Real Estate You Can Afford

A BUYER’S GUIDE

SUBURB PROFILES

YOUR COMPREHENSIVE ROUND-UP OF SUBURBS INCLUDING THE LATEST STATISTICS

INVESTMENT: GYMPIE LANDLORDS REAPING REWARDS

ATTRACTIONS: SOME OF THE BEST REASONS TO MOVE

DREAM HOME: OWNER’S IDEAL HOME WINS AWARD

RENTAL REWARDS: FIND OUT WHY ONE TENANT LOVES GYMPIE

INSIDE

HOME SWEET HOME

One tenant shares her love for her Gympie home and her reasons for moving here.

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OLD WORLD CHARM: Character-filled homes such as this art-deco inspired house hold a nostalgic appeal.

PHOTO: LEEROY TODD

Homes with character on offer in Gympie city EDITOR’S NOTE PROFESSIONALS Gympie agent Ashley Coleman knows what he is talking about when it comes to Gympie real estate, having been in the industry for the past 20 years.

And in all his years, he said he’s never seen anything like the current market.

“The market is good,” he said. “It’s just strange.”

Mr Coleman said it was typical in the months before Christmas that the market would be “powering along” and listings easy to come by.

However in the past couple of months, even though listing numbers have dropped, prices have remained stable, defying the rules of supply and demand.

“You’d expect with less properties on the market, that would drive the prices up, but that hasn’t happened here. I’d describe the current climate as a slumbering market,” he said.

But he’s expecting that market to “wake up” in the very near future.

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Properties in Gympie city and the immediate suburbs can feature character-filled homes, such as established Queenslanders, miners cottages and other historically significant dwellings, and while the demand for these types of homes is limited, they do appeal to a certain slice of the market looking to renovate or restore, or to buy an older, unique home filled with old-world charm.

Also, moving to town is something older residents are doing to be closer to medical facilities and to downsize from acreage.

However, a large portion of the market is interest from outside the area.

The main advantage to buying in Gympie for these people is affordability.

Across the entire region, properties on the market are half the price of those on the coast and a quarter of metropolitan prices.

This means buyers are selling up down south to buy a comparable lifestyle here and having money left over, or moving to the area debt free.

With the recent upgrades to the Bruce Highway, former coast residents are also moving into the area and commuting to their

jobs, with places like Nambour, Maroochydore and Noosa now less than an hour’s drive away.

Mr Coleman also said the Gympie Bypass, in the early stages of construction, would largely be beneficial for residents with only those businesses on the highway relying on passing trade likely to be adversely affected.

“The town itself will benefit from it,” he said.

“Gympie town has a bright future. We’ve got the climate, the affordability and services and a laid-back lifestyle without the hassles of a huge population.

“No doubt there will be plans on the eastern side, once the bypass goes through, for more light industrial properties and those people currently fronting the highway will find their property’s price increasing,” Mr Coleman said.

As for the current “slumbering market” this is a situation likely to change after the upcoming winter months.

“Real estate is traditionally quieter in winter.

I’m expecting inquiries to pick up around late September/early October, when people will know if they’ll be transferred for their jobs.

That will drive that market. It will happen,” he said.

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INVESTMENT NEWS

Squeeze great news for landlords

Gympie’s rapidly increasing rental demand is music to the ears of those looking to secure their future through property investments

By SCOTT KOVACEVIC scott.kovacevic@gympietmes.com

THE rental squeeze in Gympie is real, with the average cost of a three-bedroom house jumping more than 7 per cent in the past year.

It is the sixth-highest increase of Queensland’s 30 major regional centres and was a big part of a wider 9 per cent increase since 2016.

Only Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Hervey Bay and Noosa recorded larger increases in that time.

The latest data from the Queensland Residential Tenancy Authority reveals that in the past year the average rent yield of a three-bedroom house in the region rose from $280 to $300 a week.

Landlords of two-bedroom homes were also winners, with the weekly average up from $238 in December 2016 to $263.

Despite the changes the Gympie region still remains a cheap place to rent.

The $300 average is well below the weekly rates on the Gold Coast ($500), Noosa ($493), Sunshine Coast ($450), Nambour ($420) and Hervey Bay ($330).

Prices for flats have also experienced a shift.

A two-bedroom flat now sets renters back an average of $235, up from $218 in 2016, and three-bedroom flats attract a yield of $290, up from $280.

