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Agent of the week

By Jo Kennett

THIS ISSUE’S Agent of the Week is Dan Smith, ace Sales Consultant at Elders Real Estate Tweed Valley with a fast past. Dan joined Craig Dudgeon and his team after an interesting career working in the off-road motorbike racing industry.

What makes a great real estate agent?

Understanding what is most important to your client and looking after their needs as best you can. Exceeding expectations has always been the key to success. You must also genuinely want to help people and be able to see their vision and dreams to help achieve their goals.

Before you were a real estate agent what was the most interesting/unusual job you had?

I worked in the motorcycle industry and helped young riders and families within the off-road enduro and motocross racing scene at the local, national and international level. Many of those people have become lifelong friends and some have also supported my move into the real estate industry. I raced motocross for 11 years and helped run the Tweed Valley

Junior Motorcycle Club when it was operating. It has been a huge part of my life.

What is your favourite part about being an agent?

Meeting and dealing with people from all walks of life, seeing some beautiful homes and properties in and around our magnificent part of the world and feeling that sense of pride and satisfaction with a great result for your client.

What’s hot about the Tweed Shire property market?

Residential properties are in demand as convenience and proximity to town and the coast seems to be what is important to many currently with a lack of time with the busy lives we all lead. Postcode 2484 has a great community and culture and is ever growing in popularity.

What’s the biggest changes across the market over the past 12 months?

A huge positive change is the decrease in interest rates. It has renewed buyer confidence in the market. With that said, we have continued to see the Tweed Coast and Tweed Valley grow in popularity and show strong

Open Homes

Saturday, April 26

Tate Brownlee Real Estate

• 21/17 Darlington Drive, Banora Point, 9–9.30am

• 24/2–10 Kamala Crescent, Casuarina, 9–9.30am

• 17/18 Thomson Street, Tweed Heads, 9–9.30am

• 4/30 Seaview Street, Kingscliff, 10–10.30am

• 14/3 Cedarwood Court, Casuarina, 10–10.30am

• 29 Shearwater Parade, tweed Heads, 10–10.30am

• 88 Old Ferry Road, Banora Point, 11–11.30am

• 29 Wommin Bay Road, Chinderah, 11–11.30am

We understand

Our

demand and performance. We have a very desirable part of the country due to many factors and we have the consistency whereas other places may feel the effects of other economic factors more so than we have seen.

How can people get a foot on the property ladder?

I understand the challenges with young people trying to get into a first property. You definitely need to prioritise your finances and lifestyle for sure. To the younger generation, be good to your parents and enjoy living at home while you can save money! Start early with researching and learning all that you can about areas that show potential to have gains in value - any places that have projects, infrastructure, industry and development planned for the future for example. Speak with the right people to help manage your finances and talk with your helpful local real estate agency for advice. First home buyers may need to play the long-term game and discuss options like renting the property to help with their return on investment until they are in a better financial position to live in the home. Budgeting for buying and selling is another way to ultimately get you where you want to be.

• 7/27 Alexander Court, Tweed Heads Sth, 11–11.30am

• 19 Ocean Grove, Currumbin, 1–1.30pm

JET Real Estate

• 49 William Street, Murwillumbah, 9– 9.30am

• 323 Nolans Rd, Stokers Siding, 10–10.30am

• 59 Riverview Street, Murwillumbah,10.30–11am

• 33 Farrants Road, Farrants Hill 10.30–11am

• 5 Toon Close, Uki, 12–1pm

• 2469 Kyogle Road, Terragon, 1.30–2pm MANA

• 7 Kallaroo Circuit, Ocean Shores, 10–11am

• 6 North Head Road, New Brighton, 11–11.30am

• 38 Banool Circuit, Ocean Shores, 11.30–12pm

Hot property

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Number 32 Riverside Drive is a lovely home with two spacious bedrooms, a big, bright living/dining area with river views and plenty of outdoor living to enjoy the scenery including the beautifully landscaped back garden.

Enjoy the Tweed River lifestyle with the nearby boat ramp, local sporting club and parks a stone’s throw away. The historic Tumbulgum Hotel, House of Gabriel Cafe and the post office and general store are just a short walk away, with the famous Husk Distillery just across the bridge and a few minutes by bike. This property did not have flood water inside the living space of the house in the major flooding events. It’s for sale with Dan Smith at Elders Real Estate Tweed Valley.

• 14 North Head Road, New Brighton, 12–12.30pm

• 1/71 Orana Road, Ocean Shores, 1–1.30pm

DJ Stringer

• 78 Tamarind Ave, Cabarita Beach, 9–9.30am

• 1/514 Pacific Pde, Tugun, 9–9.30am

• 4 Cherry Crt, Banora Point, 10 –10.30am

• 26 Satinash Terrace, Banora Point, 10–10.30am

• 2/2 Shamrock Ave, Banora Point, 11.00–11.30am

• 1/24 Terranora Rd, Banora Point, 11.00–11.30am

• 344/6–8 Stuart Street, Tweed Heads, 11.30–12pm

• 10 Vintage Lakes Drive, Tweed Heads Sth, 12–12.30pm

• 3/4B Chitticks Lane, Fingal Head, 12–12.30pm

• 1091/ 14–22 Stuart St Tweed Heads, 12.30–1pm

• 2/20 Rutledge Coolangatta, 1.30–2pm

THIS WEEK’S Hot Property

high-set Queenslander in the picturesque village of Tumbulgum, with stunning views of the junction where the Tweed River meets the Rous River.

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Nestled within an exclusive seaside enclave, you will enjoy solace from this (3) bedroom 165m2 coastal inspired town home (just one of 3 only) within 250m to access Fingal Head Beach & the beautiful Dreamtime Beach.

KEY FEATURES – ground level:

• Covered garden entry & courtyard

• Laundry, powder room & main bathroom w/ walk through shower

• Overly spacious 2nd bedroom w/ access to large lower deck & pool

• Bedroom (3) w/ built in robe & access to c/yard

• Inviting communal in-ground pool w/ rear gate to Fingal Road & through to the beach

• Automatic lock up garage for (1) vehicle, as well as (3) communal external car spaces for the (3) residents use

KEY FEATURES – upper level:

• Generous open plan living w/ timber flooring

• Large master bedroom w/ ensuite & walk in robe

• Coastal kitchen w/ dish drawer, stainless steel benches & gas cook top

• Covered entertaining deck w/ Tweed River views filtered by tropical surrounds