Oasis Magazine - Cairns & Tropical North Queensland Issue 19 - Aug|Sep 2017 | Page 62

TO OWN A SLICE Of Paradise PROPERTY DANIEL SHEEHAN Property4You At this time of the year, Cairns brings in tourists from all corners of the planet, and why not? The perfect weather, the reef, rainforest, beaches, the Spring Racing Carnival and so on. And with the influx of visitors comes an increased level of property investor activity - the opportunity for owning a slice of paradise is often too much for the savvy investor to resist. Australians are a nation of investors, with around 1.7 million of actively engaged in the market. For those looking to sell their property soon, now is the perfect time to get it on the market. You’ll attract interest, not only the existing local buyers, but also the out-of-town investors. To make sure your property gets noticed in the sea of competing properties currently in the market, you need to make it stand out – like that shiny pebble they see your property they will make their decision not only on emotion Dressing your home up is one way to (because they’re feeling great on achieve this. Professional companies their holidays) but also on things like: can assist with this property presentation supply & demand - when demand is and it really does make a difference. greater than supply, the value goes Other time-proven ways of making sure up; potential and control – the ability your property gets to affect the property’s ongoing capital noticed is enabling growth potential, doing repairs and your agent keep up to date, the right tenants to properly - THE OPPORTUNITY to maximise your rental income, advertise and FOR OWNING A or even getting it rezoned for SLICE OF PARADISE market your development purposes. IS OFTEN TOO MUCH property for Recent figures from the ABS show FOR THE SAVVY you. These are INVESTOR TO RESIST there are now one million homes expenses that left empty across Australia (yes, it’s are well worth a hard fact to digest). Prevent your the investment, property being amongst this statistic and include professional whilst selling, by using this perfect photos, print advertising, internet weather timing. Get your property on exposure, social media presence and the market and sold within a short time, signage. preferably to an investor who perceives Back to our investors milling about our the higher value whilst in their sun- region in a state of holiday bliss, once soaked holiday-bliss mode. that catches your eye on the beach. for sale property 4 you .com.au 62 bentley park 13 wiskar cl. 3bed 1bth 1car holloways bch unit 31 Secluded home with more than meets the eye, located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. The spacious kitchen has a nice long bench space, new gas top stove, and new gas hot water system. Located in the Cairns Beach Resort holiday complex, this great little holiday unit on the 2nd floor over- looks the resort pool and the beach behind. Ideal for the savvy investor wnting a slice of paradise. Fully fenced for your pets l Inground private pool l 6x6m powered shed Offers around $299,000 Agent: Daniel Sheehan 0409 265 326 l | w w w. o a s i s m a g a z i n e . c o m . a u 1bed 1bth 1car Air cond. & security scrns l Tiled living area & balcony l Fully furnished unit Low $100,000’s Agent: Daniel Sheehan 0409 265 326 l manunda 5/108 mayers st. 1bed 1bth 1car This is a spacious loft-style unit with open-plan living space down- stairs & an upstairs loft bedroom. It’s located in a very tidy, freshly painted complex of 28 with a central inground swimming pool. Air con & security screens Private deck at back door Body corp fees $650/qtr Offers over $119,000 Agent: Daniel Sheehan 0409 265 326 l l l