ROCHEDALE AUTUMN EDITION 2019
Market overview page 4
Federal election 2019: how it affects real estate page 6
Sales for the quarter page 8
Benefits of interior styling page 10
Community news page 12
Easy retirement living page 14
Property Report brought to you by your Rochedale area specialist
NICK YAMADA
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friends & family We hope you have had a great start to 2019 and you got some muchneeded time off with family as well as friends over the Easter break. It feels like a few short weeks ago we were welcoming the start of 2019 but as we continue to navigate the year, we will be looking at the end of financial year and the Queensland winter season before we know it! In this quarterly wrap up, we’ve put together some key information to keep you updated with the latest sales, developments and community news happening in your local area. The last 3 months of the financial year are often an interesting and busy time for the real estate industry as lots of home owners look to make a move on, cash in or get an update on their investment allowing them to financially plan for the forthcoming financial year. As always, we appreciate your support and feedback on our market reports and we try our best to bring you the most relevant and up to date information possible. If there’s anything in regards to real estate you would like to know about or even if you would like to feature your local business in our next issue, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We love supporting our local community! Enjoy this issue! Your local specialist | Place Sunnybank
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Contents Page 4
Market overview
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Suburb statistics
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Federal election 2019: How it can affect real estate
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Houses sold
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Benefits of interior property styling
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RateMyAgent awards 2019
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Community news
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Brookland Retirement Village: Easy retirement living
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Your suburb specialist
2017 FINALIST REIQ Large Residential 2015 REIQ LARGE RESIDENTIAL AGENCY OF THE YEAR Disclaimer: Every effort has been made by Place Sunnybank to ensure that all information in this document is correct at time of printing.
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Statistics
ROCHEDALE QUARTER 1 2019
15
HOUSES SOLD
$1,790,000
148 days
$1,108,888
8%
41%
$630pw
HIGHEST SALE PRICE
2019 Q1 MEDIAN PRICE
5 YEAR GROWTH
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AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET
CHANGE IN MEDIAN PRICE
AVERAGE RENT FOR HOUSES
Market place overview It has been an interesting start to 2019. A lot of queries and a lot of concern out in the market. From my conversations with the local community, everyone has either: 1. Noticed ‘For Sale’ signs being up for longer
Another point worth making is the fact that the median price appears to have remained steady despite current ‘market’ conditions. Everyone’s focus now is the national election that is set to occur on May 18th. Who will get in?
Regardless of who gets in, whenever a Federal Election rolls around, pundits, 2. Read in the local paper OR commentators and the public always 3. Heard from a neighbour, radio or seen ponder the likely impact on the real estate market, especially given that it covered on the television about the housing market is the backbone of what is going on in the “market”. Australia’s economy. We will certainly be The sales data shown from the first keeping a very close eye on this election quarter of 2019 shows a bit of a mixed and its impact over the coming months. response from the local Rochedale As a local in your market every day, I aim market. The number of residential home to be as relevant in providing valuable transactions that have occurred has minorly fallen compared to last quarter of information to you as possible so if you have any queries about the local market, 2018. However this isn’t that surprising as the start of the year always gets off the or curious about where your home sits ground a bit slower compared to the mad in the current market, I’d be more than happy to have a confidential chat with rush of the last quarter in the year when you. everyone tries to sell before the holidays come around. Nick Yamada 0415 757 768 In short the question everyone wants the answer to is “have buyers shied away from buying in Rochedale?” It certainly doesn’t appear so, as properties continue to sell despite some longer days on market. 5
FEDERAL ELECTION 2019 how it could affect real estate There will be a number of hotly contested topics relating to real estate at the upcoming* election including negative gearing, capital gains tax and the banking royal commission. Read on to see how this might affect you and your property. Negative gearing The way the Liberals tell it, the choice that voters face this election is: vote for the Coalition and the economy will prosper; vote for Labor and the economy will crash. Perhaps no policy debate has highlighted this messaging more than negative gearing. The LNP wants to keep the policy as it is, while Labor wants to limit the tax concession to newly constructed properties from 1st January 2020. All investments made before this date will not be affected by the changes and allow for negative gearing (this is called the ‘Grandfather Clause’). First home buyers might see this as an opportunity to get their foot in the door with a potential drop in investor activity, meaning one less buyer group in the market that they have to compete with. 6
*at the time of print
Existing homeowners might be concerned about a potential drop in investor activity. The change in policy could see less demand and buyer competition, resulting in falling prices.
