ESTATE NAME: Stockland’s AURA Community – Baringa, Nirimba, Banya, and soon… Galgaba!

If you have lived on the Coast anytime in the past 7 years, you will be familiar with Aura. One of Australia’s largest master-planned communities that will ultimately house 50,000 people-folk in 20,000 homes. You’ll have plenty of Joneses to keep up with. 

It has created 3 new suburbs and is onto its fourth very soon. 

WHERE IS IT?: South and West of Caloundra, out to Roys Road.

NO OF LOTS: A shitload really.

LAND SIZE: Coming in at your pint-size terrace blocks under 180sqm, anywhere up to 600sqm’s + big berthas, the majority of blocks are around 300 – 450sqms.

Pricing?: Currently looking at around $425,000+ for a 375sqm patch of grass (12.5m x 30m or 15m x 25m). The 300sqm blocks at 10m wide and 30m long, were around the $350,000 mark. These and the 250sqm blocks sell quickly

DEVELOPER: Stockland

IS IT READY: Up to you. Our advice (off the record): don’t buy the latest release, which is expected to be ready somewhere in mid-2024! That is far too long to wait for land. There are blocks that have fallen over which are available NOW, or throughout 2023.

ANY SLOPE?: Not on your life. Stockland’s notoriously proficient civil contractors (Shadforths) level, retain and compact these blocks within an inch of their lives. In other words, they’re good to build on.

THE AREA?: Well! Stockland is gradually bringing more infrastructure and amenities to the party, although they have certainly taken a while. There are 3 schools in place with plenty more to come, there are some bloody brilliant parks, a “Veloway” (high-way for cyclists, hoorah!), an industrial park with a Brouhaha Brewery, and of course a Maccas. 

The traffic is an issue at present around rush hours, but a major arterial linkway to the Bruce Highway is apparently not too far from completion (this year), and should hopefully ease the burden. 

The most exciting aspect of Aura however is the city centre to come. They are splashing out on a 10-hectare, Southbank-style parklands called People’s Place. It looks epic. There will be a Westfield-esque shopping centre, retail, cafes, and restaurants, think North Lakes combined with Southbank. Don’t hold your breath for this to evenutaute (everything moves slow at the moment), but Stockland tends to deliver their amenity well.

OUR THOUGHTS?: With possibly the cheapest house and land on the Coast available here for around $580,000, Aura is a strong first-home buyer option when looking at what the community will eventually become. Nevertheless, a decent 4 bedroom home on a 375sqm block will still have you spending above $700,000.  Definitely not everyone’s cup of tea, but as a medium term 5-year+ investment, once all the infrastructure is built out, it will become more and more desirable.

ESTATE NAME: Stockland’s AURA Community – Baringa, Nirimba, Banya, and soon… Galgaba!

If you have lived on the Coast anytime in the past 7 years, you will be familiar with Aura. One of Australia’s largest master-planned communities that will ultimately house 50,000 people-folk in 20,000 homes. You’ll have plenty of Joneses to keep up with. 

It has created 3 new suburbs and is onto its fourth very soon. 

WHERE IS IT?: South and West of Caloundra, out to Roys Road.

NO OF LOTS: A shitload really.

LAND SIZE: Coming in at your pint-size terrace blocks under 180sqm, anywhere up to 600sqm’s + big berthas, the majority of blocks are around 300 – 450sqms.

DEVELOPER: Stockland

IS IT READY: Up to you. Our advice (off the record): don’t buy the latest release, which is expected to be ready somewhere in mid-2024! That is far too long to wait for land. There are blocks that have fallen over which are available NOW, or throughout 2023.

ANY SLOPE?: Not on your life. Stockland’s notoriously proficient civil contractors (Shadforths) level, retain and compact these blocks within an inch of their lives. In other words, they’re good to build on.

THE AREA?: Well! Stockland is gradually bringing more infrastructure and amenities to the party, although they have certainly taken a while. There are 3 schools in place with plenty more to come, there are some bloody brilliant parks, a “Veloway” (high-way for cyclists, hoorah!), an industrial park with a Brouhaha Brewery, and of course a Maccas. 

The traffic is an issue at present around rush hours, but a major arterial linkway to the Bruce Highway is apparently not too far from completion (this year), and should hopefully ease the burden. 

