Real Estate FROM COAST TO COUNTRY
Still some bargain properties out there
THE PROPERTY market has gone a little crazy lately but there is still the odd bargain to be had if you are determined to live in God’s Own Country, the spectacularly beautiful Tweed Shire. This week we are looking at the lower end of the market to see what your money will get you. Under $500,000 What can you buy with less than $500,000 to spend? Not much frankly, unless you want to move into a residential park — you usually can’t take a mortgage out on these properties — or are ready for retirement. There are mobs of cheaper retirement villa/unit options which makes getting older look pretty good, better than the alternative at any rate. There are often studio units for sale at the resort-style complex at 61 Marana Street, Bilambil Heights. Tate Brownlee has one for $275,000 to $300,000. It’s small — you may need to check with your lender on the size — but it’s been nicely renovated and is in a quiet area just 15 minutes to the best beaches. Most of the cheaper properties are in Tweed Heads West, particularly along Kennedy Drive, and have proved a good investment with prices rising as investors and first home owners look for a bargain.
what that entails but it’s really lovely and for sale for $550,000 $600,000. There is a townhouse on John Robb Way at Cudgen from $625,000 $655,000 which would be great This unit is in a brilliant location and for sale with A slice of paradise at Byrrill Creek, for sale with Northern Rivers if you have a job Schmith Real Estate Property Group at the new hospital across the road, They are generally around $440,000 to with Kingy beaches close by. $500,000 price range, solidly built and a A lot of the properties in this walk away from the river. price range are more upmarket Most have two bedrooms and one units in the heart of Tweed bathroom and the best thing is the location, Heads and all it has to offer. as they are only a ten minute drive from DJ Stringer has a few good the beaches at Cooly, Kirra and D’bah ones in this range and Justin as well as all the lovely eateries up there. Schmith from Schmith Real DJ Stringer has a nice unit for around Estate has a lovely two$500,000 in a small, pet-friendly block. bedroom unit in a waterside Some older units could earn you some complex in a fantastic location money with some sweet equity. I can see for $600,000. the TV series now: The Real House Flippers The great thing about unit This bargain Bilambil studio unit is for sale with Tate Brownlee living is that you don’t have of Kennedy Drive. It has a kind of ring to it, don’t you think? An exception is an eco-friendly property to worry about a thing, just pay at Byrrill Creek that has just gone on the the body corp fees and let them take care $500,000 to $750,000 market with Paul and Adrianna at Northern of everything. It’s a great lifestyle for busy There is plenty to offer in this price range, Rivers Property Group. It’s a share of a rural people, freeing up your time to enjoy all this beautiful area has to offer. land sharing community and I’m not sure though once again it’s mostly units.
Open Homes
• 2 Bolwarra Pl, Bilambil Heights 11-11:30am • 35 Tweed Valley Way, South Murwillumbah 11-11:30am
Saturday, January 27
• 8/16 Hill St, Tweed Heads 12:30-1pm
DJ Stringer Property Services
• 202/108 Pacific Pde, Bilinga 12:30-1pm QLD Time
• 202/108 Pacific Pde, Bilinga – Thursday January 25th
• 1/231 Golden Four Dr, Bilinga 1:30-2pm QLD Time
• 4 Alinjarra Dr, Tugun 11:30-12pm QLD Time
Schmith Estate Agents • 81a & 81b Henry Lawson Drive Terranora, 10-10.30am - Sat & Sun • 19/18 Brett Street Tweed Heads, 11-11:30am • 805 “Iconic” 76 Musgrave Street Coolangatta, 12-12:30pm
Tate Brownlee
JET Real Estate
• 6 Tattler Ct, Tweed Heads West 10:30-11am
• 7 Riberry Drive, Casuarina, 9-9:30am
• 40 Elouera Terrace, Bray Park 9:30-10:00am
• 41 Eden Ave, Rainbow Bay 9:30-10am QLD Time
• 27 Hibiscus Parade, Banora, Point, 10-10:30am
• 8 McPherson Court, Murwillumbah 9:30-10:00am
• 115/1 Harbour Dr, Tweed Heads 11:30-12pm
• 118 Darlington Drive, Banora Point, 1:30-2pm
• 112 Riveroak Drive, Murwillumbah 10:30-11:00am
• 5/4 Mugga Way, Tweed Heads 11:30-12pm
• 3 Azalea Court, Banora Point, 2-2:30pm
• 213 Midginbil Road, Midginbil 12:00-12:30pm
12-12:30pm QLD Time • 11/189 Kennedy Dr, Tweed Heads West 9:30-10am
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By Jo Kennett