We are seeing a change of intension from buyers. They are no longer simply looking for a place to holiday at or rent out until they move here.
Instead they are wanting a place to live in for all or a good part of the year. And many are prepared to work from home.
Clint Powe of McGrath Noosa said this shift in attitude has been exacerbated by Covid-19.
It’s also a matter of technology catching up to being able to work from locations we want, Clint said. Not just for holidays but semi-permanent living.
“This is a good, sustainable trend for Noosa.
“It’s no longer discretionary buyers, so that if the economy changes they tend to sell.
“Instead, they can live here rather than abandon it … they are investing in Noosa.’’
The Sunshine Coast has been a big winner as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
People are happy with the infrastructure that’s available – the airport, the hospitals, the schools, the shopping and services.
There’s the feeling of freedom and fresh air yet still with all the facilities.
LIKE ATTRACTS LIKE
How often do we see people with similar backgrounds being attracted to similar properties?
That was the case at the three-bedroom, two-bathroom penthouse apartment at 5/20 James St, Noosaville, on Saturday when Jason Wedge and Matt Powe of McGrath Noosa took the property to auction.
With three registered bidders and Marcus Muir calling the event, the split-level apartment with roof terrace sold for $2.5m.
All registered bidders were from interstate, and the ultimate prize went to people from Victoria … from the same region as the sellers.
Designed by Paul Clout, the apartment was timeless. In a block of five, it had lift access.
The appeal was the close proximity to Gympie Terrace yet being in a quiet location.
THEY’RE OFF
It was like the start of the Melbourne Cup when father and daughter Luke and Lauren Chen took the two-bedroom, two-bathroom riverfront apartment 49/5 Quamby Pl, Noosa Heads, to auction.
The Culgoa Point apartment attracted 10 registered bidders and auctioneer Gordon Macdonald had barely finished inviting bidding when he was swamped with calls of $950, $1.0m and $1.10m.
It signalled another outstanding auction weekend for Tom Offermann Real Estate with all five properties sold, bringing the total clearance rate to 91% for May.
With cashed-up buyers from interstate, Brisbane and locally scrambling to secure property in Noosa, and a consistently high level of interest, there was high prior interest in apartment 49 Culgoa Point.
When auctioneer Gordon Macdonald asked for an opening bid, four cards were raised immediately and simultaneously with four different bids called.
Tom Offermann and Gordon agreed they had never witnessed such an explosive start to an auction, likening it to the start of the Melbourne Cup.
The excitement continued with gusto until the hammer fell at $1.405m.
The buyer had such fond memories of Noosa Heads ever since her 1962 honeymoon, she vowed one day a property by the water would be hers.
Not surprisingly, the Robyn Reid-listed apartment 3 Azzure Villas a small complex at 5 James St, Noosaville, with river views and proximity to Gympie Terrace, aroused much attention from potential residents and investors both locally and interstate.
There were nine registered bidders and an audience of more than 40 watching the action until declared sold at $1.41m.
The Lauren Chen-listed apartment 3 Sunset Cove at 10 Robert St, Noosaville, was sold post-auction.
An entry level two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment 26 Culgoa Point at 5 Quamby Pl, Noosa Heads, listed by Luke Chen and Lauren Chen sold three weeks before the auction for $810,000.
NATURAL ATTRACTION
Spoonbill … it’s one of “the’’ streets in Peregian. Not beachside but well regarded, with the roadway split by treed parkland to create a welcoming feel to the precinct.
Roark Walsh of Tom Offermann Real Estate saw strong interest in the four-bedroom Bark Architects-designed house at 47 Spoonbill St for the Saturday afternoon auction – especially from families wanting to be close to the beach and the Noosa National Park.
There were seven registered bidders and more than 60 attendees in the natural ampitheatre of lawn, decks and living areas.
Auctioneer Gordon Macdonald saw a start of $1.85m and strong bidding, with a variety of game-plans used.
It was the starter who won out, returning ex-pats securing the property under the hammer for $2.625m.
DOUBLE SUCCESS
Reed & Co’s Kate Cox sold both the properties at Noosa Heads under the hammer when she took them to auction this month.
The three-bedroom, three-bathroom house at 24 Sarah Ct sold for $1,850,000. It went to a local buyer who had just sold in Noosa Waters.
They were downsizing basically, Kate said. The other bidders were from Brisbane.
Interest was from Brisbane and local for the whole campaign. The single-level home in a gated community was impeccably renovated and maintained.
The three-bedroom, two-bathroom house with pool at 26 David St sold at auction for $1,565,000.
The buyers have property in Brisbane but bought to live in as they work here and intend moving.
Other interest was from interstate and local.
“We’re dealing with more locals than we have in a long time,’’ Kate said. “They are selling so have to buy … they are not leaving Noosa.
“Once, they would have moved after they sold.
“Now, they like living here so they are just moving … the market is strong enough.’’
The other change Kate has noticed is she is dealing with much younger buyers now.
They are moving up and working from here.
PRIZE HOME APPEAL
It looks like a prize home, such has been the care and attention paid to the four-bedroom, three-bathroom house with pool on 0.79ha at 29 Meadow Ct, Doonan, that’s set for auction at 11am on Saturday, June 5.
