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6 Cover StorySustainable growth on the Coast

10 My Local UpdateREIQ unit and townhouse prices

12 My Local UpdateAn emergency road for Glenfi elds

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23 My Local UpdateChanges to the banking system

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Ask people why they live on the Sunshine Coast and the answer usually relates to the natural environment, from the

beaches and rivers to the bush and mountains. Great climate, distinctive character, outdoors lifestyle. But there’s a catch. In order to allow more people to live and work locally and support economic prosperity, the Coast must provide more housing, plus schools, offi ces, shops, hospitals and industry. Th at means more roads, water, sewerage and rubbish facilities. So where does that leave the pristine fl ora and fauna? What are the impacts on our natural resources? How do we fi nd a happy medium, especially with climate change looming?

Governments and industry are working through the big issues of sustainability. Th e State’s South-East Queensland Regional Plan 2009-2031 tackles land-use patterns, sustainability and climate change, natural environment and resources, for example.

Th e Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) recently developed a scientifi cally based branding system called EnviroDevelopment. Th e brand makes it easier for buyers to recognise and select more sustainable developments.

Sunshine Coast Regional Council has been incorporating community feedback into a dozen or so new strategy documents on topics such as aff ordable living, housing needs, biodiversity, open space and canelands. A summary called the Statement of Proposals, based on sustainability principles, will guide the council’s new regional planning scheme due by early 2012 (see following page).

Th e statement notes that the Coast is one of the most biodiverse areas in Australia, with signifi cant ecological areas between Pumicestone Passage and Noosa Biosphere. “Th ere are ecosystem types ranging from coastal wallum to dry and wet eucalypt forests and subtropical rainforest,” it says. It also describes the variety of geographical and cultural places, from small hinterland towns such as Kin Kin to urbanised coastal centres such as Maroochydore, and discusses the pressures of population growth. About 330,000 people now call this region home.

Every day, departmental and council offi cers assess the applications of land owners, private developers and other stakeholders according to myriad criteria. Th e extent of consultation, negotiation and legislation may surprise those outside the process. As the community puts more value on retaining and rehabilitating the natural environment, environmental engineers, landscape architects and ecologists are becoming as common as surveyors and town planners in the process – before a sod is even turned for housing.

MPP spoke to some of those working at grassroots level and found optimism about the Coast’s eff orts to inject more sustainability into development.

New housing can be created in a variety of ways, from redeveloping small parcels of

infi ll land to subdividing huge tracts of greenfi eld land for master-planned communities. On big projects, developers may hire dozens of specialists to work on the plans and construction. (Careers are listed on industry websites such as the Housing Industry Association, hia.com.au, and Construction Skills Queensland, www.beconstructive.com.au.)

While architects design the buildings, landscape architects design the landscapes.

“My profession has one foot in each camp,” says landscape architect Greg Th omas, who’s practised on the Coast for 14 years. “We work between the built and natural environments. If we’re engaged early enough on a greenfi eld site, we can help identify existing features

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As the community puts more value on retaining and rehabilitating the natural environment, environmental engineers, landscape architects and ecologists are becoming as common as surveyors and town planners in the process – before a sod is even turned for housing

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Sunshine Coast Regional Council has been incorporating

community feedback into a dozen or so new strategy

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The ideal combination

We need new housing but we don’t want to ruin our environment, so how does the Coast balance bulldozers with biodiversity? MPP talks to professionals on the ground.

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worth retaining, such as mature trees. Th en we work with engineers, surveyors and other design and planning professionals to come up with a subdivision layout.”

Greg is from Gamble McKinnon Green, which has consulted on projects from Lake Kawana and Kawana Forest to a 26-hectare new community co-ordinated by the Urban Land Development Authority in Gladstone.

Landscape architects combine artistic fl air with their environmental knowledge to create a community’s image. “We’ve always been in the background doing these things,” says Greg, who has been in the industry for more than 20 years including work in the UK and Ireland. “But as society’s perceptions have brought the environment to the fore, the expectations of both government and private

management that’s increasingly popular on the Coast. Stormwater runoff from hard surfacing, such as roads, roofs and carparks, fl ows through swales (vegetated ditches) and wetlands to ‘clean’ the water. Th is water can be used for on-site storage and re-use, off setting changes caused by the development.

“At Kawana Forest, that means stormwater is treated on site before any goes into Currimundi Creek,” says Greg. “Th at cuts the amount of pollutants and sediment going into rivers and eventually the ocean.”

Stormwater is a major focus for environmental engineers, who use scientifi c principles and computer modelling to prevent or solve problems with natural resources. Th ey diff er to civil engineers, who design roads and bridges, and structural engineers, who help design buildings.

Paula Duke, who has been an environmental engineer on the Coast for 15 years, says concept plans for stormwater management aim to mimic the natural design of a site. “Th at’s why a wetland is so benefi cial to a development,” she says. “Its end use is twofold – as a bio-retention system to treat runoff from the subdivision and as an ecosystem for existing fl ora and fauna. Melaleucas on the Coast need their roots in moist soil, for example.”

Paula, whose Minyama-based fi rm Duke Environmental also does fl ora and fauna assessments, environmental impact studies and water-quality reporting, has noticed a “defi nite improvement” over the past fi ve years in local developments maintaining and even enhancing biodiversity. She says the

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development process has been aided by legislation to protect trees of certain heights and types, and by the council’s landscaping bond, which is repaid only aft er performance criteria are met.

Paula says well-designed new communities can have a role in raising public awareness of environmental values. “If we recommend saving a particular stand of vegetation that’s endangered, it can become a focal point of the development,” she says. “Th at’s what we did for the Atrium at Buderim.”

Th e Atrium, where construction started last year, is a mix of townhouses and units on more than six hectares close to the university. “Th ere was a stand of endangered swamp stringybark trees and people asked us why we were leaving ‘those straggly things’ there,” she says. “We put up signs and built a mini-boardwalk so future residents could see why they’re a worthwhile species. Th en we did the same for some acacia attenuata, a slender shrub that’s listed as vulnerable.”

Paula says retaining habitat also means wildlife doesn’t have to fi nd other homes once people move in. “We found echidnas at Buderim so when they started clearing we were able to protect the nesting areas as ‘open space’ in the site design.”

Many experts strive to protect native animals when new housing is built. Creating wildlife corridors is another method of mitigating habitat loss and reducing animal injuries.

Greg points to the 215-hectare Sunshine Coast Industrial Park off Caloundra Road as a good example of balancing two confl icting land uses and actually improving the landscape. Th e site now has one of the biggest constructed wetlands on the Coast, covering about two hectares.

“If you drive through the industrial park, you may not realise the measures in place to preserve three species of endangered frogs, for example,” he says. “When we started designing, the site was mostly degraded farmland and remnant exotic pine forest with a wetland in the middle. We planted

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developers have changed and our role is valued a lot more.”

It’s a theme refl ected by other industry professionals with an eye on the environment. Developers are spending more money to ensure ‘greener’ estates because that’s usually what home buyers and approval authorities want.

Kawana Forest, completed in 2008, is a community of detached dwellings set among an open space network that includes green linear parks connecting to melaleuca forest fringes and wetlands. While new residents may enjoy it simply for the street appeal, there’s a lot more behind its design.

Greg says the constructed wetlands were built as part of “water sensitive urban design” (WSUD), an integrated approach to stormwater

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Retaining habitat also means that wildlife doesn’t have to fi nd other homes once the people move in. Creating wildlife corridors

is another method of mitigating habitat loss and

reducing animal injuries

“We work between the built and natural environments. If we’re engaged early enough on a greenfi eld site, we can help identify existing features worth retaining, such as mature trees. Then we work with engineers, surveyors and other design and planning professionals to come up with a subdivision layout

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Greg Th omas, landscape architect, Gamble McKinnon Green

The ideal design is to group the housing together

to provide a big remnant bush area and, if possible, buffer it with a low-impact land

use like parkland

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“My role is to examine ecosystems and assess the impacts relating to any new infrastructure,” he says. “With Maleny, for example, we have a genuine opportunity to achieve long-term conservation objectives.” Replanting rainforest on steep topography downstream of the township, for example, will help retain the site’s biodiversity.

Cameron still has plenty of work across the Coast removing trees to allow for house construction. “Th at’s inevitable with our rate of population growth, but it can be managed,” he adds.

He says Coast residents may not realise that a street full of homes adjoining small pockets of bushland isn’t good practice for wildlife preservation. Th e ideal design is to group the housing together to provide a big remnant bush area and, if possible, buff er it with a low-impact land use like parkland. “Th at minimises a range of impacts on bushland and wildlife such as pets and rubbish dumping, surface runoff and even artifi cial night lighting,” he says.

Motorists on the Caloundra Road overpass may have seen another wildlife strategy – rope ladders strung between vegetation corridors for aboreal mammals (those that live in trees). “Th e system works well for common species but its success depends on the size of each population and the size of bushland remnants being linked,” Cameron says.

He recalls a good result for the rare acid frog and other species at Caloundra’s Bellvista estate, where low-lying areas grew wallum heath. “When clearing land, the developer used bulldozers with special buckets that cut the heath into big slabs to preserve the vegetation. Th ese salvaged slabs were laid intact into drainage lines through the site.” Th ese boosted aesthetics and improved the quality of water for the acid frogs downstream of the housing development.

“I’ve spent half my working life in government and half in private. While no one likes red tape, it’s there only because we need to address the problems of the past. Th ere are landscape codes and vegetation protection requirements for good reason.”

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endemic species around the new blocks and road to create better habitats for native birds. Th en we constructed a series of culverts [tunnels] underneath the roads for small fauna to travel through.” Th ere are wet culverts for the frogs, dry culverts for more terrestrial fauna and even a skylight to make one tunnel more enticing to animals afraid of the dark.

Ecologist Cameron Milne has extensive experience in environmental planning for both the council and major private developers on the Coast over the past 15 years. “I started doing bush regeneration two decades ago and moved to development assessment,” he says. “I realised that to be more eff ective in terms

WHAT IF THE SITE’S DEGRADED?

What is the Statement of Proposals?

With so much Sunshine Coast land formerly used for agriculture, does that mean there’s no environment value in degraded sites? Quite

the opposite, says surveyor Greg Downes, who’s worked on the Coast for 35 years. Greg’s Nambour-based company Downes Survey Group – which also employs town planners – manages estate projects for clients.

“Development can provide opportunities to restore threatened landscapes and provide good-quality housing at the same time,” he says. “Restoration can create an attractive, private, natural backdrop for people to live in.”

Clustering is particularly useful on rural-residential or low-density sites proposing detached dwellings. “First you identify the site’s advantages and constraints, not just in terms of trees but its overall function in the landscape,” Greg says. “A cleared parcel or one that’s covered in weeds may still have great signifi cance as a riparian corridor, for example.” Riparian areas border a water course.

“Then you cluster the best-quality home sites, leaving the rest of the land free for rehabilitation.” This type of planning can attract fi nancial benefi ts for developers, such as council incentives or bonuses for restoring degraded areas or repairing habitat fragmentation.

Greg used this method at Buderim Escape, a rural-residential project on the western side of the mountain. “Clustering lots made better use of cleared areas; provided fl atter, elevated home sites with views; and transferred existing approved lots away from an important wildlife corridor,” he says.

It was diffi cult to co-ordinate multiple land owners but the result was worthwhile. “The Martins Creek gorge system was fully protected while the value of the 74 clustered lots, averaging about 2000 square metres, was also improved.”

Greg, who is a member of the UDIA (Qld) EnviroDevelopment Board of Management and the local sustainability committee, believes it is possible to balance the natural and built environments. “Industry is getting better at it. Balance also means fi nding economical solutions because affordability is an important element of sustainability. It’s not sustainable if people can’t afford to buy a home.”

T he Statement is a council document that will guide the new Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme, due to be fi nalised by 2012. The Statement backs

sustainable development, meaning “activities, practices and systems that are able to continue indefi nitely and strengthen the economy, enhance the natural environment and protect the character and identity of communities”. Visit www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/addfi les/documents/opof/sop/sop_with_map.pdf.

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of conservation, I needed to be involved in strategic planning. Once a site’s been subdivided to house level, a lot of the ecology battles have been won or lost.”

Cameron’s Mooloolah-based company Stringybark Consulting works on policy and planning scheme preparation and ecological mapping for developments and infrastructure projects. Th ese include the Maleny Community Precinct, with residential and golf course components, and the council structure plans for thousands of new dwellings at Caloundra South and Palmview. He says while ecologists have become standard for large developers and governments, it’s diffi cult for smaller developers to warrant the extra costs.

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local update

Conditions are good

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland has released the latest fi gures for unit and townhouse

prices and there’s good news for those looking to buy. Demand for properties usually targeted by fi rst-home buyers and investors has dropped signifi cantly and, says REIQ managing director Dan Molloy, “as it appears interest rates will be left on hold for the time being, opportunities currently exist for buyers”.

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ALEXANDRA HEADLAND * f $350,000 10.9% $335,000 $315,000 6.3%

BUDERIM $376,500 -4.9% $385,000 $345,000 11.6%

CALOUNDRA * f $412,500 0.6% $450,000 $375,000 20.0%

CALOUNDRA WEST * $325,000 -7.1% $330,000 $305,000 8.2%

COOLUM BEACH * f $377,000 3.6% $376,000 $330,000 13.9%

GOLDEN BEACH $380,000 7.0% $370,000 $352,500 5.0%

KINGS BEACH f $419,000 -3.7% $443,000 $405,000 9.4%

MARCOOLA * f $275,000 -21.9% $359,000 $335,000 7.2%

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MOOLOOLABA $401,000 4.8% $380,000 $345,000 10.1%

MOUNT COOLUM N/A N/A $345,000 $300,000 15.0%

NAMBOUR * $249,000 -4.2% $285,000 $249,000 14.5%

NOOSA HEADS - * f $640,000 10.1% $565,000 $560,000 0.9%

NOOSAVILLE - ~ f $325,000 -11.7% $390,000 $350,000 11.4%

PARREARRA * f N/A N/A $393,750 $435,000 -9.5%

PELICAN WATERS * N/A N/A $469,900 $428,000 9.8%

PEREGIAN BEACH N/A N/A $444,000 $430,000 3.3%

PEREGIAN SPRINGS - * $417,900 0.0% $417,900 $400,450 4.4%

SIPPY DOWNS * N/A N/A $205,000 $195,000 5.1%

SUNRISE BEACH N/A N/A $368,575 $362,500 1.7%

SUNSHINE BEACH ~ f N/A N/A $525,000 $574,000 -8.5%

TEWANTIN N/A N/A $300,000 $300,000 0.0%

TWIN WATERS * f N/A N/A $577,500 N/A N/A

WARANA $309,000 N/A $317,500 $310,000 2.4%

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Glenfi elds Estate to get emergency roadAn emergency road linking Mountain Creek with Sunshine Motorway will preserve an important environmental area.

Council traffi c studies also showed such a road, if built, would not carry much local vehicle movements, but could instead become a ‘rat-run’ for non-local traffi c.

Th e proposed Berrigan Place access will remain locked and inaccessible until required, with access keys held by emergency services and council staff , ensuring local residents are not troubled.

Th e council is currently arranging a meeting with residents of Berrigan Place living adjacent to the proposed emergency exit point.

“We are also organising a mail-out to all Glenfi elds residents to advise them of this decision,” he says.

“As mentioned at the last community meeting, it is no kept secret that the council does not support the link to Karawatha Drive.

“As previously off ered, residents are very welcome to make comments on the report and I will seek responses to these in due course. I look forward to conducting the mail-out and meeting with local residents to address the emergency access route.”

A new emergency access from Glenfi elds Estate in Mountain Creek will be located at Berrigan Place.

Last Wednesday, Sunshine Coast Regional Council decided not to build a second road through environmentally sensitive land, opting instead to provide access for residents to Sunshine Motorway in an emergency situation.

Division 6 Councillor Christian Dickson says there are numerous valid reasons for the council not to further consider a road leading north-west to link with Karawatha Drive.

