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AGENT OF THE WEEK

By Jo Kennett

OUR AGENT of the Week is Paul McCarthy, licensed agent and principal of Real Estate 2487 at Kingscliff.

Paul has more than 30 years experience in real estate sales and has even written a book on property investment.

He and partner Heather, the agency’s marketing expert, live in Kingscliff and love everything about the Tweed Coast lifestyle.

Known for going the extra mile, they pride themselves on offering a more relaxed, professional service. We caught up with Paul to find out more.

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO GO INTO REAL ESTATE?

My wife and I were trying to buy a property on the Gold Coast, from Melbourne, where we had a contracting business and couldn’t find a real estate agent who listened carefully to what we were looking for. We were presented with multiple properties that didn’t meet our requirements. In frustration we located

and purchased a property ourselves. Although I didn’t go into the industry immediately after this experience, it planted the seed.

WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE CHANGES TO NEGATIVE GEARING AND CGT?

I’m not in a position as a real estate agent to give financial advice. However, from my 35 years experience in the real estate industry, having seen the good, the bad, and the ugly, these types of changes typically have some effect initially on both buyers and sellers confidence.

I’m a great believer that anytime is a good time to buy real estate. It’s not the timing of the market but time in the market that counts.

WHAT ABOUT THE CHANGES TO FAMILY TRUSTS?

A very recent example of this was a mother and her two adult children who inspected a property through us a couple of days prior to the budget. Their idea was to place the property in the

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family trust and possible changes to trusts were concerning them.

We haven’t heard from them since, so maybe that is the answer. I do believe though, especially in tightly held desirable locations such as Kingscliff and the Tweed Coast where we mainly deal with home owners and to a much lesser degree property investors, the effects on our market should be minimal.

WHAT ARE YOU HEARING FROM PEOPLE PLANNING ON BUYING OR SELLING SINCE THE CHANGES WERE ANNOUNCED?

There has been some initial hesitation from buyers however that will always be the reaction of most human beings when facing adverse change.

An investor I have sold to previously contacted me after the budget in an anxious frame of mind wanting to sell, however once we went over the pros and cons of why he bought in the first place and worked out what his long term goals for buying were, he was much more relaxed, had a chat with

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his accountant and is now leaving things as they are.

DO YOU HAVE ANY PARTICULAR TYPES OF PROPERTY YOU HAVE MORE EXPERTISE OR INTEREST IN?

I have sold all types and price ranges of residential properties over the years, including off the plan, to both home owners and property investors.

I do enjoy working with investors having been a property investor myself, however I am always pleased seeing the satisfaction of both the buyer and seller at the completion of any successful sale process.

CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT THE BOOK YOU HAVE WRITTEN ON REAL ESTATE?

I self published a property book back in 2010 on how to purchase investment properties using the equity in your own home with little money or no money down. I also encouraged in the book if you did nothing more than just buy your own home and hold it through to retirement, you would have yourself a very comfortable nest egg.

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Entertain seamlessly on the wide covered deck with privacy shutters, or enjoy the private ten metre pontoon and jet ski dock. Imagine jumping on your boat and tying up at the nearby Riverview Hotel, the Tumby Tavern or Husk Farm Distillery.

Features include an expansive entertainers’ deck, front entry deck capturing lush vistas, and climate-controlled living zones.

The luxurious main bedroom features waterfront views, open ensuite, and a walk-in robe. There is a media room with an electric projector screen and multi-zone air conditioning, and electric gated entry to a double auto garage with high clearance and abundant watercraft storage.

All this is just a five minute drive to Murwillumbah, 15 minutes to Tweed City and just 20 minutes to the beaches of Kingscliff. This beautiful home is for sale by negotiation with David Stringer at DJ Stringer.

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SELLER HAS PURCHASED THEIR NEW HOME - SEEKING OFFERS

Master-built, two-story, family-sized home, an easy drive to Tweed Heads & Coolanga�a.

Set on an expansive-level, 947 sqm block, this property overlooks the river and backs onto the Council reserve.

From the large formal entry through to the generous living spaces this home will

67 Tringa Street, Tweed Heads West

impress with size & privacy, high ceilings throught the home.

Boas�ng a generous layout with split level open-plan living and dining areas, there’s a separate family room with bar plus formal dining room.

The gourmet kitchen, overlooking the sunken lounge and casual dining, has views over the pool to the river.

Private outdoor oasis, complete with a

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS: SPACIOUS, RENOVATED UNIT

First ﬂoor unit - light ﬁlled & ready for new owner.

Posi�oned in a well presented complex, close to M1, Tweed Heads & Coolanga�a facili�es.

Freshly painted with new hybrid �mber ﬂooring throughout.

Updated kitchen with good cupboard & bench space.

Spacious in design with large open plan living & dining opening to covered balcony

Two spacious bedrooms, both with builtins & fans.

Updated bathroom, two way access

beau�ful inground pool

Five oversized bedrooms, a large family bathroom with a separate toilet

The master suite is huge with a large ensuite & walk-in robe, access to covered balcony taking in the river outlook.

Internal access from auto double lock-up garage with good storage. Separate laundry

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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Kaeren Smith J.P.

Licenced Real Estate Agent

NSW & QLD 0412 454 150

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from main bedroom, separate toilet & separate laundry.

Secure basement parking & secure entry with intercom access.

Just six apartments in the block with

throughout with new carpet.

Spacious open plan living & dining areas open to a large covered balcony

Kaeren Smith J.P.

Licenced Real Estate Agent NSW & QLD 0412 454 150

Main bedroom oﬀers an ensuite, walk-in robe & access to sunny northern balcony. Family bathroom plus a large separate laundry.

Security access & secure basement parking for 2 cars.

SOLD IN ONE WEEK! THINKING OF SELLING? WE HAVE QUALIFIED BUYERS WHO MISSED OUT

Kaeren Smith J.P.

Licenced Real Estate Agent NSW & QLD 0412 454 150 kaeren.smith@tcre.net.au

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