THIS ISSUE’S Agent of the Week is Michael Smith, principal at Tweed Coolangatta Real Estate. Since he joined the real estate industry in 2000, Michael has built a reputation for achieving outstanding results on behalf of his clients, including many record prices.
His efforts have been acknowledged with a raft of accolades, including the prestigious Triple Platinum Award.
Michael has a vast knowledge of the Tweed Heads area, as well as a good head for the renovation and building potential of a property. He is known as down-to-earth and honest, is active in the local community and absolutely loves living in the Tweed.
We caught up with Michael to find out more.
What makes a great real estate agent?
Being honest, wanting to help people whether they are buying or selling or just require information, being available.
What is your favourite part about being an agent?
Seeing the faces of buyers who are about to purchase their first home or who have found their dream home — celebrating the achievement with them.
Before you were a real estate agent what was the most interesting/unusual job you had?
Before real estate I worked for automotive and engineering firms. It was the same as real estate, customer service focused, helping to find buyers the property they want, obtaining a sale for a seller — both sides are winners.
What’s the hottest location/type of property in the Tweed Shire now?
The hottest locations how would be waterfront homes and centrally-located units.
Any advice to people thinking of selling (or buying)?
If you are thinking of selling, understand the process and costs, including if you are repurchasing.
Open Homes
Saturday, May 17 MANA
• 17 Frances Street, Murwillumbah, 9–9.30am
• 1/50 Hall Drive, Murwillumbah,10–10.30am
• 1 Tree Street, Murwillumbah,11–11.30am
• 38 Banool Circuit, Ocean Shores, 11–11.30am
• 119 Commercial Road, Murwillumbah, 12–12.30pm Tate Brownlee Real Estate
• 17/18 Thomson Street, Tweed Heads, 9–9.30am
• 4/47 Enid Street, Tweed Heads, 9–9.30am
• 4/30 Seaview Street, Kingscliff, 10–10.30am
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If you are thinking of buying, what are your requirements, what is the best location for your budget and what costs are there, including strata if applicable? What sort of buyers are you seeing and where are they from?
Buyers are coming from all over, upsizing downsizing, retirees looking for a better lifestyle, climate and location.
What’s the biggest changes across the market over the past 12 months?
The past 12 months have been consistent, available properties have been low so it’s still a seller’s market with good buyer enquiries across the board.
How can people get a foot on the property ladder?
Buy what you can afford, stretch a little if necessary, but you may have to compromise. Don’t expect the ten out of ten on your wishlist. If you get it — fantastic. Buy what gets you into the market now — in 12 months you will look back and realise how smart you were.
• 39 Broadwater Esplanade, Bilambil Heights, 10–10.30am
• 7/27 Alexander Court, Tweed Heads South, 11–11.30am
• 6–8 Sexton Hill Drive, Banora Point, 3–3.30pm JET Real Estate
• 49 William Street, Murwillumbah, 9.30–10am
• 59 Riverview St, Murwillumbah, 10.30–11am
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THIS WEEK’S Hot Property is a spacious home in the heart of Banora Point with a lovely backyard to kick back and relax in.
12 Golf View Drive is a four bedroom, two bathroom home with a double garage on a 659m2 block, so there is plenty of space.
This low maintenance single level brick and tile home has a fully fenced, level backyard, perfect for children and pets and there is room for a pool.
The spacious open plan lounge and dining area includes air-conditioning and fans to keep you cool in summer and a new kitchen with plenty of bench space, all with easy-care hybrid timber-look vinyl planks.
The main bedroom has an ensuite and there is a generous main bathroom.
The double auto garage has internal access to keep you dry on rainy days.
The standout feature is the lovely big, covered outdoor entertaining area looking over the manicured garden, with room for a boat, caravan or trailer.
It’s on the market with Michael Smith, principal at Tweed Coolangatta Real Estate with a price guide of $1,150,000 - $1,250,000.
• 5 Tweed Valley Way, Condong, 11.30–12pm
• 102 Shara Boulevard, Ocean Shores, 10–10.30am
• 33 Farrants Road, Farrants Hill, 11.30–12pm
• 323 Nolans Road, Stokers Siding, 1–1.30pm First National Real Estate
• 4 Hope Street, Bray Park, 10–10.30am DJ Stringer
• 2/36–38 Dutton St, Coolangatta, 9–9.30am
• 2/2 Shamrock Ave, Banora Point, 10–10.30am
• 8/20 Rutledge St, Coolangatta, 10–10.30am
• 305 Casuarina Way, Kingscliff, 11–11.30am
• 78 Tamarind Ave, Cabarita Beach, 11.30–12pm
• 1091/14–22 Stuart St, Tweed Heads, 12.30–1pm
• 344/6–8 Stuart St, Tweed Heads, 1.30–2pm
This home is in perfect condition, everything is done, just move in and enjoy.
• Open plan living, lounge, dining and kitchen with reverse cycle air conditioning.
• Fabulous front verandah.
• Kitchen with dishwasher, induction cooktop and oven.
• Rangehood, plenty of cupboards, draws and pantry.
• The dining room is the hub of the home, enjoy sharing meals and making memories. Wide timber look vinyl planks and quality carpet in the lounge room and bedrooms.
• White Plantations shutters throughout add to the ambience.
• The Bathroom is only 5 years old in modern neutral tones, separate vanity, shower and toilet.
• Main bedroom and 2nd bedrooms are larger than usual with spacious built-ins and ceiling fans.
• Spacious external laundry room for storage or study.
• Back courtyard with garden and fenced.
• Two car tandem parking possible or plenty of room for larger SUV.
• New epoxy non-slip floors.
• Solar (16) Panels, 6.6 KW. (1.5 years) Hot Water System (2.5 years).
Noble Lakeside Village for over 50’s singles or couples, that are looking for a great community to call home.
Resort style living set on beautiful 25 acres. This is a pet friendly (10 kg) environment with lovely walkways around the village.
• PAY NO STAMP DUTY
• PAY NO COUNCIL RATES OR WATER RATES
• PAY NO BODY CORPORATE FEES
• PAY NO ENTRY OR EXIT FEES
Being a Land Lease community there is a fortnightly fee, which if you qualify through Centrelink there is a subsidy towards it fortnightly, making it great value. This system is one of the best that I know of when it comes to downsizing into a village lifestyle.
Now it doesn’t get any better than this, call Kerrie now to arrange your private viewing and a tour of popular Noble Lakeside Village on 0400 843 888.
SOLDUNDER THEHAMMER
ABSOLUTE OCEANFRONT - invest in your lifestyle & your future'
Step back in time with this vintage (3) bedroom split level retro unit, within a small pod of (6) only and anchored on a prime 1012m2 absolute oceanfront allotment, boasting a wide 25m frontage.
KEY FEATURES
Three bedrooms w/ built in robes
Tidy functional kitchen / meals area
Upper-level living area opening on to balcony w/ splendid ocean views
Carport & large storeroom for boards & bikes
Original timber flooring under existing coverings that could be exposed
Unimproved land value $10.5M
350MTOBEACH
COASTAL INSPIRED BEACH RETREAT – 350M to the surf!
After a memorable day at the beach, stroll home to immerse yourself within this generously apportioned & immaculate low maintenance residence.
KEY FEATURES (ground level):
• Spacious tiled living & dining areas
Stunning hostess kitchen w/ soft closing two pac cabinetry, German quality Siemens appliances including pyrolytic oven
• Full length sliding doors seamlessly flowing out to covered entertaining / alfresco dining area
