Mooroobool Property Report - July 2024

MOOROOBOOL 6 Monthly Property Report: January - June 2024

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YOUR MOOROOBOOL PROPERTY MARKET REPORT “Currently, the Cairns market remains active, but I believe it has reached its peak...”

27 Koppen Terrace Sold $925,000 by Karl Latham

I’m pleased to present my mid-year update on the Cairns property market for 2024, highlighting the significant challenges and shifts experienced in the first half of the year. The market faced a tough start due to Cyclone Jasper and subsequent floods, particularly impacting the northern beaches. Many properties remain unrenovated due to delays in trades and insurance, leading to a heightened demand in the lower end of the market as displaced individuals seek new homes.

high, especially for rentals under $400 per week. Changes in rental legislation now limit rent increases to once a year per property, impacting landlords’ strategies.

While the market shows signs of slowing, it remains active, with educated buyers playing a crucial role in navigating the competitive landscape.

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Currently, the Cairns market remains active, but I believe it has reached its peak, especially for properties above $750,000. There is potential for modest growth in properties under $600,000 and units under $400,000.

The mid-market, around $750,000, continues to be robust, catering to upgraders. However, the top-end market, above $1 million, is slowing down, with properties taking longer to sell and prices starting to stabilise.

The rental market remains extremely tight, with a vacancy rate around 0.8%.

There are sporadic fluctuations in enquiry levels, but overall, demand is

Karl Latham Twomey Schriber Property Group 0403 887 645 karl@tspropertygroup.com.au

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MOOROOBOOL SALES FOR THE PAST 6 MONTHS

55

Highest Sale

Total properties sold

37 18

Houses Units

$1.2m Lowest Sale

$250k

MOOROOBOOL’S NEW MARKET STATS The below stats are calculated over a rolling 12 month period and compared with the results from the same period 12 months ago.

$579k Median house value

94 Number of sales

15.5

4

11.4% 43.7%

Days on market

3.3%

$535pw

$420pw

Median rent for houses

Median rent for units

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OUR PROPERTIES SOLD IN THE PAST 6 MONTHS Address

Bed

Bath

Car

Land Size (m²)

Sale Price

2/4-6 Leslie Street

3

1

2

113

$452,500

1 Lobelia Court

3

1

-

753

$541,500

68 Kingsford Street

4

1

3

668

$560,000

22 Cicero Close

4

2

3

800

$712,500

14 Serissa Street

4

2

4

600

$740,500

5 Southerden Drive

3

2

2

702

$850,000

27 Koppen Terrace

4

2

2

708

$925,000

1 Coreega Close

5

2

3

1,883

$1,200,000

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M O ulti ffe pl rs e

KARL’S STANDOUT SALES IN MOOROOBOOL 1 Coreega Close List price: Expressions of interest Sold price: $1,200,000 Days on market: 46 Buyer inspections: 44

M O ulti ffe pl rs e

Land size: 1,883m² Attributes: 5 Bed, 2 Bath, 3 Car, Pool

5 Southerden Drive List price: Offers over $790,000 Sale price: $850,000

So M ld ar O ke ff t

Days on market: 8 Buyer inspections: 17 Land size: 702m² Attributes: 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car, Pool

51/5-15 Mcgregor Street List price: Offers over $300,000 Sale price: $315,000 Days on market: Sold off market Buyer inspections: 6 Land size: 247m² Attributes: 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1 Car, Pool

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320 Sheridan Street, Cairns North QLD 4870 Email: karl@tspropertygroup.com.au Mobile: 0403 887 645 Phone: (07) 4031 3138 Website: www.tspropertygroup.com.au

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