Lessons learned in the changed Noosa property market in the past year have seen the return of well-established values when conducting business.
Clients have become more trusting of real estate agents in the year of Covid-19, especially when making decisions to buy a property sight unseen.
Yet this brings with it much more responsibility on the part of the agent.
After all, people are about to make one of the biggest decisions of their life and they need to have faith in the person helping facilitate this.
It’s a time when people are prepared to make those decisions. They may have been long-held ideas to leave the city and make the sea change to areas such as Noosa.
Covid has been the trigger to make that happen.
A wake-up call as to why they are making do in a crowded situation when they could be enjoying life in a more natural environment.
Some are bringing the decision forward, moving straight away, especially now that working from home is a real option.
Meanwhile others are putting the shift to Noosa as something for the near future – buying now and moving to two to five years.
What it needs on behalf of the real estate agent is authenticity.
Speaking with Peter TeWhata of Tom Offermann Real Estate he says it’s not a value you understand that well, but it is needed if you want to be successful.
Noosa is being seen as a safe place that has a lot to offer.
It’s a great alternative to city living – regional yet it has everything in regard to shopping, services and natural attractions.
EXCEPTIONAL INTEREST
Designed by Chris Clout, the four-bedroom, five-bathroom, three-car house with pool at 8 Stevens St, Sunshine Beach, goes to auction Saturday, July 31, at noon.
Peter TeWhata said it was a stunning home that has been beautifully crafted by the current owners.
“It’s on three levels with lift access to all levels,’’ Peter said.
“The house faces north, with banks of sliding stacker doors to regulate the sea breeze.’’
Completed in March 2020, there are 2.8m ceiling heights and polished concrete flooring throughout including a courtyard.
There is a heated pool, and three car-parking spaces on the basement level with built-in storage.
An advantage of the property is not having direct exposure to the salt breezes but has an easy, flat access to the shops and less than 200m to the beach access.
“There has been exceptional interest,’’ Peter said. “We’ve had large numbers at the open homes.
“Local buyer interest is very high, as well as Melbourne.
“People from throughout South east Queensland are attending the inspections.
“There are a lot of well-positioned Brisbane buyers in the market.
“We are meeting people of all ages and demographics.’’
Peter also has an auction at 23 Honey Myrtle Rd, Noosa Heads, on August 7.
“It’s a great property in an excellent location,’’ he said.
“Plantation style with four bedrooms, two bathrooms and double garage.’’
TWO FROM TWO
Melanie Butcher of Laguna Real Estate has reported the four-bedroom, two-bathroom house at 14 Flame Tree Dve, Tewantin, went under contract post auction.
There was active bidding on the day with auctioneer Justin Voss but it was after the event that local buyers stepped forward and placed it under contract.
The two-bedroom, one-bathroom fully-furnished unit 18/272 Weyba Rd, Noosaville, was sold prior to last Thursday’s scheduled auction.
To be held in rooms, a contract was placed on it and conditions met prior by Sydney buyers looking at it as an investment that brings income as well as holidays.
A CALL TO ACTION
Lauren Chen at Tom Offermann Real Estate has called a snap auction of a three-bedroom, two-bathroom, one-car house at 13 Belfa Pl, Noosa Heads.
Listed last Thursday, the decision to go straight to auction Saturday, July 31, at 10am, so that interest in the property would be fully transparent.
“It’s a cutie,’’ Lauren said. “It’s sure to attract attention.
“That’s why we decided on a short, sharp campaign.
“It’s on a single level so it will appeal to all demographics.
“With the same owners for 15 years, it is really well kept.
“With north-east aspect, it’s real little sanctuary.
“There is a family of kookaburras so the new owners will inherit an extended family.’’
The house is not original and has been updated over the years.
It would suit a beach shack theme with a Hamptons vibe.
Keep a watch out for a fresh listing by Lauren and her father Luke Chen on a fabulous waterfront property in Noosa Waters.
THAT PEACEFUL RURAL FEELING
“It’s a little ripper,’’ Hinternoosa’s Jeanette Catalano said when asked about the three-bedroom, one-bathroom, three-car house on 1.01ha at 30 McPauls Rd, Lake Macdonald.
“It’s a really nice block of land … with a northerly slope and so gentle.
“It’s lovely to walk up the driveway in the sun.’’
