Agent of the week Real Estate
FROM COAST TO COUNTRY
By Jo Kennett
THIS IS the first part of a new series looking at our top local real estate agents to see what makes them tick, what they love about their work and what they see happening with the local property market.
First up we have Jason Dittmar, one of three directors at Jet Real Estate alongside partners Elizabeth Hickey and Tania Sheppard. Here is our Q and A with Jason and we will be catching up with our other amazing agents over the coming weeks.
What makes a great real estate agent?
A great real estate agent combines deep market knowledge with strong communication skills, always prioritising the needs and interests of their clients.
They are proactive, attentive, and responsive, guiding clients smoothly through the complexities of buying or selling a home.
They also possess excellent negotiation abilities and have a knack for problem-solving, ensuring every transaction is as stress-free and successful as possible. Above all, they build trust through integrity and personalised service.
What is your favourite part about being an agent?
Settlement day is the conclusion of every sale, making the phone call to say congratulations we wish you the best for your life’s journey is very satisfying.
For some it’s a dream property, for others it is financial security, either way the relief of achievement is very important to every seller and purchaser.
Before you were a real estate agent what was the most interesting/unusual job you had?
Before I was in real estate my family owned Sports World in Murwillumbah for many years.
During this time I was also a retained firefighter in Murwillumbah. At times I would have to close the shop to attend an emergency call. I have a great respect for all emergency responders, you are our community’s heroes.
What’s hot about the Tweed Shire property market?
Just look out your window or drive through the Tweed Valley, we are the envy of so many people from around Australia and the world.
Open Homes
All times are DST unless specified. Saturday, February 8 DJ Stringer Property Services
• 234 Kirkwood Rd, Tweed Heads South, 9-9.30am
• 5/16 Coyne St, Kirra, 9-9.30am QLD Time
• 20 Eliza Fraser Ct, Terranora, 10-10.30am
• 16/15-17 South St, Kirra, 10-10.30am QLD Time
• 1066/20-22 Stuart St, Tweed Heads, 11-11.30am
• 155 Golden Four Dr, Bilinga, 11-11.30am QLD Time
• 2/20 Rutledge St, Coolangatta, 11-11.30am QLD Time
• 5/28 Dutton St, Coolangatta, 12-12.30pm QLD Time
• 2/98 McLean St, Coolangatta, 12-12.30pm QLD Time
• 1/14 Warrawong St, Coolangatta, 1-1.30pm QLD Time
MANA
• 1 Prince Street, Murwillumbah 9-9.30am
• 2/6 Kooringa Court, Ocean Shores 9-9.30am
People will always be drawn to our area and those who are here will find it hard to leave.
The largest industry we have is people and while they are here, they will need somewhere to live.
What’s the biggest changes across the market over the past 12 months?
We have been seeing an increased number of purchasers from Sydney and Melbourne. The latest statistics from CoreLogic show that our market is steadily increasing with prices continuing to rise.
The increase of locals selling to the NRRA (National Recovery and Resilience Agency) has seen a strong buying from locals wanting to stay in the area. There has also been a strong shift to rural areas with lifestyle properties proving to be very popular.
How can people get a foot on the property ladder?
The first step is to engage a good local mortgage broker to assess your borrowing capacity. They will help you to get into the best position possible to start.
• 3 Kallaroo Circuit, Ocean Shores 9.30-10am
• 1/50 Hall Drive, Murwillumbah 10-10.30am
• 8 Kiyung Court, Ocean Shores 10-10.30am
• 1 Tree Street, Murwillumbah 11-11.30am
• 5 Aldinga Court, Ocean Shores 12-12.30pm
• 2/2 Gara Court, Ocean Shores 11-11.30am
• 2/10 Halyard Court, Ocean Shores 11-11.30am
• 467 Tweed Valley Way, Murwillumbah 12-12.30pm
• 22-24 River Street, Brushgrove 2.30-3pm
• 2251 Big River Way, Ulmarra 3.30-4pm First National
• 81 Harwood Rd, Burringbar 9-9.30am
• 1/9 McPherson Court, Murwillumbah 10-10.30am
• 36 Garden Ave, Nunderi 10.15-10.45am
• 1/27 Tombonda Road, Murwillumbah 11-11.30am
• 182 Commercial Road, Murwillumbah 12-12.30pm
JET Real Estate
• 60A Rous River, Murwillumbah, 9.30-10am
• 2469 Kyogle Road, Terragon, 10-10.30am
• 169 Byangum Rd, Murwillumbah, 10.30-11am
• 2 Mebbin Drive (Panorama), Kunghur, 11.30-12pm
Hot property
THIS WEEK’S Hot Property is a totally unique timber home at lovely Terragon, just past Uki, at 2469 Kyogle Road.