It is a different story for one-bedroom flats though.

The average rent paid on these was $180 in 2018, down from $220 in 2016.

Business development manager from Century 21 Platinum Agents in Gympie and Tin Can Bay, Rachael Harratt, said she noticed a marked “spike” in demand across both their sites.

“We’ve had more inquiries from prospective renters in the first two and a half weeks of February than for the whole of January combined,” she said.

She said February was usually the time when people were starting to settle down after the holiday period.

She also said there was currently a high demand from tradesmen moving temporarily into the area but families and people who were living in Noosa and on the Sunshine Coast were moving to the region too.

“People are moving to the area from places like Noosa because it’s just become less affordable to rent there,” she said.

Gympie Regional Realty rentals manager Debra Mason said the surge was being driven by one big change.

“The highway,” she said.

“It’s brought Noosa closer to Gympie.”

Ms Mason said the improved road made the region much better value for money to people who would normally stop their house hunting around Cooroy.

There was some concern that the rising rents could make it difficult for those of limited means.

“I do feel for the pensioners,” Ms Mason said.

“There’s always going to be those older properties available but I do struggle to find properties for the aged pensioners.”

An already tight vacancy rate (just 0.5 per cent mid last year) was being

further squeezed by many of their rental owners selling up.

It’s bad news for those renting out one-bedroom flats though, where the average intake has plummeted from $220 a week to $180 (18 per cent).

From 2016–17 the Wide Bay-Burnett had the highest rental bond growth of Queensland’s regional areas at 6.8 per cent. It was almost a full percentage point above the state’s average, which sat at 5.9 per cent.

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We’ve had more inquiries from prospective renters in the first two and a half weeks of February than for the whole of January combined Rachael Harratt

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WHAT’S YOUR PROPERTY WORTH Suburb

Property Type

Number Sold (12 months)

Median Sale Price (12 months)

Change in Median Price (3 months)

Change in Median Price (12 months)

Change in Median Price (3 years)

Change in Median Price (5 years)

Annual Change in Median Price (10 years)

Chatsworth

H

17

$428,000

0.4%

0.7%

21.9%

11.9%

0.7%

Cooloola Cove

H

80

$317,500

-0.8%

4.8%

12.1%

23.5%

0.2%

Curra

H

54

$305,000

1.8%

8.9%

14.7%

12.1%

0.9%

East Deep Creek

H

15

$465,000

40.9%

40.9%

32.9%

22.4%

2.0%

Goomeri

H

11

$115,000

-6.1%

-23.3%

15.0%

-36.1%

-4.4%

Gympie

H

272

$262,000

0.0%

2.7%

9.2%

11.5%

-0.6%

Gympie

U

24

$238,250

0.1%

-0.7%

1.2%

-10.4%

-2.0%

Imbil

H

20

$299,500

-7.1%

7.0%

5.4%

18.6%

2.2%

Jones Hill

H

26

$335,000

0.0%

-8.5%

-5.3%

5.5%

-0.6%

Kilkivan

H

16

$231,000

-4.5%

1.3%

26.6%

1.1%

0.5%

Monkland

H

29

$245,000

0.8%

10.1%

1.9%

2.7%

-0.6%

Mothar Mountain

H

11

$398,000

0.0%

-1.5%

12.6%

14.5%

-0.9%

North Deep Creek

H

10

$415,000

2.5%

4.7%

30.5%

27.7%

0.4%

Pie Creek

H

23

$410,000

5.1%

1.2%

2.5%

9.3%

-0.1%

Rainbow Beach

H

34

$490,000

0.0%

10.1%

28.1%

11.4%

0.5%

Rainbow Beach

U

29

$225,000

1.1%

-29.7%

-1.3%

-28.6%

-2.8%

Southside

H

153

$345,000

-2.1%

4.5%

7.8%

7.8%

0.1%

Tamaree

H

25

$415,000

0.0%

13.7%

5.5%

11.4%

1.5%

the Palms

H

26

$355,500

-1.3%

6.6%

8.1%

22.6%

0.4%

Tin Can Bay

H

76

$337,500

2.3%

8.2%

15.8%

3.8%

-0.2%

Tin Can Bay

U

16

$249,451

2.3%

4.4%

-10.9%

-3.6%

-0.5%

Traveston

H

10

$600,000

0.0%

30.4%

23.7%

25.0%

3.3%

Veteran

H

13

$376,000

-4.7%

-1.1%

-9.9%

7.4%

0.2%

Victory Heights

H

10

$282,500

15.3%

4.6%

22.7%

14.1%

0.1%

Widgee

H

10

$357,500

-5.3%

2.1%

11.7%

24.6%

-1.1% SOURCE: CoreLogic

Renting or Investing in Gympie or the Cooloola Coast?