The most exciting aspect of Aura however is the city centre to come. They are splashing out on a 10-hectare, Southbank-style parklands called People’s Place. It looks epic. There will be a Westfield-esque shopping centre, retail, cafes, and restaurants, think North Lakes combined with Southbank. Don’t hold your breath for this to evenutaute (everything moves slow at the moment), but Stockland tends to deliver their amenity well.

OUR THOUGHTS?: With possibly the cheapest house and land on the Coast available here for around $580,000, Aura is a strong first-home buyer option when looking at what the community will eventually become. Nevertheless, a decent 4 bedroom home on a 375sqm block will still have you spending above $700,000.  Definitely not everyone’s cup of tea, but as a medium term 5-year+ investment, once all the infrastructure is built out, it will become more and more desirable.

When it comes to buying that first or 21st property, this might be worth a look.

Rice-Boi have done a cracking reno on their upstairs bar (honestly it’s epic), and we’ve got the place to ourselves. The bars on us, and we’ll have a multi-course feed rolled out through the night for a classic rice-boi banquet. 🍻🥢

when: Tuesday 23rd May

where: Rice boi, mooloolba

We’re pulling in one of the best mortgage brokers on the Sunny Coast, Mason Finance, and combining them with some fun-loving property experts to give you the complete breakdown of what you need to know to own your first home.

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 The last 5 events have sold out, jump on board with a few mates and get your seats :). Tickets are only $5 and include an open bar, full Rice Boi fare, and stacks of simply good info to get you started your property journey.

ESTATE NAME: Roxton Meadows

WHERE IS IT?: Beerwah… Baby!

NO OF LOTS: 11, a few remaining

LAND SIZE: 600 – 900sqm’s

PRICING: From $450,000 – $460,000

DEVELOPER: Giumelli Group

IS IT READY: Not just yet folks. 3 – 4 months away? 

ANY SLOPE?: Flattish (maybe half a metre of fall over your build)

THE AREA?: Beerwah is becoming a bit of a vibrant hub along the Steve Irwin Way, and there is a lot of future growth planned for the region. The highlight for me is the surrounding Glasshouse Mountains, with these for your morning jog, you won’t need a gym membership. 

OUR THOUGHTS?: This boutique development is in quite a good spot in Beerwah, far enough away from the town to avoid any rif-raf, yet close enough to walk in. Some large lots for around $450k, and mostly flat. Quite a good option for our money. If you’re after space, these are fairly compelling options.

THE HOUSE: You will most likely be reaching $800,000 for your house and land out here, but build a lovely north facing deck into the trees and it will be worth every dollar.

ESTATE NAME: Hillside Retreat

WHERE IS IT?: 224 Camp Flat Road, Bli Bli

NO OF LOTS: 15 in Total 

LAND SIZE: 701-758 sqm

DEVELOPER: Affirmo

PRICING: From $615k+

IS IT READY: Give it a while. 

ANY SLOPE?: A fair whack of slope on these, think a green run at Perisher type material. They do have some cracking views to compensate though. 3 – 4 flattish blocks available also. 

THE AREA?: Bli Bli. Well, it has certainly become a hotspot of growth and development on the Coast. With Whites IGA, a bunch of quality takeaway and cafe options, as well as a tavern, retail and more restaurants on the way, the commercial centre is as vibrant as ever. This little spot is tucked away nicely off Bli Bli / Yandina Rd, before the entrance to the Park Lakes 2 development. It is elevated and allows for some quality views across the cane-fields.

OUR THOUGHTS?: If you’d like to buy in Bli Bli, this would have to be the pick right now (there aren’t many options to be honest). Is Bli Bli a good purchase in the context on the Sunshine Coast? I think so. Its incredibly central (10 minutes to the beach), still has a nice rural feel, 

ESTATE NAME: Mountain View Estate

WHERE IS IT?: 19 Coonnowrin Road, Glasshouse Mountains

NO OF LOTS: 33 with about 15 available

LAND SIZE: 300 – 350sqm

PRICING: From $325k

DEVELOPER: PAYTEN HOLDINGS PTY LTD

IS IT READY: No sir, estimated June / July 2023 (ready August / September). 

