Real Estate - Noosa - 05th November 2015 by Star News Group

Noosaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Weekly Real Estate Guide

5 November, 2015

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PANORAMIC VISTA’S

SUNSHINE BEACH 17 THE ESPLANADE

Beachfront & Beautiful

View Saturday 1.00-1.30pm Price Contact Agent

This fabulous Stephen Kidd creation is positioned on the highest point on Sunshine Beach’s lovely esplanade to allow the panoramic surf views to be fully appreciated without distraction. The home is minimalistic and modern and within a moment’s walk to Sunshine surf club and shops. ɒ Finest quality construction, finish and furnishings with neutral colours. Built over 3 levels. ɒ Gourmet kitchen, study, generous bedroom accommodation and family games room. ɒ Fitting seamlessly into its pristine beachside environment. ɒ One of the most splendid positions available on the Eastern Seaboard.

Shane McCauley 0403 646 930 Jennifer Carr 0412 158 433 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au Richardson & Wrench Noosa

STYLISH ENTERTAINER

TEWANTIN 5 BURGESS DRIVE

Family & Friends

View Saturday 12.00-12.30pm Price $635,000

This home has it all! The ultra large kitchen, dining and family rooms open onto a covered alfresco area, perfect for twilight entertaining. The formal dining and lounge is ideal as an adult retreat overlooking the sparkling pool & spa. Ultimate privacy backing onto a nature reserve. ɒ Separate rooms for all the family including a gym and office. ɒ Low maintenance gardens so you can truly enjoy the tranquillity of this home. ɒ Fully fenced, with remote security gate. ɒ Close to shops, schools, public transport & walking tracks.

Shane McCauley 0403 646 930 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

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10MINS FROM MAIN BEACH

TEWANTIN 43 TAIT STREET Riverfront & Irreplaceable An opportunity now exists to purchase a unique one level home on 50 metres of river frontage overlooking the National Park and adjacent to Richard Branson’s Makepeace Island. The homesite of ¾ acre (2920 square metres) of land faces north east and is completely private. ɒ Light filled home, 300m2 plus wide verandahs, huge entertaining pavilion facing the water. ɒ Spacious and comfortable single level home of brick construction for low maintenance. ɒ Tree shaded 50m timber ramp to the river, all gardens serviced by automated drip irrigation. ɒ Practical and easily maintained property with cost cutting infrastructure.

View Thursday 4.00-5.00pm Saturday 10.00-10.30am Auction On-site 12noon Saturday 21 November Cam Goode 0400 904 678 Jill Goode 0418 714 653 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au Richardson & Wrench Noosa

NORTH FACING

NOOSA HEADS 231 ‘FRENCH QUARTER RESORT’

Lifestyle & Income

View By Appointment Price $399,000

The ultimate proposition right in the heart of Hastings Street. With a view over the lagoon style pool, this renovated apartment is priced to sell now! Opposite Noosa`s main beach, apartment 231 has everything right at its doorstep... fine dining, cafes and the beautiful National Park. ɒ Excellent yield and depreciation benefits. ɒ Tastefully renovated and self contained. ɒ Elevated, end unit on the mid level. ɒ First class on site management with Mantra.

Frank Milat 0438 528 148 Shane McCauley 0403 646 930 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

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LUXURY INVESTMENT

NOOSA HILL 35 ‘NOOSA CREST’ 2 NOOSA DRIVE

Views & Vistas

View By Appointment Price Offers over $1,250,000

Sublime and elevated Laguna Bay views are on offer as part of an opulent investment opportunity available within the Noosa Crest complex. With an expansive north-facing entertaining balcony, this apartment also benefits from myriad first class facilities and efficient onsite management. ɒ Large 39sqm north-facing deck with glass balustrade. ɒ 118sqm fully furnished apartment with full-sized laundry with storage. ɒ Split-system airconditioning in master & living area & ceiling fans. ɒ Covered parking; onsite management.

Kate Cox 0438 695 505 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au Richardson & Wrench Noosa

HIGH ON THE HILL

NOOSA HILL 12 ‘PICTURE POINT APARTMENTS’

Penthouse & Position

View By Appointment Price Offers over $750,000

Foundations are in place to create something really special in the heart of Noosa Heads, while investing in the future with potential to maximise on great holiday-letting returns. Pennthouse 12 offers a premier position, and a beautiful outlook with many of Noosa’s best assets close by. ɒ Views from Noosa hinterland to Laguna Bay. ɒ Rooftop terrace with spa. ɒ Fully furnished; plus owner’s lockable storage. ɒ Complex facilities include heated pool & spa; sauna; bbq & onsite management.

