Erle Levey
Noosa real estate agents are seeing a tightness of listings not seen in many decades as properties sell after a minimal time on the market.
This is despite the lead-in to a key selling period of Easter.
The shortage is being caused by the speed of the transactions, as properties are still being brought to the market.
Roark Walsh at Tom Offermann Real Estate said getting listings was an issue as it meant less variety of properties available.
He warned if people sell a property they need to have somewhere else to move to or risk being left out of the market.
Many of those selling were moving sideways within the Noosa market – upgrading, downsizing, improving position.
Long-time Noosa agent Warren Evans of Laguna Real Estate said the market at present was having a snowballing effect of one sale leading to another.
“I have never seen anything like this in 40 years.
“It’s been going for quite a while … if only we’d known.’’
Roark Walsh is expecting good interest on Saturday when the four-bedroom, three-bathroom home with multi-purpose room and pool at 39 Douglas St, Sunshine Beach, goes to auction at 9am.
Interest to date has been mainly local in what is a stand-alone, terrace-style home in a leafy street close to the village and the surf beach.
With a chic contemporary coastal look and attracting sea breezes, it creates a tranquil environment indoors and alfresco.
“It’s the perfect house,’’ Roark said. “Like an apartment yet a stand-alone house and the benefits of low maintenance that brings with it.
“It’s the perfect lock-and-leave.
“Sunshine Beach is so leafy and established, protected and elevated.’’
Impeccably presented and recently upgraded throughout, the property features timber flooring and high-ceilinged living space.
The northerly side opens to a terrace with cantilevered crystalline pool.
The new galley-style kitchen and island/breakfast bar has all high-end appliances and stone counter tops.
Opening off the alfresco space are two double bedrooms, a bathroom, and laundry.
On the upper level a master bedroom with a large balcony, looks over the swimming pool while the white-tiled bathroom with double vanity and double shower is shared by a bedroom that overlooks the courtyard.
Downstairs, is a multi-purpose room which is currently used as a teen/media retreat, and the two-car tandem garage has been specially kitted out with numerous racks for paddleboards, surfboards and kayaks.
WONDERFUL OUTLOOK
The view was the main attraction but the location of the three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment at 35/17 Natasha Ave, Noosa Heads, also proved an attraction.
It was excitement plus at last Saturday’s auction of the Noosa Crest apartment, with seven registered bidders including five from interstate, hoping their paddle would be the last remaining.
The two local bidders registered on the floor just as the auction got under way.
Tom Offermann agents Luke Chen and Lauren Chen report a Melbourne lady, who already has an apartment in the complex, started the bidding at $1.7m.
Two local couples joined in, as did a couple from Adelaide with a smaller apartment nearby with no view, and hoping to upgrade.
However, there were three Melbourne bidders, and one, a regular guest was over the moon with the successful bid of $2.425m.
Winters are now anticipated to be in Noosa Heads.
EARLY SUCCESS
A two-bedroom, two-bathroom top-floor apartment 66/6 Quamby Pl, Noosa Heads, has sold prior to auction scheduled for March 26.
Lauren Chen of Tom Offermann Real Estate said it sold after the first open house.
“The response was huge, in terms of inquiry,’’ Lauren said.
“The successful party inspected on the week it was listed as they had missed out twice before.
“They were determined to provide an offer strong enough to stop the auction.’’
It was a Melbourne buyer as well for this property and the price is thought to be close to $1m.
Facing north over gardens from the top floor of Noosa Harbour, the apartment features freshly-renovated interiors, and wide sunny balcony looking across tropical gardens.
The waterfront Noosa Harbour is one of Noosa’s landmark complexes.
FAMILY HOME BRINGS INSPECTIONS
A four-bedroom, two-bathroom house on 601sq m at 26 Dun St, Tewantin, is scheduled for auction on Thursday, April 8, at 11am.
Robyn Opperman at Dowling Neylan said there had been interest already after a couple of open homes.
It’s a four-bedroom house in an up-and-coming area.
Set at the end of a cul-de-sac, the house features a seperate lounge, dining and casual living areas.
There is a galley-style kitchen, main bedroom with ensuite and three guest bedrooms.
The double lock-up garage comes with small workshop.
CLASSIC LIFESTYLE HOME
It’s a classic villa-style house in old Tewantin and understandably there has been good early interest ahead of the auction set for Saturday, April 3, at 12pm.
