THIS ISSUE’S agent of the week is MANA Real Estate’s licenseein-charge and “salesperson extraordinaire” in the Murwillumbah team, according to MANA founder Julie-Ann Manahan.
Wendy Rosenbaum came to MANA with extensive experience in real estate, and has been awarded some of the highest achievements in the country, including being the number three residential salesperson Australia-wide during her time with a national franchise.
We caught up with Wendy to find out about the woman behind the accolades and to get her market insights.
WHAT MAKES A GREAT REAL ESTATE AGENT?
A great real estate agent not only listens and understands the needs of their clients but genuinely has their best interest at heart working with them authentically to achieve the best result for the client.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PART ABOUT BEING AN AGENT?
I love hearing people’s stories and
being able to take the stress out of what is often one of the most stressful decisions and times in their life is very important to me.
BEFORE YOU WERE A REAL ESTATE AGENT WHAT WAS THE MOST INTERESTING/UNUSUAL
JOB YOU HAD?
Oh, where do I start! Even though I now have 25 years of real estate behind me, I broke-in, trained and showed horses and race horses for many years which was challenging physically and mentally.
However, working in hospitality and training staff has been the most interesting and rewarding job aside from real estate.
Hearing stories across the bar from guests that have travelled the world extensively, the most interesting story from a forensic detective. He was American but had been working in homicide in Singapore.
WHAT’S HOT ABOUT THE TWEED SHIRE PROPERTY MARKET?
Since returning to work after the new year, the market has been flooded with new buyers to the area and a lot of those buyers are first
Open Homes
All times are DST unless specified.
Saturday, February 15
DJ Stringer Property Services
• 20 Eliza Fraser Ct, Terranora, 10-10.30am
• 3/4B Chitticks Lane, Fingal Head, 10-10.30
• 16/15-17 South St, Kirra, 10-10.30am QLD Time
• 1066/20-22 Stuart St, Tweed Heads, 11-1130am
• 155 Golden Four Dr, Bilinga, 11-11.30am QLD Time
MANA
• 1 Prince Street, Murwillumbah, 9-9.30am
• 2/6 Kooringa Court, Ocean Shores, 9-9.30am
home buyers.
WHAT’S THE BIGGEST CHANGES ACROSS THE MARKET OVER THE PAST 12 MONTHS?
I have found the market to have been very consistent and strong these past 12 months.
Prices have either held or risen slightly and buyer demand has continued into the new year.
HOW CAN PEOPLE GET A FOOT ON THE PROPERTY LADDER?
With prices still on the rise, it can seem very overwhelming for people trying to get into the market.
Working with a broker prior to setting out to find a property is a great way to start. Have an understanding of exactly how much money you are able to borrow first. Know roughly what area you need to be in for work and schools, then don’t be scared to purchase a property that is a bit rough around the edges.
Aesthetics that can be worked on over time, like painting or landscaping can save you a lot of money upfront.
• 3 Kallaroo Circuit, Ocean Shores, 9.30-10am
• 1/50 Hall Drive, Murwillumbah, 10-10.30am
• 8 Kiyung Court, Ocean Shores, 10-10.30am
• 2/2 Gara Court, Ocean Shores, 10.30-11am
• 2/10 Halyard Court, Ocean Shores, 11-11.30am
• 1 Tree Street, Murwillumbah, 11-11.30am
• 5 Aldinga Court, Ocean Shores, 12-12.30pm
• 467 Tweed Valley Way, Murwillumbah, 12-12.30pm
JET Real Estate
• 60A Rous River Way, Murwillumbah, 9.30-10am
• 169 Byangum Rd, Murwillumbah, 10.30-11am
• 303 Crabbes Creek Rd, Crabbes Creek, 10-10.30am
• 2469 Kyogle Rd, Terragon, 11.30-12pm
• 2 Mebbin Dr, Kunghur, 12.30-1pm
Hot property
OUR HOT property this week is one for all the dreamers and nature lovers.
‘Benwerrin’ at 196 Pottsville Road, Mooball, is a 200 acre (80 hectare) old dairy farm set on rolling green hills with views across a cane-filled valley to the ocean.
It’s a working beef cattle and cane farm, but if farming isn’t your thing you can always lease out the cane paddocks and agist out the cattle pastures, providing you with an income and none of the responsibilities of working the land.