Capital Gains Tax Currently, people who sell an investment property that they have owned for more than 12 months are eligible for a 50% discount on the tax, which they would normally have to pay on any profit made from the sale. As with negative gearing, the LNP wants to leave this policy as it is, while Labor wants to reduce the discount from 50% to 25%, in an attempt to tilt the playing field in favour of first-home buyers. In a similar scenario to the previous policy, this reduction in tax concession may spell good news for buyers, particularly first-home buyers as they face less competition from
investors. However for investors, without the same tax breaks it might disincentivise them from investing further in real estate or have them demand higher rental yields to make up for the lack of concession. And for that to happen, either the price of the investment property needs to go down, or the rent needs to go up, once again putting a downward pressure on house prices.
Banking royal commission Led by Commissioner Kenneth Hayne, the inquiry has dominated headlines in recent months bringing to light a range of unethical practices in the banking and financial industry. As a result, banks have already been forced to carry out more diligent checks before lending out money, making it harder for buyers to access finance. With this in play, buyers will either get finance knocked back or borrow less, therefore bidding less on houses resulting in prices falling. No matter which party gets voted in, both parties have apparently agreed to implement recommendations made by the commissioner Kenneth Hayne’s final report. For more information on this final report, visit: https://financialservices. royalcommission.gov.au/Pages/reports.aspx 7
Source: realestate.com.au, 2019
QUARTER 1 2019
ROCHEDALE SPEC
Address
Bed,Bath,Car
Land m2
Sold
DOM Sale Price
21 Wombat Cres
4,2,2
323
19-Feb-19
109
$690,000
35 Obrist Pl
4,2,2
301
13-Feb-19
101
$690,000
12 Platypus Cct
4,3,2
512
05-Mar-19
60
$825,000
38 Phoenix St
4,3,2
347
05-Feb-19
366
$851,000
66 Splendour St
5,4,2
489
15-Mar-19
277
$910,500
35 Cockatoo Pl
6,3,2
452
28-Jan-19
379
$935,000
36 Panorama St
6,4,2
478
15-Jan-19
292
$965,000
37 Dell St
5,4,2
443
25-Jan-19
39
$1,028,888
12 PLATYPUS CIRCUIT, ROCHEDALE
SOLD
$825,000
TOP LOWSET SALE
8
4 DOM | Days on Market
3
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LAND SIZE
512m2
DOM
60
SALE DATE
5 MAR 18
QUARTER 1 2019
ROCHEDALE SPEC
Address
SOLD
Bed,Bath,Car
Land m2
Sold
DOM Sale Price
48 Obrist Pl
3,1,2
582
30-Jan-19
41
$1,120,000
5 Royal Cres
4,2,2
505
05-Mar-19
58
$1,158,888
29 Cockatoo Pl
4,3,2
630
18-Jan-19
48
$1,180,000
21 Kestrel St
4,2,4
477
18-Mar-19
105
$1,190,000
40 Zenith St
4,2,2
427
10-Mar-19
21
$1,196,888
42 Ross St
4,2,2
532
28-Feb-19
50
$1,288,888
20 Gardner Rd
5,3,3
10,218
21-Jan-19
49
$1,790,000
20 GARDNER ROAD, ROCHEDALE
$1,790,000
2019 QUARTER 1 TOP SALE
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3
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Information correct at time of print as sourced from RP Data and Pricefinder.
LAND SIZE
10,218m2
DOM
49
SALE DATE
21 JAN 19
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7 WAYS INTERIOR STYLING CAN INCREASE YOUR SALE PRICE First impressions are everything when potential buyers click on a property listing or walk into a home open. We incorporate these 7 vital methods into our professional styling to maximise the final selling price for our clients. 1. Decluttering Nobody wants to buy a home that’s filled with signs of someone else’s life, so be sure to tidy away keys, notepads, magnets from the fridge and everyday clutter. Having trouble finding space? Natural textured baskets and boxes provide beautiful storage options to help you easily hide things away. 2. Updating walls with fresh paint Painting is one of the simplest ways to add value to your property’s sale price. A walk through the property can help to identify areas that can be freshened up with new coats of paint, and don’t forget to look up – crisp white ceilings can make rooms feel larger and more open. 3. Adapting room purposes While it’s impossible to tap into the mind of every potential buyer, it pays to consider how your rooms can be used to their best advantage. While you might have an unused formal lounge area in a corner of your home, adapting this into a modern office space or extra bedroom could add appeal and value.
