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Investment properties: It's not about you!
"Investors might get seduced by an inferior property, because they are thinking about picking up a bargain instead of buying a good investment that a tenant actually wants to rent," he says.
Kingsley urges investors to always think about their target market and purchase properties with features that renters demand.
Location
Schools are a major drawcard. Kingsley says it's now common for families to
rent a property in a specific school zone to get their child into a good school. So if you want a family with school-aged children to rent your investment, buy a property near a school with a good
NAPLAN score. Domain's
School Zone feature is a great tool to see what catchment zone a property falls into.
Choose a property with an outdoor area offering an al fresco living experience or an additional area for kids to play. But, Kingsley advises, ensure any gardens falling within the responsibility of the tenant are low maintenance.
Lifestyle
Young professionals renting units and apartments typically want to live in properties that have access to the beach, bars or cafes. "They may not be able to afford to live in a house in a desired area, but they can afford to rent there and have access to various lifestyle drivers."
Off-street parking in congested areas
"Think about how frustrating it is to drive to get your shopping, only to have to park blocks away from your house and still have to carry the shopping home," Kingsley reminds investors. An apartment or unit with a
designated parking space is always likely to generate rental demand.
Bonus internal extras
No tenant wants to leave their apartment, with a washing basket in-hand, to get to the communal laundry in their block. "That's why more and more washing machine areas are being installed inside units, and tenants are enjoying that as part of their living arrangements," he says.
Dishwashers are also an attractive feature, increasing the rental desirability of a property.
Floor plan features
- Is there a toilet separate to the bathroom? "If there is a two-bedroom tenancy and the renters don't know each other, having a separate bathroom and toilet will make their life easier."
- Are the bedrooms large enough to fit a queen or double bed?
- Is there enough storage space?
- How many bedrooms does the property have? "It's easier to raise rent if you have more bedrooms, as technically, there are a greater number of sleeping quarters to charge tenants for."
- Are there enough bathrooms? Kingsley says if you want a property with three-to-four bedrooms, always make sure it has more than one bathroom.
- Does it have multiple living zones? "There's nothing worse than a share house where everyone has to congregate in the one living area, so buy a property where you can separate the entertaining needs throughout the house, with one zone for tenants to watch television and another for those wanting a quiet space or privacy."
"Just because tenants don't own the property, it doesn't mean they won't take pride in it. The property will still have to reflect who they are as people. If a property is well presented and has an owner-occupier feel, then you'll always be able to attract superior rent."
Source: www.domain.com.au
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Gold Coast Highway site near Florida Gardens earmarked for 'masculine' and 'feminine' towers
A FORMER Adelaide company which cut its Gold Coast teeth with hundreds of villas at Carrara's Emerald Lakes is taking to the city's high road with plans for twin apartment towers in Surfers Paradise.
One of the twins will appear masculine and the other feminine.
The 46- and 41-level towers, to be built by Urban Construct on a highway site that includes the Surfers Paradise Motor Inn, will be 50m from the Florida Gardens light rail station.
Todd Brown, Urban Construct managing director, yesterday said the company had bought the 3022sq m site to take advantage of growth along the rail corridor.
The towers will house 391 apartments and there will be street-level shops and a cafe.
Architects Conrad Gargett said the buildings were intended to be simple, elegant and to complement each other.
The development will include distinctive sculpture, a podium art facade, and colour and lighting features on the western tower's "sunscreen".
One tower will have a landscaped green wall similar to the lauded Central Park building in Sydney.
Conrad Gargett design director John Flynn yesterday said tower one would be a masculine form of folded facades with sharp angled corners and clad with reflective silver glass.
"This tower transitions into a podium and the podium appears to support tower two," Mr Flynn said.
"Tower two is the taller one and is a more feminine form with a concaved facade, curved corners, and clad with reflective gold glass."
Urban Construct, which has embarked on a number of Brisbane ventures, is no stranger to highrise development.
Its projects in South Australia include the $600 million Holdfast Shores redevelopment of the cosmopolitan Glenelg foreshore and the $1 billion mixed-use The Precinct in Adelaide's CBD.
