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Property Marketing Tip – Floor Plan

If you have been following Amber Werchon for a while, you’ll know that the key to an optimum sale is for the agent and seller to have strong communication. There should be a clear understanding of the seller’s ambitions and a consensus on who the optimal buyer for the property will be. These factors will form the overarching sales and marketing strategy and ultimately help achieve the best possible outcome.  … Read the full post »

Tips to Clean & Prevent Mould

With the unseasonal wet weather and consistent high humidity, mould is becoming a problem for many homes across the Sunshine Coast.  If left untreated, it can cause health problems and damage to home surfaces, such as discolouration, or worse.

Here are some tips to safely removing mould from your home and ways to prevent it from happening:

Safety first. Make sure if you are … Read the full post »

Popular Interior Design Trends For 2022

Admit it, we all love looking at the latest trends picturing, how we would redecorate each room in our house.  Trends come and go and sometimes very quickly go, therefore I would recommend small trendy décor, pieces of furniture and ornaments rather than making huge statements like changing tiles or benchtops.  These items are expensive and more permanent. Colours and patterns come in and out of fashion very quickly.  So … Read the full post »

Are You Prepared This Storm Season?

With the onset of summer and soaring temperatures, storm season has started and its ferocity has already been felt throughout the region.  Now is a good time (if you haven’t already) to ensure you and your loved ones are fully prepared for storm season and have plans in place in the event of an emergency to protect your home, and keep your family and pets safe.  Do not wait until … Read the full post »

Changes to Queensland’s Smoke Alarm Legislation

With the New Year only a month away, I thought it timely to raise awareness of changes to Queensland’s Smoke Alarm Legislation which commences from 1st January 2017.  From this date, all Queensland dwellings will be required by law, to have interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms in all bedrooms and in hallways that connect bedrooms with the rest of the dwelling.

This is a 10-year phased roll-out of interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms … Read the full post »

The Countdown To Christmas Has Begun!

If you’re looking for the ultimate Christmas present to more than fill the Santa stocking, what about this immaculate home up for Auction this Saturday, 50 Expectation Circuit, Nambour. Marketed by Agent Andy Leonti, this property will exceed your expectations with its easy care design, contemporary décor and pleasant countryside views.  This is the ultimate in low maintenance living, perfect for downsizers, small families or investors, located in … Read the full post »

Are Holiday Homes Still A Good Investment?

School holidays are well and truly in full swing; I hope you are enjoying them if you are fortunate enough to be on a break!

Speaking of holidays, it is timely to have a discussion about whether or not holiday homes/apartments are good investments.  There have been changes in our holiday behaviour over the years, traditionally many people holidayed in the same destination every year, hence, purchasing a property in that … Read the full post »

End of Financial Year Is Almost Here!

With the End of the Financial Year (EOFY) just weeks away, it is time for property investors to ensure they obtain the optimum professional advice to secure maximum depreciation benefits.

Depreciation is one of the best tax breaks available to property investors, but a depreciation schedule is required in order to claim it.  The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) legislation states that only the owners of income producing properties are entitled to … Read the full post »

Important Legislation Change Commences 1 July 2016

As we approach the end of the 2015/16 Financial Year, it is important to draw your attention to a legislative change that will impact on some property sales.

From 1 July 2016 property owners selling Australian real estate with a market value of $2 million or more will need to, if an Australian resident, apply for a clearance certificate from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to have available at settlement to … Read the full post »

Easter Update

With Easter well and truly gone for another year, I hope everyone’s refreshed and for those still on holidays, enjoy what’s left of your break.

Starting with a twilight Auction at Little mountain tomorrow (Friday April 1), we have an action-packed Auction program this weekend, with our Saturday Auctions covering Mount Coolum, Buderim and Kawana Island. Click here for more details. We have been securing some outstanding results and you … Read the full post »

Kingsford Apartments, Cotton Tree…the ultimate lifestyle choice!

Last Saturday morning Jared Young and Michael Glover sold 47 Martins Creek Road, Buderim under the hammer to a local family for $619,000; both buyer and seller were ecstatic, with a few tears of joy being shed.  There were three registered bidders and the campaign generated enormous amounts of enquiry.

Pool owners need to be aware of the new Queensland Pool Safety Laws brought into effect from 1 December 2015.   All … Read the full post »

Come and join us for some auction action this weekend!

This Saturday we are taking two properties to Auction; kicking off at 10am is 1 Sanctuary Grove, Buderim, this is a stylish family home in a very popular precinct within walking distance to some of the Coast’s finest schools – entry level buyers seeking to secure a home in this boutique estate should attend.

At 12pm 5/70-74 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba will be presented for public auction – … Read the full post »

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