“Th e fi rst was the environmental cost,” he says. “A road would not only traverse one of the most signifi cant conservation areas adjoining Mountain Creek’s national park, it would divide the land and breach an important wildlife corridor.

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This lake front property is in one of the best spots in Edgewater. 2 bedrooms with built-ins, two way bathroom,open kitchen, air-con in living/dining area, sunroom at the rear of the house, overlooking the lake. Once aglorious home, it needs now a good paint and a new carpet. The owner obtained professional quotes andwill pay for it. The price refl ects the condition but the location is priceless.

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local update

Out-of-towners buying into Maroochydore

Emporio has attracted a record number of out-of-town buyers, with seven apartments in as

many weeks selling to buyers from Victoria, Tasmania and even as far as the United Arab Emirates.

Emporio sales agent Nicholas Criss says the surge in sales is likely due to

Emporio agents sell seven apartments in seven weeks.

the decision to invest in Emporio,” Nicholas says.

“Some of the buyers are looking to downsize but don’t want to compromise on the level of amenity, quality of fi nishes and facilities, and conveniences they are accustomed to. Emporio off ers a rare opportunity for people to experience vibrant urban village living at really aff ordable prices.

“With only six apartments in stage one now remaining, it wouldn’t be long before the fi nal few were sold.

“People in the market for property are more informed than ever before, and they are realising how rare it is to fi nd an opportunity on the Sunshine Coast that off ers a mix of ultra-modern residential apartments, a bustling boutique retail precinct including cafes, restaurants and a fresh food marketplace plus professional offi ce space,” he says.

Th e remaining apartments are selling from $349,000 with a 10 per cent deposit required until completion of construction. Phone Nicholas on 0403 001 992 for more information.

The buyers have cited location, growth, capital gains and tax benefi ts,

lifestyle and convenience as key factors for making

the decision to invest

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people recognising the benefi ts of the CBD location, Sunshine Coast lifestyle and capital growth potential.

“All of these recent buyers have cited location, growth, capital gains and tax benefi ts, lifestyle and convenience as key factors for making

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Elegance and True Deepwater Living…5 Mooloolah Island, MINYAMA

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Price $2,650,000

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Auction: Friday 14th January at The Rumba Room at 1pm

Inspect: Sat & Sun 11-11.30am & Wed 5-5.30pmAddress: 2 Heath Court, Caloundra Westhenzells.com.au property code: heat2

Agent: Donna Sheen 0431 412 599

Immediate sale, family relocating – Caloundra WestAuction: Friday 14th January at

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Luxury beachfront suite – What a view! – Caloundra


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20 My Property Preview | December 17, 2010 www.mypropertypreview.com.auCALOUNDRA (07) 5491 2000 | PELICAN WATERS (07) 5492 4777 | MOOLOOLABA (07) 5444 8888 | BUDERIM (07) 5445 1800

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BATTERY HILL Saturday 12 – 12.30pm Visit 60 Careen Street Price reduced! Urgent sale required Donna Sheen 0431 412 599

CALOUNDRA Saturday 2 – 2.30pm Visit Unit 5 Cooma Court, 25 Cooma Tce Close to town, water views, 2 bedroom Mel Elliott 0403 263 125

Saturday & Sunday 12 – 12.30pm Visit Unit 315 Rumba, 30 Bulcock Beach Espl Oceanfront luxury, 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Matt Glynn 0404 315 066

Saturday, Sunday & Wednesday 2 – 2.30pm Visit Unit 704 Pumicestone Blue, 111 Bulcock Street 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, gobsmacking views Lisa Storey 0418 247 020

Saturday, Sunday & Wednesday 2 – 2.30pm Visit Unit 218 Rumba, 30 Bulcock Beach Espl Waterfront at Bulcock Bch, great views Doug Wilson 0417 734 592

Saturday 3 – 3.30pm Visit Unit 2 Pumicestone Apts, 63 Upper Gay Tce Immaculate garden unit, in the hub, views Michael Lindsay 0421 017 046

Saturday & Sunday 1 – 1.30pm Visit Unit 302 Seabourn, 56 Lower Gay Tce Massive unit in a great position Mel Elliott 0403 263 125

CALOUNDRA WESTSaturday 4 – 4.30pm Visit 19 Eyre Street 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, 2 separate living Matt Glynn 0404 315 066

Saturday 3 – 3.30pm Visit 51 Northcote Street 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, side access, pool Matt Glynn 0404 315 066

Saturday 11 – 11.30am Visit Unit 16 Bellvista Lakes, Minker Drive 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car villa, lake views Matt Glynn 0404 315 066

Saturday 2 – 2.30pm Visit 84 O’Reilly Drive First home buyer/investor – so cheap! Matt Glynn 0404 315 066

Saturday 11 – 11.30am Visit 7 Lotte Place Unique design, 3 bed, 2 bath, study Curtis Sheers 0409 287 847

GOLDEN BEACH Saturday, Sunday & Wednesday 12 – 12.30pm Visit 1/112 Esplanade Renovated waterfront with water views Doug Wilson 0417 734 592

Saturday, Sunday & Wednesday 1 – 1.30pm Visit Unit 5 Casa Cielo, 47 Landsborough Pde Beachfront penthouse with massive views Doug Wilson 0417 734 592

KINGS BEACHSaturday 12 – 12.30pm Visit Unit 4 Becharry, 1 Sykes Ave Renovated, ocean views, 2 bed, 2 car Lisa Storey 0418 247 020

Saturday, Sunday & Wednesday 3 – 3.30pm Visit Unit 10 Mahia Apts, 24-26 Mahia Ave With a Pacific Ocean view backdrop Doug Wilson 0417 734 592

Saturday, Sunday & Wednesday 3 – 3.30pm Visit Unit 2 Wickham Point, 44 Victoria Tce 3 bed, waterfront & Kings, awesome views Doug Wilson 0417 734 592

LITTLE MOUNTAINSaturday 1 – 1.30pm Visit 4 Jason Place 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, forest backdrop Matt Glynn 0404 315 066

Saturday 12 – 12.30pm Visit 7 Snapper Street 3+ study or 4 bed, big block, side access Lisa Storey 0418 247 020

Saturday 11 – 11.30am Visit 2 Heath Court Urgent sales required Donna Sheen 0431 412 599

MERIDAN PLAINS Saturday, Sunday & Wednesday 1 – 1.30pm Visit 3 Rainforest Drive Family home over an acre, 10x14 shed Lisa Storey 0418 247 020

MOFFAT BEACH Saturday 1 – 1.30pm Visit 21A William Street Fantastic potential Donna Sheen 0431 412 599

PELICAN WATERSSaturday & Sunday 1 – 1.30pm Visit Unit 89 Vardon Point, 1 Millennium Cct Penthouse unit at Vardon Point Michael Lindsay 0421 017 046

Saturday 12 – 12.30pm Visit Unit 52 Vardon Point, 1 Millennium Cct Cheapest in Vardon? Lake views Michael Lindsay 0421 017 046

Saturday 1 – 1.30pm Visit 51 Mahogany Drive 4 bedroom home backing onto golf course Sandra West 0421 079 991

Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday 2 – 2.30pm Visit 14 North Point Crescent Brand new canal home with ocean access Sandra West 0421 079 991

Saturday & Sunday 2 – 2.30pm Visit 38 Sovereign Circuit New! 4 bedroom + office, side access Michael Lindsay 0421 017 046

Saturday 10 – 10.30am Visit 1 Elimbah Street Big multi side access, golf views Michael Lindsay 0421 017 046

Saturday 12 – 1pm Visit 8 Creekview Place Price reduced $10,000 - Brand new home Paul Bell 0400 711 969

Saturday 1 – 2pm Visit 7 Creekview Place Brand new home Paul Bell 0400 711 969

Saturday 11 – 11.30am Visit 32 Undanbi Place Reduced $10,000 - owner committed elsewhere Paul Bell 0400 711 969

Saturday 11 – 11.30am Visit 4 Durundur Street Lovingly cared for, pool, $579,000 Sandra West 0421 079 991

Saturday 11 – 11.30am Visit 23 Trinity Place 4 bed, 2 bath, pool, 2 sep living areas Curtis Sheers 0409 287 847

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auction action

Auction ActionThe easiest way to check out the latest auction resultsEmail: [email protected]

Features:Auction date:Result:Agency:Sales agents:

Unit 301 ‘Aleutian at Seaforth’, 98 Alexandra Parade2 bed, 1 bathDecember 11 Passed in. Henzells Mooloolaba 5444 8888Kevin Annetts 0417 644 503 & Laura Vaisnys 0412 012 805

Alexandra HeadlandI’m dealing with a potential buyer at the moment, but also looking for offers on

this beachfront unit

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Laura Vaisnys

Features:Auction date:Result:

Agency:Sales agents:

11 Trainstop Court5+ bed, 3+ bath, 3 car December 12 Passed in. Working with post-auction interest.Next Property Group 1300 400 777Rebecca Nolan 0404 866 358 & Brendon Symons 0407 175 597

Bli Bli


5 Beltana Crescent7 bed, 3 bath, 3 carDecember 12Passed in. Currently negotiating.Next Property Group 1300 400 777Karen Jones 0405 122 526 & Minka Jenkins 0488 550 063

Buddina


28 Kirsty Drive5 bed, 2+ bath, 4 carDecember 12Passed in.Next Property Group 1300 400 777Tracey McAllansmith 0418 722 374& Damien Michael 0413 024 124

Buderim

Features:Auction date:Result:Agency:Sales agent:

3/11 Lakeshore Avenue3 bed, 2 bath, 1 carDecember 12 Passed in.RE/MAX Property AssociatesPaul Becker 0401 024 010

It was a Sunday for ducks but we had a registered bidder and we are currently negotiating with this buyer

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Minka Jenkins

We’re currently looking for buyers in the $300,000s for this

three-bedroom townhouse“ “

Paul Becker

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auction action


1/112 Esplanade3 bed, 2 bath, 2 carDecember 10 Passed in. Now listed at $569,000.Henzells Agency 5491 2000Doug Wilson 0417 734 592

Golden Beach

There were 34 people in attendance and two registered bidders, with bidding

to $500,000. There’s nothing to do here but move in. This is great value

on a quiet Esplanade position

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Doug Wilson


21 Wilson Road4 bed, 2 car, 4 carDecember 12 Passed in.Elders Palmwoods 5478 9122Tara Anderson 0417 000 963 & Brad Milton 0421 965 226

Ilkley



13 Panama Court5 bed, 3 bath, 3 carDecember 12 Passed in. Negotiating with two conditional parties.Next Property Group 1300 400 777Karen Jones 0405 122 526 & Minka Jenkins 0488 550 063

Kawana Island

We had good bidding to $700,000 and we’re now

seeking offers between $800,000 and $1 million

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Brad Milton


Unit 10 ‘Mahia Apartments’, 24-26 Mahia Terrace3 bed, 2 bath, 2 carDecember 10 Passed in. Now listed at $780,000.Henzells Agency 5491 2000Doug Wilson 0417 734 592

Kings Beach


7 Snapper Street4 bed, 2 bath, 2 carDecember 11 Passed in. Now listed at $495,000.Henzells Agency 5491 2000Doug Wilson 0417 734 592 &Lisa Storey-Wilson 0418 247 020

Little Mountain


Agency:Sales agent:

127 Maleny-Stanley River Road5 bed, 3 bath, 8 carDecember 11 Passed in. Buyers from $900,000. Next Property Group 1300 400 777Petro Geyl 0447 770 457

Maleny



63 Wrigley Street3 bed, 1 bath, 2 carDecember 11 Auction postponed. Negotiating with further interest.Henzells Mooloolaba 5444 8888Shaun Hammill 0413 310 445 & Darren Levi 0418 198 869

Maroochydore


18 Wandoo Street4 bed, 2 bath, 2 carDecember 11 Sold prior to auction. Henzells Mooloolaba 5444 8888Luke Godwin 0438 713 414

Minyama

These local buyers didn’t want to have to compete on auction day, so they put in an unconditional offer

they thought would buy the property and the owners were happy to accept

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Luke Godwin


Agency:Sales agent:

24 Mayfair Lane4 bed, 2 bath, 2 carDecember 12 Passed in. Working with post-auction interest.Next Property Group 1300 400 777Rebecca Nolan 0404 866 358


16 Nandewar Drive4 bed, 2 bath, 2 carDecember 11 Passed in.LJ Hooker Mooloolaba 5444 4411Yasna Hawthorne 0418 544 406

I’m working with two conditional buyers at the moment“

“Yasna Hawthorne


66 Tribulation Circuit4 bed, 3 bath, 2 carDecember 12 Sold prior to auction.Next Property Group 1300 400 777Rebecca Nolan 0404 866 358 & Damien Michael 0413 024 124


22 Troywood Crescent4 bed, 2 bath, 3 carDecember 11Passed in. Now listed at $635,000.RE/MAX Property AssociatesDavid Hedley-Ward 0406 011 123

Th e newly renovated three-bedroom home at 21 Wian Street was so charming that MPP’s auction reporter was almost tempted to bid at Saturday aft ernoon’s auction. “It is a very cute home,” marketing agent David Hedley-Ward agrees, adding that the fantastic position only a short, fl at walk to Buderim has also been attracting local interest. Auctioneer Simon Th omas told the small crowd that the current owners have relocated overseas and are eager for a quick sale, and David says that although the home was passed in on the day, it has

now been priced at $510,000, which is very aff ordable for such a stylish home.


21 Wian Street3 bed, 3 bathDecember 11 Passed in. Now listed at $510,000.RE/MAX Property AssociatesDavid Hedley-Ward 0406 011 123

Buderim

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Auctioneer Simon Th omas & David Hedley-Ward

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310 Highlands Road6 bed, 2 bath, 4+ carDecember 8 Passed in. Now listed at $695,000. Elders Palmwoods 5478 9122Kevin Carroll 0401 900 500 & Melissa Hilton 0421 305 437

Eudlo

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140 Shurvell Road4 bed, 2 bath, 2 carDecember 12 Passed in. Now listed at $488,000.Elders Palmwoods 5478 9122Kevin Carroll 0401 900 500 & Melissa Hilton 0421 305 437


Agency:Sales agent:

26 Rimmel Place4 bed, 2 bath, 2 carDecember 12Passed in. Looking for buyers above $600,000. RE/MAX Property AssociatesAndrew Kirby 0407 588 636

Palmwoods

Auctions in ActionHere’s a preview of the hot auctions taking place on the Sunshine Coast in the next seven days

2 Danielle Place, Buderim Auction details: Auction on site Saturday December 18 @ 3pmAgency: Engel & Völkers 5444 4990Contact: Eva Parker 0400 137 803

139 Perwillowen Road, BurnsideAuction details: Auction on site Monday December 20 @ 10.30amAgency: Montville Real Estate 5478 5478Contact: Jenny Tatton 0404 858 335

311 Highlands Road, Eudlo Auction details: Auction on site Sunday December 19 @ 3pmAgency: Elders Palmwoods 5478 9122Contact: Karen Johnston 0428 190 181

Unit 8 ‘Windward Passage’, 35 Landsborough Parade, Golden Beach Auction details: Auction on site Saturday December 18 @ 1pmAgency: KBR 5492 5644Contact: David 0417 292 870

Unit 53 ‘Burgess Apartment’ 70 Albert Street, Kings Beach Auction details: Auction on site Sunday December 19 @ 11amAgency: KBR 5492 5644Contact: Roz 0422 836 332

9 Eyries Court, Little Mountain Auction details: Auction on site Saturday December 18 @ 2pmAgency: KBR 5492 5644Contact: Carola 0407 275 754

11 Joanne Street, MarcoolaAuction details: Auction on site Sunday December 19 @ 2pmAgency: North Shore Realty 5448 7444Contact: Jay Pashley 0407 199 355

12 Tana Street, Maroochydore Auction details: Auction on site Saturday December 18 @ 3.30pmAgency: Go Gecko Maroochydore 5443 6689Contact: Tony Wallace 0438 789 136

78 Tanah Street West, Mount CoolumAuction details: Auction on site Saturday December 18 @ 1pmAgency: First National Carolans 5441 1344Contact: Peter Wrigley 0407 374 349

86 Bundilla Boulevard, Mountain CreekAuction details: Auction on site Saturday December 18 @ 3pmAgency: Property Today 5444 2222Contact: Trevor & Glenys Martin 0400 818 777

12 The Corso, Pelican WatersAuction details: Auction on site Saturday December 18 @ 11amAgency: Seaside Real Estate 5492 2555Contact: Di Hurman 0418 794 607 & Rob Hurman 0408 712 632

7 Murdoch Court, Sippy Downs Auction details: Auction on site Saturday December 18 @ 11amAgency: RE/MAX Property Services 5438 5222Contact: Graeme Palmer 0414 544 478

19 Junee Court, WoombyeAuction details: Auction on site Saturday December 18 @ 1pmAgency: Riddell Real Estate 5442 1888Contact: Lee Andrews 0402 216 809


4 Rainbow Lane4 bed, 5 bath, 3 car, 1 offi ceDecember 11 Passed in.Engel & Völkers M’ba 5444 4990Eva Parker 0400 137 803

Pelican Waters


142/80 North Shore Road4 bed, 3 bath, 2 carDecember 12Passed in. Next Property Group 1300 400 777Kate Jewry 0404 817 916

Twin Waters

Mooloolaba

Th e inground pool was the main attraction at the auction of 3 Julie Court on Saturday aft ernoon. Th e crowd of 20 who gathered to watch auctioneer Simon Th omas in action looked ready to jump in for a swim to escape the humidity. Th e neat home also off ers four large bedrooms and plenty of living space, and marketing agent Maree Best of First National says that post-auction interest is coming from potential investors as well as owner-occupiers. “Th e home was passed in so I’m working with a couple of interested buyers, including one from overseas,” she says. “Th ere was one

registered bidder and I’m still speaking to them as well.”


