A new release of stylish 2,3 & 4 bed townhouses are sure to attract a huge amount of interest, located as they are just minutes away from the centres of Buderim Village and Sippy Downs with its University, schools, shops & easy transport links

Toral Park Terraces are located in the beautiful residential community of Buderim, just behind the Sunshine Coast’s premier beaches of Mooloolaba and Maroochydore.

Toral Park Terraces represents an exceptional opportunity for the astute Investor and a number of these great value homes are currently undergoing NRAS application which once granted gives impressive returns via tax free Government incentive.
Prices start
from
$369,000
plus FREE 1.5kW fully installed SOLAR POWER SYSTEM for the first 10 sold

Stage one is sold out so hurry to secure your investment in stage two – we are holding an investor viewing evening on 3rd November on site which will include an NRAS presentation explaining how you can capitalise on this superb Government backed scheme.

NRAS presentation by Russell Dell, Paul Becker
and David Hedley-Ward
of RE/Max Property Associates
At Toral Park Terraces,
160 Stringybark Road,
Buderim, Qld
Wednesday 3rd November, 6pm – 7pm
Please register now by calling
07 5476 7227
limited seats available.

Prices from $405,900

The latest release from Sea Vista Developments at the corner of White Cedar Drive & Woodlands Bld (opposite Pacific Lutheran School) is now through council and works will start around June 2010 with the project estimated to finished by late 2011.

‘Forest Views’ will consist of 25 contemporary designed, two & three bedroom townhouses with resort style swimming pool and barbecue area plus a boutique retail complex with five commercial outlets which are to be leased.

With 2 bedroom townhouses starting at just $405,900 & 3 bed townhouses from $429,900 these homes offer great entry level buying in the Kawana Forest area and are fabulously located for schools, shops, transport links and beaches.

Selling off the plan now! – Reserve your property today to avoid disappointment.

For further details contact:

David Hedley-Ward 0406 011 123
Russell Dell 0400 409 000

or go to the dedicated website www.forestviews.com.au for full specifications

PROPERTY?

Then do not miss our next seminar on Wed 28th April

Be the first to gain access to new NRAS property available here on the Coast for the first time at PEREGIAN SPRINGS & NAMBOUR

4 bed House & Land packages at Peregian Springs from only

$487,000

3 bed townhouses at Nambour from only

$364,900

The National Rental Affordability Scheme is an innovative Government incentive that allows Investors and SMSF’s to own an investment property with positive cash flow potential from year one.

Unprecedented investor advantages include:

• TAX FREE GOVERNMENT INCENTIVES
• CASHFLOW POSITIVE
• CAPITAL GROWTH
• QUALITY PROPERTY
• TAX EFFECTIVE
• GROWTH AREAS
• STRICT CRITERIA ENSURES QUALITY TENANTS
  

NRAS presentation by Russell Dell
and David Hedley-Ward
of RE/Max Property Associates

At Re/Max offices
39 – 41 Main Street
Buderim

Wednesday 28th April, 5:30 – 7pm

Please register now by emailing:
davidhw@remaxproperty.com.au

or call 0406 011 123
limited seats available.

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When we speak to successful property investors we always find one thing they have in common…they have all acquired a high level of knowledge in all aspects of the investment market. They have read and researched about everything from funding your investment, tax implications, property management, where to buy, etc, etc.

We acknowledge that having the right information is the key to ensuring that the investments you make today will serve you well into the future. To this end, we invite you to register to attend one of our free information evenings where we will introduce a number of different professional advisors that will cover of range of topics that you should know about. In this informative evening you will get to find about topics such as financing your investments, what structure and protection should you have in place, what is the market doing and what are the range of property investments available.

We know that in this series of short presentations we will be able to give you the right tools to begin your property investment portfolio. To attend, simply call or email today to reserve your seat for our next information evening on the 28^th April.

Russell Dell or David Hedley-Ward 07 5456 0235

russelld@remaxproperty.com.au

Up until now, investment property with NRAS (National Rental Affordability Scheme) certification on the Sunshine Coast has been virtually unheard of due to the high cost of land – however that is set to change with the release of a new townhouse site in Nambour.

Just a few minutes walk from the CBD, ‘Vista Estate’ is the latest offering from Sea Vista Developments –a company renowned for building great quality homes at an affordable price.

Under the Government backed NRAS (National Rental Affordability Scheme), investors are now able to claim almost $9000 per annum tax free on eligible properties for 10 years – even better, the tax free incentive is indexed so will increase over time (8.4 % increase last year alone)

18 brand new townhouses  are due to be released shortly with NRAS certificates (approval pending), and are expected to sell out very quickly – Selling at $364,900 these spacious 3 bed duplex style townhouses are only a few minutes walk form the CBD and will rent for $350 – $360 per week.