Call your local experts Call Rachael Harratt for further information Business Development Manager - Gympie & Tin Can Bay 0403 277 555 rachael.harratt@century21.com.au Gympie

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Tin Can Bay

RENTAL NEWS

Gympie’s rich history not lost on new tenant Deana DEANA Purdy has lived in a number of places across Australia.

She spent some time on the Sunshine Coast, the hinterland, the Gold Coast, Tin Can Bay and even Wollongong but she chose to settle here in Gympie 18 months ago.

She said living with her husband in Tin Can Bay was wonderful, but now she was on her own, she wanted to be closer to a larger centre, with more accessible amenities.

Gympie, she said, had it all.

“It’s 40 minutes to the beach, half an hour to Yandina and only 45 minutes to the Sunshine Coast,” she said.

“Now the highway is finished I can pop down to where the kids live at Yandina in no time. It’s less expensive to rent than the Sunshine Coast and Gympie is more central than Tin Can Bay. “It’s got any shops you need, restaurants,

pubs, the lot.”

While these reasons were big selling points for Ms Purdy, other factors helped to influence her decision.

“I feel very safe here,” she said.

“And now the council is doing up the main streets to look more modern, it’s just lovely.”

Ms Purdy said the blend between the old and new was something she liked.

She is appreciating history a lot more and has found that is something Gympie is especially rich in.

“I like the look of the old Queenslanders and everyone now is tending to do them up rather than demolish them,” she said.

“They have a more heritage feel and Gympie’s got a lot in one area so you can get an idea of the different styles.

“There’s a lot of history here, so I’ve got a lot to learn about,” she said.

NEW HOME: Renter Deana Purdy has lived in a number of places but has chosen to settle in Gympie because of its history, affordability, amenities and its proximity to the Sunshine Coast.

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• Gorgeous 3 bedroom home on a fabulous 5 Acres • Modern kitchen with wall oven, Polished timber floors • Cosy fireplace, fans, wrap around verandahs • Entertainment area plus a quirky bath on verandah • 6 Bay parking, 2 Dams, 12000g water, 5kw Solar • A lovely place in a peaceful location, live the dream!

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120 OLD MARYBOROUGH RD, GYMPIE • Offering the perfect lifestyle & location • Situated on 2527m2, large split level home • 4 bedrooms, main bedroom has ensuite & WIR • Large kitchen, open plan living, formal lounge • Office, huge rumpus room, large verandah • In-ground pool, this is an entertainers delight!

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• On 2.96 acres in the heart of Gympie • Potential to subdivide 4 blocks (STCA) • 4 bedrooms, open plan kitchen, dining & lounge • Walking distance to schools & shops • Endless opportunities, plus room for a dam • Incredible views over Gympie & surrounds

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5482 7355 RENTALS: 5482 1611

SALES:

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1 REDUCED TO $350,000 Tania Bannan 0438 790 400

1 OFFERS OVER $379,000 Dorothy Palmer 0408 834 781

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FOR SALE BY DEADLINE

231 MCINTOSH CREEK RD, JONES HILL • Wide wrap around verandah’s on 3 sides • 3 bedrooms with built-ins, office/hobby room • Open plan living, good sized kitchen • Fully fenced 4000m2 yard, 3 carports, garage • New colour bond roof & guttering, workshop • Great street appeal, add value with a little work!