The property, on the outskirts of Cooroy, is scheduled for auction on Wednesday, July 28, at 2pm, in conjunction with Jeanette’s husband Mario.
“You could walk it into town,’’ Jeanette said. “It’s a kilometre, if that.
“You are surrounded by farmland so it has that rural feeling.
“It would be over the fence and out if you were playing cricket in the paddock.’’
The brick and timber house is very neat and tidy, with the family having been there 30 years.
It features raked ceilings with exposed timbers in the open-plan living area. Glass sliders connect to the timber verandas.
There is the option to build in underneath, where the space is being used for car parking.
The land is brown soil, with a dam. There are some lightly treed bush areas and vines.
TRANQUILLITY ON MOONBEAM
Castaways Beach is a popular estate due to the close proximity to the beach and national park.
As such, the boutique estate is popular with owner-occupiers.
Chrissie Baker at Laguna Real Estate has a four-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car house on 635sq m at 8 Moonbeam Cres listed for auction at 11am on Friday, July 30.
“It’s a fabulous family home,’’ Chrissie said.
“A solid home that has been well cared for, in a quiet, private street and three or four minutes walk to the beach.
“It would make a good downsizer because of the number of owner-occupiers in the estate.’’
There has been huge inquiry on it, Chrissie said, from local as well as southern interest.
Open homes have seen excellent numbers through.
“It definitely has fabulous bones. That’s something they all comment on.
“And being on one level, with room for a pool.
“There is a lovely alfresco area on the northern side, while on the opposite side it flows out to the gardens.
“The home has a lovely feel, especially the way it opens up to cathedral ceilings as you move into the heart of the house.
“People love the privacy.’’
SOMETHING OF VALUE
People who understand the Little Cove property market will realise the value of a two-bedrrom, one-bathroom apartment in a complex of four.
Frank Milat and Shane McCauley of Richardson & Wrench Noosa have listed 2 Bayview Lodge, 4 Bayview Rd, Little Cove, for sale by expressions of interest closing July 28.
Renovated about two years ago, north facing and about 400m walk to Hastings St and Main Beach, understanable they have been getting interest on it.
“With only four in the complex and no pool, you have low body corporate fees,’’ Frank said, “… and so close to the national park.’’
“It has a terrace and leafy aspect as well as single car-parking on title.
“Of quality double-brick, low-maintenance construction, it is ideal to live in or lock up.’’
AUCTION ACTION
SATURDAY, July 10
Tewantin
14 Flame Tree Dve: 4bed, 2bath, 2car house, 10am, Melanie Butcher 0407 379 893 Laguna Real Estate. Under contract post auction
THURSDAY, July 15
Noosaville
18/272 Weyba Rd: 2bed, 1bath, 1car fully-furnished unit, in-rooms 4pm, Melanie Butcher 0407 379 893 Laguna Real Estate. Sold prior
FRIDAY, July 16
Noosa Heads
3 Yallara Ct: 4bed, 2bath, 2car house, 12pm, Graham Smith 0408 874 888 Kess Prior 0404 344 399 Hinternoosa. Two registered bidders, passed in and continuing to negotiate. Listed at offers over $1.395m
Peregian Beach
2/26 Peregian Esp: 3bed, 2bath, 2car beach house, pool, 1pm Tracy Russell 0413 319 879 Tom Offermann Real Estate. Sold prior
SATURDAY, July 17
Eumundi
11 Rangeview St: 4bed, 3bath, 5car house, 12pm, Alisa Wythes 0415 111 370 Wythes Real Estate. Negotiations continuing
FRIDAY, July 23
74 Saltwater Ave: 3bed, 2bath, 2car house, pool, 1pm, Nathan Howie 0414 424 333 Noosa Estate Agents
SATURDAY, July 24
Eumundi
155 Seib Rd: 3bed, 3bath, 3car house on 1.99ha with free-standing guest cottage, dam, 12.15pm, Trevor Mangels 0411 644 254 Sam Walker 0400 730 457 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group Noosaville
2/12 Sunseeker Cl: 3bed, 2bath, 1car townhouse, 1pm, Chris Miller 0412 894 542 Tom Offermann Real Estate
WEDNESDAY, July 28
Lake Macdonald
30 McPauls Rd: 3bed, 1bath, 3car house on 1.01ha, 2pm, Jeanette Catalano 0422 923 851 Mario Catalano 0400 613 879 Hinternoosa
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