Under the NRAS scheme the investor reduces the weekly rent by 25% however the tax free incentive more than makes up the difference – In fact these townhouses will return close to $23,000 Gross with $8672 of that being tax free & will effectively run cash flow positive in year one!

NRAS allocation is strictly limited so if you would like to know more about how you can purchase one of these super investment properties in Nambour act now!

Set in an idyllic location with forest backdrop, boardwalk and creek with bridge over, these townhouse style homes offer all of the modern conveniences that you would expect from a much more expensive home.

The Sunshine Coasts railway towns are hotly tipped for future growth and Nambour, with its easy access to schools, transport links and Hospital makes a perfect choice for those looking for affordability, ease of living and assured future growth for investors.

Call David Hedley-Ward or Russell Dell today to reserve your property

David Hedley–Ward   0406 011 123

Russell Dell                 0400 409 000

Obviously you will need to speak to the bank. This is best done before you go looking at property as it is important for you to know how much you can afford to spend. Most investors will borrow funds on an interest only basis using the equity they have in other property as security for the loan. Again, seek advice as to what is best for your situation.

Now you are ready to begin your search for the perfect property. Please bear in mind there are very few “perfect” properties out there so you may need to be flexible on some of your requirements. To help you with this search David and Russell will take time to discuss your situation and then they will seek out the best properties for you. QPI has a comprehensive range of investment properties available that are located both here on the Sunshine Coast and around Queensland. They are also specialists in the NRAS market, the new Government backed scheme to assist middle income earners in the rental market.

Save yourself the stress of dealing with multiple real estate agents by having QPI assist you in the search for investment properties – at no cost to you! Call us today for an obligation free chat about your situation.

David Hedley-ward & Russell Dell 07 5456 0235

Over the 12 months to September 2009 weekly rents for houses nationally have increased by 3.4% and units have witnessed a slightly greater rate of growth at 4.1%. Compared to recent years, these results reflect a slower rate of growth. In most areas, rents have actually shown modest falls in recent months as value growth has returned to the market and rental growth has failed to keep pace. Also, first home buyer activity has eased some of the pressure on the rental market as renters became first home buyers.

With the First Home Buyers Grant Boost being wound back and mortgage rates rising it’s anticipated that more people will be forced to remain in the rental market. The impact is likely to be that rental rates will once again start to climb, especially given that nationwide our annual new dwelling requirement continues to go unfulfilled.

Across the housing market nationally, Rose Bay in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs has witnessed the greatest annual growth in house rents at 58.3%. Over the 12 months, median weekly advertised rents increased from $600/week to $850/week.

The top five list sees a fairly even split between high and low priced suburbs making the list with many New South Wales, Victorian and Western Australian suburbs having higher price tags whilst other states recording a mixture of higher and lower priced stock.

A trend of note is that most of the best performing suburbs are situated within the capital city regions in fact, 29 of the 40 suburbs listed are within capital city markets. Those suburbs located outside of the capital city are generally situated in or close to larger regional markets, the exceptions are: Gunnedah in New South Wales and the Queensland mining and resource areas of Blackwater, Dysart and Moranbah.

Across the unit market, West End in Brisbane has seen the greatest jump in median weekly advertised rents, increasing by 39.4% from $330/week to $460/week.

The vast majority of suburbs with the greatest annual growth in rents for units, have witnessed this growth across lower priced stock with the only exception being Western Australia.

Similar to the results for houses, the vast majority of top performing suburbs for units were situated within capital city markets with 32 of the 40 suburbs listed located in these regions. Importantly, units are generally not as widely dispersed throughout the country and tend to only be available in capital cities, major regional markets, holiday coastal areas and some coastal towns.

There are many reasons why individual suburbs may see a large increase in median weekly advertised rents over a 12 month period. Some of these may include: a dramatic change in housing stock and quality, housing undersupply coupled with increasing demand or a shift from ownership to rentals. An example of improving housing quality is likely to have occurred in West End with new unit stock injected into the market, whilst increasing demand in mining and resource towns such as Dysart coupled with a housing undersupply is likely to have driven up rents in these areas.

Finally an area like Bronte has seen house prices fall 19% over the year however, it remains popular. It is likely that some residents have moved into the rental market rather than the housing market in order to enjoy the benefits of living in the suburb without having to service the mortgage. Also, some owners may have had to sell due to the economic downturn but still wish to remain in the suburb and renting is currently their best option.
Sold in the CBD

A fully-leased office building in the Melbourne CBD has been sold via an off-market private tender by agents of Allard & Shelton.

