Real Estate FROM COAST TO COUNTRY
Ag e nt o f th e w e e k
By Jo Kennett
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THIS ISSUE’S Agent of the Week is Elizabeth Hickey, one of three directors at Jet Real Estate in Murwillumbah. Elizabeth has a love of community and connections forged through years of working in the local area, and thrives on guiding her clients to find that special place they can truly call home.
What is your favourite part about being an agent?
What makes a great real estate agent?
A great real estate agent is more than someone who helps buy or sell properties – they’re a trusted guide, advocate, and expert in the local market. Deep local knowledge, strong community connections from living in the area, helps provide valuable insights about neighborhoods, schools, developments, and lifestyle that outsiders can’t match. A great agent brings a network of trusted professionals – inspectors, contractors, mortgage brokers – which ensures a smoother process for their clients. It’s about trust, responsiveness, and having a client-first mindset. People want someone who listens, communicates clearly, negotiates with confidence and has their clients best interests at heart. The best agents combine market savvy with a deep commitment to helping their clients feel at home, no matter
The most rewarding aspect of being a real estate agent is helping guide clients to make one of the biggest decisions of their lives – finding a place to call home. With over 20 years of experience, I’ve developed a deep understanding of the local market, so I can provide tailored advice and support my clients. Being able to make a positive impact in my clients’ lives and witnessing their joy when they find the perfect property is truly rewarding. It’s this personal connection and the trust they place in me that makes being a real estate agent so fulfilling.
Before you were a real estate agent, what was the most interesting/ unusual job you had?
I owned and ran a small takeaway café working with my three children. It was a true family effort, working long hours with amazing staff who became like family. Our specialty – chips, cheese, and gravy – was a local favorite, drawing in everyone from school kids to grandparents. It taught me the importance of hard work, service, and building strong
THIS WEEK’S Hot Property is a charming Queenslander with incredible potential, stunning views, and a perfect blend of comfort and nature. 114 Booka Road, Upper Crystal Creek, is set on five acres of rolling green hills in a picturesque valley. High ceilings and fans ensure comfort and airflow, while the generous living room – complete with a wood-burner fireplace, creates a warm and cozy atmosphere. Timber and glass doors open up to the central hall, providing a seamless flow of space. With polished timber floors, the enclosed verandah runs along two sides of the home, perfect for use as a home office, storage area, or extra living space. There is easy access to the creek, with a swimming hole and paddling areas for your enjoyment. Take in the amazing views of Springbrook, which provide a stunning backdrop to the property, adding to its peaceful and serene atmosphere. This charming rural haven is for sale with Elizabeth Hickey at Jet Real Estate for $1.65 million.
What’s hot about the Tweed Shire property market?
The Tweed Shire property market is thriving, with strong buyer and investor interest thanks to rising property values, population growth, and exciting development projects. Tweed Heads has seen impressive price growth, with the median house price now $1,075,000 – up 10.3 per cent in one year. The population is projected to grow from over 100,000 in 2025 to 126,000 by 2046, driving demand for homes and rentals. Murwillumbah stands out with a median house price of $867,500, offering a solid rental yield of 3.9 per cent. The area is also benefiting from new developments, such as the proposed $4.94 million Somni Inn hotel, supporting the town’s growing popularity post Rail Trail. Significant projects are underway to improve infrastructure and meet growing demand, adding long-term value to the region. Tweed Shire is booming, blending lifestyle appeal with strong investment potential.
Open Homes
• 3/4B Chitticks Lane, Fingal Head, 1-1.30pm • 6/27-29 Dutton St, Coolangatta, 1.30-2pm
All times are DST unless specified.
• 2/12 Parkland Place, Banora Point, 11-11.30am
• 29 Wommin Bay Road, Chinderah, 11– 11.30am • 12 Seaview Street, Tweed Heads South, 11-11.30am • 88 Old Ferry Road, Banora Point, 11-11.30am • 21/13 Parkland Place, Banora Point, 12-12.30pm • 16 Ribbonwood Place, Terranora, 12-12.30pm • 21/17 Darlington Drive, Banora Point, 2.15-2.45pm • 19 Ocean Grove, Currumbin, 1-1.30pm
Kel Judd MANA
Saturday, April 12
• 1/50 Hall Drive, Murwillumbah, 9-9.30am • 17 Frances Street, Murwillumbah, 10-10.30am • 1 Tree Street, Murwillumbah, 11-11.30am • 38 Banool Circuit, Ocean Shores, 11-11.30am • 119 Commercial Road, Murwillumbah, 12-12.30pm
JET Real Estate
• 49 William Street, Murwillumbah, 9.30 - 10am • 33 Farrants Road, Farrants Hill,11-11.30am
DJ Stringer Property Services
Hot property
community connections, values that I still carry today in my real estate career. I’m incredibly proud of that chapter in my life and how it shaped the way I care for my clients today.
• 1/514 Pacific Pde, Tugun, 10-10.30am • 2/2 Shamrock Ave, Banora Point, 11-11.30am • 17/83 Gollan Dr, Tweed Heads West, 11-11.30am • 26 Satinash Terrace, Banora Point, 11.30-12pm • 4 Cherry Ct, Banora Point, 12-12.30pm • 1/3 Alexander Ct, Tweed Heads South, 12.30-1pm
Schmith Estate Agents
• 15 Peel Circuit, Tweed Heads South, 11 - 11.30am • 4 Blamey Drive, Tugun, 12 - 12.30pm
First National
Tate Brownlee Real Estate
• 6 Bagoo Avenue, Murwillumbah, 10-10.30am • 45 Tumbulgum Road, Murwillumbah, 10-10.30am • 182 Commercial Road Murwillumbah, 11-11.30am • 687 Commissioners Creek Road, Commissioners Creek, 12.30PM-1pm, (Auction after Open Home at 1) • 3589 Kyogle Road Mount Burrell, 2.30pm-3pm
• 36 Alexander Court, Tweed Heads South, 9-9.30am • 24/2-10 Kamala Crescent, Casuarina, 9-9.30am • 17/18 Thomson Street, Tweed Heads, 9– 9.30am • 14/3 Cedarwood Court, Casuarina, 10-10.30am • 29 Shearwater Parade, tweed Heads, 10-10.30am • 4/30 Seaview Street, Kingscliff, 10-10.30am
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