‘Benwerrin’ is a nature lover’s paradise filled with bird life, historical Bangalow palms, a wetland, with a spring-fed dam and Burringbar Creek to cool off in on a hot day. It has two homes –eight bedrooms and four bathrooms all up – one which is currently rented out. The main home is a
large, low-maintenance brick home designed for spacious, comfortable living and entertaining. This farm has excellent infrastructure including good roads – some of them bitumen – new fences, cattle yards, and several farm sheds.
The bridges, white fences and beautiful big fig trees all add to the charm of this exceptional property, just a walk away from Mooball and a short drive to the beach, which is for sale with Wendy at MANA Real Estate.
Head Office Byron Bay 50 Parkes Ave, Byron Bay (02) 6680 5000
Lowset villa adjacent to Tweed City
Set in the popular “The Clubhouse” complex, this spotless one level unit should appeal to a number of buyer profiles searching today’s real estate market place.
Whether you are down sizers, first home buyers or an astute investor looking to add to your portfolio, we suggest you
• The spacious fenced courtyard area can be further enhanced with a pergola for alfresco living.
• Low maintenance gardens and grounds.
include this one on your must-see list.
The practical layout comprises 2 good size bedrooms plus a large utility room (approx. 20sqm) that can transform to suit your individual needs... sunroom, bunkroom for the grandkids, craft room or maybe even a man cave!
• Direct access to Tweed City Shopping precinct and short walk to South Tweed Sports and Coolangatta Tweed Heads Golf Club.
• Complex facilities include a resident’s recreation area with pool, BBQ, toilets and covered alfresco space with tables and chairs for social get togethers and celebrations.
“Welcome home!”
• Permanent rental expectation around $700 per week.
• Minutes to beaches and airport as well as easy access to the motorway north and south.
• Priced to sell.
INSPECT THURS 13TH FEBRUARY 4 – 4.30 PM (NSW) AND SAT 15TH FEBRUARY 11 – 11.30 AM (NSW)
With its northern boundary adjoining the creekfront reserve along Duroby Creek, this 10.78 hectare (26.63 Acre) parcel of vacant land is a blank canvas for one very lucky buyer to design and build their own lifestyle estate.
Inspections by appointment only $1,995,000 $735,000
The property has been held in the same family for over 100 years and meets council provisions for the erection of a dwelling house or dual occupancy on the raised home site subject to council’s usual requirements.
It seems crazy this unique acreage opportunity exists 15 minutes from the beach and even closer to schools and shopping centres.
The flat, fully fenced property, with power and town water, is currently home to around 20 head of cattle, but would also suit a variety of other pursuits… agriculture, aquaculture, horse paddocks or perhaps just a tranquil, private sanctuary.
“The dream starts here”
THE SUMMER AUCTION EVENT
3/4B Chitticks Lane Fingal Head
CAPTURE THE SPIRIT OF DREAMTIME BEACH
Nestled within an exclusive seaside enclave, you will enjoy solace from this (3) bedroom coastal inspired town home (just one of 3 only) within 250m to access Fingal Head Beach & the beautiful Dreamtime Beach.
KEY FEATURES – ground level:
• Covered garden entry & courtyard
• Laundry, powder room & main bathroom w/ walk through shower
• Overly spacious 2nd bedroom w/ access to large lower deck & pool
• Bedroom (3) w/ built in robe & access to c/yard
• Inviting communal in-ground pool w/ rear gate to Fingal Road & through to the beach
• Automatic lock up garage for (1) vehicle, as well as (3) communal external car spaces for the (3) residents use
KEY FEATURES – upper level:
• Generous open plan living w/ timber flooring
• Large master bedroom w/ ensuite & walk in robe
• Coastal kitchen w/ dish drawer, stainless steel benches & gas cook top
• Covered entertaining deck w/ Tweed River views filtered by tropical surrounds
155 Golden Four Drive Bilinga
COASTAL INSPIRED BEACH HOUSE - with dual living
Experience the pleasures of living by the sea from this fully modernised & transformed (4) bedroom residence that offers a myriad of lifestyle choices and dual living options to cater for the independent family and or home business operation.
CONFIGURATION & KEY FEATURES:
Secondary residence / front section of home:
• Living area w/ timber flooring
• Two air-conditioned bedrooms
• Separate study
• Secondary kitchen
• Modern bathroom
Main residence / rear & upper section of home:
• Open plan living w/ stunning gas fireplace & timber flooring