Kate Cox 0438 695 505 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

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www.rosecallaghanrealty.com.au

7 Kiamba Court, Sunshine Beach

3 A 2.5 B 4 C

3 A 2.5 B 2 C

2/15 Ventura Street, Sunrise Beach

Bask in Surf Beach Views

Expansive Duplex Fantastic Views

• Panoramic Ocean and Surf Views • Open Plan Light and Breezy Thru-out • Pool, Study and Lots of Outdoor Living • Huge Garage and Storage Area • Generous Main Suite Private Balcony • Short Amble to Sunshine Beach

• House Like Proportions Metres to Beach • Stylish Kitchen Caesar Stone Benchtops • Open Plan Living Dining Large Balcony • Entertaining Area Salt-water Pool • Air-Conditioning and Automatic Driveway Gate • Generous Garage Internal Access Storage

Inspect: By Appointment Price: Price on Application Contact: Rosemary 0419 236 133

5 Helm Court, Noosaville

4A 2B 2C

2A 2B 1CD

2/9 Selene Street, Sunrise Beach

Too Good to Miss

Ocean Sounds and Sandy Beaches

• Two living areas-dining area and study • Modern kitchen, Caesar Stone benches • Solar power electricity and hot water • Room for boat, caravan, motorhome or 4 cars • Air-conditioning and ceiling fans thru-out • Private Heated Pool Great Outdoor Living

• Great weekender, investment rental or home • Light filled open plan living with high ceilings • East facing covered balcony ideal for entertaining • Good size main bedroom, WIR, en-suite • Stroll onto the beach and to local store • Private tiled Courtyard, pool in complex

Inspect: By Appointment Price: $840,000 Contact: Rosemary 0419 236 133

Inspect: Saturday 7th November 11am -12Noon Price: $495,000 Contact: Rosemary 0419 236 133

E: rose@rosecallaghanrealty.com.au

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Noosa Heads - 23 Banksia Avenue

4 bed | 3.5 bath | 4 car

Incomparable Family Sanctuary in the Heart of Noosa Located within the exclusive Settlers Cove development, this incomparable, private family sanctuary is serenely positioned on 1638m² of prime Noosa real estate. Just 10 minutes walk to Hastings Street and Main Beach, the expansive 640m² architectural design ofers every convenience, including a magniicent European kitchen, enormous all-weather terrace, outdoor kitchen (barbeque, pizza oven, open ireplace), 15m pool, apartment-sized Parents Retreat (121m²), commercial oice, digital cinema room, four car garage and much more.. Nurkasa (meaning Nurturing Home) comes with a promise of an understated, relaxed and very stylish lifestyle, surrounded by beauty and nature, that only living in the heart of Noosa can deliver.

onenoosa.com 07 5448 3993 info@onenoosa.com 20 NOOSA TODAY | Thursday, 5 November, 2015

For Sale Ofers over $3,200,000 View By Appointment Web ID www.onenoosa.com/property/ details/756

Contact Lydia Kirn 0412 542 644 lydia@onenoosa.com

Balance favours investors GREAT news for investors with the latest

houses and units to be smaller. Blocks of land

data showing more people are renting

are also expected to continue to decrease in

rather than buying, while those buying are

size.

choosing units over houses. Master Builders’ deputy executive director

The latest ABS statistics for Queensland in 2013/14 show 63 per cent of people own or

Paul Bidwell said these latest ABS trends

are paying off their own home - down from

were reflected in the newly released Master

70 per cent in 1994/95.

Builders Survey of Industry Conditions (SIC) for the September 2015 quarter. Survey respondents were confident the trend to more units will continue, with 75 per cent expecting to see more units than

“Along with the shift towards renting, we are also seeing a gradual shift towards units and away from detached houses,” Mr Bidwell said. “Of Queensland’s 1,765,000 dwellings 79

detached houses developed. In a significant

per cent are detached houses, down slightly

turnaround, the majority expect detached

from 82 per cent in 1994/95. However, of

the 44,000 dwelling approvals for 2014/15, only about 50 per cent are detached houses. If this trend continues, we will witness a major shift in the type of housing that Queenslanders live in. “The ABS statistics also show the average household size is 2.6 (in 2013/14). This is down slightly from 2.7 in 1994/95. Interestingly, the average number of bedrooms per dwelling increased during the same period - up from 2.9 to 3.2.” The SIC survey found the future of construction lies overseas, with an increasing amount of products and materials being sourced offshore. Finding improved methods

With more people renting than buying, now is a great time for investors to make the most of high demand for housing. to manage the safety risks associated with imports is important for many in the industry. In the future, more building work will be pre-fabricated off-site. These changes are not expected to reduce the demand for labour, but rather, shift the demand towards a more specialised and technical workforce.