This amazing home was built around 1990 by Preston Rutledge, who also built the Steiner School across the road, and local Trevor White was the draftsperson according to the current owner.
“It’s inspired by nature and built from timber sourced on the property,” he said.
“The front door has the peaks of Mount Warning
on it and all the door handles have birds inlaid.
“You would be hard pressed to find better views of Mount Warning anywhere in the area.
“We’ve lived there for ten years and loved it but I’m heading off around Australia with the kids so I’m looking forward to that.”
The four-bedroom home features curved lines, inlaid sections, stained glass windows, high ceilings and a loft retreat upstairs as the main bedroom. It’s all just ten minutes from Uki and 20 from Murwillumbah.
Set on 24.28ha (58 acres) this gorgeous property has fruit trees, a chook yard, fenced paddocks, two dams, and a four-bay shed and workshop, a new carport with solar system, new rainwater storage, and a new cabin. It’s for sale with Jet Real Estate with a price guide of $1.2 to $1.3
• 303 Crabbes Creek Rd, Crabbes Creek, 12 – 12.30pm Tate Brownlee Real Estate
• 50 Border Crescent, Pottsville, 9-9.30am
• 14 Tamarind Avenue, Bogangar, 10-10.30am
• 38 Terranora Road, Banora Point, 10-10.30am
• 17 Anthony Avenue, Banora Point, 11-11.30am
• 1/11 Oregon Court, Banora Point, 11-11.30am
• 38 The Hermitage, Tweed Heads South, 12-12.30pm
• 78 Glen Ayr Drive, Banora Point, 1-1.30pm
• 56 Charles Street, Tweed Heads, 2-2.30pm
• 3/12 Lord Street, Coolangatta, 3 -3.30pm Qld time McGrath
• 8 Callistemon Avenue, Casuarina 10-10.30am
• 2/3 Ozone Street, Kingscliff 10-10.30am
• 3 Longboard Circuit, Kingscliff 11-11.30am
• 1316/27-37 Bells Boulevard, Kingscliff 12-12.30pm
• 6/63 Dixon Street, Coolangatta 12-12.30pm
• 2123/9 Enid Street, Tweed Heads 12-12.30pm
• 4 Edward Street, Bray Park, 10-10.30am
Fairways on North Arm 42 North Arm Road
North Star – Hastings Point
Banksia Waters - Tweed Heads West
Tweed Broadwater - Tweed Heads South
Palms Village - Tweed Heads South
Tweed Broadwater - Tweed Heads South
Tweed Shores - Chinderah
North Start - Hastings Point
Ingenia Lifestyle - Kingscliff
The market is on the move.
Are you?
Buyers are actively looking for their new home. If you are looking to upgrade, downsize or thinking you just want a change, give the Evergreen team a call.
The Evergreen team are dedicated and committed to serving our valued clients with excellence, professionalism and care, while representing their properties with integrity and transparency, combined with a powerful combination of industry experience, knowledge and enthusiasm.
119 Commercial Road, Murwillumbah
3 Bed | 1 Bath | 1 Car | 1,119m2
Owner says sell! Beautifully refurbished Queenslander.
1 / 50 Hall Drive, Murwillumbah
2 Bed | 1 Bath | 1 Car | 112m2
0411 081 118 jam@manare.au
345 Chilcotts Road, Chillingham
2 Bed | 1 Bath | 6 Car | 34.32 hectare
Dream acreage escape with mountain views & spring-fed dam.
Julie-Ann Manahan
Calling all first home buyers, a spacious duplex on a large block.
0411 081 118
jam@manare.au
237 Tweed Valley Way, South Murwillumbah
1 Bath | 577m2
Rare commercial use riverfront property.
