Sunshine Coast Hinterland Times

Property Talk

Where from and where to? by John Taylor Many of us can look back 25 years to quieter times when a major part of the road to Brisbane was one lane in either direction; when Montville had a general store with fuel pumps on the footpath and shared Main Street with a dozen other businesses; when [...]

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Property Talk with John Taylor

Web Versus Print Media Some real estate agencies are actively promoting Internet listing of property for sale as all that’s necessary to effect a sale. If only it was that simple! The internet is an amazing tool and used by most buyers for important market research such as price comparisons, further property details, trends and location via Google [...]

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Property Talk… with John Taylor

Locally in the Know Extensive local knowledge and a comprehensive understanding of area history, specifically in relation to sales and previous and current planning laws and guidelines are two attributes a real estate salesperson must have. Without this knowledge to pass on, or even worse an agent having a poor understanding of [...]

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Property Talk by John Taylor

The Spring Effect: Even by southern standards the Sunshine Coast and hinterland have a relatively mild winter, there has traditionally been an increase in buyer activity from September and known as the “Spring Effect”. After all humans are animals and subconsciously we tune into and react to all sorts of signals, such [...]

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Property Talk – with John Taylor

Is the economic outlook improving? It probably depends what you read and who you listen to. There are some gloomy predictions around not helped by Kevin Rudd’s recent statements where he described our economic future in quite negative terms. Surely leadership is about inspiring people – don’t hide the facts – don’t highlight the gloom – talk [...]

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Property Talk with John Taylor

Range Property Market Alive and Well Despite the economic doom and gloom promoted so readily by both Government and the media, the property market is still alive and well. It’s reassuring to see so many people ignoring the pessimists and securing their future through property. Thanks at least to one government initiative this continuing interest is partly driven [...]

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Christmas and Country Gifts

•   Iconic Country Craft & Christmas Shop •   Well Established & Operating for the           past 8 Years •   Large Range of Unique Country Style          Products •   Stocking Exclusive lines of Christmas and          Americana •   Prominently Positioned in the          Bustling Tourist Village of  Montville •   Secure Lease plus 5 Year Option               $220,000+ SAV This is a rare opportunity to purchase one of [...]

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At Home on the Range

Flaxton offers a fabulous lifestyle of peace and tranquillity close to some of the Blackall Range’s most beautiful natural features including Kondalilla Falls National Park and “The Great Walk”. There are numerous country lanes weaving through the rolling rural landscapes creating picturesque surroundings to set up home. Roger Loughnan Real Estate is proud to be offering [...]

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Mapleton’s latest address

Shay Lane is Mapleton’s latest address.  Just off Delicia Road and adjacent to the Lilyponds park lands, the name “Shay Lane” was chosen by the local developers of Lilyponds Rise Estate because of its historical significance to the Mapleton district.  “The Shay” was the locomotive that was used to haul the carriages on the Nambour to [...]

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“If it bleeds …it reads!”

This is a saying in the news media indicating “bad news sells”.Regardless of this pessimistic outlook, of all the buyers we have been in contact with us recently, none discussed the economy. This is no thanks to the news media, pessimistic economic analysts, politicians, and even private individuals who spread the financial “bad news” at every [...]

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