Real Estate FROM COAST TO COUNTRY
Ag e nt o f th e w e e k
By Jo Kennett THIS EDITION’S Agent of the Week is The Agency Kirra Tweed’s Toby Sandell. With over 20 years running real estate businesses, Toby and the team at The Agency are highly experienced and dedicated to the local community, whether you are buying, selling, investing or renting. The Agency’s second office opened in October last year conveniently located at Wharf Street, Tweed Heads, complementing the company’s existing office in Kirra Village in Musgrave Street, Coolangatta. We caught up with Toby to find out more and get some tips on buying and selling.
What is your favourite part about being an agent?
The diversity, being in a trusted position where we get to help people. Often buying and selling a home is one of the biggest decisions they will make in their lives and it is a privilege to be a part of it.
Before you were a real estate agent what was the most interesting/unusual job you had? I started my working life as a
soldier in the army, then moved from Sweden to Australia working for Armaguard, working in the armoured trucks picking up and delivering cash – oh the stories I could tell!
higher and move into the Gold Coast/Tweed Shire for a better lifestyle and or retirement. There have been a number of fantastic sales in this segment of the market.
Are there any changes in the supply/demand equation in property in the Tweed Shire?
What sort of buyers are you seeing and where are they from?
Demand still by far outweighs supply.
Where are people looking for properties at the lower end of the market and what type of properties are they after?
We are seeing many first home buyers targeting the up and coming suburbs, with strong buyer demand in the smaller units in Tweed Heads, Tweed Heads South and Tweed Heads West as these are seen as more affordable. This segment of the market is also targeted by savvy investors looking to build their property portfolios with good yields.
What about the top end of the market? Any favourite spots or property types?
We are seeing strong demand for waterfront apartments with many buyers still moving up from the southern states where they often sell properties for much
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THIS WEEK’S Hot Property is another beauty with stunning waterfront views in the Anchorage Island community, which offers a tranquil lifestyle in a great location. Overlooking the marina, the spacious top-floor apartment at 20/5 Island Drive, Tweed Heads, offers the best in waterfront living with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, the main with a walk-through wardrobe and ensuite with a bath in the main bathroom. The modern kitchen has stone bench tops, a double wall oven and the light-filled living area flows out to an enclosed sunroom with breathtaking water views. The gated estate offers resort-style amenities including a sparkling swimming pool, lush landscaped gardens, and a private beach. The best thing about this lovely home, apart from the views, is the location, just minutes the pristine beaches of Coolangatta and Rainbow Bay, the scenic walking trails of the Tweed River, and the vibrant cafés, restaurants, and shopping precincts of Tweed Heads. This lovely property is for sale now with Toby and Jacinta at The Agency Kirra Tweed, with a price guide of $1,250,000 - $1,300,000.
We are seeing a mix of buyers across property listings, from first home buyers, local families, investors, couples, self managed super funds and retirees. We are also seeing a positive response to off-the-plan purchases for developments yet to be constructed.
What’s something people can do without spending a fortune to make their property more saleable? Also what is the best investment you could put into a house you want to sell?
Something that people can do is ensure that the property is presented neat and tidy, you only have one opportunity to make a first impression. With regards to renovations/improvements this would be a case by case scenario and who your target market is, as in some instances it is best to sell “as is” to allow buyers the opportunity to make the home their own.
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