3 Julie Court4 bed, 2 bath, 2 carDecember 11 Passed in at $500,000.First National Mooloolaba 5444 0800Maree Best 0409 423 063

Mooloolaba

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Auctioneer Simon Th omas addresses the crowd


6/67 Buderim Avenue2 bed, 1 bath, 1 carDecember 11 Sold prior to auction.Henzells Mooloolaba 5444 8888Shaun Hammill 0413 310 445


8 Etep Court4 bed, 2 bath, 2 carDecember 11 Passed in.Victor Realty 5476 0050Craig Heppell 0400 180 515

Nambour

The owners accepted an offer the day before auction and

are thrilled with the result“ “

Shaun Hammill


Agency:Sales agent:

33 Netherton Street3 bed, 1 bath, 5 car, 1 offi ceDecember 11 Auction postponed until January 22. First National Carolans 5441 1344Stephen Colasimone 0413 416 952

Nambour

This one was passed in on a vendor’s bid. It’s now for sale under private treaty and on the

market for $419,000

“ “

Craig Heppell


Agency:Sales agent:

112 Image Flat Road3 bed, 1 bath, 2 carDecember 11Passed in. Now on the market for $259,000.First National Carolans 5441 1344Stephen Colasimone 0413 416 952

I have two parties who are interested to buy but couldn’t meet auction conditions. This one will be sold very soon.

“ “

Eva Parker

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www.mypropertypreview.com.au My Property Preview | December 17, 2010 23MAROOCHY SANDS BUILDING, SIXTH AVENUE MAROOCHYDORE (07) 5443 2433

MAROOCHYDORE CENTRAL LIFESTYLE $539,00019 Trinder Avenue, MAROOCHYDORE (Off Maud St & Comstar Ave)This 7 month old home boasts the ultimate modern lifestyle, featuring 4 large bedrooms, ensuite, spacious gourmet kitchen with Caesar Stone bench tops and gas cooking, all overlooking the outdoor entertaining area. The corner stacker doors contract allowing that indoor/outdoor Alfresco dining with friends all year round. Offering 2 separate living areas allowing the whole family to be accommodated. Positioned in a new estate in a centrally sought after area, only a short walk to beach, Maroochy River, Sunshine Plaza and restaurants. Inspect and be impressed.

Inspect Saturday 1-1.30pm Glennis Schindler 0412 737 324

Maroochydore/Alexandra Headland – 3 Benjamin St. Solid 3 bedroom + Study, 2 bath, double lock-up garage, inground pool, very sought-after address, 350m to beachIn a quiet location. Low To Mid $500’s View Sat 12-12.30Maroochydore Beach Area. Price Reduction to $500,000 Buyers. Immaculate 3 bedroom home with amazing 50sqm entertaining deck, extra large double garage, suit 4 wheel drives,“Live The Lifestyle”. Must Be Sold.Maroochydore/Cotton Tree. Spacious 2 bedroom unit in small complex, 150m walk to beach and restaurants, inground pool, single lock-up + storage. $300,000 + Buyers. MUST BE SOLD.Maroochydore Cheapie. 2 Bed townhouse, fully renovated, small complex, close to schools.Owners want it sold! $295,000.Maroochydore/Alexandra Headland High-rise. 12th Floor Northerly views, Trendy 2 bed, North facing balcony, walk to beach, surf club and all amenities. Great Buying at $399,000Maroochydore/Alexandra Headland Precinct. Lowset brick and tile 3 bedroom home, single lock-up + carport, 350m to beach, renovate and profit. Now $450,000 – vacant and ready to go.

SCHINDLER’S LIST

Glennis Schindler0412 737 324

local update

Coast to get more affordable rentals

In its fi nal meeting for 2010, the Sunshine Coast Housing Aff ordability Taskforce has reaffi rmed its commitment to improving

aff ordable housing in the region by supporting the National Rental Aff ordability Scheme.

Th e nationwide NRAS program aims to increase the supply of aff ordable rental housing by 50,000 dwellings in Australia by providing incentives to investors to allow them to off er reduced rent to qualifying tenants. Th e council’s Social Strategy Portfolio holder and Housing Aff ordability Taskforce chair, Counsellor Anna Grosskreutz says the NRAS program is an important step to improving aff ordability on the Coast.

“Th e taskforce is very excited and encouraged by the amount of interest by developers and investors in the program and has been working with the applicants to make sure their ideas and applications are solid,” Anna says.

“Th ere have been more than 300 applications from the Sunshine Coast, which is a signifi cant number and very encouraging. If successful, the outcome is more aff ordable rental housing for workers in sectors such as education, emergency services, retail, hospitality, construction, health care, child care and social support.”

Anna says the council recently launched the Aff ordable Living Strategy as a clear direction to improve aff ordability on the Sunshine Coast.

“It’s no secret that the Coast is an area of high housing costs relative to income,” she says. “High levels of housing stress and poor aff ordability can undermine social cohesion and community bonds and also impacts the local economy by reducing the potential labour supply.

“NRAS is one of the many strategies that can mitigate that impact.

“Both council and the taskforce have worked to strengthen partnerships with the State and Federal governments to improve aff ordability in the region and we encourage the government to consider the need to increase the amount of aff ordable housing on the Sunshine Coast when assessing applications.”

Banking reforms introduced

Last Sunday, the Gillard Government announced its approach to creating a better banking system with a package of reforms. Th is includes three

broad streams of reform to empower consumers to get a better deal, to help smaller lenders put more competitive pressure on the big banks, and to secure the fi nancial system so it can continue to provide a sustainable fl ow of credit to households and businesses.

Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer Wayne Swan says this strategy will also apply to the big banks. “We’ve worked carefully and methodically with our fi nancial regulators to develop a package of reforms that will be eff ective and enduring, and won’t let the big banks off the hook.

Th ere’s no silver bullet here – the challenges fl owing from the global fi nancial crisis can’t be solved overnight – but we’ll keep working hard to give all Australians a fi ghting chance.”

To empower comsumers to get a better deal, the competitive and sustainable banking system will:• Ban exit fees outright on new home loans from

July 1, 2011 • Boost consumer fl exibility to transfer deposits

and mortgages• Introduce a mandatory key fact sheet for new

home loan customers• Empower the ACCC to prosecute anti-competitive

price signalling• Fast-track legislation to get a better deal for

Australians with credit cards • Launch a national community awareness campaign

to empower consumers in banking• Set up a taskforce with the Reserve Bank of

Australia to enhance ATM competition reforms.

To support smaller lenders so they can put more competitive pressure on the big banks, the strategy will: • Build a new pillar in the banking system based on

the combined competitive power of our mutual credit unions and building societies

• Confi rm the Financial Claims Scheme as a permanentfeature of our fi nancial system, to secure critical deposit funding for smaller lenders

• Introduce a further $4 billion investment to support the Residential Mortgage Backed Securities (RMBS) market, which many of our smaller lenders rely on to make cheaper loans

• Accelerate the development of a ‘bullet bond’ structurefor RMBS issuance to strengthen and diversify RMBS funding for smaller lenders.

To secure the long-term safety and sustainability of the Australian fi nancial system, the strategy will: • Allow all banks, credit unions and building societies

to issue covered bonds to broaden access to cheaper, more stable and longer-term funding, and harness our national superannuation savings to domestically fund more productive investment in our economy

• Develop a deep and liquid corporate bond market bylaunching the trading of Commonwealth Government Securities on a securities exchange, to reduce our reliance on off shore wholesale funding markets.

“Th e Gillard Government has worked hard to help smaller lenders compete with the big banks by supporting their access to vital funding sources including our deposit and wholesale funding guarantees and our $16 billion investment in AAA-rated RMBS,” says the Treasurer. ”We’ve also introduced tough new laws to crack down on unfair mortgage exit fees – to ensure that customers can walk down the road and get a better deal. Together with our measures making it easier for customers to switch their deposit accounts, this critical reform has been part of our broad agenda to promote choice for consumers.”Source: www.treasury.gov.au

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We’ve introduced tough new laws

to crack down on unfair mortgage

exit fees

The Federal Goverment moves to create a more competitive banking system.

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Yaroomba35 Warragah Parade SATURDAY 1 - 2PM

Dianne Swan 0418 194 439

Alexandra Headland49 Okinja Road BY APPOINTMENT

Darren Rix 0416 188 259

Buderim22 Troywood Crescent SATURDAY 12 - 12.45PM

Bevan Horsnell 0412 512 257 David Hedley-Ward 0406 011 123

21 Wian Street SATURDAY 11 - 11.45AM

Bevan Horsnell 0412 512 257 David Hedley-Ward 0406 011 123

Palmwoods17 Landershute Road SATURDAY 11 - 11.30AM

Andrew Kirby 0407 588 636

Yandina Creek37 - 41 Leichhardt Drive SAT & SUN 3.30 - 4.30PM

Dianne Swan 0148 493 439

BuderimUnit 12/2 Box Street BY APPOINTMENT

Darren Rix 0416 188 259

WoombyeUnit 2, 29a Blackall Street SAT & SUN 10.30 - 11.15AM

Fiona Louie 0401 222 150

PRIME PROPERTY – RIPE FOR RENOVATION

INSPECT :: Sunday 1-2pm

PRICE :: $1,300,000


CONTACT :: Dianne Swan 0418 194 439

COOLUM BEACH 3 1 1

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Exceed Expectations - Everybody Wins CALOUNDRA 5438 5222 79 Bulcock Street

PRISTINE LIVING AT PELICAN WATERS INSPECT :: Saturday 12.30-1.15pm

PRICE :: $537,000

WEB :: www.remax.com.au ID# 1371427

CONTACT :: Graeme Palmer 0414 544 478 Direct line 5438 5234

PELICAN WATERS 4 2 3

MORTGAGEE SALE – RENOVATE AND PROFIT

INSPECT :: Saturday from 10.30am

AUCTION :: On Site Sat 18th December at 11am

WEB :: www.remax.com.au ID# 1367545

CONTACT :: Graeme Palmer 0414 544 478 Direct line 5438 5234

SIPPY DOWNS 5 2 2

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Marcoola Offi ce 5448 7444 Coolum Offi ce 5446 2500

Established Since 1995Continual

Supporter of the Local Community

MARCOOLA 11 Joanne Street Auction On Site 19 December @ 2pm

ABSOLUTE BEACHFRONT AND BULLET PROOF!!

OPENFri 5.30-6.30pm,Sat & Sun 1-2pm

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5448 7444

AUCTION THIS SUNDAY

market tracker

2/10 Coonawa Street, BuddinaSold for: $390,000Features: 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 carAgency: Platinum Properties WaranaSales agents: Steve Turner & Geoff Ohmsen

A Sydney buyer bought this one sight unseen for the asking price. He wanted to move to a home that

was walking distance to the beach and the local watering hole.

15 Elizabeth Street, Buderim Sold for: $560,000Features: 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 carAgency: Brown Realty BuderimSales agent: Pam Paten

Unit 209 ‘Rumba Resort’, 30 Bulcock Beach Esplanade, CaloundraSold for: $405,000Features: 2 bed, 2 bath, 1 carAgency: Henzells Agency CaloundraSales agent: Doug Wilson

A professional man from Brisbane bought this for family use and investment.

He was Interested in the complex, its facilities and location.

Unit 11 ‘Bluewaters’, 15 Headland Esplanade, CaloundraSold for: $1,425,000Features: 3 bed, 2 bath, 3 carAgency: Henzells Agency CaloundraSales agent: Doug Wilson

Unit 3 ‘Balamara Court’, 33 Leeding Terrace, CaloundraSold for: $350,000Features: 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 carAgency: Henzells Agency CaloundraSales agent: Doug Wilson

Unit 501 ‘Seabourn’, 56 Lower Gay Terrace, CaloundraSold for: $605,000Features: 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 carAgency: Henzells Agency CaloundraSales agent: Doug Wilson

2/34 Anning Avenue, Golden BeachSold for: $332,500Features: 3 bed, 1 bath, 1 carAgency: Henzells Agency CaloundraSales agent: Doug Wilson

Unit 16 ‘Pelican Heights’, 90 Caloundra Road, Little MountainSold for: $302,500Features: 3 bed, 2 bath, 1 carAgency: Henzells Agency CaloundraSales agent: Doug Wilson

6 Norman Avenue, Nambour Sold for: $307,500Features: 4 bed, 1 bath, 1 carAgency: Carolans First NationalSales agent: Stephen Colasimone

288 Old Palmwoods Road, PalmwoodsSold for: $762,500Features: 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 carAgency: Whittington Ellis Real EstateSales agent: Craig Barnby

This property went to contract post auction, but the contract did not proceed and it was

later sold to a couple from the Coast.

4 Komodo Court, ParrearraSold for: $483,350Features: 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 carAgency: Platinum PropertiesSales agent: Steve Kealey

5 Tortola Place, ParrearraSold for: $480,000Features: 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 carAgency: Platinum Properties Warana Sales agents: Steve Turner & Geoff Ohmsen

A local buyer viewed the property after seeing it advertised in MPP and then returned to purchase as they couldn’t

fi nd anything else that would suit their needs.

A list of what’s recently sold on the Coast>$1 million$500,000 – $1 million<$500,000

*As supplied by contributing real estate agencies

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Beerwah - 5494 6444Bribie Island - 3408 7000

Caloundra - 5499 5600Kawana - 5477 5107

Maroochydore - 5479 6600Mooloolaba - 5444 0800

Nambour - 5441 1344 - 5448 8088

Palmwoods - 5445 9666

INSPECT Saturday 1-1.30pm MAROOCHYDORE 5409 9910 SHANE PURSSELL 0402 012 142 WEB www.mfnre.com.au/1482705

Luxury Beach Side Apartment

MAROOCHYDORE OFFERS OVER $1,000,000

ALEXANDRA HEADLAND $229,900


Extra Large One Bedroom at Alex

AUCTION On Site 21 January 2011 at 2pmINSPECT Saturday 11-11.30am MAROOCHYDORE 5409 9910 SHANE PURSSELL 0402 012 142 WEB www.mfnre.com.au/1494433

Must Be Sold! Beachfront Apartment

MOOLOOLABA AUCTION

INSPECT Sat 11-11.45am & Wed 6-6.30pm MAROOCHYDORE 5409 9915 KAREN BARKER 0418 572 676 WEB www.mfnre.com.au/1434238

Waterfront, Quality, Entertainers home, owner purchased elsewhere!

