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COULD YOU IMAGINE IT? THIS property at 10/179 Weyba Road, Noosaville is back on the market again, after a recent sale just fell over due to finance. With lowering of interest rates and Noosa fast becoming the flavour of the year as accommodation becoming scarcer as we head towards the holiday season, look at this value packed apartment if looking to relocate, downsize or just invest in a wonderful environment for you and your family. Who is going to be next to purchase this lovely apartment? What with two bathrooms, one large living area and huge wrap around north east facing deck, one could easily live here without too much stress on the legs or the groceries,

as the entrance to the home is only a matter of steps from ground level and the double tandum garage. Surrounded by palms, pools, cabanas, sauna and spa, this resort is hard to beat. Not only can you live here permanently, you can holiday let as well. This is actually the best value apartment in South Pacific today, as another sale of a two bedder just sold for $520,000. Apart from being so close to the Noosa river nightlife with a plethora of restaurants and cafes, enjoy a short walk to the farmers market. The owners prefer by appointment only so please phone Theodora on 0408 710 373 to organise anytime. â—?

10/179 Weyba Road, Noosaville.

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 10/179 Weyba Road, Noosaville Description: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Tandem double garage, security parking Price: $495,000 Contact: Theodora Garwood 0408 710 373, David Garwood 0411 862 954 OPEN HOUSE: ADDRESS: Unit 7/263 Edwards St, Sunshine Beach INSPECT: Saturday 3 August from 10.00am - 10.30am OFFERS: Over $275,000 CONTACT: Garwoods Estate Agents - 0408 710 373

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10 NOOSA TODAY

Thursday, 1 August, 2019

noosatoday.com.au

Behind the desk BY DAVID GARWOOD

House Fires and Smoke Alarms Every time we see on the Today show the latest house fire we probably ask ourselves “Is our home safe?”. In fact, we should not be waiting for the latest tragedy – act now! Legislation was passed as an amendment to the Fire and Emergency Services Act (QLD) 1990 and came into effect on January 1, 2017. Firstly, I will say that it is complicated, and if you would like we can supply you with the full legal requirements for your property – simply email or call me. However, in summary:Old smoke alarms worked on the ionisation principle, detecting changes in the air composition. However, they tend to be slow to react, especially with smouldering fires which generate smoke, usually the silent killer. The new smoke alarms work on the photo electric principle – far faster and more reliable. Do I need to change my existing ionisation smoke alarm? Legally no, unless it is 10 years old or more, or does not function correctly when tested. You can go to Bunnings and buy a compliant new photo-electric detector from the ludicrously low price of $29.95 with a 10 year life lithium battery! Why would you risk it? This simply screws to the ceiling and can be legally installed by yourself. Your next key date (if a private residence) is not until January 1 2027 when basically, your property must be protected to the level of a rental property or a property being sold (for which the key date is January 1 2022). So, the new requirement to come into effect on these key dates is that:1. All alarms must be photoelectric 2. Must be either hardwired or fitted with a 10 year lithium battery 3. Be interconnected, either by hard wire or wireless, so that if one goes off, they all go off. For rental or selling properties there are other criteria, and there are specific prescribed locations and numbers required, and hard-wired systems must be installed by a licenced electrician. So ask us for the fact sheet so that you can determine your specific needs. We are instigating for all our managements that the alarms are regularly and professionally maintained. Apart from the threat to life, can you imagine the possible legal consequences of noncompliance?? Talk again next week, David Garwood

IT WON’T LAST LONG!

8 Capri Court, NOOSA HEADS On the web I described this as a gold nugget waiting to be pulled from the sand. It is a sound, substantial home but with potential to be even better. Lovely pool and surrounds, great aspect and good spaces. At the top of a quiet cul-de-sac, elevated position on 770m2, huge garage and workshop with space to build in underneath. AUCTION: Sat 24th August at 1pm View: Sat 11-11.30am David Garwood 0411 862 954

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