Real Estate FROM COAST TO COUNTRY THERE’S A lot going on in the world right now, so we caught up with a couple of our top local real estate agents to see how things were going in the world of property in the Tweed Shire.
DAVID STRINGER, DJ Stringer Property Services Have you seen much of an effect on the local market from the February rate rise? No, but many clients do bring it up, especially first home buyers who are embarking on their real estate journey and working towards a budget and sellers curious about the effects it may have on the sale of their property. What effect do you think this latest rate rise will have? Have you heard or seen much concern about
it from potential buyers, sellers or renters? Nothing much at this stage, however I think many people are getting more concerned with the international conflict and the absorbent cost of fuel, as well as the expected hike in associated living costs. Couple this with a likely increase in land taxes and council rates, we could see more property being listed for sale, especially those with investment property looking at cashing in post 30/6/2026.
heart out of the market. “We’re still seeing genuine buyers out and about, particularly when a home is well-presented and thoughtfully priced — those are continuing to draw strong What has the market been interest,” Adrianna told The like so far this year? Weekly The market really hasn’t shown “With the most recent rise, If signs of slowing down across all anything, it’s shaping a more sectors. There is high demand for considered, balanced market — suburban homes on both sides and the buyers who are active of the border in the $1 million to right now tend to be decisive and $1.4 million range and anything well-prepared. beachside or beachfront is “So far this year, the market has exceptionally strong. Record prices are still being achieved across the felt quietly steady. Inspections are ticking along nicely, enquiry levels board. are consistent, and there’s a sense Contact DJ Stringer Property Services on (07) 5599 5222 or at that many buyers have found their footing again. djstringer.com.au “As far as fuel prices, inflation — these things naturally ebb and ADRIANNA JENKINS, flow and there is always people Northern Rivers Property Group needing to get to their next Adrianna Jenkins says the February rate rise hasn’t taken the chapters which means upgrading
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Saturday, March 28 DJ Stringer
• 10 Bolton St, Kirra 8–8:30am QLD Time • 4/241 Golden Four Dr, Bilinga 9–9:30am QLD Time
• 1/42-44 Thomson St, Tweed Heads 10:00– 10:30am • 2046/20 Stuart St, Tweed Heads 10:45– 11:15am • 33 Inlet Dr, Tweed Heads West 11–11:30am • 14 Tyrone Terrace, Banora Point 11–11:30am • 6/88 Pacific Pde, Bilinga 11–11:30am QLD Time • 9/277 Golden Four Dr, Bilinga 11–11:30am QLD Time • 2104/20 Stuart St, Tweed Heads 11:15–
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, downsizing, relocating etc so there’s always a market.” Adrianna says the local market has shown a reassuring resilience. “From a selling perspective, there’s actually a bit of a sweet spot emerging. With fewer homes available, there’s less noise and competition, meaning wellpositioned properties have the space to truly shine. “And with motivated buyers still very much in the mix, it can be an opportune time to come to market. “If any clients need a more tailored snapshot for their specific property or area, I’d be more than happy to help. Contact Adrianna0422 265 871 www.northernriversproperty group.com.au
TATE BROWNLEE, Principal at Tate Brownlee Real Estate THE RATE rise at the end of the
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• 629 Tumbulgum Road, Tygalgah 10–10:30am • 45 Fernvale Road, Fernvale 11–12:00pm • 3221 Kyogle Road, Mount Burrell 1–1:30pm
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Witheriff Group
• 2/38 Garrick St, Coolangatta 11:15–11:45am • 7/20 Dutton St, Coolangatta 12:15–12:45pm
Tate Brownlee Real Estate
• 56 Terranora Road, Banora Point, 9–9:30am • 14 Laura St, Banora Point, 10–10:30am • 20/14 Lorikeet Dr, Tweed Heads South, 10–10:30am
• 5 Admiralty Pl, Banora Point, 11–11:30am • 59 Banora Boulevard, Banora Point, 11– 11:30am
• 17 Ossa Boulevard, Terranora, 12–12:30pm • 22/61 Marana St, Bilambil Heights, 12– 12:30pm • 76 Dulguigan Road, Dulguigan, 3–3:30pm
Raine and Horne Jet
• 2981 Kyogle Rd, Kunghur “Panorama Tweed
To us it’s More than property, it’s home! Shop 2 /41-45 Murwillumbah Street, Murwillumbah Phone: (02) 6672 2499
• 79 Tamarind Avenue, Bogangar, 9am • 7/12 Willow Avenue, Bogangar, 9am • 6/90 Pearl Street, Kingscliff, 9am • 41 Kingscliff Street, Kingscliff, 9am • 3/30 She-Oak Lane, Casuarina, 9am • 18/2-10 Kamala Crescent, Casuarina, 9am • 66/685 Casuarina Way, Casuarina, 10am • 50/685 Casuarina Way, Casuarina, 10am • 290 Casuarina Way, Casuarina, 10am • 33 Collins Lane, Casuarina, 10am • 298 Cudgen Road, Cudgen, 10am • 13 Tallows Avenue, Kingscliff, 10am • 31 Newcastle Drive, Pottsville, 10am • 140 Marine Parade, Kingscliff, 10:30am • 107/1 Black Wattle Circuit, Casuarina, 11am
day is a quarter percent. When people are qualified for loans they are assessed on approximately an extra three full percent to allow for inflation of rates. While this will have an impact on personal spending habits, I don’t feel that this adjustment really has a big impact in the real estate market place. Tom Panos, national trainer and The Block celebrity auctioneer always says, “You marry the home but you only date the interest rates”. They will change many times over a 30 year mortgage. Tate says the sales market has been “incredibly strong this year.” “We have seen The Tweed Shire marketplace really moving,” Tate said. “This is a time when the successful agents really stand out and can achieve amazing results for their clients. “Due to the War in the Middle East and subsequent increases in fuel prices inflation is inevitable and I agree with Mark Bouris’s (the chairman of Yellow Brick Road) sentiment that rates are likely to go up between two and three times this year . Contact Tate at tatebrownlee. com.au
• 204/1 Black Wattle Circuit, Casuarina, 11am • 306/1 Black Wattle Circuit, Casuarina, 11am • 35/40-48 Kamala Crescent, Casuarina, 11am • 24 Collins Lane, Casuarina, 11am • 83 Laceflower Pde, Casuarina, 11am • 41 Masupial Drive, Pottsville, 11am • 8 North Point Avenue, Kingscliff, 12pm • 14 Nautilus Way, Kingscliff, 12pm • 14 Lobelia Crescent, Casuarina, 12pm • 4/11 Orient Lane, Kingscliff, 12pm • 17/42-46 Tweed Coast Road, Pottsville, 12pm • 11/62 Cylinders Drive, Kingscliff, 1pm • 11 Central Park Lane, Casuarina, 1pm • 16 Black Wattle Circuit, Casuarina, 1pm
Schmith Estate Agents
• 177 Kennedy Drive Tweed Heads West, 9:30–10:00am
• 501/215 Boundary Street, Coolangatta, 11–11:30 QLD time
• 79 Terranora Road, Banora Point, 1–1:30pm
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