TWIN WATERS $1,300,000



Alex Beachfront Apartment


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Nambour - 5441 1344 - 5448 8088


ALEXANDRA HEADLAND AUCTION UNIT 6 ‘QUONTRO’, 134 ALEXANDRA PARADE

AUCTION On Site 22nd January 2010 at 2pmINSPECT Saturday 1.30-2pm MOOLOOLABA 5444 0800 JEAN HAMER 0419 034 500 WEB www.fnmooloolaba.com.au

Between Heaven and the Deep Blue Sea!LOOKING FOR THE BIGGEST VIEW? From Point Cartwright right along all the beaches and up north to Noosa. Lake and park at the back.

RIGHT AT THE TOP – this unit is a complete floor with immense visual appeal and a marvellous feeling of space, freshness and light.

TIME TO GO – I am serious about selling . . . . . How soon can you move?

Jean Hamer Prime Properties

ALEXANDRA HEADLAND AUCTION76 MOOLOOLABA ROAD

AUCTION On Site 22nd January 2011 at 11amINSPECT Saturday 10.30-11am MOOLOOLABA 5444 0800 JEAN HAMER 0419 034 500 WEB www.fnmooloolaba.com.au

Exceptional Buying! This Home In The Golden Triangle Must Be Sold! The Seller has found her retirement home and is very keen to move. This home combines style and comfort with privacy. Delightful views to the ocean.Upstairs: Gracious living areas, leading to the sunny patio, 3 roomy bedrooms with ensuite and bathroom.Downstairs: 2 garages, huge entertainment area, bedroom and bathroom. Ideal to convert to granny flat or teenagers retreat.Take advantage of the “MUST SELL” situation!


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Nambour - 5441 1344 - 5448 8088


INSPECT Saturday 11.30am-12 noon MOOLOOLABA 5444 0800 MAREE BEST 0409 423 063 WEB www.fnmooloolaba.com.au

In between the beach and the shopping strip in this popular Cotton Tree location we have a two bedroom 2nd level unit for immediate sale.Set at the rear of a quiet, small complex, both bedrooms have built in robes and ceiling fans, the main has ensuite. The kitchen is adjacent to the living area which opens to the balcony. There is also a laundry and garage with extra length for storage. The unit is currently rented to tenants who have a solid lease in place, so it makes for a great investment!

Listen To The Waves Roll In!

MAROOCHYDORE $359,000APARTMENT 8 ‘ARANDA’, 7 COTTON TREE PARADE


Located directly opposite Alexandra Headland patrolled surf beach, resides this fantastic budget beachfront apartment. Featuring:

INSPECT Saturday 11-11;30am MAROOCHYDORE 5409 9918 ADAM BOND 0404 211 281 WEB www.mfnre.com.au/1495544

Alex Budget Beachfront Apartment

MOUNT COOLUM AUCTION

AUCTION On Site Saturday 18th December at 1pmINSPECT By Appointment CAROLANS 5441 1344 PETER WRIGLEY 0407 374 349 WEB www.carolans.net ID#1496022

Once In A Lifetime – Sacrificed78 TANAH STREET WEST

MAPLETON AUCTION

uninterrupted coastal views. This architecturally designed home presents the buyer with endless possibilities. The property features three generous bedrooms, two way bathroom, private court yard, covered entertaining area, slate flooring, and is an easy walk into Mapleton.Circumstances have forced an immediate sale. All offers prior to Auction are welcome.

AUCTION On Site Saturday 22nd January at 1pmINSPECT Saturday 10-10.30am CAROLANS 5441 1344 PETER WRIGLEY 0407 374 349 WEB www.carolans.net ID#1487691

The Real Tree Change – Under The Hammer!

MAROOCHYDORE $259,000

location.

beach

INSPECT Saturday 2-2.30pm MAROOCHYDORE 5479 6600 KIM BOURGOIS 0416237484 WEB www.mfnre.com.au/1492578

Fantastic Entry Level Unit

AUCTION On Site 22nd January 2010 at 12 noonINSPECT Saturday 4.30-5pm MOOLOOLABA 5444 0800 JEAN HAMER 0419 034 500 WEB www.fnmooloolaba.com.au

apartment, one of the largest in the building.

2 bathrooms, separate dining area and a large living area. Double garage, plus storage. Resort pool, gym and sauna for relaxation.Ideal for you to live in, for holidays or as an ideal investment. It is vacant and waiting for your inspection.

Be Quick – Best Value At Blue Water Point!!

MINYAMA AUCTION


AUCTION SATURDAY


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MERRYCHRISTMAS

AND A HAPPY

YEAR FROM US!

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This is a very rare opportunity to own one of the Coasts fi nest oceanfront homes – ‘Pandanus Point’ at Moffat Beach. Boasting an absolute prime 40m of ocean frontage, this exceptional piece of real estate is positioned on Moffat Beach Headland, with private, uninterrupted north-facing beach and ocean views spanning 180 degrees over Point Cartwright to Mt Coolum to the north, to Moreton Island in the south. Beach access only 100m from the front door, this multi-level residence is absolutely fi rst class throughout, the home boasts multiple casual and formal living zones, expansive private decks that stretch along the edge of the ocean and wrap around the private plunge pool. The gourmet kitchen is a work of art however the master bedroom occupies one of the best positions of the home, you don’t even need to lift your head off the pillow to see the ocean.

1 McIlwraith Street, Moffat Beach

• Exceptional, 40m of ocean frontage• Beach access 100m from the front door• Private, uninterrupted north-facing

beach and ocean views spanning 180°• Absolutely fi rst class throughout• Private ocean views from nearly

every room in the house• Undeniably the jewel in the Crown• Contact Bree to view virtual tour

180° VIEWS OFF MOFFAT HEADLAND – BREATHTAKINGLY SPECTACULAR

T H E N E X T G E N E R A T I O N I N R E A L E S T A T E

MAROOCHYDORE21 Duporth Ave. Maroochydorep 5443 2222

BUDERIM72 Burnett St. Buderimp 5479 7100

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Price: Contact agent

Inspect: Friday 17th Dec 5.30-6.30pm, and Wednesday 22nd Dec 5.30-6.30pm Bree Charles 0416 435 391John Skerlak 0413 441 834Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222Web Code: MCHY1695

4 Bed | 2+ Bath | 2 Car

nextpropertygroup.com.au1300 400 777

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It sets suspended on the edge of Buderim’s most prestigious escarpment facing east to Mooloolaba with 180 degree panoramic ocean views from Coolum to Caloundra; few homes enjoy such a privileged position. Presenting a modest face to street, however, this architecturally designed multi-level home has one of the most striking entries through electronic stainless steel gates and automatic glass entry doors into a creation of raw steel, sparkling water and unparalleled views of the Sunshine Coast. A design that can never be repeated the pool is a continuation of the internal living area suspended eight metres above the ground by cantilevered steel beams. It is not just stunning, it is truly amazing. Owners transferring interstate and are looking for immediate sale. You will not be disappointed. Call now!

12 Panorama Crescent, Buderim

Amazing suspended pool Open living areas State of the art finishes throughout Miele appliances Voted Australia’s Most Amazing Home

LOCATIONS LOCATIONS MOST AMAZING HOME ...


MAROOCHYDORE21 Duporth Ave. Maroochydorep 5443 2222

BUDERIM72 Burnett St. Buderimp 5479 7100

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Price: Informal Tender closing January 21st at 5pm if not sold prior

Inspect: Saturday 11-11.45am or by appointmentCraig Porter 0411 554 880 Damien Michael 0413 024 124Web Code: BUD1670

4 Bed | 4 Bath | 3.5 Car

nextpropertygroup.com.au1300 400 777

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MAROOCHYDORE21 Duporth Ave.Maroochydorep 5443 2222

BUDERIM72 Burnett St.Buderimp 5479 7100 nextpropertygroup.com.au

1300 400 777

Surrounded by luxury homes with a sought after address is this wonderful family home positioned on a level 5000m² block. Providing a great floor plan for the family, the home features 4 good sized bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 3 separate living zones including a great rumpus room which could also double as a media room if required. A stunning outdoor undercover entertaining area surrounds a deep in ground pool with tropical landscaping completing this glorious picture. The home is completely liveable and comfortable as is but has the potential to add value, extend further or add your own touches. Owners instructed to bring all offers.

10 Mannikin Road, Tanawha 3 separate living zones 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car Stunning landscaped grounds and garden Magical pool and outdoor entertaining 5 minutes to the Village

Inspect: Saturday 1-1.45pmCraig Porter 0411 554 880 Web Code: MCHY1595

4 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car

THE BEST VALUE SMALL ACREAGE?

This very special Buderim home is a must see if you’re after that “Perfect Package” to cater for the whole family. Some homes exude style from the moment you arrive – this one is no exception. Spacious and light with all the mod cons you would expect from a home of this calibre – media room, ducted air and heating, heated inground pool, wine cellar – the list goes on! Featuring 4-5 bedrooms plus office and parents retreat, and ample living zones (outdoor and indoor) – you will love the decks that soak up the sun and view – all in this stunning property in a beautiful neighbourhood in the heart of Buderim yet so peaceful you could be anywhere.

20 Dawson Parade, Buderim Views to the Glass House Mountains Stunning inground heated pool Easy care 2 acres Playground for the kids Zoned for dual occupancy Close to town, beaches and schools

Inspect: Saturday 10-10.45amCraig Porter 0411 554 880Tracey McAllansmith 0418 722 374 Web Code: BUD1487


STRIKING IN BUDERIM – MUST BE SOLD!!


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www.mypropertypreview.com.au My Property Preview | December 17, 2010 37T H E N E X T G E N E R A T I O N I N R E A L E S T A T E



1300 400 777

Just when you thought you’d seen the best on offer on the Sunshine Coast – along comes “The Absolute Best” – my words will not do it justice, the photos again whilst first class, do not do it justice. You must inspect to truly appreciate everything on offer. Here’s just a sample – your own private 10 acre golf course, tennis court, pool, fully self-contained, wheelchair friendly, guest quarters/granny flat. 5 bedrooms, or take one as your own separate office with ensuite, Lime stone and antique French Oak flooring, Italian fixtures throughout, media room, gas fireplace, soaring ceilings, first class kitchen and servery – the list keeps on going!

179 Winston Road, Palmwoods Private 10 acres Highest quality of finishes 20 minutes to Mooloolaba Wheelchair accessible guest quarter Separate large office with ensuite Commercial zoning

Auction: On Site Sunday 16th January at 3pm

Inspect: Saturday 11-11.45am or by appointment Craig Porter 0411 554 880Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222 Web Code: BUD1500


THE ULTIMATE LIFESTYLE PACKAGE!!! MUST BE SOLD!!!

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1300 400 777

The possibilities are endless. The potential enormous. Value for money, exceptional. Arabella Park is one of the most picturesque properties you’re ever likely to see. Set up fastidiously to cater for horses or livestock or an array of hobby farm pursuits. 21 gorgeous acres of lush green pastures with ample water and 400 metres of rainforest on Eudlo Creek. The original Queenslander is a real “charmer” and features 5 bed plus a double sized office and large wrap around decks, just perfect for entertaining. You could easily earn a great income from this stunning property. Don’t delay and say “I should have”.

193 Highlands Road, Eudlo 21 acres of lush green pastures 400m of meandering rainforest on Eudlo Creek Classic original fully restored Qlder 5 bed plus double size office Huge wrap-around verandahs and entertaining decks

Inspect: By appointmentCraig Porter 0411 554 880 Loren Wimhurst 0415 380 222 Web Code: BUD1601

| 2+ Bath | 6 Car

EXTREME VALUE – 21 ACRES OF LUSH LIVING!!!

Reintroduced to the market after the existing contract crashed, this solid family home offers its new owners the opportunity to extend over two levels or to build capital growth. Set on 854m² of blue-chip Buderim real estate, the renovated residence boasts three oversized bedrooms, New Guinea Rosewood gourmet kitchen, and spacious open plan living which enjoys unimpeded north-facing views stretching from the majestic hinterland to the sandy coastline of Maroochydore and Old Woman Island. Priced to sell, this is great buying with the chance to build on investment for the future.

21 Illawong Street, Buderim Exceptional ocean views Generous open plan living Quiet cul-de-sac location Three oversized bedrooms 854m² block

Price: Please contact agent

Inspect: Saturday 11-11.45amRichard Scrivener 0416 799 188Matt O’Grady 0414 317 375 Web Code: BUD1373


UNSURPASSED VALUE NORTHERN BUDERIM ESCARPMENT


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1300 400 777

This very special property will tick many boxes for the discerning acreage buyer. The main home is simply stunning and has been designed for easy practical living with a great floor plan to suit the whole family. The kitchen, dining and living all flow seamlessly out to the large outdoor entertainment area with the wet edge pool. An extra large media room is perfect to escape to, or if you’re feeling sports minded, the floodlit tennis court will certainly be a “hit”. The added bonus here is a fully equipped separate studio to cater for guests, teenage retreat, office, you name it. All just 15 minutes to beaches and schools.

112 Dales Road, Chevallum 10 acres, suit horses or livestock Stunning contemporary home Fully equipped studio/separate office Flood lit tennis court All useable land Plenty of water

Inspect: By AppointmentCraig Porter 0411 554 880 Web Code: BUD1696


ACREAGE STUNNER – CONTEMPORARY PLUS…

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GREAT POTENTIAL AT THE RIGHT PRICE

Set on just over one acre, this property offers the quality of country living whilst maintaining the convenience of being just a short drive to beaches and business districts of the Sunshine Coast. Offering a large open kitchen, multiple living zones and 5 bedrooms split over 2 levels, this home presents a great opportunity for dual living or growing families.

9 Tolson Road, Mooloolah Valley

Price: Mid to High $400,000’s

Inspect: Saturday 12-12.45pmMatt O’Grady 0414 317 375Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188Web Code: BUD1661


3.03HA – 10 MINUTES TO TOWN – BRING ALL OFFERS

Nestled on 3.03Ha of natural bushland and building envelope of 1.5 acres, this property presents a stunning opportunity to build your own private sanctuary. With elevated house pad cleared and ready to go – enjoy the cool sea breezes and serenity of rural living with the convenience of being just 10 minutes to the Plaza and Maroochy beach.

Lot 6 Skiel Court, Maroochy River

Price: Forthcoming Auction

Inspect: By prior appointmentRichard Scrivener 0416 799 188Matt O’Grady 0414 317 375Web Code: BUD1705

Land

Positioned in a quiet cul-de-sac in the increasingly popular Brightwater Estate, this contemporary four bedroom home represents an affordable entry platform to all the benefits of coastal living. With a generous internal layout, this home boasts a gourmet stone kitchen, study, media room and open plan living with alfresco entertaining zone overlooking to the expansive backyard. Designed to meet the needs of the growing family with dual side access and ample space for the children to play or to build your dream pool, this spacious home offers a fantastic opportunity to live just minutes from the university, quality range of schools and pristine beaches.

20 Flindersia Place, Mountain Creek 630sqm block High ceilings Ducted air-conditioning Low maintenance gardens 5 minutes to Mooloolaba

Price: Offers in the High $500,000’s

Inspect: Saturday 12-12.45pmMatt O’Grady 0414 317 375Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188 Web Code: BUD1697


CONTEMPORARY FAMILY HOME ON ONE OF BRIGHTWATER’S BIGGEST BLOCKS


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1300 400 777

This Buderim masterpiece is up for immediate sale, the owners have instructed “just sell it”. Designed around the stunning inground pool, entertaining is high on the agenda. Astute acreage buyers will realise the potential and future of this position NOW!! This home caters to the whole family, with separate rumpus/games room, useable and private 1¼ acres (and cubby house) plus the shed for the extra car or toys. All in all this home is timeless in design and features. You will only truly appreciate upon inspection for yourself. I challenge any serious acreage buyer to find better value within walking distance to Matthew Flinders and the University.