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2 EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Tania Bannan 0438 790 400

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16 HILLTOP AVE, SOUTHSIDE • In a prime location, perfect for the big family • Upstairs has a living area & 2 bathrooms • 4 bedrooms, main bedroom with ensuite • Plus 3 new air-conditioning units • Downstairs has kitchen, dining & living • Double lock up garage , Currently tenanted

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$309,000 Tania Bannan 0438 790 400

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59 KIRSTEN DVE, CURRA • Western red cedar home on 4.94 acres • Polished floors, freshly repainted, verandahs • Open plan kitchen, dining & lounge, reverse air • Fans, wood heater, well appointed kitchen • 3 bedrooms, 2 with air, all open to deck • Large green house/entertainment area, 2 dams

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21 SPROULE RD, GYMPIE • Set amongst quality homes, near Gympie CBD • A great sized low-set 4 bedroom brick home • Bedrooms with built ins, ensuite & WIR in main • Open plan kitchen & living, split system air • Covered entertainment area, fully fenced yard • Situated on a 935sqm corner block, well priced

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• Queenslander style home on 1,189m2 • Has been refreshed & rejuvenated • Open plan living, servery from kitchen • Polished timber floors, T & G walls • Deck off the kitchen, fully screened, ceiling fans • 2 bay lock up garage, entertaining area, side access

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18 MAORI LANE, GYMPIE • Low set 3 bedroom brick home on 592m2 • Polished timber floors, security screens • All carpeted bedrooms, 2 with built ins • Wheelchair friendly bathroom, air con lounge • Covered rear entertaining area, single garage • Tenanted until May 2019, a perfect investment

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• In a prime location situated on 677m2 • Well presented 3 bedroom home • 2 beds upstairs, 1 down (or rumpus) • Air con, spacious kitchen with dishwasher • Easy care gardens & fully fenced back yard • Only minutes to shop, schools & CBD

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Mansion fit for a king one of the

Winning award is this Lagoon Pocket

By PHILIPPE COQUERAND philippe.coquerand@ gympietimes.com

IT’S a mansion fit for a king in the Gympie region, taking out the top gong in the Master Builders awards last August.

The five-bedroom property on Lagoon Pocket Rd won the Individual Homes up to $950,000 award on the Sunshine Coast.

Owner Allen Schutt made the lifestyle change from St George two-and-a-half years ago.

Mr Schutt moved into his house at the end of May after seven months of intensive designing by KJ Homes and Cooloola Drafting.

“I decided to move here because I was sick of the drought and I thought it would be good to let the kids have a go so I sold my property and moved here,” he said.

“The climate here is good. I was going to move closer to the beach but I knew after six months I’d not like it and I knew I wanted to keep the cows.

“My main criteria for moving to Lagoon Pocket was I wanted to go somewhere where it wasn’t too hot, wasn’t too cold and where it rained.”

Mr Schutt envisioned how his property would turn out.

“I’ve always liked federation-style planning, I love verandas and I like open plan inside,” he said.

“The draftsman in town was very helpful. I just told him what I had in mind and tried to put it on paper and he’d go and do it.

“He would say ‘what do you think of that’ and this is how it all turned out. It’s just amazing.”

At almost 70 years of age, Mr Schutt is still working and has no plans to retire.

“I still sell bulls,” he said.

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it’s bred into me.”

It was only three months after he moved in Mr Schutt found out his property was a winner in the Master Builders awards.

“I was lucky I had one of my sons living in Gympie. He had two houses on the same property so while my house was getting done up, I was staying at his house,” he said.

“The draftsman thought it was a really good design and asked me whether or not we should put it into the awards and I thought why not.”

The Master Builders awards covered all of the Sunshine Coast, with winners announced in early August last year.

Mr Schutt said living in Lagoon Pocket was great as it brought back memories of living in the country.

“The unique thing about this house is that it makes me feel like I still live on the land,” he said.

“It’s a nice block of country – it’s got the river and is quite undulating.

“When I was in St George I had 10,000ha of flat ground and not a stone on it, whereas here it’s just perfect.

“The other unique thing about this property is that no one can build out here – I own all the roads, so it’s nice and relaxing.”

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THE CLIMATE HERE IS GOOD. I WAS GOING TO MOVE CLOSER TO THE BEACH BUT I KNEW AFTER SIX MONTHS I’D NOT LIKE IT AND I KNEW I WANTED TO KEEP THE COWS. ALLEN SCHUTT

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Escape to the country and enjoy this beautiful home. Low-maintenance and in excellent condition, this home has lots to offer.