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4. Refreshing curtains or window coverings Modern window coverings are a world away from those of even a decade ago. If your property features curtains or out-dated vertical blinds, it can be worth investing in sheer blinds or sleek timber venetians to update your rooms and add a sense of privacy – particularly in front-facing rooms.
5. Hanging artwork to suit the space There’s no need to convert your property into a modern art gallery, packing away personal photos and replacing them with proportional, appealing artworks can add value. The size and location of artwork can either enhance or diminish a space, so if in doubt trust an experienced stylist. 6. Choosing the right rugs Just as with artwork, a rug can ‘make or break’ a room. A rug that is the wrong shape or size for its space can actually create a sense that something isn’t quite right. When home staging in Brisbane, our stylists carefully select rugs to define areas and add a sense of comfort to each space. 7. Thinking light and bright Properties can be transformed by the right lighting. Our property stylists employ a number of techniques to make rooms feel larger, including the use of white or light paint, updating old-fashioned globes with modern LEDs or warm fluorescent options, and – most importantly – letting natural light flood in. If you would like to know more about our services, or would simply like an obligationfree quote, contact us today.
KATRINA CUNNANE State Manager & CRM T: 1300 387 647 M: 0498 800 888 E: katrina.cunnane@furnishandfinish.com W: www.furnishandfinish.com
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COMMUNITY NEWS
TRI-CARE REVEALS new plans for Rochedale seniors living resort The aged care provider has revealed updated plans for an 11-hectare site in Rochedale – 20 kilometres south-east of Brisbane CBD – which it originally purchased for $15.3 million in 2007.
According to The Courier Mail, a new development application now also includes 281 homes for seniors living to be managed as a “manufactured home park” with homes starting from $500,000.
The provider announced plans to build a 250-unit retirement village, 200-bed aged care facility and 169-home ‘relocatable home park’ on the site last year – however these were met with community opposition over both the ‘home park’ element and the development’s proximity to nearby homes.
The revised plans move the proposed retirement homes away from the boundary of adjoining neighbours and no longer includes a multi-storey aged care facility on the part of the site that is close to homes.
TriCare then purchased a neighbouring 4-hectare property for $10.8 million in January this year to cater for the extensive proposal.
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The development will be TriCare’s sixth retirement community in QLD. (source: https://www.theweeklysource. com.au/tricare-reveals-new-plans-forrochedale-qld-seniors-living-resort/)
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Are you or your loved ones finding it harder to stay on top of things around the house? As we get older, maintaining a large home and garden can begin to feel more burdensome and time-consuming than it used to. If your current home is becoming a source of stress or worry, it might be time to think about a change. Retirement village living can be an ideal option for those who want to downsize and enjoy an easier, lowmaintenance lifestyle. At Brookland Retirement Village, residents can hand all home and garden maintenance over to experienced staff. Everything is taken care of, from mowing the lawn and cleaning the gutters to changing light bulbs. Even things like the oven and hot water system are maintained and replaced by the village operator, rather than the resident. With everything looked after, residents have more time for the things they enjoy, like seeing loved ones, travelling, pursuing hobbies, or getting involved in the social side of village life. At Brookland, you can participate as much or as little you choose, but many residents say moving to a retirement village helped to improve their social life thanks to the wide range of organised activities, get-togethers, functions and classes on offer.
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Most retirement villages have a community centre that play host to all these events as well as housing communal facilities. These may include a library, hairdressing salon, auditorium, swimming pool, gym, consulting rooms for visiting health professionals, and even a café.
Having all this at your fingertips is especially handy for those who don’t drive–as is the private village bus, which offers shopping trips several times a week. Another key benefit is the supportive, friendly environment. In a retirement village, unlike a residential complex, residents can feel secure and comfortable knowing they live among people at the same stage of life, which brings a strong sense of belonging and community. Brookland Retirement Village resident Ann Fletcher is enthusiastic about the benefits of village living.
“It’s great. Everyone is friendly and we all look out for one another, we haven’t looked back!” Brookland Retirement Village currently has a range of beautifully renovated independent living villas and apartments available for sale. If you think a retirement village might be right for you, call the team at Brookland on 3345 9143 or visit brookland.com.au to book a personal tour.
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Nick Yamada OUTSTANDING AGENT Nick has been nothing but wonderful from the beginning till the end of the sale. His communication is consistent and transparent, his advice along the way of the sale was also very valuable and honest .We couldn’t be any happier with our sale and will definitely look forward to sell or buy from him again. - Tee & Ivy, Rochedale (a review from ratemyagent.com.au)
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