54 Jorl Court, Buderim Buderim premier acreage Walk to Matthew Flinders Stunning inground pool Huge backyard for the kids 4 bay garaging Absolute quality throughout

Auction: On Site Saturday 15th January at 11am

Inspect: Saturday 12-12.45pm or by appointmentCraig Porter: 0411 554 880 Web Code: MCHY1132


BUDERIM ACREAGE MASTERPIECE – SACRIFICED

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1300 400 777

Representing an outstanding prospect to buy into one of Mooloolaba’s prestige waterfront locations this home offers: a jetty with deep water mooring, direct and uninterrupted access to Mooloolah River, an expansive and spectacular 29m vista of the Mundoora Broadwater, with sandy beach and all this close to Mooloolaba beach, cafés and shopping. A truly undeniable opportunity to capitalise on a rare investment certain to offer brilliant returns whilst affording all the benefits of waterfront living. A truly rare opportunity to renovate, invest or construct your own unique statement of coastal living in a quiet, exclusive and sought after cul-de-sac.

14 Carwoola Crescent, Mooloolaba 29 metre frontage Deep water mooring Direct access to Mooloolah River On Mundoora Broadwater Flat walk to Mooloolaba CBD

Price: Low to Mid $1,000,000’s

Inspect: Saturday 10-10.30amAlvia Turney 0414 675 050 Christopher Jones 0405 469 736 Web Code: MCHY1693


BIG WATER, BIG OPPORTUNITY…………………….BRILLIANT!

PRICE REDUCED – EXCEPTIONAL VALUE – MUST BE SOLD

Recently refurbished this home will impress, representing great value for money, you should come and inspect as it wont last long! This split level home has open plan living and dining area with air-con, large kitchen and inground pool and fantastic undercover entertaining area facing North. Evaluated, room to store and manoeuvre a caravan onto the property too!

41 Dungannon Court, Buderim

Price: Contact agent

Inspect: Saturday 10-10.45amJohn Skerlak 0413 441 834 Bree Charles 0416 435 391Web Code: MCHY1568


AFFORDABLE, LARGE, FAMILY HOME IN MOUNTAIN CREEK SCHOOL ZONE

Great value for money, this list of features will impress you! Multiple living areas, 4 bed+ an office, 2 car garage + a workshop, room to park a caravan/trailer/boat plus side access, large entertaining area and low maintenance gardens. Extremely neat and tidy, beautiful fireplace, low set home, fenced for pets, located close to all amenities. Priced to sell!

45 Karawatha Drive, Mountain Creek

Inspect: Saturday 12-12.45pmBree Charles 0416 435 391 John Skerlak 0413 441 834Web Code: MCHY1614

4+ Bed | 2 Bath | 2+ Car

BIG BLOCK WITH VIEWS! – AUCTION TODAY

This 923m² block is ready to be built on and offers great ocean views and a beautiful green vista. Positioned at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, and within close proximity to Buderim Village, public and private schools, and shopping centres. Soil tests and engineering reports are done, all you need is to draw up your plans and build!

7 Dubois Close, Buderim

Auction: On Site Thursday 16th December at 4pm

Inspect: Contact AgentKaren Jones 0405 122 526 Minka Jenkins 0488 550 063Web Code: MCHY1683

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“Glenhaven” offers a unique combination of serenity and sophistication positioned regally on 3.5 acres in the heart of Buderim. The long meandering driveway opens out onto lush lawns, pockets of rainforest and an exquisite fully heated resort style pool, spa and pavilion. This irreplaceable property is sheer luxury with 5 generous bedrooms, gourmet kitchen, commercial grade cinema and detached villa ideal for dual living or home office. Almost every room offers green vistas with broad expansive decks allowing yearly outdoor living. A short drive to world class beaches and an elite schooling precinct, this is the ultimate in retreat style living.

136 Glenmount Road, Tanawha 3.5 private acres Indoor multi-purpose playroom Fully heated pool and spa Triple car lock-up garage 5 minutes to Buderim village Detached villa/ home office 8-seater home cinema

Price: Offers in the Low to Mid $2,000,000’s

Inspect: By prior arrangementDamien Michael 0413 024 124 Richard Scrivener 0416 799 188 Web Code: BUD1621


“GLENHAVEN” UNSURPASSED ACREAGE RETREAT

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1300 400 777

TIME TO SELL – BRING ALL OFFERS!

Are you looking to buy in the much sought after Mountain Creek school zone? Well look no more! This immaculately presented and maintained family home with ducted A/C offers a choice of living zones plus 4 generous bedrooms, with the master including a walk-in-robe and ensuite with double shower. The centre point of the home is the funky and functional kitchen.

8 Jay Close, Buderim

Price: Buyers in the $600,000’s

Inspect: Saturday 11-11.45amChris Pace 0417 196 600Web Code: BUD1662


BIG BLOCK, BIG HOME, BIG VALUE!

For a relaxing lifestyle, you must inspect this brilliant open plan home on a large 906m2 block. Boasting 3 over-sized bedrooms plus large office/4th bedroom, this 326m2 home is immaculate in every aspect! An entertainers’ delight, the open plan living, dining and kitchen zones flow seamlessly to your outdoor alfresco area and pool. Priced for a quick sale!

3 Mainsail Place, Twin Waters

Price: Mid $700,000’s

Inspect: Saturday 11-11.45amChris Pace 0417 196 600Web Code: BUD1675

3-4 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car

Nestled behind established Poinciana trees, this stunning property presents an ideal opportunity to live in a premiere Buderim location. Characterised by a modern sleek design which encourages the proliferation of natural light, this immaculate 3 bedroom duplex caters for flexibility in living styles. Featuring a north facing alfresco entertaining area, 3 living zones including media room, study, gourmet chefs kitchen, double lock-up garage, high ceilings and ducted air-conditioning throughout the attention to quality and detail is unquestionable. Just a short stroll to the heart of the village, property of this calibre is in high demand.

Stroll to Buderim Village CaesarStone benchtops European appliances Low maintenance gardens Ducted vacuum system

Price: Please contact agent

Inspect: Saturday 11-11.45amTracey McAllansmith 0418 722 374 Web Code: BUD1530


BUDERIM ON TOP – NEW DUPLEX


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www.gogecko.com.au Caloundra - 5499 7859 Buderim - 5445 4628 Maroochydore - 5443 6689 Shop 5, 9 Bulcock St A Suite 16, 102 Burnett St Unit 2/66 Duporth Ave

Pelican Waters, Unit 507 “Crowne Plaza” 38 Mahogany Drive $430,000 FURNISHED

Tracie 0408 122 833Caloundra 5499 7859

NEVER TO BE REPEATED… THE STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE – NOW FOR SALE!!

INSPECT BY APPOINTMENT 2 2 1

Caloundra, $332,000

Shane 0431 635 339Caloundra 5499 7859

RETIRE WITH INDEPENDENCE AND NO EXIT FEES

OPEN HOME SATURDAY 1-1.30PM 2 1 1

Shane 0431 635 339Caloundra 5499 7859

TERRY BEAVIS HOME – BRILLIANT DESIGN

INSPECTION BY APPOINTMENT

Pelican Waters, $649,000

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UNIQUE PRIVATE BEACHSIDE OASIS! 3 SEPARATE LIVING AREAS

OPEN HOME SATURDAY 1.30-2PM

Buddina, $649,000

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Shane 0431 635 339Caloundra 5499 7859

BEAUTIFUL FULLY FURNISHED OCEAN VIEW UNIT

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Aroona, 9 Utah Street $389,000

Shane 0431 635 339Caloundra 5499 7859

WONDERFUL 1ST HOME OR INVESTMENT

OPEN HOME SATURDAY 10-10.30AM 3 1 1

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Buderim, $624,000

Buderim 5445 4628

SECLUDED PIECE OF PARADISE


Maroochydore, ONSITE 3:30PM AUCTION 18TH DECEMBER

Maroochydore 5443 6689

NOW THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT!

OPEN HOME SAT 3-3.30PM AUCTION 3.30PM 3 2 2

Wurtulla, $436,000


BEACHSIDE WURTULLA – 250M TO CURRIMUNDI LAKE AND PARK – “VENDORS SAY SELL!”

OPEN HOME SATURDAY 11.30-12 NOON 4 2 2

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Warana, $699,000


SURF’S UP – NEAR NEW – 2 MINUTE STROLL TO THE BEACH!!

OPEN HOME SATURDAY 12.30-1PM 3+St 2 2

Pelican Waters, REDUCED TO… OFFERS OVER $599,000

Shane 0431 635 339Caloundra 5499 7859

BIG FAMILY HOME, VENDOR SAYS “SELL”

OPEN HOME SATURDAY 2-2.30PM 4+St 2.5 2

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Shane 0431 635 339Caloundra 5499 7859

LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION – WHAT A WINNER!

OPEN HOME SATURDAY 11-11.30AM

Kings Beach, $375,000

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5A/8 Point Cartwright DriveBuddina QLD 4575Phone 5444 2932

www.howcroftrealestate.com.au

FAMILY BARGAIN - MUST SELL TODAY 17 Lemonwood Street, MERIDAN PLAINS

Large open plan family home overlooking the forest walkways and only minutes to shops, school and transport corridor.

Price: Mid $400,000

Inspect: Saturday 2-2.45pm

Bill Howcroft 0431 354 076Jacque Howcroft 0431 815 991

4 Bed 2 Bath 2 Car

THE SEARCH IS OVER – PARADISE FOUND10 Capri Court,


5 Bed 3 Bath 3 Car Pool DOUBLE BAY – HOT PRICE



2 Bed 2 Bath 2 Car Pool

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL ENTRY LEVEL GEM2 Mauritius Crescent,



3 Bed 2 Bath 2 Car Pool

Thanks MPP!SOLD


Buderim, 3 Amberton Court $515,000

Buderim 5445 4628

MUST SELL TODAY – INSPECT TODAY!!

OPEN HOME SATURDAY 11-11.30AM 4 2 2

Buderim, $398,000

Buderim 5445 4628

SIMPLY THE BEST


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Th ere are fantastic ocean and river views from this seventh- fl oor, air-conditioned apartment, with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and open-plan kitchen, lounge and dining areas. Th ere is an expansive balcony and the apartment comes fully furnished. Silver Sea on Sixth facilities include pools, gym, steam room, barbecue area and restaurant.

property previews

On a large 2997-square metre block, this character-fi lled home has four bedrooms plus study nook, the master with ensuite and balcony. With timber fl oors and a raked ceiling, the living room fl ows out to a spacious deck perfect for year-round entertaining and overlooking the pool. Impeccably landscaped, there’s also a three-bay shed and double carport.

Maroochydore apartmentAddress Features PriceAgentContact

703/106 Sixth Avenue, Maroochydore3 bed, 2 bath, 2 carExpressions of interestFirst National Maroochydore 5479 6600Shane Purssell 0402 012 142

Rare buy in BuderimAddress Features PriceAgentContact

28 Cedara Place, Buderim4 bed, 2 bath, 5 car$860,000Next Property Group 1300 400 777Chris Pace 0417 196 600

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Serg Gubecka 0410 557 975

David Grenfell 0419 946 534

Jamie Holbrook 0418 500 081

Trevor & Glenys Martin 0400 818 777

5444 22225444 2222Sales & Property ManagementSales & Property Management

Catch of the Year!86 Bundilla Boulevard, Mountain Creek

Discover this wonderful entertainer’s home surrounded by deck areas on the waterside, positioned in the North east with a rare private aspect in a natural habitat. This large split level home has a Balinese inspired interior and features expansive water views from kitchen, informal dining and very spacious lounge area. A private master suite, ensuited with walk-in robe and good size bedrooms with built-ins and fans throughout. Enjoy fi shing and mud crabs galore from the doorstep with direct access to the Mooloolah River and Pacifi c Ocean. Positioned in the Mtn Creek school zone and within close proximity to Mooloolaba’s beautiful beaches, Maroochydore CBD and only 50 minutes drive to Brisbane. This property needs to be seen to be appreciated!

Auction Saturday18 December at 3pm Trevor & Glenys Martin 0400 818 777

4 + Study 2 + Powder Room 2 Pontoon & 941sqm Block

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Waterfront Bargain!10 Tassel Place, Twin Waters

The owner of this waterfront property has had a massive change in circumstances and needs for the property to be sold this weekend…no time for an auction campaign here! This will be the most affordable waterfront property available within Twin Waters so don’t delay. Come along and make an offer.

$600,000+ Jamie Holbrook 0418 500 081

5 2 2

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20 Prime Acres in Tanawha151 Sippy Creek Road, Tanawha

Opportunities like this are unusual to come across … a 20 acre parcel of land which gives you the best of both worlds - a blank canvas to create a peaceful rural lifestyle yet just 8 minutes away from Mooloolaba beach! The price is NOT a misprint!

$780,000 Jamie Holbrook 0418 500 081

5 bed house with dual living option

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Come and Judge Value!22 Franti Street, Sippy Downs

This is surely now the best valued property in Sippy Downs!2

entertaining area & easy side access. The sellers have bought and settled elsewhere and they are now keen to do a deal.

$530,000 - $560,000 Jamie Holbrook 0418 500 081

4 + Offi ce 2 2

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AUCTION THIS SATURDAY AT 3PM

When Position is a Priority29 Coomaroo Crescent, Minyama

Fantastic family home on the main canal that takes advantage of its desirable easterly aspect with a full 18m deepwater frontage.

Enjoy glorious ever-changing views, your own sandy beach where the kids can happily play, large pontoon & boat ramp at the doorstep with safe, direct access to the harbour.

The owners are aware that the home needs some TLC and are committed to SELL on or before auction day.

If you’re thinking position and dream of owning property on the main canal in Minyama, then this property is a must inspect!

Auction Saturday 22 January at 11.30am

Trevor & Glenys Martin 0400 818 777

5 3 3 Pontoon, Boat Ramp

OPEN

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Front Row Beach Pad3 ‘Muroy Court’ 50 Alexandra Pde, Cotton Tree

Owner is sacrifi cing his investment!! Located at the beachfront at Cotton Tree your senses will be heightened by the sound of crashing waves. Recently renovated and part of a small complex with low body corporate fees. Walk to all the area has to offer.AUCTION - 22nd January 2011 onsite at 12:30pm

David Grenfell 0419 946 534

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Price Slashed9 Anchorage Court, Twin Waters

Make no mistake - this is now one of the best valued properties within Twin Waters! Be impressed with the spacious fl oorplan featuring large open spaces and high sweeping ceilings. The seller has now instructed an immediate sale so come along this Saturday and be amazed with the value on offer here.