• 4 bedrooms with built-ins and fans • 2 bathrooms - separate bath and toilet • Very large kitchen - dishwasher, gas stove • Two separate living rooms with air-con • Outdoor entertaining area, solar, side access • 13x7m powered shed, fully dog proof fenced • Quiet location with nice outlook, 1.5 acres • High and dry! Only minutes to Gympie

• 3 bedrooms with built-ins and fans • 2 bathrooms - separate bath and toilet • Under roof front outdoor ent. area, back deck • Large kitchen - dishwasher, dbl fridge space • 6 x6 m 2 bay shed, carport, room for caravan • Quiet location with nice outlook, 1.25 acres • High and dry! Only 35 mins to Gympie

Tina Tillinger 0414 566 276 4

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1.5 ACRES

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1.25 ACRES

Ship yeah, GYMPIE is cheap! rural. residential. lifestyle acreage

R O H C AN we sell for a shipload more

Tina Tillinger 0414 566 276 tina@anchorrealty.com.au

Steph West 0432 622 451 steph@anchorrealty.com.au w w w. a n c h o r re a l t y. co m. a u Page 12

Tina & Steph x

ru ra l | resident ia l | lifest yle a crea ge

NEAT TIMBER HOME - Very neat 2 bedroom

BEST VALUE ON THE EASTSIDE - Big double

highset timber home on a large fully fenced block.

storey brick. 5 mins Gympie’s CBD. In-ground pool

Air-conditioned, Galley kitchen. Workshop under

with entertainment area Shed for a caravan or boat

with space fo 2 cars. $115,000 L/N 7312

4 car accom. O/O $360,000 L/N 7371

FAMILY HOME ON A LEVEL BLOCK - 3 brm

WHY NOT SPOIL YOURSELF - 4 Bed & 2 bath

Open plan living area air conditioned .Pleasant

2 Car in a sought after Estate. Open plan living

kitchen & bathroom.Spacious entertainment area

areas with aircon. 940 sqm. Close to schools and

within home. Offers over $245,000 L/N 7342

shops. $419,000 L/N 7421

NEAT AS A PIN - 3 bedroom lowset brick home

BLUE RIBBON SOUTHSIDE HOME

Close to shopping centre, schools. Open plan

4 brms, built-ins, ensuite. Two large living areas

living area air conditioned. Front and side veran

6000m2 block fenced 3 sides. 2 sheds, Private

dahs Single lock up garage. $275,000 L/N 7436

entertaining area. $675,000 L/N 7431

NEAR NEW HOME W ITH VIEWS. Big 973m2 Open plan living City views & lovely breeze Main with walk in robe other 3 bedrooms with builtins. Priced at $359,000

L/N 7430

OUTSTANDING LOCATION - 10.79acres, Rural Residential. 4 Bed, Office & 3 Bath. Entertainment area, Inground pool. Farm Shed, Plentiful water 2 Bay carport, good fencing. $699,000 L/N 7391

SLIGHTLY UNDULATING BLOCK - 2.3 ACRES

HORIZON - You can see Rainbow Bch sand blow.

House site & shed & Power at front of block

30 acre only 30 mins out of Noosa, perfect house-

A selection of timber. Few minutes drive to shops

site, permanent spring, several sheds for machin-

Price $69,000 L/N 7407

ery, one with amenities, NBN, $490,000 LN 7409

RARE OPPORTUNITY 9km TO GYMPIE

LIFE ON THE FARM - 3 Brm on 142 acres

Dam, Fenced, Ex dairy farm country, 16.23ha or

40 minutes to Noosa. Rich grow scrub soil

40.1acres. With views back to Gympie

Ideal small crops/ cattle country 4 machinery

Priced at $299,000 LN 7139

Sheds On the market at $699,000 L/N 7414

BEAUTIFUL WIDGEE 3 brm brick home - 6 acres.

THE BEST THERE IS - Qlder on 95.6 acres

Aircon and ceiling fans. 13m x 5m enclosed patio.

15 minutes to Gympie’s CBD. 4 brm home, Timber

Plenty of shed space. Solar power and hot water.

floor, 9ft ceilings, 700 mango trees, 4 bay 24m

Priced at $415,000 L/N 7443

x12m x 6m steel framed shed, Priced at $1.3m

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ADVERTORIAL

HOUSE REMOVAL

David Wright makes removal simple David Wright House Removers and Demolition carry out all aspects of house removal, demolition, asbestos removal, restumping, house lifting up to 3 stories and sliding homes on the existing site.

David Wright has 3 display depots where you can browse and buy a house for removal and have it delivered and stumped on your land.