Wendy Rosenbaum
Licensee-in-Charge Murwillumbah 0437 709 993 wendy@manare.au
Coast to country, we have your property needs covered. manare.au
Murwillumbah 15 Commercial Rd Murwillumbah (02) 6672 447
Head Office Byron Bay 50 Parkes Ave, Byron Bay (02) 6680 5000
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. For Sale By Negotiation
Saturday 9:00-9:30am (NSW)
David Stringer 0418 150 731
20 Eliza Fraser Court Terranora
IMPRESSIVE FAMILY HOME – with dual living' A fabulous entertainer that is easy to maintain and boasts generous open plan living, enhanced with hinterland scenery and a lower-level that flows seamlessly out onto a large deck to entertain family & friends. For Sale
Deborah Bingle 0403 727 548 deborah@djstringer.com.au 4 2 1
10:00-10:30am (NSW)
1066/20-22 Stuart Street
Tweed Heads
BOUTIQUE APARTMENTTwin Towns precinct'
Arrive home to enjoy this spacious (1) bedroom furnished apartment located on the (6th) level offering an abundance of lifestyle options, right on the cusp of Coolangatta & Tweed Central.
5/16 Coyne Street Kirra
VINTAGE BEACHSIDE LIVING150m to the beach!
Immerse yourself into an idyllic beachy lifestyle from this sizable (2) bedroom unit, just one of (8) only and anchored on a prime 1012m2 allotment which is cherry ripe for future high rise re-development.
2 1 1
Interest Over $795K
Open Saturday 9:00-9:30am (QLD)
David Stringer 0418 150 731 david@djstringer.com.au
16/15-17 South Street Coolangatta
BEACHSIDE LIVING - adjacent to Kirra Beach
Elevated ground level (2) bedroom unit including large terrace & double garage, within short stroll to the beach & Kirra’s cosmopolitan dining precinct.
2 2 2
Interest Over $895K
Open Saturday 10:00-10:30am (QLD)
David Stringer 0418 150 731 david@djstringer.com.au
Buyer Range $650K - $670K
Open Saturday 11:00-11:30am (NSW)
Deborah Bingle 0403 727 548 deborah@djstringer.com.au 1 1 1
2/20 Rutledge Street Coolangatta
PINNACLE APARTMENTSelevate your lifestyle'
Enjoy spacious living and a garden vista from this totally transformed (2) bedroom ground level unit, just (1) of (8) only, within 300m to the beach and Coolangatta 's CBD.
2 1 1
Interest Over $895K
Open Saturday 11:00-11:30am (QLD)
Deborah Bingle 0403 727 548 deborah@djstringer.com.au
155 Golden Four Drive Bilinga
COASTAL INSPIRED BEACH HOUSEwith 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.
Buyer Guide $3.5M
Open
Saturday 11:00-11:30am (QLD)
David Stringer 0418 150 731 david@djstringer.com.au 4 3 5
2/98 McLean Street Coolangatta
COOLANGATTA ENTERTAINERenjoy a social way of life'
Nestled in the quiet back streets of Coolangatta you will enjoy this character filled (3) bedroom residence within 'Tanisha Palms' being a secure, gated community of six freestanding homes within moments to the CBD & beach.
Sale Expressions of Interest
Deborah Bingle 0403 727 548 deborah@djstringer.com.au
(QLD)
35 Navigators Way Tweed Heads
WATERFRONT LIVINGAnchorage Islands precinct'
Immerse yourself into an idyllic lifestyle from this beautiful (3) bedroom low set residence that commands hypnotising views of the inlet and the gentle sway of a small flotilla of boats within the harbour.
- $2.5M
150 731
5/28 Dutton Street Coolangatta
COASTAL LIVING - on Goodwin Park
Experience total convenience and an abundance of lifestyle options from this immaculate, first level, coastal inspired (2) bedroom residence, just one of (8) only and within a moment's notice to the beach & CBD.
Buyer Guide $980K
Open Saturday 12:00-12:30pm (QLD)
David Stringer 0418 150 731
david@djstringer.com.au 2 2 2
2 1 1
1/14 Warrawong Street Coolangatta
GROUND LEVEL LIVING - on Goodwin Park
Meticulously modernised ground level (2) bedroom unit, just one of (4) only, with direct access through to Goodwin Park & moments to Coolangatta's CBD.
For Sale Interest Over $895K
Open Saturday 1:00-1:30pm (QLD)
David Stringer 0418 150 731 david@djstringer.com.au
98/2 Philp Parade Tweed Heads
COSY RETREAT – Colonial Tweed Holiday & Home Park
Enjoy retirement living with all the perks. This really is the perfect place to retire and enjoy the tranquility Tweed Heads has to offer. With spacious outdoor entertaining and a lush garden view, you will enjoy the privacy and peacefulness it has to offer.
2 1 1
Buyer Guide $385K
Open By appointment
David Stringer 0418 150 731 david@djstringer.com.au