$598,000 Jamie Holbrook 0418 500 081

4 2 2 782m2

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36 The Esplanade, Kings Beach Ph: 5492 5644 www.kbr.com.au

Lifestyle For SaleAUCTIONS – THIS WEEKEND

SATURDAY 18TH DECEMBER

8/35 Landsborough Parade, Golden Beach 3b/2b/1c Inspect 12 noon to be Auctioned at 1pm

9 Eyries Court, Little Mountain 3b+study/2b/2c Inspect 1pm to be Auctioned at 2pm

SUNDAY 19TH DECEMBER

53/70 Albert Street “Burgess Apartments’’ Kings Beach 3b/2b/1c Inspect Saturday

and Sunday 10am, to be Auctioned at 11am Sunday 19th

OPEN FOR INSPECTION – SATURDAY10-11AM

53/70 Albert St “Burgess Apt.” Kings Beach 3B/2B/1C Auction 19th Dec on-site at 11am

11-11.30AM

17/18 Mahia Tce, “Kings Bay’’ Kings Beach 3b/2b/2c Auction 22nd Jan on-site

14/10 Saltair St “Mariners” Kings Beach 3B/2B/2C $565,000

21 /10 Saltair St “Mariners, Kings Beach 3B/2B/4C $685,000

12-12.30PM

89 Little Mountain Dr, Little Mountain 4B/2B/2C $449,000

20/44 Edmund St “Whitecaps” Kings Beach 2B/1B/1C $349,000

1/6 the Esplanade Bulcock Beach “6 Esplanade’’ 3B/2B/3C Auction 5th Feb on-site

707/38 Queen Street “Points North’’ Kings Beach 3B/2B/1C $520,000

808/38 Queen Street “Points North’’ Kings Beach 3B/2B/2C+Storage $599,000

2/2 Kalinga St Caloundra 2B/1B/1C Duplex $319,000

12-1PM

8/35 Landsborough Parade, Golden Beach 3b/2b/1c Auction 18th Dec on-site at 1pm

1-2PM

9 Eyries Court, Little Mountain 3b+study/2b/2c Auction18th Dec on-site at 2pm

3-3.30PM

57 Mahogany Dr, Pelican Waters 4B/2B/2C $610,000

OPEN FOR INSPECTION – SUNDAY 10-11AM

53/70 Albert St “Burgess Apt” Kings Beach 3B/2B/1C Auction 19th Dec on-site at 11am

9 Eyries Court, Little Mountain

AUCTION ON SITE SATURDAY 18TH DECEMBER @ 2PM

Auction:

INSPECT: SATURDAY AT 1PM, AUCTION 2PM

Contact:

3 + Study 2 2

AUCTION ON SITE THIS SATURDAY AT 2PM

17/18 Mahia Tce “Kings Bay” KINGS BEACH

TOP FLOOR WITH OCEAN VIEWS AT KINGS BEACH

Auction:

INSPECT: SATURDAY 11-11.30AM

Contact:

3 2 2

AUCTION ON SITE SAT 22ND JAN @ 2PM

8/35 Landsborough Pde “Windward Passage”, GOLDEN BEACH

Perfect Location

Auction: INSPECT: SATURDAY 12 NOON, AUCTION 1PMContact:

3 2 1

53/70 Albert St, “Burgess Apartments’’ KINGS BEACH

Arguably one of the best views in Kings Bch

Auction: INSPECT: SAT 10-11AM, SUN 10AM, AUCTION 11AMContact:

3 2 1 + Storage

AUCTION SUNDAYAUCTION SATURDAY

Th is home off ers a formal living room, dining area and family living room, large bay windows and high ceilings, and security screens throughout. Th e bedrooms have built-ins and the main bedroom has a walk-in robe and ensuite. Th ere is a covered patio, plenty of yard space and double lock-up garage.

On a corner block with established, landscaped gardens, this home features ceiling fans, reverse-cycle air-conditioning and tinted windows. It has four bedrooms plus an ensuite, an undercover entertainment area and pool surrounded by decks and Balinese-style gardens. Th e home is in the Mountain Creek school zone.

Pelican Waters residence Home in Mountain Creek

property previews

Address Features Price AgentContact

7 Investigator Place, Pelican Waters4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car$489,000Go Gecko Caloundra 5499 7859Tracie O’Connor 0408 122 833


103 Glenfi elds Boulevard, Mountain Creek4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car$559,000 negotiableRealway Buderim 5445 2777Lauren McCarthy 0406 962 578 & Jarrad McCarthy 0410 052 219

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elderspalmwoods.com.au

Eudlo 311 Highlands Road

A Marvellous Feeling of FreedomOpen Sat & Sun 2.00-2.45pm | Auction on site Sunday 19 December 2010 @ 3.00pm

AuctionKaren Johnston 0428 190 181 Elders Palmwoods

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Eudlo 76 Ilkley Road

Absolute Crisis - This Has To Be Sold!Open Anytime - 7 days by appointment

$675,000Mike Burns 0418 991 702 Elders Palmwoods

Palmwoods 140 Shurvell Road

Best Value Acreage in PalmwoodsOpen Sat & Sun from 12.00pm to 12.45pm

$488,000Melissa Hilton 0421 305 437 Elders Palmwoods

Elders Palmwoods, 5 Margaret Street, Palmwoods, 5478 9122

Woombye 72 Cobbs Road

OMG – Dual Living Cheapie!Open Sat & Sun from 12.00pm to 12.45pm

$345,000Brad Milton 0421 965 226 Elders Palmwoods

PHONE: (07) 5492 2555www.seasiderealestate.com.au

2/56 Landsborough Pde, GOLDEN BEACH

AUCTION ON SITE SATURDAY 18TH DECEMBER, 2010 @ 11AMGOTTA GO…SOONER RATHER THAN LATER – 12 The Corso, Pelican Waters

Sellers are serious and instructions are clear.

OPEN SATURDAY FROM 10.30AM

Di Hurman0418 794 607

Rob Hurman0408 712 632

WHAT.....HAVE.....WE.....DONE!!!!! $459,000 124 Coronation Avenue, Golden Beach

OPEN SATURDAY 2-2.45PM

INSPECTION WILL NOT DISAPPOINT

Di Hurman0418 794 607

Rob Hurman0408 712 632

AUCTION SAT 11am Th is ground-fl oor unit has a contemporary two-way bathroom, two double bedrooms with built-in robes, a lock-up garage and shared backyard. Th e home is in a sought-aft er position, in a small, private complex of four with good security. In a great location, the home is minutes to Mooloolaba Beach, dining, shopping and schools.

property previews

Here’s an entry-level property on top of Buderim, just a walk to the village. Ripe for renovation, this two-level character home is on a bushy 964-square metre block and has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an offi ce. Th ere are three living areas and the large kitchen has an island bench and walk-in pantry. Th e back deck overlooks a bushy backdrop.

Great start in MooloolabaAddress Features PriceAgentContact

2/88 Amarina Avenue, Mooloolaba 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 carMid to high $200,000sHenzells Mooloolaba 5444 8888Laura Vaisnys 0412 012 805

Entry-level Buderim homeAddress Features PriceAgentContact

105 Lindsay Road, Buderim3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car, 1 offi ce$395,000RE/MAX Property AssociatesBevan Horsnell 0412 512 257

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MooloolabaReal Estate

since 1949

5444 1066 MooloolabaRealEstate.com.au

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The Easy Waterfront Lifestyle 10 Kononda Court, MOOLOOLABAMake no mistake, our motivated vendor’s instructions are clear – This property must be sold immediately. This epic highset contemporary home is the epitome of waterfront living boasting 5 bedrooms, master separate WIR, ensuite and private balcony overlooking the water. The generous living area opens onto patio/entertaining area with pool and canal creating a divine living experience on the water in Mooloolaba. A private jetty and pontoon is perfect for mooring the boat while the sandy shore is ideal to slide in the kayak.Live on the water and be close to retail therapy, alfresco and fi ne dining and world renowned Mooloolaba Beach.

Auction: On site Saturday 22nd January, 2011 Contact: Anna Jarman 0432 160 697 & Neil Bickley 0412 473 196

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This 2 storey beach home is just 600 metres to the Esplanade. It comprises 3 brms, 3 bathrms, 2 genuine separate living areas, new kitchen, fi replace and pool. This is a home to enjoy or an investment for the future.

Address: 104 Goonawarra Drive, MooloolabaPrice: $649,000 Contact: Anna Jarman 0432 160 697,Neil Bickley 0412 473 196

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A Mooloolaba Show CaseLocated right opposite the beach U5/19 Boolarong

Address: 5 ‘Silver Sands’, 19 Boolarong Crescent, Alexandra HeadlandPrice: $279,500 Contact: Henry & Nina 0418 714 384

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Beachside Weekender‘Excellsior’ A water view, quiet location and just a short stroll to the beach.

Address: 11 ‘Excellsior’, 104 River Esplanade, MooloolabaPrice: $310,000 Contact: Henry & Nina 0418 714 384

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Sail Away

Address: 803 ‘Zanzibar’, 47 The Esplanade, MooloolabaPrice: Offers over $900,000 will be considered Contact: Morrie Bernhardt 0412 711 175

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A short stroll from the beach, this home has four bedrooms, a large central kitchen, two separate living areas plus a dining area. Th e covered outdoor area is great for entertaining. Other features include fans throughout, air-conditioning, master with ensuite and walk-in robe, inground pool and oversized two-car garage.

Tidy family home in beachside Bokarina


22 Dune Vista Drive, Bokarina4 bed, 2 bath, 2 carMid to high $660,000sPlatinum Properties 5437 8806Steve Kealey 0437 935 369

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Riverside Living from $400,000

Riverside consists of just 10 allotments with all 3 remaining parcels having frontage onto the north arm of the picturesque Maroochy River. With direct tinny access to Maroochydore and the ocean, Riverside is conveniently located just 5 minutes from Yandina’s town centre, railway and the Bruce Highway, and an easy commute to either Coolum or Maroochydore.

Fish and water ski just around the bend or sit back, watch the world fl oat by and soak in the serenity... the choice is yours. Priced between $400,000 - $700,000

Tony Van Dijk 0412 793 978

Here’s a great acreage starter with heaps of ‘reno’ potential ideally located just a 3 minute

walk to the Sunshine Christian College. The home has 4 bdrms, large lounge, rear ve-

randah, SLUG plus a 6x6 shed, and tank and town water. Was $475,000... Now $450,000


Kiel Mountain 3825m2 $450,000

Tucked away in a picturesque setting with no passing traffi c, here’s a great investment opportunity consisting of a tired lowset 3

bedroom brick home privately nestled away on ½ an acre just 7 mins from the Sunshine Plaza and coast beaches. (Off Whites Rd)


Buderim ½ acre $449,000

p: 5441 4899a: 35 Howard St Nambour

e: [email protected]: www.leadingedgerealestate.com.au for hinterland property since 1989

Open Saturday: 2pm - 3pm

34 Kiel Mountain Rd, K

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Open Saturday: 3.30pm - 4.30pm

Lot 67 Escape Court, B

uderim

200 Main Street, Montville, QLD, 4560 P: 07 5478 5478 F: 07 5442 9193

BE THERE WHEN THE HAMMER FALLS

FORTHCOMINGAUCTION

Inspect Agents on site Saturday 9.30-10am

Auction On site – Monday 20th December at 10.30am

Web Ref 404174076

Agents Jenny Tatton 0404 858 335

139 PERWILLOWEN ROAD, BURNSIDEWith visible neighbours on 2 sides only, Coes Creek traversing the property, and established vegetation, imagine your dream home locatred whereever you choose to take advantage of the rural views. With space for the kids to grow, for the animals to graze, or simply sit back and enjoy! 10+ acres in a private location andyet so close to everything.Owners will meet the market

The median price for property in the hinterland is still holding at over $400,000, with a slightly

lower fi gure in Beerwah (where it is $380,000), according to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland’s September quarter statistics.

Nambour’s property price median, at $330,000, is well below the median price reported for the entire Sunshine Coast of $470,000.

But the market is cool, which

is hardly surprising considering the fi nance industry remains in lock-down following the global economic downturn.

Agents are working harder than ever before, and the State Government’s introduction of the strict and complex Sustainability Declaration to be completed before a sale has added to the paper load.

A buyers’ marketWe take a look at properties for sale for under $400,000.

by Pauline Clayton

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Whittington EllisR E A L E S T A T E

7 Margaret St, Palmwoods | www.whittingtonellis.com.au | Ph: (07) 5445 9200

A rare slice of real estate paradise in the township of Eudlo has emerged. This stunning 6 bedroom residence is positioned on a private 6310m2

separate upstairs main bedroom with balcony, huge en-suite and walk-in robe. Other features include ceiling

outdoor undercover entertaining area with a inground heated pool and you have a great property.

Price: $630,000Inspect: Sat & Sun 11.00-11.45am

Craig Barnby0427 533 731

PRIVATE EUDLO OASIS 6 2 4

EUDLO 22 McGilchrist Road

‘RED HOT’ PALMWOODS BUYINGOWNERS MOVING TO THE COAST – TAKE ADVANTAGE

2 block

Price: $399,000Inspect: Sat & Sun 11.00-11.45am

Bill Ellis 0419 567 212

PALMWOODS 6 Tia Close

AS NEW CONTEMPORARY DESIGN HOME

Price: Reduced to $429,000Inspect: Sat 11.00-11.45am

Tony Whittington 0434 640 245

BURNSIDE

www.scrproperty.netwww.scrproperty.net

SIPPY DOWNS 9 Cairncroft Place OPEN: Sat & Sun 1-1.45pmSECRET PARADISE IN SUBURBIA

Low $500,000’sContact: Tracey Mulry Mobile: 0412 032 307 Telephone: 5439 6300www.realestate.com.au/107053829

Virtual Tour

5439 6300SCR GLENVIEW

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< from previous page and lock-up garage. Th e site is a comfortable 809 square metres, large enough for a vegie garden but not to onerous to mow. In fact, mowing has been reduced with the installation by the current owners of an inground pool.

Th e sustainability declaration has been completed.

John is not holding open house on this one, but private viewings are available by contacting him.

Nambour, the hub of the Sunshine Coast, is being revitalised with a new-look town centre and the imminent return of Coles and associated shops and services.

A magnet for young working families, it isn’t diffi cult to fi nd a house in the $300,000 to $400,000 range here.

Craig Heppell of Victor Realty says no matter what type of market prevails, Nambour and surrounding areas off er brilliant value for money for buyers, plus a fantastic array of facilities. Th e mix of home types range from charming Queenslanders and post-war homes with ornate features and high ceilings, to more contemporary and modern brick or clad homes.

One Craig has listed at 26 Glenys Street, Nambour for $317,500 is surprisingly large and has three bedrooms, a modern bathroom, open-plan living and dining areas and a separate lounge and media room.

Th e introduction this month of additional pool safety requirements, with documentation and inspector approval necessary to complete a sale, has further increased costs and paper work.

But it is always either a buyers’ or a sellers’ market and the Sunshine Coast hinterland remains one of the most sought-aft er lifestyle destinations in Australia.

Currently, it is most certainly a buyers’ market.Last issue I went hunting for houses on the

market for less than $300,000 and this week I am looking for houses below $400,000.

Nambour is a great value-for-money market and with the revamping of the town centre and the return of Coles, this Sunshine Coast hub is moving forward.

John Pyne at Re/Max Property Sales, Nambour has a ripper listed at $385,000. Th e dream home of many, the house at 34 Washington Street is aptly titled a ‘gracious Queenslander’.

Built around the 1920s, it has been lovingly and carefully restored to retain all the features which draw home owners to this style of building.

Th e property features high ceilings, tongue and groove timber walls, carved arches over the doorways and a verandah.

It is also, of course, a high-set home – a wise tradition established to keep houses cool in the hot, humid wet summer of this tropical state.

Th is area has been used as a storage section Th is Queenslander in Nambour is listed at $385,000

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Lee Andrews 0402 216 809 | Gary De Paoli 0408 731 412 | Kirk Patrick 0439 395 599 | Ken Pitcher 0412 587 467 David Menck 0408 713 834 YOUR LOCAL GUYS www.riddellrealestate.com.au

Shop 2, 18 Blackall Street WOOMBYE.5442 1888

MORTGAGEE IN POSSESSIONFantastic opportunity to purchase a spacious home with heaps of

potential – in need of a little TLC. 4 bedrooms, lounge with timber fl oor,

kitchen with rural views, downstairs tiled rumpus room and bedroom,

storage, workshop area, single lock-up garage. Terraced backyard with

views to the ranges. No rear neighbour, 927m² block. Quiet cul-de-sac,

walk to shops, school, bus and train. “Dress Circle” address.

WOOMBYE 19 Junee Court AUCTION SATURDAY ON SITE

INSPECT: SAT OPEN FROM 12PM

AUCTION: ON SITE SAT 18.12.2010 AT 1PM

CONTACT: LEE ANDREWS 0402 216 809

Call (07) 5476 7244

$274,500

Home Buyers5 Brm/Study Brick HomeDouble Lockup GarageEnsuite, WIR, Dishwasher 1.5 Acs in quiet Culdesac

1st Home Buyers$11,000 Grant now available

InvestorsRent at $300 p/wkRates only $960 p/yrHigh Tenancy Rates

5 Brm/ Study – 1.5 acre Package!Cooloola, Nth of Noosa!

AUCTION42 Abbotts Road, PALMWOODS

Mortgagee Exercising Power of SaleExecutive Home on 4 Acres with Subdivision Approval

2 storey rendered brick home 5 bedrooms – 3 bathrooms 2 living areas – timber deck Landscaped gardens Grassed acreage with dam Approved Subdivision

Di O’Brien 0407 708 583Malcolm Franklin

0406 503 342

Open for Inspection Sat & Sun 1-2pmAuction Saturday 15th January, 2011 at 12noon

“On a quarter-acre [plus] block, it’s perfect for kids and pets, with an entertainment gazebo to relax in,” Craig says. Shops, transport and school are a fi ve-minute walk away.

