The property market is always in the news in some form or other, despite whatever else is happening locally, nationally and globally; and there has been a plethora of articles published about the south-east Queensland market recently, and the Sunshine Coast is getting mentioned with great positivity by many market commentators, being ear-marked as one of the star performers!
It is pleasing news for investors, home owners and potential buyers, as … Read the full post »
Well, it’s back to school this week, and amongst the plenty of smiling faces, tears, and nerves (and that’s just the parents); there has been a hive of activity. Remember to take care around school zones, particularly at drop-off and pick-up times…let’s keep our children safe! Good luck to all those families that are starting at a new local school this year.
This week we have also welcomed a new Agent … Read the full post »
Christmas and New Year may be over but there is still nearly a month of school holidays to go…if you are looking for something for the kids to do on the Sunshine Coast there are quite a few options available, from: Top Shots Fun Park, the movies (check out the Cine Buzz family pass), The Lego movie is being screened outdoors on Friday January 6th at the … Read the full post »
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 »
What a wonderful week we have had here at AWP; firstly, we received the news that were included in the Australian Financial Review’s prestigious annual Fast 100 list; then we were notified that four of our staff are finalists in the 2017 REIQ Awards for Excellence, in addition to our Agency being a finalist in the Large Residential Agency category.
The Fast 100 is an annual list published by … Read the full post »
If you need any more evidence that things are on the ‘up and up’ in the Sunshine Coast property market, then the consistent outstanding Auction results being recorded in the region provide some compelling signs that bode very well.
We achieved a 100% Auction clearance rate on the weekend! I’d like to extend a huge congratulations to our team, in particular Agents Karine Wright and Daniel Mendes, and also … Read the full post »
On Tuesday, many of us stopped to watch the 2016 Emirates Melbourne Cup, and as always, there were winners and losers. Congratulations to all the place getters, commiserations to everyone else, and I trust all of you who partook in celebrations enjoyed yourself immensely! Now that the excitement of the Cup is done and dusted, the countdown to Christmas is well and truly on…tick, tock, tick, tock!
This week we welcome … Read the full post »
Here on the Sunshine Coast, we have a vibrant, supportive business community that conduct public forums, create networking groups, mentor programs and generally stimulate and encourage local business people to achieve, sustain and grow success. Our Agent, Peter Brown is a member of the Sunshine Coast Business Networking Group, and he would like to invite you to attend the Networking Group’s first Focus Talk and Breakfast on October … Read the full post »
Wow didn’t that month go quickly! Queensland school children will be back at school on Monday for term 4 and then the big summer holiday break.
Next week Sales Agent Mark McGill and I are excited and honoured to be presenting at the REIQ Summit in Brisbane. I will be participating in “The Great Debate” Franchises vs Independents and Mark will be presenting “Getting Started as a Real Estate … Read the full post »
This week I am highlighting a very special boutique development we are marketing at “Park Avenue” Peregian Springs: The Elements Collection. Designed by award winning local builders Vantage Homes, these architect designed stand-alone double storey homes offer a variety of floor plans, and price points, with a combination of three and four bedroom homes; all have premium fixtures and fittings, and will be finished to the highest standard.
“The Hayman” is … Read the full post »
What a fantastic evening we had on Saturday night at See Restaurant, Mooloolaba, where we celebrated our Annual AWP Awards for Excellence; we had a superb attendance and many team members were rewarded for exceptional work over the past 12 months. There are too many recipients to mention here, but a few include:
Peter Brown – Dedication & Contribution;
Stacy Downey – Significant Achievement;
Karine Wright – Highest value in settled Auction sales;
Jared … Read the full post »
This Saturday night I am looking forward to celebrating the sixth Annual Amber Werchon Property Awards for Excellence with my team and special guests. This year we will be dining at the amazing See Restaurant at Mooloolaba; and with 58 confirmed attendees it is sure to be a night filled with good food, lots of laughter and sometimes a few ‘happy’ tears from the winners. This year there will be … Read the full post »