Behind the desk BY DAVID GARWOOD
What does the law say??
Each state has its own laws for almost everything – even murder! But why can’t we have uniform property laws for the whole of Australia? After all, renting and selling can’t be any different across the country? Well, they are not different, but the regulations and laws are. Great Britain has local laws, and national laws, but in Australia we have local, state and federal laws. I think we would all agree we are over-regulated for the size of our country. Federal laws take precedence over those beneath it. Similarly, licencing is all state based. I cannot practice real estate in any other state but Queensland. Just last week, a landlord asked me “Why can’t I charge the tenant for all of the water bill? I can for my investment property in Perth”. Rental legislation is one area where there are substantial inconsistencies between states. NSW is particularly complicated as to water efficiency and time to pay, and Qld is relatively simple – we cannot charge a tenant any infrastructure charges – only water usage – if the property is WELS accredited, all water usage (but most are not), then “excess “ above an agreed daily usage. The one area of inconsistency which really annoys me is price guides. In NSW, The Property, Stock and Business Agents Act 2002 has a 20 page guide on the one issue – underquoting. Similarly, in Victoria there are regulations controlling the subject – well intentioned and based on past problems - who wants to try to buy an auction property where the price guide is, say, $750,000-800,000 and the opening bid is $840,000? – you have wasted time probably a building report and a finance application. The price guide must be realistic and accurate in its range. But in Queensland, we have the absurdity where under The Property Occupations Act 2014, it is an offence to give any price guide on a property being offered for auction, punishable by a fine of up to almost $6000!! We are also supposed to put a disclaimer in our web-based ads about there being no price guide because it’s an auction. Ridiculous. I have had owners say“I don’t care what the law says, tell prospects unless they are looking over $…. They will miss out”. Most buyers expect an indication of where the value lies. At a recent meeting of the REIQ (of which I am a Fellow), I asked our CEO how these 2 conflicting concepts could both be right (they can’t) and she shrugged her shoulders. That’s just the way it is. The sooner Australia adopts a standard property law the better.
Low Body Corps, Pet Friendly What everyone asks for in an apartment – no onsite manager, you can have your dog here, and under $1500p.a. in fees. This was the developer’s own unit, and there is no argument it’s the best in the block. Larger, better floorplan, and a bigger courtyard. Come see for yourself.
Sunshine Beach Apartment – A cheapie and a goodie! •LowestpricedapartmentfoundinSunshinetoday •8.5%returnoninvestment •CentralQuietLocation–entryoffBenLexcen (opposite primary school) •Shortstrollintotown •NorthEastfacing–sunallday •Bodycorporateslessthan$1000perquarter
For Sale - Offers over $499,000
For Sale - Offers over $275,000
UNIT 26, 60 HOFMANN DRIVE, NOOSAVILLE VIEW SAT 27TH JULY 9 - 9.30AM CONTACT DAVID GARWOOD 0411 862 954
7/263 EDWARD STREET, SUNSHINE BEACH VIEW SAT 27TH JULY AT 10 - 10.30AM CONTACT THEODORA GARWOOD 0408 710 373
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Market on the move – more listings needed Contact: David Garwood 0411 862 954 or Theodora Garwood 0408 710 373
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ENCLAVE TURNS NOOSA HEADS Noosa baby boomers are the market majority for a luxury owneroccupier 22-apartment, four storey development under construction on a 36-hectare site at Noosa Heads. RCQ recently began work on the $25 million after winning the contract to construct what is the fourth stage of the Cape Bouvard Development's Settler's Cove project called Lumina Residences. Privately owned by inventor of the orbital engine Ralph Sarich and his wife Patricia, Cape Bouvard Developments has over the past 12 years built more than 70 apartments on its $400million Settler's Cove project and RCQ has worked on the majority of the stages, winning Master Builders Association (Sunshine Coast) awards in 2008 and 2009 for its work. Half the site was provided back to Council as a conservation-protected zone and the project has been recognised with a number of awards including the State President's
Award (UDIA Qld 2009). Settler's Cover development manager Shannon Gillard said 30 per cent of the latest four-storey build of 215-260sqm apartments under construction had already been sold with prices ranging from
$1.8million to $3.9million. RCQ General Manager Justin Stainton said to be appointed as the builder for Stage 4A - Lumina, meant a lot to their brand and their "Built for Life" philosophy of commitment to people and place.
