb website.

Why people do it: · Higher returns than with traditional renting methods. · More options to utilise the property yourself, during off-peak periods. · Owner-occupiers able to rent a segment or even the lower level of their homes to holiday makers as they please. · Third party management options available. ●

AUCTION Onsite 11:00AM Saturday 20th Jan 2018 View Saturday, 20th Jan 10-10.45am CENTURY 21 C O N O L LY H AY G R O U P Lance Bussell 0403 134 420 lance@c21noosa.com www.century21noosa.com 07 5447 2451

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Set high on Duke Road with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean from Noosa to Coolum, this home beholds iconic status within the hinterland.

Infused with Balinese and South East Asian design influences, this ‘village of pavilions’ sits high on the elevated ridgeline with magnificent views, matched by a beautiful front streetscape.

Swathed in a palette of natural materials including travertine, basalt, timber, marble and thick slabs of stone in the kitchen, the home is refined in finish but designed for casual living, epitomising our Sunshine Coast way of life.

Properties like these are rare and exclusive and offer a lifestyle far surpassing all expectation.

Features include: • Gated entry courtyard with winter garden.

• Postcard windows that capture the spectacular views.

• Sparkling lap pool • The Master bedroom has its own deck with a large walk in wardrobe and ensuite including an outdoor shower.

• Self contained guest suite, stand alone treehouse sauna, built in study, two living areas, open ireplace.

• Beautifully appointed kitchen equipped with European appliances.

• A stainless steel secondary outdoor kitchen with full barbeque, dishwasher, sink and fridge makes pool side entertaining fun and easy.

• Fully automated to make life easy the property features Cbus.

• Ducted air conditioning, water puriication plant.

• Wine cellar that is both temperature and humidity controlled.

• The gardens are beautifully landscaped with extensive lighting and stone carvings transforming it to a night time wonderland.

• Two separate garages for 4 cars and additional space for a boat or caravan ensure cover for most of life’s big toys.

OFFERS IN WRITING OVER $3.45 MILLION

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WELL AWAY FROM IT ALL BASK in the beauty of nature from the privacy of this glorious retreat in the heart of the Noosa Hinterland.

Surrounded by forest and boasting spectacular ocean views taking in the coastline from Noosa to Coolum, this grand home is reminiscent of a village of pavilions nestled on an elevated ridgeline.

All Balinese and South East Asian design influences and refined finishes, this home is swathed in beautiful, natural materials including travertine, basalt, timber, marble and thick slabs of stone in the kitchen.

It has been designed for casual, decadent living, epitomising the very best Sunshine Coast way of life.

Fronting Duke Road, Doonan, the estate is private and inviting, with landscaped gardens and a walled, feature entry way.

The gated courtyard is a wonderful area to welcome guests to this tranquil retreat, and leads to the sun-soaked winter garden.

The foyer is framed by a postcard window that captures the view, spectacular night or day.

With an open fireplace, the lounge looks over the infinity-edge pool, spa and coastline views. This space - the heart of the home - is grand and open, yet filled with warmth and ambiance.

The kitchen is beautifully appointed with European appliances.

The adjoining dining room spills out onto one of the upper terraces, which has been plumbed for water and gas.

The master bedroom has its own deck with a large walk-in wardrobe and ensuite, including an outdoor shower adding sophistication and decadence.

There are five bedrooms, including a self-contained guest suite, built-in study, wine cellar, stand-alone tree house sauna and multiple living areas.

The gardens are beautifully landscaped, with stone carvings and extensive lighting, transforming it into a natural wonderland at night.

Whether it is retreat you seek or a stunning venue in which to entertain, this exclusive home offers a lifestyle surpassing all expectation. â—?

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Perfect for the Car Enthusiast!

This property is both grand and elegant, situated on a 9,657m2 block with 1,000m2 of floor space in the home itself. The living area showcases a high 4.5m cathedral ceiling and feature brush box polished flooring that opens up to your very own ž wrap around balcony. The kitchen is equipped with stone bench tops, a new gas oven, hotplate, range hood and dishwasher.

All bedrooms are king size and fully carpeted with ceiling fans and airconditioning in the master bedroom. You will also stay nice and toasty in winter with a combustion heater located in the main living space. There is extensive storage and cupboard space with built-ins in all rooms and additional built-ins in the hallway and living area.

The lower level has a self-contained living space with a king bedroom, ensuite, undercover patio and a large living space with kitchenette. There is also a games room with a bar and full sized billiard table which is included in the sale. The garage is lockable and has plenty of space. You can easily fit 6 cars underneath with another in the outside carport and 3 more in the external garage. You will definitely not run out of room to move with this one!

Additional Features: solar power electricity and hot water at 3.8kw, 2 large rain water tanks (40,000L), bore water, septic, a 3x3 garden shed and the property is connected to town electricity and water.

Price: $1,325,000

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BIG FINES FOR POOL BREACHES

GREENING UP WANT to undertake environmental works on your property and get paid for it? Private rural landholders in the Sunshine Coast Council area can apply for financial help to run on-the-ground projects to protect and enhance the region’s environmental values.

Community and Environment Portfolio Councillor Jenny McKay said priority would be given to projects with high ecological value and that had good landowner co-contribution.

“Landholders can apply for assistance to carry out natural resource management activities such as fencing to restrict stock access to significant areas of native vegetation, wetlands or waterways,” Cr McKay said.

Visit the council’s website for the details sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au ●

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REAL estate agents, landlords, pool safety inspectors and unfenced inflatable pools will be the focus of a pool safety and compliance crackdown this summer.

