Contrary to popular belief, an extraordinarily strong and fast-moving property sales market, coupled with a serious housing supply shortage, natural disasters, and the most significant rental reforms in more than a decade, does not make for an easy year in the real estate business.
Speaking at the 2022 REIQ Awards for Excellence, CEO Antonia Mercorella said that against this challenging backdrop, the institute was continually heartened by the quality and integrity of the professionals within the sector who put best practice first and foremost, while still achieving business success.
“There’s no shortage of passion and high performers in the real estate profession, but our awards are about recognising the truly exceptional professionals who take service a step further and set the benchmark for standards in the industry,” Ms Mercorella said.
Hundreds of Queensland real estate professionals came together last Saturday for the state’s real estate night of nights – the 2022 REIQ Awards for Excellence.
A record number of more than 880 real estate professionals attended the awards night at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre in their pursuit of professional excellence.
REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said the annual gala event showcased and celebrated the finalists and winners in each of the awards’ 29 categories, representing the best of the best in the Queensland real estate profession.
“It’s a chance to recognise Queensland real estate professionals who are dedicated to achieving best practice delivery and go above and beyond for their clients, industry, and local communities.’’
The REIQ has represented and advocated on behalf of the state’s real estate profession for 104 years.
Ms Mercorella congratulated and thanked the winners for their outstanding contributions to Queensland’s real estate profession and for being exemplary agents in their fields.
“Year after year, Queensland professionals raise the bar of professionalism higher.
“To win an award is to receive the state’s highest professional honour in real estate.’’
Noosa agents and agencies were well represented as finalists.
Multi-award winner over many years Laguna Real Estate were finalists in five categories including Large Residential Agency of the Year, Regional Residential Agency of the Year and Contribution to the Community.
Melanie Butcher was a finalist for Residential Salesperson of the Year, and Penny Choyce was again a finalist for the award she won last year – Agency Support Person of the Year.
Caroline Johnston of Wythes Real Estate was a finalist for Rising Star Salesperson of the Year while Countryside Realty Noosa was chosen as a finalist for Small Residential Agency of the Year.
LONG, LONG WATER VIEWS
It’s a cracker of a property – with some of the longest views in Noosa Waters.
The five-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car waterfront house with pool, jetty, at 30 Saltwater Ave goes to auction Saturday, November 5, at 12pm.
Michael McComas of Tom Offermann Real Estate said the house sat beautifully on the 1036sq m block and could easily accommodate the extended family.
“One of the best assets of the property is that it is so close to Gympie Terrace and the shops,’’ Michael said.
“There has been really good interest in the property … there have been a lot of locals at the open homes, people who know the property.
“Some are coming in from larger holdings, others are looking to upgrade from dry blocks in Noosa Waters.
“Then there are those from the Sunshine Coast in general.
“It’s been a good spread and from different age groups … young families, interstate families. It’s a great entertainer’s house.’’
Blurring lines between indoors and out, the living/dining areas at the house extend to an entertaining terrace that stretches to the lawn, and abuts the revetment wall and jetty.
There is a north-facing terrace and pool.
Varied ceiling heights, the size of rooms, the clerestory ceiling in the living area add to the grand sense of scale.
The dining and kitchen wing is accessed from the terrace or from the living area, and a floor-to-ceiling barn door with chalk board one side.
The outstanding kitchen is galley-style with a massive semi-island, stone-topped white/timber cabinetry, white glass splashbacks, louvres to the side garden and Miele appliances.
LUXURY ON BOTH LEVELS
One to look out for is the four-bedroom house with office, two bathrooms and pool at 20 Lomandra Pl, Tewantin.
Melanie Butcher at Laguna Real Estate is taking the property to auction at 10am on Saturday, November 12.
With views of a natural lake and greenery beyond the boundary of the 600m block, the two-level house
features an office with separate entry and ensuite to work from home, a stylishly renovated kitchen and a free-form concrete pool.
The main bedroom suite comes with a fresh ensuite bathroom and walk-in robe, while the three remaining bedrooms and the family bathroom are on the second floor.
The dedicated study nook is the perfect space for the children’s homework or a second work from home option.
The stylish renovated kitchen boasts stone benchtop, gas cooktop, sleek cabinetry and an excellent view over the covered terrace to the tropical backdrop.
High ceilings with European oak timber flooring and natural light are a feature, along with solar panels, garden shed and loads of storage.
IMMACULATE PRESENTATION
It’s a wonderful property – all on one level and the benefit of acreage on the edge of town.
The four-bedroom, two-bathroom, three-car house with pool on 8277sq m at 41 Beckmans Rd, Tewantin, goes to auction at 11am Saturday, November 12.
“They’ve done a beautiful job of renovating,’’ Jill Goode of Tom Offermann Real Estate said.
“There is timber flooring and an enclosed verandah that is a huge bonus. It’s like having a second living room.
“It comes with a brand-new kitchen, pool, three-car garaging, solar and town water.’’
There has been mix of demographics through at the open homes – a lot of locals and families
The property is gently undulating with a winding stream overlooked by huge stands of bamboo, fruit trees and palms.
The kitchen features porcelain benchtops, black tapware, and scullery with wine fridge.
Appliances are also top drawer. An as-new Fisher & Paykel French door refrigerator is included in the sale, as is the large inbuilt television in the living room.
The wide north-facing verandah overlooks the in-ground pool and shade nook.
Lush, green front gardens and a tree-framed driveway complement the beautiful family residence which is set well back from the wide street frontage.
New reverse cycle air-conditioning and new lighting has been installed throughout the home.
Rejuvenated, polished spotted gum flooring highlights the living spaces while soft new carpet to the bedrooms has brought a touch of luxury.
The recently rebuilt main bedroom suite opens to a verandah and has a superb bathroom which includes a stylish oval bath and black tapware to match the kitchen.
Two other bedrooms at the other end of the house also open to the verandah/outdoor room.
There’s another beautiful new bathroom alongside the spacious laundry.
By the front door is a study or fourth bedroom.
A covered walkway leads to the three-car garage which has a sink and more storage cupboards. Abutting it is an orchid/fern house with a drop-down potting table.
AUCTION ACTION
FRIDAY, November 4
Noosa Heads
14/1 Quamby Pl: 2bed, 1bath, 1car apartment, 12pm, Eric Seetoo 0419 757 770 Tom Offermann Real Estate
18 Wantima St: 3bed, 2bath, 1car house, 2pm, Eric Seetoo 0419 757 770 Tom Offermann Real Estate
SATURDAY, November 5
Noosaville
1/5-7 Russell St: 2bed, 2bath, 1car apartment, 1pm, Lauren Chen 0412 672 375 Tom Offermann Real Estate
Noosa Waters
30 Saltwater Ave: 5bed, 3bath 2car waterfront house, pool, jetty, 12pm, Michael McComas 0447 263 663 Tom Offermann Real Estate
MONDAY, November 7
Noosaville
5 Limosa Cct: 3bed, 3bath, 2car house, pool, 4pm, Sam Plummer 0412 585 494 Angela Wood 0407 147 521 Noosa Estate Agents