Cape Bouvard Developments are known for their attention to detail and client focus, which is why the Settler's Cove precinct has been so successful, he said. Settler's Cove development manager Shannon Gillard said with early works already completed the next stage Lumina Residences were well on track to be completed in 2020 with settlement in early 2021. Settler's Cove sales and marketing manager Dane Larcombe said seven apartments were under contract and while local interest was strong they had also attracted buyers from New Zealand and interstate. All residences are three-bedroom, two-car with resort-style facilities, exclusive jetty access to Noosa River; and located in a quiet environment surrounded by nature yet close to key business and tourist districts with walking paths to Noosa River, Hastings Street and Noosa Junction entertainment precinct. ●
3D COMES TO NOOSA JUNCTION 3D printing, modelling and gaming has moved into Noosa Junction with the opening of Splat 3D POD which this week snapped up a five-year + five-year lease in Arcadia Walk, Noosa Junction. Splat 3D Pod's Doug Webb said the concept welcomed people to the world of 3D, and that in fact, POD was an acronym for (3D) 'Print On Demand.' "There's not just 3D printing, but also 3D modelling, video gamer facilities and virtual reality (VR) for architectural clients, and experiences for everyone," Mr Webb said. "There are three zones at the POD with the 'Gamer Zone' aimed specifically at gamers and entertainment, streamed and inhouse, console and VR. "The 'Creatives Zone' is for architects, designers and other creatives, using our modelling and visualization tools, together with VR for design iteration and client review. "The 'Maker Zone' is where 3D printing happens for mini
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desktop gamers, or prototyping for engineers, or replacement of that broken knob you can't buy anymore. "Basically, I see additive manufacturing and virtual construction of products, combined with other technologies generally, as fundamental to creating as frugal a future as possible - as is necessary for the survival of the planet. "I want to get that happening in a way that others can enjoy doing it as much as I do. That way, we all benefit." Ray White Commercial Noosa and Sunshine Coast North commercial property consultant David Brinkley who leased the property at a price of $28,000 said the location appealed to the Splat 3D because of it client exposure, parking accessibility and the drawcard of the monthly twilight markets. "We're continuing to see Noosa Junction go from strength to strength with some really creative and interesting businesses joining the already vibrant mix," he said. ●
Thursday, 25 July, 2019
Bella's prize-winning art
BELLA ART BRAIN INSPIRED A Year 1 student from Peregian Springs State School has won a national art competition judged by 100 brain researchers, including university professors, for drawing a masterpiece inspired by the human brain. Bella Donnelly, 7, won first place in the Prep to Year 1 category and $1000 towards teaching aids for the school, in a competition that attracted nearly 1200 entrants Australia-wide. Bella was the only first place winner from Queensland. Run by the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Integrative Brain Function (Brain Function CoE), the competition for primary school students required entrants to submit an artwork inspired by their amazing brains. Dr Roger Marek and Ms Cong
Wang from the Brain Function CoE visited Bella at her school on Friday to delivery the prizes and give Year 1 students an interactive and fun lesson about the brain. The art competition was part of Brain Awareness Week, which runs world-wide each March to increase public awareness of brain research. Brain Function CoE Director Professor Gary Egan said they had a record amount of entries this year and it was delightful to see how primary school children interpret the human brain through art. View the winning entries on the Brain Function CoE website: https://www.brainfunction.edu. au/education-and-training/ primary/2019-art-comp-winners/ ● noosatoday.com.au