Warren Evans of Laguna Real Estate said the three-bedroom, two-bathroom house with pool at 34 Myles St, Tewantin, was a single-level downsizer for people who want to enjoy life within walking distance to town, or to lock up and leave.
Listed on the Tuesday, Warren had 15 genuine inquiries before the first open.
People were then ringing from the marketing in the newspaper on Friday.
In a sought-after, leafy location, it is a lovely terrace house, that has not been on the market for quite some time, Warren said.
“The vendors bought it to be close to the Coast and rented it for some time before deciding to move up from Brisbane.
“Now they are going further north again.’’
A light-filled sunroom opens off the open plan living and kitchen. Ducted air-conditioning is fitted and the saltwater pool comes with tiled sandstone terrace and sail shade.
The designer kitchen features quality appliances and Caesarstone benches while the main bedroom with ensuite opens to a covered patio and rear yard.
A GRAND STATEMENT
Warren Evans has reported the four-bedroom, two-bathroom house with pool at 70 Furness Dve, Tewantin, to have quickly gone under contract after being for sale at offers over $790,000.
“It was a good property with an elderly vendor, needing to downsize,’’ he said.
“The people buying had just sold in the hinterland and were wanting to downsize, so it was perfect for them.’’
Warren said the Noosa property market was seeing a snowballing effect of one sale leading to another.
The well-maintained home with seamless floorplan featured a modern kitchen with spacious dining room.
The lounge room and main bedroom open to the patio and heated pool.
Air-conditioned and fitted with ceiling fans throughout, the house has timber flooring, double garage, large tool and garden shed.
FAMILIAR NAME, NEW BUSINESS
This week we have seen a not-so-new kid on the block come back to run her own agency again.
Penny Neep has been selling Noosa acreage and lifestyle for almost 20 years and has worked for other successful agencies as well as running her own business Ray White Noosa Valley.
Now she is excited to present Penny Neep Real Estate, specialising in residential, rural residential and rural sales in Doonan, Tinbeerwah, Eumundi, Eerwah Vale, Verrierdale, Cooroibah, Lake MacDonald, Cooroy Mountain and Weyba Downs.
When you talk work-life balance, Penny asks why would you stop doing something you are happy with, comfortable with.
“We are out and about, meeting people. Every day is different.
“Covid happened and I realised it was time to be in my own space.
“I hadn’t planned it but everyone has had a reset with Covid.’’
Penny comes from a hospitality background in which you do your best to keep everyone happy.
Being a middle child also helps with negotiating, she laughs.
“Buyers don’t want to wait … they expect a direct answer.
“You don’t know where they are. They could be in another another state or another country.
“People list with people.
“We love technology but nothing beats sitting down with a client.’’
Penny and Caroline Thomas have just listed a low-set three-bedroom, two-bathroom pole home in Verrierdale.
It’s on 0.7ha with an insulated four-bay shed that has a designated office within.
The land slopes gently to a seasonal creek, where the kids enjoy catching yabbies. The front of the yard, visible from the quiet cul-de-sac, is quite tropical with bamboo and heliconias. The rear is native bush with a cleared path to the creek.
It’s going on the market at offers over $875,000.
AUCTION ACTION
FRIDAY, March 12
Noosa Heads
9 Currawong St: 3bed, 2bath, 2car house, pool, Imika Neylan 0405 976 181 Dan Neylan 0412 764 370 Dowling Neylan. Five registered bidders, passed in with offers post auction. Will be negotiated post auction
SATURDAY, March 13
Noosa Heads
35/17 Natasha Ave: 3bed, 2bath, 1car apartment, Lauren Chen 0412 672 375 Tom Offermann Real Estate. Seven registered bidders. Bidding from $1.7m, sold at auction $2.425m
SATURDAY, March 20
Noosaville
4 Laburnum Cres: 3bed, 2bath, 2car house, pool, 11am, Lisa Hornsby 0400 128 142 Dowling Neylan
Noosa Waters
3 Masthead Quay: 3bed, 4bath, 3car waterfront house, pool, jetty, 10am, Michael McComas 0447 263 663 Tom Offermann Real Estate
Sunshine Beach
39 Douglas St: 4bed, 3bath, 2car home, pool, 9am, Roark Walsh 0437 447 804 Tom Offermann Real Estate
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