They all want a home NEW REIQ vacancy rate data for September has revealed the Queensland property market is continuing to operate at two speeds, with rates remaining tight in the southeast corner while rates are holding steady in the regions.

QUALIFIED BUYERS WAITING

The rental markets from Gympie south to the Gold Coast and west to Toowoomba are largely at almost historically tight levels, with some parts of the Sunshine Coast registering less than one per cent vacancy.

“We’re seeing strong demand for rental properties in these areas and while a small level of this demand is seasonal, it does mean good news for investors who have certainty around finding tenants for their properties,” she said. Brisbane continued its long-term trend with a vacancy rate of 2.8 per cent, which was still in the healthy range. “We continue to see strong demand for dwellings in the Brisbane market and despite some commentators who suggest that we are facing a glut the data tells a different story,” Ms Mercorella said. “New apartments in Brisbane are reportedly being snapped up by investors and owner-occupiers, although the vacancy

When it comes to rentals, demand is rising and limited inventory means the market is very tight in Noosa, according to REIQ. rate softened slightly, from 3.0 per cent to 3.3 per cent.”

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Ms Mercorella said agents were reporting rental incentives were being offered to secure a tenant. “Asking rental prices are also said to be softening in response to the level of supply, however it is evident that the tenant demand is still there,” she said. The Gold Coast dropped from 2.3 per cent to 1.7 per cent, while the greater Sunshine Coast area recorded a drop from 1.6 per cent to 1.3 per cent. The Fraser Coast recorded a small dip from 3.8 per cent to 3.7 per cent, reflecting a trend towards a healthier investor market. In the state’s north, Townsville held relatively steady at 5.6 per cent, up marginally from 5.3 per cent.

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REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said demand was rising and limited inventory meant the market was very tight, particularly in Caloundra and Noosa, with both areas registering 0.9 per cent vacancy rate - the lowest in the state.

e: david@dbrealestate.com.au m: 0408 629 438 www.davidbernsrealestate.com.au

CENTURY 21 AGENTS. SMARTER. BOLDER. FASTER.

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Above it all QUIETLY nestled in Sunshine Beach,

pool where many a hot summer day will be spent. A sunken lounge room located next to the dining space

this home is majestically elevated to capture stunning ocean views.

complements the living areas, while a sweeping terrace

THIS spacious, light-filled residence is perfect for family

Noosa lifestyle.

living with a well-equipped kitchen sure to be the heart of the home with many family meals shared at the dining table. If you prefer to dine alfresco throughout the warmer months, a covered outdoor living space is located off the dining area and also offers access to the sparkling swimming

offers the perfect place to rest, relax and enjoy the famous

There are two bedrooms with their own Juliet balconies and a main bathroom for guests, plus a study for those who prefer to work from the comfort of their own home. The master suite is located upstairs where you can watch the whales migrate from the private balcony, and enjoy the

luxuriously appointed ensuite with double vanity and walkin wardrobe. As well as sophisticated luxury, this home is also functional with a large double garage featuring storage for tools, toys and scooters, plus low-maintenance gardens which mean the new owners of this home can simply move in and put their feet up. Solid timber flooring throughout the home, plus raised ceilings, air-conditioning and a ducted vacuum system completes the list of inclusions in this gorgeous Sunshine Beach home.

home essentials ADDRESS: 7 Kiamba Court, Sunshine Beach PRICE: On application VIEW: By appointment DESCRIPTION: 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, pool AGENT: Rosemary Callaghan for Rose Callaghan Realty, 0419 236 133 22 NOOSA TODAY | Thursday, 5 November, 2015

A deep breath before renovating NOVEMBER is Asbestos Awareness month, so now is a good time for owners of older houses in Noosa Shire to get to know asbestos, and how to safely manage it. Noosa Council environmental health officer Terry Steer said homeowners who find asbestos in their homes need to follow safety precautions when removing or working with the dangerous

“There is no safe level of exposure to asbestos fibres. If asbestos is disturbed it can release dangerous fine particles of dust containing asbestos fibres,” Mr Steer said.

residents suspect their

“Breathing in dust containing asbestos fibres can cause asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma.”

undertake renovations,” he

Mesothelioma is a cancer which most often occurs in the lining of the lung, with no cure.

asbestosawareness.com.au

material.

“Most importantly, if

homes may contain asbestos, don’t disturb it. Have it professionally inspected and identified. This is very important if proposing to said. More Information about asbestos can be found at www. and on the council’s website at www.noosa.qld.gov.au/healthsafety

November is Asbestos Awareness month and Noosa Council is reminding home owners to be aware when dealing with hazardous materials.

OPEN HOMES Doonan

Sunshine Beach

175 Valley Drive