Calling on his 23 years of experience in the building and house removal industries, Master Builder David Wright aims to deliver the best service at an affordable price.

David operates with all his own machinery and his own crew and uses the best and most advanced house removing equipment in the country to guarantee the best possible job.

The Brisbane-based company will travel anywhere in Queensland and northern New South Wales and can go where other removers cannot access due to the specially engineered removal trucks and trailers. David Wright has the newest and most advanced trailer systems

in Queensland.

“When it comes to residential works, these jobs need to be approached professionally and with the upmost respect to neighbouring people,” Mr Wright said.

“These services may also include asbestos removal, partial or full demolition”.

David Wright House Removers and Demolition can provide quotes for all of these areas and can also work on large areas like acreage or smaller lots such as 300sq m lots.

“We have the ability to do jobs by hand if the space is extremely difficult to access,” David said.

For more information go to www.davidwright.com.au

Remove and Restore

We buy and sell homes for removal and even deliver to your site.

Phone (07) 3888 2234

240 Bruce Hwy,Eastern Service Road,Burpengary East 4505

Email: info@davidwright.com.au | QBCC 1066702

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Dine-in & Drive-thru Restaurant

31 Wickham Street, Gympie

For Sale

Most locals know this property as the former Brodies Chicken site. The property includes an established dine-in and drive-through restaurant as well as over 300m2 of mixed use space. Ideally situated on a high, corner block with access from Channon Street as well as from both directions along the Bruce Highway, the exposure and position cannot be surpassed in Gympie.

• Established drive-through & dine-in quick serve restaurant • Incredible exposure high on a corner block (Bruce Highway & Channon St) • 201sqm internal floor space + 46sqm outdoor eatery + drive-through • Access to the site from both directions along the Bruce Highway + Channon St • A 46sqm children’s playground sits adjacent to the outdoor eatery • Ample customer parking for up to 32 vehicles For further information about this great opportunity contact Michael Baker on 0439 388 766.

ContactAgent View ByAppointment www.naiharcourts.com.au

Michael Baker

M 0439 388 766 P 07 5355 7000 michael.baker@naiharcourts.com.au NAI Harcourts Noosa

CONGRATULATIONS

MICHAEL BAKER

on achieving No. 1 for the Quarter for Queensland & No. 3 in Australia For any of your commercial needs, please contact Michael Baker on 0439 388 766

Brand New Hinterland Hotel

40 Main Street, Kandanga

Situated in the picturesque Mary Valley, this hinterland hotel is a short 35-minute drive from the beaches of Noosa and just 20 minutes from the city of Gympie. Always bustling with cheerful patrons, it is a tourist and local favourite venue for long, relaxed dining and unforgettable social gatherings. The hard work has already been done! Due to health reasons, the owners have decided to put the hotel on the market in order for it to operate at full potential. Register your interest today!

• Freehold going concern • Brand new hotel (depreciation potential) • 2458 sqm corner block with 750 sqm under roof • TAB and Keno • • Guest accommodation • 3 large cold rooms • • High tourist volume • Figures available upon signing a confidentiality agreement

For Sale View ByAppointment

www.naiharcourts.com.au

John Greensill M 0419 712 550 P 07 5355 7000

greensillteam@harcourts.com.au Rachael Greensill

M 0407 171 014 P 07 5355 7000 greensillteam@harcourts.com.au

NAI Harcourts Noosa

Michael Baker M 0439 388 766 P 07 5355 7000

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FOR A SUCCESSFUL SALE

yOU nEEd A SUCCESSFUL tEAm QUEENSLAND STATE AWARDS JULY - SEPTEMBER 2018

• TOP OFFICE (GCI REGIONAL) - Professionals Gympie • TOP OFFICE (SALES) - Professionals Gympie • TOP SALESPERSON (GCI REGIONAL) - Lex Townsend, Professionals Gympie • TOP SALESPERSON (SALES) - Lex Townsend, Professionals Gympie • TOP SALESPERSON (AUCTIONS) - Peter Olsson, Professionals Gympie • TOP 5 SALESPERSON (GCI) - Rob May, Professionals Gympie • TOP 5 SALESPERSON (SALES) - Rob May, Professionals Gympie

The Professionals Team repeats its success at the December Awards!!

Gympie

5482 7505

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www.professionalsgympie.com.au Cnr Mary & Monkland Streets, Gympie