With drowning still one of the leading causes of death for children under the age of five, the Queensland Building and Construction Commission’s Brett Bassett said the crackdown would improve safety.

“One drowning fatality is one too many,” he said.

Property transactions have been the focus of a state-wide audit by the QBCC’s pool safety unit.

“This includes property sales and leases, and it puts property owners, landlords and real estate agents squarely in the firing line for enforcement action, if they’re caught doing the wrong thing,” Mr Bassett said.

“If a real estate agent facilitates a lease at a non-shared home with a pool that doesn’t have a safety certificate, the QBCC can refer them to the Office of Fair Trading and there could be grounds for disciplinary proceedings in accordance with the Property Occupations Act 2014.

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The Queensland Building and Construction Commission is cracking down on pool safety and compliance this summer.

“This means that if you’re a landlord, you need to ensure your pool has a safety certificate before you start a new lease, or if you’re a tenant you need to be aware that a safety certificate is current when you sign a lease at a new place.

“Tenants are being urged to contact the QBCC if the pool doesn’t have a safety certificate when the new lease starts, as required by law, and landlords will be

LAND AN EASY EMAIL REPORT LANDOWNERS are being encouraged to sign up to get their upcoming statutory land valuation notice, and other valuable information, by email.

Noosa and Sunshine Coast property owners will be among 492,000 across 22 council districts in Queensland to receive their valuations in March.

State Valuation Service acting executive director Brett Bowen said signing up for email valuations would save paper and give landowners instant, secure and confidential access to their land valuation

notice to store electronically, or the easy-to-print PDF version could be filed in personal records.

“Landowners who sign up for the email service will have same-day, safe and secure access to their land valuation notice,” he said.

“Apart from valuation notices other valuation information; such as the ValuerGeneral’s property market movement report; will also be sent electronically to landowners who have provided an email address.”

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Landowners have until 5pm, Friday 26 January, to sign up for the email service.

Go to the Queensland Government’s land valuation website (qld.gov.au/ landvaulation) or opt in on the Land Queensland Facebook page.

You will need your property identification number and current postal address, as well as an email address.

Property identification numbers can be found at the top of land valuation notices or by using the Queensland Globe if your property has been valued since 2015. ●

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“An on-the-spot fine of more than $2000 can be issued to people who fail to obtain a safety certificate as required when they buy a home with a pool.

“Bodies corporate who fail to obtain a pool safety certificate face fines of more than $6000.

“Local governments can also issue fines for failing to maintain compliant pool barriers.”

Inflatable pools also continue to be an issue, Mr Bassett said.

“The laws state that permanent and compliant fencing is required for all pools with the capacity to hold water more than 300 millimetres deep,” he said.

“This includes inflatable and temporary pools available from many retailers around the country.

“These pools are a drowning risk for children, and people who install them without the appropriate fencing, can be hit with on-the-spot fines of more than $800.

“An $800 fine will put a dampener on anyone’s summer fun - it’s just not worth the risk.” ●

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Agent

10.00am - 11.00am 74 Botanica CCT

4 2 2

O/O $799,000

David Berns Real Estate - 0419 818 418 10.00am - 10.45am 10 Bahran Court

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12.00pm - 1.00pm

59 Valley Drive

4 3 4

O/O$1,540,000

David Berns Real Estate - 0408 629 438 10.00am - 10.30am 2 Augusta Circuit

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Mid $900,000's

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0418 712 600

2.00pm - 3.00pm

355 Duke Road

5 3 4

O/O$3,450,000

David Berns Real Estate - 0408 629 438 11.00am - 11.45am 4 Pennant Court

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By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0411 579 789

Eumundi

Offers over $695,000 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 579 911

11.00am - 11.45am 29 Terraces Court

3 3 2

Offers Over $640,000 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 579 911

12.00pm - 12.45pm 33/115Peregian Springs Dr

4 3 2

$869,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 579 911

3 2 2

Offers Invited

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0403 134 420

10.00am - 10.45am 29-31 Douglas Street

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Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0403 134 420

11.00am - 11.45am 31 Parkedge Road

4 2 1

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0422 719 041

2.00pm - 2.30pm

3 3 1

$2,300,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0400 730 457

4 3 4

O/O$1,180,000

Saturday 20th January

11.30am - 12.30pm 2 Jocelyn Drive

4 2 2

O/O$1,249,000

David Berns Real Estate - 0419 818 418

Sunrise Beach Saturday 20th January

Noosa Heads

1.00pm - 1.45pm Friday 19th January

2.00pm - 2.45pm

6 Bartill Court

4 4 2

$995,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0411 644 254

60 Orient Drive

Sunshine Beach Saturday 20th January

Saturday 20th January

11.00am - 11.45am 6 Bartill Court

4 4 2

$995,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0411 644 254

Sunday 21st January

12.00pm - 12.45pm U115/1 Edgar Bennett Ave

2 2 1

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0418 426 065

1/18 Bryan Street

Tinbeerwah

Noosa Springs

Saturday 20th January Saturday 20th January

11.00am - 12.00pm 216/61 Noosa Springs Driv

4 4 2

By Negotiation/Infor

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 194 628

1.00pm - 2.00pm

38 Kingsgate Drive

Noosaville

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Sunshine Beach

10.00am - 10.30am 18 Attenuatta Place

5 3 5

$1,250,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0419 203 233

10.00am - 10.45am 37 Creek Road

4 2 2

$1,150,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0422 719 041 Saturday 20th January

11.45am - 12.15pm 17 Raven Way

3 2 4

$525,000

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29-31 Douglas Street

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