At 22 Norman Avenue, Nambour Craig has a ready-to-move-into house listed at $355,000. Th is, he says, is

Eco-friendly with rainwater tank and solar hot water

complementing town water and sewer and with a double garage, this house is a short walk from schools, services

and the Nambour CBD

excellent value as it is in a prime location. “Th e house is immaculate and ready to move straight into. “Set on a fenced and level 728-square metre block, it is close to the local shopping centre, bus transport, bowls club and parks.”

Craig has a two-year old house at 124 Perwillowen Road, listed for $389,000.

“It off ers great views to the Blackall

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Ranges from a covered deck. Eco-friendly with rainwater tank and solar hot water complementing town water and sewer and with a double garage, this house is a short walk from schools, services and the Nambour CBD,” Craig says.

Amanda Daniel of Heart Realty is opening a new offi ce at 12 Queen Street, Nambour in the new year, and currently has a house at 131 Carter Road, Nambour listed at $379,000.

In a bush setting on an 885-square metre block, this three-bedroom house features polished fl oorboards, ornate ceilings, solar panels and quality decking to capture the breeze and the views over its private gardens and adjoining acreage.

Up on the top of the range, Des Aston from Maleny and Hinterland Real Estate has a rare fi nd – one of the famous shed houses.

Th is one is on 22 acres with a small creek, and a liveable shed with two bedrooms, a large open living area and modern kitchen, along with double car garage. It is listed at $399,000.

As the Real Estate Institute of Queensland has pointed out, reduced demand for investment properties is providing ideal conditions for buyers.

hinterland

Neat as a pin with room to move, this home is on a large fenced block with three bedrooms, study nook in the ensuited master bedroom, tastefully decorated lounge/living area, sun-drenched front deck and fully covered outdoor entertainment area at the back. Th ere is also a double auto garage with drive-through access to the yard.

Neat as a pin in NambourAddress Features Price AgentContact

18 Bailey Street, Nambour3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car$398,500Victor Realty 5476 0050Craig Heppell 0400 180 515

Th is stylish home is like new and has been built to a high standard. Th ere are four living areas including a separate kids’ lounge room, formal lounge, dining and family room, raised ceilings, quality fi ttings and ducted air-conditioning. Th e inground pool adjoins the huge alfresco entertainment area.

Style in PalmwoodsAddress Features Price AgentContact

37 Yellow Cedar Place, Palmwoods4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, 1 offi ceHigh $500,000sElders Palmwoods 5478 9122Kevin Carroll 0401 900 500

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Contact: Creina Holland – 0416 255 368 or alternatively email at [email protected]

5 Commercial Freehold Opportunities+ 1 Development Site

Multi Commercial Freehold AuctionLOT 9

LOT 5

LOT 14

LOT 21

LOT 20

LOT 226

Venue: Zachary’s Pizza RestaurantHeron St, Peregian Beach

Time: 10am, 8th January 2011

property previews

Downsize in style into this north-facing unit. Th is is an opportunity to get the creativity fl owing, with a design that has loads of potential. Th e home has two bedrooms, a spacious living area and large conservatory overlooking gardens. Th e Palms off ers a peaceful lifestyle, a safe environment and is only minutes to the surf beach, shopping centre, clubs and transport, plus the body corporate fees are low.

Th is brick and tile home consists of a newly renovated kitchen, carpets in the three bedrooms and timber fl ooring throughout the living areas. Th e 546-square metre level allotment is partly fenced and has plenty of room to establish outdoor living areas and landscaped gardens. Th ere is a double carport concrete slab which requires some attention and the home is close to public transport, shopping, medical facilities and the local school.

Designed to maximise light, views and breezes, this luxury beachfront apartment features a designer kitchen, glass sliding doors out to the large tiled balcony, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Th e master bedroom has an ensuite and there is ducted air-conditioning and soft lighting throughout the unit. Th ere is secure car accommodation for two vehicles and a full range of guest services.

Th is brick and Colorbond three-bedroom home has two bathrooms and an open living area on one acre of almost all fl at land. Th ere is an open verandah across the front of the home to enjoy those views. With fans for the summer and a wood burner combustion heater for those cool winter nights, all seasons are catered for. Great gardens and a small rainforest area at the back of the block add to the appeal.

Quality unit in Warana

Tidy Warana starter

Bulcock Beach apartment

Maleny acreage with views

Address Features PriceAgentContact


Address

Features PriceAgentContact


287/6 Melody Court, Warana 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car$447,000First National Coastal 5477 5107Phil & Ann Morgan 0418 708 294

101 Nicklin Way, Warana 3 bed, 1 bath$335,000Professionals Kawana 5437 8393Trish Kelly 0400 344 314 & Beverley Kelley 0412 205 040

Unit 218 ‘Rumba Resort’, 30 Bulcock Beach Esplanade, Bulcock Beach3 bed, 2 bath, 2 carAuction at Rumba Room, Friday January 14 @ 1pmHenzells Agency 5491 2000Doug Wilson 0417 734 592

400 Mountain View Road, Maleny2 bed, 2 bath, 2 car$685,000Maleny and Hinterland Real Estate 5494 3022Des Aston 0414 664 722

commercial property

Serviced industrial sites are selling in Coolum Industrial Estate.

Expanding into Coolum

Address:Price:Agent:

Contact:

Lot 9 Quanda Road, CoolumFrom $230 per square metreCarolans First National Real Estate 5441 1344Peter Wrigley 0407 374 349

The new year will bring 21 great opportunities to expand or set up your own premises at Coolum

Industrial Estate’s premier serviced industrial blocks. Th e industrial land situated at the corner of Quanda Road and Yandina-Coolum Road will provide quality industrial lots with lot sizes from 2151 to 5346 square metres. Zoned Core Industry, these blocks will have excellent street

exposure and will complement the ever-expanding businesses that are already in the estate. Starting at $230 per square metre, these properties won’t last.

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classifi eds rentals

Terry HindsREAL ESTATE

Terry Hinds Real Estate73 Hillcrest Ave, Nambour. Ph: 5441 4616 Fax: 5441 7766

[email protected]

Deal with the LocalsList with us now forspecialist attention

Bushland Acreage right in town! $219,000Approx 1 hectare tree studded land offers peace and seclusion in suburbia. Proposed plans and home design are available. This is the opportunity to purchase, as our owner is ready to quit and will look at offers!

Coes Creek Rainforest Hideaway $349,000Modern 3 bedroom hardiplank home, on 800m2 rainforest block. Overlooks natural parkland, with myriads of birds and wildlife. What a pleasure to relax on the large deck surrounded by nature. Double driveway services 2 car accom, and an area for van or boat. A must to inspect today.

Move in Now, Pay Later! $349,000Low set home of 3 bedrooms and offi ce, on fully fenced 893m2 level block walking distance to shops, bowls club, tennis courts and neighbourhood park. This home enjoys a prime Heights position and presents a great opportunity for a fi rst home buyer or investor.Open 10.30-11am - 46 Isabella Ave, Nambour

Luxury Bushland Living in Town $409,000Immaculately appointed brand new 3 bedroom condominium residence, air cond, ensuite to main, spacious family living with a large guest room. Private landscaped low maintenance yard, and a cul de sac position enhance the appeal of this property. This lovely home boasts a dream kitchen and double auto garage, set in beaut native surrounds.

A/H TONI 0423 328 138TERRY 0407 135 423, JOHN 0417 004 117

Commercial/Industrial

Alex HeadlandForthcoming Auction - Luxury Beach frontage,

3 brm unit with 100m2 verandah. Fully furnished, air conditioned. Total size 200m2. Unit 208 ‘Aleutian at

Seaforth’, 94 Alex Parade. Complex includes lifts, pool, gym, hot spa, bbq areas.

For inspections phone Morrie (07) 5444 1066 or 0412 711 175. Mooloolaba Real Estate

Licensed Winery - Brewery17 Acres ideal for bistro, steakhouse, wedding

receptions, motel, caravan park or winery-brewery. 600m2 tourist centre under construction. WIWO owner

will consider 40% deposit bank interest. Also will consider property as part payment.

$1,500,000 Morrie 0412 711 175, Mooloolaba Real Estate

Townhouses / Units

Houses for Sale

Houses for Sale Land for Sale

2/18 Blackall StreetWOOMBYE

Lee Andrews 0402 216 809 Ken Pitcher 0412 587 467 Kirk Patrick 0439 395 599 Gary De Paoli 0408 731 412

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NAMBOUR: 8 Killarney Crescent Sat 11.00-11.45Massive home, 6 beds, 3 bath, 3 car + workshop, 3x air con. Lounge, kitchen, rumpus, deck all with range views.Cnr position $499,000WOOMBYE: 8 Palmway Close Sat 12.00-12.45 Very tidy, 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick home in quiet cul de sac. Opposite forest. Easy care – 9 years old.. Ready to Sell Now! $415,000PALMWOODS: 9 Chevallum Road Sat 1.00-1.45Classical Chic! Designer kitchen, beech hardwood fl oors, 10ft ceilings,vj walls, original pot belly. Downstairs: Multi-purpose room for offi ce, workshop or gym, fl at, massive 14 metre deck. $449,000BUDERIM: 56 Hobbs Road “Views” Sat 2.00-2.45Mountain Range Views. 3 bedrooms, polished timber fl oors, high cathedral ceilings, inground pool, excellent condition, large back deck, central position. Nice Weekender. Excellent value, Buderim buying. $439,000 WOOMBYE: 8 acres – 2 x homes, hot houses, sheds, dams. Fantastic Business Opportunity – Prime Location! NAME YOUR PRICE!!!

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INSPECT SAT 11.00—11.45 78 Misty Rise Rd, Image Flat $439,000 Most affordable house & acreage close to

Nambour. 3 Bed, lounge, verandahs. Be quick for this!

Len Geary 0408 221 281

INSPECT SAT 11.15—12.00 54 Hillcrest Ave, Nambour $339,500

3 Bed, Highset, Patios with rural views @ rear. Dble carport. Excellent Condition. Nambour Hts.

Col Dyson 0418 747 233

INSPECT SAT 1.00—1.45 DIDDILLIBAH $499,950 Bushy private setting, bullnoze verandahs

a feature in this character home. Rare ½ acre

160 Diddillibah Rd, Woombye Ian Black 0407 587 503

BURNSIDE — $435,000 Charming Country Cottage on superb

almost 3 acres (1.14 hectares). Ian Black 0407 587 503

BURNSIDE—Pool— $439,000 Brick & Tile Home. Cul-de-sac/Great Block. In ground pool. Timber Floors. Potential Flat/Dual

Living. Northerly aspect. Town Views Gary Langford 0412 348 533

Nambour Offers over $300,000 Circa 1940 2 B/R & Sleepout House. 855M2 on 2 titles with Development Potential. 6M x 6M

Steel Shed (2 Bay). Easy Rear Access. Gary Langford 0412 348 533

“Carinya” - Circa 1900- Restored to perfection. 885M2 block, established gardens

Ill Health forces sale Make an Offer

Ian Black 0407 587 503

Classic verandahs, timber floors high ceilings huge deck. This property is just the best. Use the abundant water supply and quality soils

to become self sufficient.

Ian Black 0407 587 503

Priced to sell @

$675,000

INSPECT SAT 1.15—2.15 92 Western Av, Montville $525,000 Amazing value—best address– 3 bedroom,

study, ensuite, rumpus—this has it all!

Len Geary 0408 221 281

INSPECT SAT 12.00—12.45 6 Dalzell Ct, Burnside $445,000

Solar Powered 2 level home, pool, views. Need a contract now!

Len Geary 0408 221 281

Warana - 3 bed with built ins, 1 bath, open kitchen, SLUG, available now - $310pw

Buddina - Unit, 2 bed, 2 way bath, new kitchen with dishwasher, single lock up, available now - $330pw

Wurtulla - House, 3 bed, 1 bath, open living, ceiling fans, SLUG, available now - $370pw

Warana - 3 bed, 1 bath, air con, large 7 x 7 shed, security gate, available early January - $450pw

Pelican Waters - 4 bed, 2 bath, DLUG, air con, office, alfresco dining, available now - $550pw

Buddina - Townhouse, 3 bed, 2 bath, pool, impeccable presentation, fully furnished, available now -$595pw

Wurtulla - House, 3 bed, 2 bath, walk in robe, ducted air, DLUG, study, pool, available now $600pw

Mooloolaba - House, waterfront, 4 bed, 2 bath, pool, pontoon, air con, dishwasher, available early January - $850pw

PH: 5437 8806www.platinumproperties.net.au

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BRIGHTWATER/MOUNTAIN CREEK - Spacious near new 4 bedroom home, 2 large living areas, ensuite, aircond, double garage, low maintenance yard. $500pw

CALOUNDRA/IVADALE LAKES - Brand new 4 bedroom home, large living area, ent area, ensuite, aircon, double garage, fenced yard. $430pw

CALOUNDRA/IVADALE LAKES - FIRST WEEKS RENT FREE - Brand new 4 bedroom home, large living area, ent area, ensuite, aircon, double garage, fenced yard. $440pw

CALOUNDRA/IVADALE LAKES - New 3 bedroom home plus separate 1 bedroom granny fl at, aircon, fenced, quiet location $520pw

CALOUNDRA/IVADALE LAKES - New 3 brm home plus separate 1 brm granny fl at, aircon, fenced, quiet location $620pw

GLENVIEW - Cute 2 brm cottage on acreage, power & water included. Unfurnished $340 per week or Furnished $360pw

MAROOCHYDORE - 1 Brm fully furnished studio apartment, close to beach, pool in compex, central location $230pw

NAMBOUR - Near new 2 bedroom townhouse, ensuite, aircon, large deck, quiet location $320pw

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rentals

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Level 1, 20 Innovation Pkwy, Birtinya

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Buderim $340 p/wBrand new 2 bed townhouse, pool in complex, SLUG and 2 bathrooms. A/C, stainless steel appliances and courtyard. SORRY, NO PETS. AVAIL. NOW!

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Buderim (Rainforest Sanctuary) $600 p/wLuxury 4 bed home, separate living, A/C, pool, landscaped yard, stainless steel appliances, gas cooking. DLUG. Pets on application. AVAIL. EARLY JANUARY

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Brightwater (Mountain Creek) $460 p/wNew 4 bed 2 bath DLUG. Separate living, ducted A/C, huge outdoor entertaining area. Fully fenced yard. AVAIL. LATE DECEMBER

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Brightwater (Mountain Creek) $430 p/wHuge 3 bedroom duplex, separate living, 2.5 bathrooms, DLUG, A/C to all rooms, covered entertainment area and fully fenced yard. AVAIL. EARLY JANUARY

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BRIGHT WATER 1 yr old, bdrms + study area, 2 bthrms, a/c in master, security system, DLUG. $430p/w

BRIGHT WATER Brand new! 5 bdrms, 2 living areas, very modern & contemporary, 3 car garage. $585p/w

PELICAN WATERS Executive 4 bdrms + study, 2 living areas both w a/c unit, 3 car garage, big yard. $600p/w

CABOOLTURE Duplex, 4 bdrms, 2 bthrms, DLUG, covered outdoor area. Gardens included. $350p/w

TANAWHA Quaint cottage. 3 bdrms, kitchen + o/plan living, 2 acres with g/maintenance included. $370p/w

BUDERIM Duplex, 3 bdrms, 2 bthrms, modern, good sized living area, private location, DLUG. $385p/w

BEERWAH 4 bdrms, 2 bthrms, open plan living, covered outdoor area, air conditioning, DLUG. $400p/w

SIPPY DOWNS 4 bdrms, 2 bthrms, 2 living areas, covered outdoor area, DLUG, 2 living areas. $400p/w

SIPPY DOWNS Swimming pool! 3 bdrms, 2 bthrms, 2 living areas, lovely outdoor setting, DLUG. $410p/w

SIPPY DOWNS 4 bdrms, 2 bthrms, DLUG, air con, ceilings fans, DLUG, fully fenced back yard. $420p/w

SIPPY DOWNS Partially furnished townhouse. 3 bdrms, 2 bthrms, laundry, SLUG, swimming pool. $430p/w

SIPPY DOWNS Lrge, brand new, 4 bdrms, 2 bthrms, DLUG, gas cooking, lovely outdoor area. $445p/w

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SHELLY BEACH $250Two bed, I bath duplex, covered entertaining area, pets ok. Off street parking.