The building at 446 Collins Street, Melbourne, is comprised of approximately 5543.5 sqm and according to Cityscope, its tenants include Jeffrey Thomas & Partners chartered accountants, Strategic Sports & Recreation, Melbourne International Fellowship and Bicycle Victoria.

It is understood that the property generates and annual rental income from its eleven storeys of offices and ground floor retail tenancies of $1.5 million.

Australia is going through a baby boom. Over the last year 293,600 babies were born in Australia; an absolute record number of new arrivals. At the same time, Australia is recording the highest level of overseas migration on record. The steep ‘natural increase” (ie births minus deaths) and the rate of overseas migration have combined to produce the record level of population growth we are currently experiencing – almost 440,000 new residents over the year to March.

Source RPdata

And things are only going to get better for us. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says we’re likely to be the only advanced economy in the world to record real GDP growth this year – around 0.7% and rising to 2% next year. Its average projection for all advanced economies is minus 3.4% in 2009 and 1.5% growth next year.

We’re often referred to as the ‘lucky country’ but there’s a lot more than luck making our property market run hot. As we move towards the end of 2009, my outlook for 2010 remains extremely positive. The most interesting element will be the impact of investors – this important pool of buyers can make the difference between a good market and a booming one…and investors are definitely coming back to real estate.

*John McGrath is CEO of McGrath Estate Agents. He is a regular contributor to the online Switzer News (switzer.com.au) and Sky Business News commentating on Australia’s property market.

The equivalent level of capital growth associated with units is a relatively new phenomenon. Over the last ten years houses have outperformed units by about two percent per annum.
The improvement in capital growth associated with units may be attributable to housing affordability. Based on the national house value ($506,000) and national unit value ($409,000), units are about $100,000 more affordable than houses; a fairly compelling differential for many home buyers.
Another reason for the improvement in unit values is the changing demand side factors in the Australian market place. More baby boomers are downsizing from their empty nest; twenty and thirty something’s are more interested in living in the same location as where they work and play; and the lack of purpose built student accommodation has seen demand for units increase markedly from the overseas student sector.
Developers have responded accordingly, introducing units designed for a very specific segment of the market: luxurious boutique apartments for the empty nesters, smaller one and two bedroom apartments with minimal kitchen facilities for the young professionals and tiny apartments with communal social areas for the student market are just a few examples.
Additionally, units tend to provide higher rental yields than houses. This is partly due to the fact that unit developments are typically located in areas that have high rental demand: close to major transport networks, employment nodes or retail centres.

With population growth now projected to be well beyond expectations (Treasury recently announced that the Australian population is projected to reach 35 million in 40 years time; 7 million more residents than was originally forecast) and strategic land supply likely to remain constrained for a long time, the demand for well located unit projects is likely to increase.
Of particular interest to investors will be transit oriented developments (TOD’s) that take advantage of more affordable but strategically located land to provide unit product that is both affordable and desirable. This style of development is generally mixed use in nature, incorporating a mix of residential, retail and office space that is located directly on a key transport spine such as train line or bus way. The TOD concept works on many levels: traffic is reduced as the population will prefer the speed and efficiency of the public transport system to commute into work, the land use is maximised to provide the highest and best use through medium and high density housing close to a major transport spine, and the mix of residential, retail and office space provides a vibrant environment in both day and night time hours.
Other types of developments that have been popular amongst investors and owner occupies over the last decade have been urban renewal projects where inner city or strategically located industrial precincts have been converted to residential and/or mixed use providing many of the same benefits as outlined above. Urban renewal projects will normally be developed around a central master plan that ensures a good balance of housing with non-residential uses as well as appealing urban design that includes sustainable landscaping, pedestrian and bicycle friendly pathways and public transport.

Source : RPDATA

From $325,000 – $349,900

Just a few minutes walk from Nambour CBD, ‘Vista Estate’ is the latest offering from Sea Vista Developments – a company renowned for building great quality homes at an affordable price.
Set in an idyllic location with forest backdrop, boardwalk and creek with bridge over, these townhouse style homes offer all of the modern conveniences that you would expect from a much more expensive home. In fact, at $1700 per m² they are well below the cost of other similar properties in the area that are selling above $2,200 per m².
The Sunshine Coasts railway towns are hotly tipped for future growth and Nambour, with its easy access to schools, transport links and Hospital makes a perfect choice for those looking for affordability, ease of living and assured future growth whether for the owner occupier or investor.

• 2 & 3 Bed Townhouses set in an idyllic location minutes from CBD.
• Stylish & spacious properties at an incredible price.
• High quality en-suited homes all with alarms & auto garages.
• Great location for access to schools, hospital & transport links.
• Finance available to approved purchasers.
• 1st time buyers receive $14,000 FHOG until 31/12/09 & pay no stamp duty.
• Developer has priced to sell. Do not miss out!