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OUR AGENT of the Week is Belinda Dinsey, New Business Manager on the Investment Property Team at RBR Property Consultants. You would be hard-pressed to find a property expert with more experience than Belinda, who went straight from college into the industry and worked her way from the ground up to her current role. Belinda helps her clients to get the highest returns in residential property investment. We caught up with her to find out more.
WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO GO INTO REAL ESTATE?
I have enjoyed 46 years in the real estate industry, starting in reception, moving through Property Management and now working as New Business Manager for RBR Property Consultants. I love that every day is different and I still get excited when the phone rings.
HAVE YOU ALWAYS WORKED IN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT WITH INVESTORS AND WHAT ATTRIBUTES DO YOU NEED TO EXCEL AT THAT SIDE?
I have only ever worked with residential and holiday property
investors, initially in managing their properties and now as New Business Manager. I provide an advisory service, helping investors to maximise the return on their investment and identifying what makes a good investment. I have extensive knowledge of the local rental market as well as an understanding of areas that enjoy good capital growth.
HAVE YOU NOTICED ANY CHANGES WITH THE RECENT GOVERNMENT CHANGES?
WHAT IS THE MOST POPULAR TYPE OF DO YOU THINK THE RECENT GOVERNMENT CHANGES WILL DRIVE MORE INVESTORS TOWARDS COMMERCIAL PROPERTY?
Some investors are nervous with the changes, but my take is it’s a lot of “noise” and that the changes are not as scary as they sound. However, the government changes could see investors turn their focus to new builds.
We are still receiving good levels of enquiry and seeing strong attendance from investors at our open homes. Potentially we may see more interest in commercial investment as government changes don’t impact commercial properties.
PROPERTY WITH INVESTORS AND WHERE ARE YOU SEEING THE BEST RETURNS FOR YOUR CLIENTS?
ANY ADVICE FOR PEOPLE CONSIDERING INVESTING IN RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY?
Duplexes have always enjoyed a high yield and more recently we are seeing an increase in interest in purpose-built co-living accommodation and properties with dual living.
WHAT TYPE OF INVESTORS DO YOU WORK WITH AND WHAT ARE THEY LOOKING FOR AT THE MOMENT?
Open Homes Saturday, July 18 Raine & Horne Jet
• 2 Tree Street Murwillumbah 9-9.30am • 46 Brisbane Street, Murwillumbah 9.30-10am • 63 Tyalgum Road Murwillumbah 10-10.30 am • 629 Tumbulgum Road, Tygalgah 10.30-11am • 2981 Kyogle Road Kunghur 11-2.30pm • 3 Panorama View Kunghur 11-2.30pm • 20 Panorama View Kunghur 11-2.30pm • 837 Nobbys Creek Road, Nobbys Creek
start or build a residential property portfolio and these can be local or interstate clients. Everyone knows that demand for rental properties in the Tweed is at a premium with demand far outweighing supply.
11.30-12.30pm • 7/1 Castlefield Drive, Murwillumbah, 1-1.30pm
I work with clients looking to
THIS WEEK’S Hot Property is a cosy Nunderi entertainer with a beautiful pool, a huge shed and plenty of space for your family to enjoy. 15 Gumtree Court is a four bedroom, two bathroom, eight car home perfect for winter evenings curled up beside the fireplace. There is plenty of room for the kids between the media room, rumpus and family living spaces, and a lovely patio overlooking the sparkling pool for a quiet coffee or al fresco dining. It features high ceilings, a contemporary kitchen with stone benchtops, a gas cooktop and generous storage, seven-zone ducted air conditioning, an instantaneous gas hot water system and an energy package featuring 32 solar panels, a substantial battery system and off-grid capability. The distinctive shed is perfect for tradies, hobbyists, boat or caravan storage, home businesses or anyone needing space that’s increasingly difficult to find. Set on a lush green 4,000 m2 block, this beautifully appointed family home comes with a price guide of $1,700,000 to $1,750,000. Contact Adrianna at Northern Rivers Property Group on 0422 265 871 to arrange an inspection.
Do your homework, seek an independent opinion on the property’s potential performance and buy with your head, not with your heart.
FINALLY, WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME?
In my spare time I love long walks along the beach, cooking, and sharing time with family.
DJ Stringer
• 65/955 Golden Four Dr, Currumbin 9-9.30am • 1033/18-20 Stuart St, Tweed Heads 9-9.30am • 2101/18-20 Stuart St, Tweed Heads 9.30-10am • 6/2 Surf St, Bilinga 10-10.30am • 4/29 Teemangum St, Tugun 10-10.30am • 2/38 Garrick St, Coolangatta 10.15-10.45am • 54 The Quarterdeck, Tweed Heads 11-11.30am • 29 Townsend Cres, Terranora 11-11.30am • 28/6-8 Thomson St, Tweed Heads 11-11.30am • 5/18 Dutton St, Coolangatta 11.45-12.15pm • 45 Bawden St, Tumbulgum 12-12.30pm • 36 Peninsula Dr, Bilambil Heights 12.45-1.15pm
RBR Property Consultants
• 1/64 Keith Compton Dr, Tweed Heads 9.30-10 • 2/24 Hill St, Tweed Heads 9.30-10
To us it’s More than property, it’s home! Shop 2 /41-45 Murwillumbah Street, Murwillumbah Phone: (02) 6672 2499
• 3/3 Johnston St, Bilinga 10.30-11 • 122 Broadwater Espl, Bilambil Heights 10.30-11 • 3/36 Soorley St, Tweed Hds Sth 11.30-12 • 2 Dundee Drive, Banora 11.30-12 • 2/54 Dutton street, Cooly 10-10.30 • 16 Dalton Street, Terranora 11-11.30 • 473 Numinbah Rd, Nobbys Creek 12-12.30 • 146/99 Griffith St, Coolangatt 11-11.30 • 14 Tweed St, Coolangatta 12-12.30 • 12 Holden St, Tweed Heads South 1-1.30
Tate Brownlee
• 1055/20-22 Stuart Street, Tweed Heads 9-9.30am • 2074/20 Stuart Street, Tweed Heads 9-9.30am • 1/23 Lochlomond Drive, Banora Point 9-9.30am • 38 Curtawilla Street, Banora Point 9-9.30am
A rare beauty at Nunderi has hit the market
• 108 Darlington Drive, Banora Point 10-10.30am • 22 Australia Drive, Terranora 10-10.30am • 3 Elm Place, Banora Point 10-10.30am • 33 Liriope Street, Casuarina 11-11.30am • 13 Clifford Crescent, Banora Point 11-11.30am • 43 Henry Lawson Drive, Terranora 11-11.30am • 37 The Hermitage, Tweed Heads South, 12-12.30pm
• 3 Avondale Drive, Banora Point 12-12.30pm • 16 Bosun Boulevard, Banora Point 12-12.30pm • 14 Valleyview, Terranora, 1-1.30pm • 17 Townsend Crescent, Terranora, 2-2.30pm
Schmith Estate Agents
• 1 Fingal Road, Fingal Head 9-9.30am • 5/38 Pacific Parade, Bilinga 8-2.30pm
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By Jo Kennett