KINGS BEACH $305F/F 2 bed unit, 2 way bath, rear courtyard, single sec carpark. 2 minutes walk to beach.

GOLDEN BEACH $330Renovated 3 bed upper level duplex, 1 bath, 1 car, large kitchen. Close to passage.

KINGS BEACH $330F/F 2 bed unit, 2 baths, open living, great views, private courtyard, SLUG & pool.

CALOUNDRA WEST $370Three bed, 2 bath home, ducted a/c, open living, modern kitchen, pets ok & SLUG.

GOLDEN BEACH $380Renovated 3 bed beach house, large kitchen, new bathroom, timber fl oors, SLUG.

BATTERY HILL $395Renovated large 4 bed, 2 bath home, open living/ dining area, modern kitchen, DLUG.

SHELLY BEACH $410Lovely 3 bed, 1 bath house, renovated kitchen, timber fl oors, sgl garage & pets ok.

PELICAN WATERS $445Modern 4 bed home, 3 baths, timber fl oors, large veranda, gas cook top & DLUG.

PELICAN WATERS $460Stunning brand new 4 bed home, 2 baths, open plan kitchen / living, pets ok & DLUG.

Open this Saturday10:00-10:10am - 9/71 Bradman Ave,Maroochydore $3953 bed unit with ensuite. Situated across from the Maroochy River & Chambers Island! 2 balconies - overlooking the River. Walking distance to local shops. Single garage. 10:25-10:35am - 12/2 Camfi eld St,Alexandra Headland $3002 bed unit on top fl oor in heart of Alexandra Headland. Built ins, balcony, dishwasher, garage. Minute walk to beach & local shops!10:45-10:55am - 51 Palm Dr, Mooloolaba $3803 bed home in heart of Mooloolaba. Timber fl oors, air con, fully fenced, timber deck. Double carport. Walking distance to shops, schools & public transport.11:00-11:10am - 4/87 Goonawarra Dr,Mooloolaba $3603 bed unit, ensuite, private entrance, small complex, walking distance to Mooloolaba shops, beach, transport & school. Tiled living areas, built ins, balcony & single garage.11:25-11:35am - 13 Moondara Dr, Wurtulla $400Refurbished 3 bed home, ensuite & walk in robe, fenced back yard, double garage, 2 separate living areas, new carpets & paint throughout, across from park & 100 steps to beach.

Call to inspectMaroochydore, 10/8 Hinley Ave $220Near new studio apartment, shared kitchen, living area, courtyard & lock up garage, close to all amenities in Maroochydore.Mooloolaba, 2/29 Walan St $2802 bed ground fl oor unit, tiled living area, modern kitchen + fridge, new curtains & paint, carport. Seconds from Mooloolaba beach & across from Coles.Mooloolaba, 2/10 Neerim Dr $3002 bed unit in a community complex, good size bedrooms, small private fenced back courtyard, walk to everything…Mooloolaba, 2/37 Buderim Ave $330Fully furnished ground fl oor 2 bed unit, walking distance to everything, pool in complex, private courtyard, shared laundry. Mooloolaba, 3/10 Tarwarri Cres $3302 bed townhouse the canal, within easy stroll to beaches & The Esplanade. 1.5 bathrooms, tiled living area leading out to covered patio & the canal, balcony off main bed too, lock up garage.Nambour 4 Innovation Pl $420Brand new 4 bed home, ensuite, fans, quality fi nish & fi ttings, large fenced yard, double garage. 5 mins to Nambour Hospital.Mountain Creek , 45 Escolar Dr $4254 bed home in Mountain Creek School Zone. Ensuite, 3 separate living areas, air con. Fully fenced, pets on application + double garage.Mooloolaba 38/13 The Esplanade $570Furnished Executive 3 bed unit in ‘The Peninsular’ building situated on the Mooloolaba water front. Ensuite, air-con, large deck, private entertainment area with bbq. Resort Facilities -heated pool, gym, tennis court & security parking.

07 5444 8888www.henzellsmooloolaba.com.au

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Be amongst the fi rst on the Sunshine Coast to view the exclusive release of 2nd Stage of “Pandanus at atrium”. This is an exciting, modern new concept and it is located in the very sought after position of Buderim. The townhouses feature 3 or 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, air conditioning, open plan living areas, brilliant outdoor alfresco living, double lock-up garages. Complex facilities include BBQ area, in-ground swimming pool and bush walking tracks. Prices start at $380 p/wk for 3 Bedrooms & $400p/wk for 4 Bedrooms townhouses. For more information regarding this exciting, modern new concept contact our offi ce.

2/7 Ballinger Court, Buderim - $330pw. Avail Now.Brilliant Buderim position, 2 Bedrooms, ocean views, undercover entertaining, single lock-up garage.

29 Bluebird Parade - $370p/wk, avail now! 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home. Featuring an L shape lounge and dining, 3 spacious bedrooms with built-ins with a lovely fully fenced yard for the children to play in. SLUG, garden shed and outdoor entertaining area to complete the package. Sorry no pets!

8/30 Ramillies Street - $300p/wk, avail now! Open plan living all tiled with 2 bedrooms, ensuite & WIR to master bedroom with BIR to the 2nd bedroom. Fully tiled open plan living/dining open onto deck overlooking the gardens and inground pool area, SLUG, Sorry no pets.Do not delay with only 3 townhouses available!

5, 10 & 11/152 Burnett St, Buderim. These townhouses features three bedrooms upstairs and two bathrooms, all carpeted, main has ensuite, all bedrooms have built-in robes. 2nd bedroom offers lots of cupboard space and opens to upstairs bathroom. Large white tiles through out, open style lounge and dining, double glass doors open to your very own private courtyard (fully fenced) which also features a separate gate to the front road. The kitchen features a stainless steel oven with glass cooktop, stainless steel dishwasher and granite benches. The property also features a separate toilet upstairs and another toilet downstairs.

17 Backhouisa Ct - $380 p/wk. Avail Now. Near new,modern 3 bedroom ensuited home in a quiet location featuring separate lounge/dining, small courtyard, DLUG and dishwasher. Inspect today!

OFFICE AND CONFERENCE ROOM FOR LEASE

Brisbane Road, MooloolabaOffi ce Space Description:We currently have fi ve individually secure offi ce spaces approximately 11-14sq metres each that are available now.These offi ces are situated on a main road, with off street parking, air-conditioning, internet and printer access. Full offi ce furniture can be provided if needed.

The location is close to the beautiful Mooloolaba canals, shops and local business and a short walk to the beach and the Esplanade.

The rooms are light and bright, most of which have large windows which can be used for advertising purposes.One hour drive to Brisbane and fi fteen minutes to the Maroochydore airport.

Facilities of this Serviced Offi ce:24 Hour Access

CONTACT 5452 4545

boardroom/conference

Offi ce For Lease

SLUG – single lock up garage DLUG – double lock up garage U/C – undercover parking brm – bedroom d/w - dishwasher f/f – fully furnished u/f - unfurnished Reader’s index


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Small talkStyle up your kid’s room

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cover story

by Jemma Pearson

Play it cool There’s no reason why you should sacrifi ce looks for functionality and fun. We show you how to create a contemporary kids room where your child can grow up in style.

Even the most enthusiastic amateur interior designer can be stumped by how to create a stylish child’s

bedroom. How do you keep the room tidy and well-presented, but still provide your child with a fun, functional space that they’ll want to hang out in? It’s really not that hard. Th e contemporary bedroom is all about simplicity, and perhaps ironically, borrowing some ideas from the past.

Fantastic furniture Choose furniture in durable, natural materials – timber is best. Simple pieces not necessarily designed for children, such as chairs, drawers, wardrobes and chests

Organic natural fi bres

are healthierand cleaner

are fi ne in the kids’ room – cheap moulded plastic pieces in overbright colours will not do in a contemporary space. Keep the furniture simple and let the wall colours, toys and soft furnishings (which can be easily modifi ed and changed) express the child’s likes and personality. Buy quality furniture your child can grow up.

Nap timeBob the Builder, Spiderman, Dora and Barbie are great, but for a stylish contemporary kid’s room, stick to simpler styles and more muted colours in the soft furnishings. You like your bedroom to be a calming place to relax and sleep and kids are no diff erent. Organic natural fi bres are healthier and cleaner too and old-fashioned quilts and embroidered doona covers are great – there is a lot of choice out there for the style-conscious parent. Remember to layer with cushions and throw rugs – kids like a cosy bed as much as you do.

What’s in store?A large cupboard or built-in where you can establish diff erent levels of storage is probably all you will need in the room to pack things away. Inside the cupboard include drawers of various sizes, shelving and plenty of free space where you can put clear plastic boxes to arrange toys and shoes. Th e smaller the child, the

less hanging space you will need, so keep this in mind when planning the cupboard space – most kids clothes can be folded into drawers, but a shoe hanger is a great idea. On a free wall, pop up a few simple shelves to show off photos, precious toys and knick-knacks.

For art’s sakeKeep the wall colour the one shade and add fl ourishes with wall decals and stickers. You can buy blackboard stickers shaped like animals and a range of other great decals such as large animals and trees, fl owers and fairies which you can pop on the walls or the ceiling to add a bit of fun.

Keep it simpleCreate some ambience with a large fl oor lamp in the corner and a smaller lamp on a shelf– a simple design will do. Night lights are also a good idea – you can buy varieties that plug into powerpoints and automatically light up when the sun goes down. Babies and young toddlers love mobiles. Th ere are a range of inexpensive mobiles on the market – some made of paper or the lightest wood. Th ey look beautiful, are inexpensive to buy and the movement can be soothing, especially for little babies. Just remember, for safety’s sake, keep them well out of reach.

Play timeWooden blocks, old-fashioned toy soldiers, wooden trains and metal cars, teddy bears and simple dolls are perennial favourite toys. When buying new toys for the contemporary child, think about the kinds of playthings that baby boomers grew up with – no plastic in this room, though you can make an exception for quality products like Lego. And keep the electronic toys out of the bedroom for as long as you can. When packing away, have one box for each type of toy – stuff ed toys in one, Lego in the other, cars and trucks in a third.

Read all about itKids accumulate plenty of books and while a bookshelf is great when you’re an adult, keeping books tidy on a shelf in your child’s room might be asking too much – just watch your toddler try to grab one book and the whole lot ends up on the fl oor. Keep books in a toy box, too.

The smaller the child, the less hanging space

you will need, so keep this in mind when planning

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Island life

Design

The Bokarina 233

Crafted by

PJ Burns 5493 3230

Features

Internal courtyard, three bedrooms, alfresco area and quality inclusions.

Take a tour

Corner of Tomkins Parade and Sweep Court, Birtinya Island

Price

$346,000 as displayed

PJ Burns Builders’ latest masterpiece, Th e Bokarina 233, brings the outdoors inside. Situated in one

of the Sunshine Coast’s newest estates, Birtinya Island, the home features a unique open-air courtyard, which sits in the middle of the house. Complete with pavers, volcanic rock, bamboo and palm trees, the courtyard off ers a place to unwind. It can also be opened up to maximise natural air fl ow.

Th e Bokarina 233 has three large bedrooms and a study nook, plus an additional fl exi space or fourth bedroom. A large alfresco area overlooks the pool, which wraps around the front of the home. Coff ered ceilings in the dining room, neutral colours and high-quality inclusions, including stone benchtops, complete the picture.

PJ Burns has created the feature-packed Bokarina 233.

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Season’s settingsMake your outdoor Christmas lunch a memorable one with these tips on decorating the table.

We’re lucky in Australia that Christmas falls in the middle of summer. Prawns and salads sit

alongside the traditional roast turkey and ham on the Christmas table. And with our fondness for outdoor living, many of us Sunshine Coasters will be eating Chrissy lunch outdoors. To make the day really special, don’t forget to decorate your outdoor table with as much care as you would with the one inside.

When designing any table setting, remember the basics of good design. Pop the dinner plates about two centimetres from the edge of the table with the knife on the right (blade side in) and the fork on the left . Glassware is placed above the plate on the knife side. Don’t skimp on crockery and cutlery with bread plates and butter knives, spoons for dessert and forks for salads. Place a folded napkin on each plate, then top with the bread plate to give the setting height and interest.

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When designing the Christmas table decorations there are a few practical considerations to keep in mind. You don’t want to restrict cross-table conversation with towering fl oral arrangements and overpowering decorations, so keep things low so your guests can look each other in the eye.

Candles and pretty table confetti are great inside but beware that on an outdoor table these things can get blown about – clusters of unscented tea lights in

Track down these Christmasy embellishments for your table:Gold or silver candles

Colourful napkins

Small silver bells

Glossy stalks of holly

Red and green ribbons

Silver and gold stars

Sprigs of green pine needles

Pine cones spray-painted silver or gold

Simple baubles from the Chrissy tree

Mini presents on each plate

Red berries

Christmas crackers

For colour, add silver or gold to the

traditional Christmas hues of red and green

glass holders is the way to go. And don’t buy the cheap ones – they tend to smoke and snuff themselves out halfway through the meal. If candles aren’t your thing, you can wiggle rows of fairy lights down the centre of the table – this will look beautiful once the sun goes down.

To make your outdoor table Christmasy, think simple, casual and fun. Start with a crisp white table cloth or placemats. Lay your table with cutlery and crockery. For colour, add silver or gold to the traditional Christmas hues of red and green. And don’t forget a Christmas cracker on each plate and a couple of spares in the middle of the table. To the more traditional Christmas centrepiece you can add shells or starfi sh for a Sunshine Coast fl avour. Th en you can have some fun adding decorations that refl ect your personality. Give yourself plenty of time to lay the table and experiment with diff erent styles.

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The heat is onGet ready for summer by creating your own tropical oasis.

Summer has arrived and it’s time to spend more time outdoors, but if your backyard isn’t enticing you out

of the house, there are things you can do – it’s pretty easy to create an inexpensive tropical garden in a weekend.

Th e tropical garden is all about layering – lush green plants against natural stone and wooden architectural elements look great. To start, section off parts of your garden and create a variety of plant beds in various sizes and shapes. You can use old wooden sleepers or rows of rocks to separate your various plantings.

When choosing plants,

go for broad-leafed varieties

Between the beds, lay down some simple stone pavers or a smooth pebbled path that meanders around the garden. Th e tropical garden is an informal one, so you don’t want the backyard to seem too structured – smooth fl owing lines rather than harsh angles are the way to go.

When choosing plants, go for broad-leafed varieties and mix it up so you end up with various layers of height, depth, colour and texture. Start off with a few large pandanus – they are slow to grow so buy the largest plant you can aff ord. Ginger and heliconias provide great colour, but they do require a bit of love. Agaves make the perfect undergrowth and they multiply, so you’ll never be short of new plants. Yuccas are fashionable but very expensive. Dracena, cordylines, and foxtail and bamboo palms (which add that lovely rainforesty feel) are also made for the tropical garden.

Finish off with a few personal touches. A stone fi sh pond fi lled with lilies and a trickling water feature beside an old timber Buddha statue will make your garden look established. And a comfortable wooden bench scattered with colourful cushions surrounded by tealights or fairy lights will bring a touch of romance. But beware, you might never want to go back inside.

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