Real Estate FROM COAST TO COUNTRY
Ag e n t o f t h e w e e k
By Jo Kennett THIS EDITION’S Agent of the Week is Brad Kopcikas-Yates, who, when he isn’t helping his clients realise their property dreams, can be found hunting waves on the Tweed Coast. Brad has strong community connections and a personable nature which helps him deliver exceptional outcomes for his clients. He combines extensive market knowledge with a genuine care for people, enabling him to navigate even the most complex transactions with confidence and clarity. For every vendor, Brad’s goal is simple: to achieve the best possible result while making the journey smooth and stress-free. We caught up with Brad to find out more.
Before you were a real estate agent what was the most interesting/ unusual job you had?
Before real estate I worked in contract management in the construction industry on large-scale projects.
What inspired you to go into real estate?
From a young age I always loved property and one of my favourite things as a child was to visit display homes with my parents. I thrive on
connecting with people and setting targets for outstanding service and so residential real estate was a great career path for me. I began my real estate career in 2006.
What sort of properties are most in demand at the moment?
What I am seeing in my marketplace is strong demand for entry-level villas, townhouses and duplexes amongst first home buyers, and also freestanding houses on good sized land for buyers searching for their next family home.
and investors looking for?
Villas, townhouses and duplexes amongst first home buyers are in high demand, entry level units in Tweed, Tweed South, Tweed West and Coolangatta. Investors are mixed with some seeking family homes in areas such as Banora Point, and other investors competing with first home buyers for entry level property.
What’s the general feeling out there at the moment?
The market is buzzing! There are Are you seeing any plenty of local-based sellers broking impacts from interest within the local area for upsize, cuts and the First Home Buyers 5 per cent deposit downsize and lifestyle reasons. Also welcoming new residents to our region scheme on the market, seeking great value and lifestyle south such as more first home in the Tweed Coast region. owners and investors looking for property? Do you have any tips on There has certainly been an how people can get a increase in first home buyer activity foot on the property with the stamp duty concessions and ladder? first home buyer scheme. Interest rates are steady and this is also tempting much-needed investor buyers into our market seeking strong yields and future growth driven by high demand and low supply in the rental market.
What sort of properties are first home buyers
Open Homes All times are DST unless specified.
Saturday, November 15 DJ Stringer
Hot property
• 10 Lawlor Pl, Terranora, 9–9.30am • 625 Terranora Rd, Terranora, 9.45–10.30am • 4/74 Pacific Pde, Bilinga, 10–10.30am QLD Time • 501/85 Golden Four Dr, Bilinga, 10–10.30am QLD Time • 9/277 Golden Four Dr, Bilinga, 10.45–11.15am QLD Time • 5/5-10 Quayside Ct, Tweed Heads, 11–11.30am • 32/85-93 Leisure Dr, Banora Point, 11–11.30am • 5/16 Endeavour Pde, Tweed Heads, 12–12.30pm • 1091/14-22 Stuart St, Tweed Heads, 12–12.30pm
THIS WEEK’S Hot Property is a classic Banora Point beauty with a sparkling inground pool, lovely established garden and a spacious interior, all within an easy walk to parks, schools and shops. 44 Amaroo Drive is a four bedroom, two bathroom brick and tile home set on a 940 square metre block. The modern, renovated kitchen overlooks the leafy garden and the multiple living and dining areas all have high ceilings and feature dark wood beams. Downstairs are three spacious bedrooms while upstairs is the luxury master retreat, a sanctuary with a spacious walk-in robe and a stylish ensuite with a freestanding bath. It has a private inground swimming pool, a huge timber entertaining deck and an oversized double garage. This lovely home has a price guide of $1,390,000 to $1,475,000 and is for sale with Brad Kopcikas-Yates from Coastal Property Collective. It can be viewed this Saturday, November 15, from 11am to 11:30 am.
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For buyers getting into the property market my advice is to know your financials, gain pre-approval, attend open homes, engage a conveyancer, be prepared so that when an opportunity presents itself you can act. Be active and also patient. Ask real estate agents lots of questions.
Schmith Estate Agents
• 244/6-8 Stuart St, Tweed Heads, 12.45–1.15pm • 1444/6-8 Stuart St, Tweed Heads, 1.15–1.45pm • 4/27-29 Dutton St, Coolangatta,1–1.30pm QLD Time
• 49 Dixon Street, Coolangatta, 11–11.30am QLD TIME • 241 Alcorn Road, Knockrow, 11–12pm • 22 Stanley Lane, Tweed Heads, 1.30–2pm • 908 Currumbin Creek Road, Currumbin Valley, 1.30–2pm QLD
JET Estate Agents
• 187 Tweed Valley Way, South Murwillumbah, 9–9.30am • 69 Tweed Valley Way, South Murwillumbah, 10–10.30pm • 45 Fernvale Road, Fernvale, 11–11.30am • 27 Tumbulgum Road, Murwillumbah, 12–12.30m • 17 Charles Street, Murwillumbah, 1–1.30pm
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Tate Brownlee Real Estate
• 40a Seaside Drive, Kingscliff, 9–9.30am • 81 Avondale Drive, Banora Point, 9–9.30am • 8/1-3 Agnes Street, Tweed Heads South, 9–9.30am • 1 Chadburn Lane, Chinderah, 10–10.30am • 43 Broadwater Esplanade, Bilambil Heights, 10–10.30am • 24 Inverness Court, Banora Point, 11–11.30am • 1/14 Tamarind Avenue, Bogangar, 12–12.30pm • 2/14 Tamarind Avenue, Bogangar, 12–12.30pm
Tweed Coolangatta Real Estate • 76 Wommin Bay Road, Chinderah 12–12.30pm
Elders
• 1984 Numinbah Road, Numinbah 10–10.30am • 6/254 Rowlands Creek Road, Rowlands Creek, 12.15–12.45pm
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