In 2010 the company headed north and entered a joint venture with Emerald Lakes developer Nifsan to complete the $1 billion estate. That foray will end in the next 12 months, with nearly 400 villas built.
Mr Brown said the company was looking for a follow-on project and the Surfers site ticked all the boxes.
"The site is well positioned between Surfers and Bro
adbeach, is only 300m from the beach, and is 60m to the Nerang River.
"We couldn't have done better."
Source: www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au
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Alan McGillivray Real Estate is one of Australia's most reputable and experienced property agencies on the Gold Coast. The agency is headed by Alan McGillivray. Alan has been involved in real estate for over 40 years. An active member of the property sector, Alan has held senior positions with business associations, and the REIQ including, the role of Chairman. Alan's experience is experience you can trust.
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Heisman-Winning QB Ty Detmer Selling $1.24M Austin Home
In preparation for an interstate move, BYU's new offensive coordinator is packing up his Texas belongings. Ty Detmer-who once starred at quarterback for his new employer-recently listed his
four-bedroom home in
Austin for $1.24 million.
Detmer won the Heisman Trophy (along with a litany of other awards and accolades) during his stint with the BYU Cougars in the late '80s and early '90s. However, his college success didn't translate to NFL glory-he bounced around the league for eight seasons before leaving professional football for coaching in 2005.
Fans can see evidence of his gridiron career all over his 4,673-square-foot house-including the two-story office, still home to his Heisman.
The large covered patio in the back is the "perfect place to entertain," says listing agent
Joanna Lee. "It's just this beautiful, big patio with plenty of room for alfresco dining."
Buyers can transform the 1.86-acre yard into "the backyard of their dreams," she says. "It's flat. It's usable. It's a blank slate. There's nothing in the way that would keep someone from building whatever they would like."
And because the home is tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, anything you build will be private, peaceful, and all yours.
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Feature Properties
Finance available for approved purchases.
- 10% deposit for investment purchases
- 5% deposit for owner occupier purchases.
Surfers Paradise $410,000 neg
1 bed | 1 bath | 1 car
Surfers
Paradise.Scenic Ocean Views This  one bedroom unit is in immaculate condition being sold fully furnished,It has large lounge and separate dining area,modern kitchen, Complex has full size tennis court, pool, gymnasium, secure car park. Close to all facilities in the heart of town.
Surfers Paradise $715,000 neg
3 bed | 2 bath | 1 car
Surfers Paradise On the Beach. This three
 bedroom Unit being sold fully furnished. Outstanding views to Coolangatta and over Surfers Paradise.Large Unit with lounge dining combined, kitchen, separate laundry,car space and storage cage. Complex has swimming pool, full size tennis court, barbeque area. Fo...
Surfers Paradise $450,000
2 bed | 2 bath | 1 car
Surfers Paradise. This high floor two
 bedroom, two bathroom unit, fully furnished with outstanding ocean views North East Corner Unit Size 124M2. Complex has inground swimming pool, spa, sauna, small gymnasium, secure car parking for one car, 200 metres to beach, one street south of Cavill Avenue....
Surfers Paradise $300,000
1 bed | 1 bath | 1 car
This 65M2 one bedroom unit situated on the 15th
 floor. 200 metres to beach and Cavill Avenue. Permanently leased for $350.00 per week. Complex has swimming pool, gym, spa, one secure car park space.For further details ring Alan McGillivray on ...
Surfers Paradise $650,000
2 bed | 2 bath | 1 car
This Prestigious Building in the heart of  Surfers Paradise, has great ocean and city views. Complex has full size tennis court, large swimming pool, gymnasium. Lovely landscaped gardens.This large unit comprises two bedrooms, two bathrooms, spacious lounge/dining area, good size kitchen. It is bei...
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1 bed | 1 bath | 1 car
Surfers Paradise. This one bedroom unit with outstanding views.Two streets south of Cavill Avenue, 350 metres to beach. Unit furnished.Complex has swimming pool, sauna, spa, games room, half tennis court,one car park space. Available now. $390.00 per week, plus Bond of 4 weeks rent and electricity. F...
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