Kess Prior and Graham Smith of Hinternoosa are marketing the property that has been with the present owners for three years.
They are upsizing to a larger property in the area and have extensively renovated Meadow Ct over the past 12 months.
“We’ve been smashed with inquiry,’’ Kess said, “mainly from along the eastern seaboard.
“Everywhere really, people have been ringing saying we’ve got their dream home.
“It’s not just the location but 3m ceilings, a real fireplace, several living areas, a barn door to the kitchen … it’s filled with character.’’
On a level block, the single-level house offers views to the golf course yet is still very private.
There is a country homestead feel with two formal lounges, media room, and dining. All bedrooms are double size.
It would suit anyone who loves entertaining, has a large or extended family, or has ever dreamed of living on a graceful acreage estate.
POSITION, POTENTIAL
The early bird catches the worm and that will be the case Saturday when Kess Prior and Graham Smith take the three-bedroom, one-bathroom creek-front house on 728sq m at 155 Lake Weyba Dve, Noosaville, to auction at 9am.
“It’s all about the location,’’ Graham said. “It’s whisper quiet on a no-through road.
“There is the option to renovate or rebuild. There are concept drawings by architect Tim Ditchfield.
“We are getting a lot of local inquiry here.’’
PICTURE-PERFECT OUTLOOK
Roger Omdahl at Laguna Real Estate has an inviting Noosa Heads apartment set for auction this month.
The three-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 4/35 Picture Point Cres, is one of four in the complex.
On the first floor and on one level, it has some of the best views in Noosa – especially from the rooftop terrace.
The views extend to the Noosa North Shore and the beach, the river and waterways.
You get that from the balcony as well.
Roger had 16 groups at the first open house and people looking to make offers.
That number has grown to 52 with most interest from the local area, South east Queensland, Melbourne, and the New South Wales north coast.
AUCTION ACTION
WEDNESDAY, May 26
Marcus Beach
22 Callitris Cres: 3bed, 2bath, 2car house, Rob Spencer 0408 710 556 Pip Covell 0418 714 744 Sunshine Beach Real Estate. Bidding from $1.8m. Sold under the hammer $1.95m
FRIDAY, May 28
Doonan
41 Livistona Dve: 4bed, 2bath, 4car house, Mark Hodgkinson 0409 484 159 Reed & Co. Sold prior
SATURDAY, May 29
Doonan
18 Eagle Farm Close: Vacant 0.92ha block with dam, Kess Prior 0404 344 399 Graham Smith 0408 874 888 Hinternoosa. Passed in. Listed at offers over $799,000
Noosa Heads
49/5 Quamby Pl: 2bed, 2bath, 1car apartment, Lauren Chen 0412 672 375 Tom Offermann Real Estate. Ten registered bidders, from $950,000. Sold at auction $1.405m
26/5 Quamby Pl: 2bed, 2bath, 1car apartment, Lauren Chen 0412 672 375 Tom Offermann Real Estate. Sold prior to auction
Noosaville
3/10 Robert St: 3bed, 2bath, 2car apartment, Lauren Chen 0412 672 375 Tom Offermann Real Estate. Sold post auction
3/5 James St: 3bed, 2bath, 1car apartment, Robyn Reid 0418 144 484 Tom Offermann Real Estate. Nine registered bidders. Sold at auction $1.41m
5/20 James St: 3bed, 2bath, 2car apartment, Jason Wedge 0411 432 520 Matt Powe 0438 116 191 McGrath Noosa. Three registered bidders. Sold at auction $2.5m
Peregian Beach
47 Spoonbill St: 4bed, 2bath, 2car house, Roark Walsh 0437 447 804 Tom Offermann Real Estate. Bidding from $1.850m, sold at auction $2.625m
FRIDAY, June 4
Noosa Heads
106-107, 6 Hastings St: 2bed, 2bath dual-key apartment, 11am, Tim McSweeney 0411 122 331 Tom Offermann Real Estate
SATURDAY, June 5
Doonan
29 Meadow Ct: 4bed, 3bath, 2car house, pool, on 0.79 ha, 11am, Kess Prior 0404 344 399 Graham Smith 0408 874 888 Hinternoosa
Noosaville
155 Lake Weyba Dve: 3bed, 1bath, 2car creek-front house, 9am, Kess Prior 0404 344 399 Graham Smith 0408 874 888 Hinternoosa
Tinbeerwah
27 Sivyers Rd: 5bed, 2bath, 6car house plus cottage on 13.32ha, 12pm, Cameron Urquhart 0411 757 570 Tom Offermann Real Estate
WEDNESDAY, June 9
Noosa Waters
16 Masthead Quay: 3bed, 2bath, 2car waterfront house, pool, jetty, on 760sq m, 1pm, Adrian Reed 0409 446 955 Darren Neal, 0401 212 505, Reed & Co
106 Shorehaven Dve: 4bed, 2bath, 2car house, pool, on 670sq m, 2pm, Nathan Howie 0414 424 333 Noosa Estate Agents
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