ANY SLOPE?: Thankfully flat

THE AREA?: So we are out to Glasshouse Mountains, and this 33 lot estate is within a short walk of the train-line crossing into town. Glasshouse is a beautiful locale and is surrounded by some of the most enjoyable climbs in SEQ, but it is a good trek back along Steve Irwin Way to the beach. This area is well suited to those looking for a mid-point between Brisbane and the Coast that remains green, lush and peaceful.

OUR THOUGHTS?: A very interesting estate this one. Tiny blocks for the area (how did Council approve this one?) and therefore a rather expensive $/sqm rate. For me, it’s a little too high for this part of the region.

THE HOUSE: Here is the challenge, the covenants for the estate mean that you can only build on 50% of the land, meaning only a small 3 bedroom single story home is possible, or a 4 bedroom double story. Double story would be cost-prohibitive and over-capitalizing for me, so you would go a cosy 3 bed on a small block here for around $630k.

ESTATE NAME: Bella St 

WHERE IS IT?: Bella St, Landsborough

NO OF LOTS: 4 lots, 2 left

LAND SIZE: 600sqm

PRICING: $440k Negotiable 

IS IT READY: Yep, ready for your shovels.

ANY SLOPE?: Quite flat and well retained on each side.

THE AREA?:  Great spot in Landsborough this little subdivision, peaceful and set-apart, yet within walking distance to the town, the iconic Landsborough Pub, and the train station.

OUR THOUGHTS?: These are two, well-retained blocks in central Landsborough. Our pick would be lot 5, with a nice view back over some greenery. At $440k (negotiable), these are easy to build on blocks in the foothills of the Sunny Coast hinterland. Well worth a look. 

THE HOUSE: Set up the alfresco out the back overlooking a small reserve, a lovely single story abode and all up you will have spent around $750,000.

ESTATE NAME: Hillside Mooloolah

WHERE IS IT?: 1 Mooloolah Road, Mooloolah Valley

NO OF LOTS: 136 

LAND SIZE: 600 – 1000+ sqm’s

DEVELOPER: Urbex

PRICING: Lot  504 is $540k for 1057sqm’s. The new release will be around that $500,000 – $550,000 mark I’d say. 

IS IT READY: 2 available now, 64 more to come! Hoorah

ANY SLOPE?: Some delectably flat, others quite sloped, a healthy mix. The Stage 3 upcoming release of 51 lots will be predominately flat 🙂

THE AREA?: For me, Mooloolah really is a slice of country living by the Coast. It’s only a dash over a 20 minute drive to most parts of the Coast, including the lovely Buddina and Bokarina beaches. Yet the area retains a genuine country feel, very leafy and green, large acre + lots, and a historic township with a good sized IGA and a heritage train station. 

OUR THOUGHTS?: Yes, love this part of the Sunshine Coast and Hillside is a well put-together estate out there, get the flat blocks!

THE HOUSE: You could build a nice 4 bedroom 240sqm stately home with a large alfresco and enjoy the country / coastal life. You’ll be all in for around $880 – $920k, great buying. 

ESTATE NAME: Forest Edge

WHERE IS IT?: 21 Petrie Creek Road, Nambour

NO OF LOTS: Small, 16 lot development, 4 remaining

LAND SIZE: 600 – 1000sqm’s

DEVELOPER: Small Local Developer

PRICING: $390,000

IS IT READY: Looking like April / May for registration. Ready to start building in May / June.

ANY SLOPE?: Yes, a bit of slope with these ones. Looking at about 2m of slope over the build pad

THE AREA?: This is a cracking location for land. On the eastern outskirts of Nambour along Petrie Creek Road, heading back toward Rosemount. It’s a lovely green leafy area, and you are so close to Rosemount where the average sale price is well over $1m. If you’re averse to Nambour town, you don’t ever have to step foot in it, only 14 mins to Maroochydore, 10 mins to Bli Bli.  

The estate itself looks upon a lovely green space of mature trees and the blocks for sale all have quality elevated outlooks from their alfresco. On the whole, we think this area is one of the best available in Nambour right now. 

OUR THOUGHTS?: We love the estate and the area, but we don’t love the slope. The blocks are perhaps $40k cheaper than similar blocks in Nambour, and you’ll most likely pay this in additional build cost. Nevertheless, for the location and feel of the estate, easily the best value land in Nambour at the moment.

ESTATE NAME: Millwood Rise

WHERE IS IT?: Off Glenbrrok Drive, up past the Nambour Hospital

NO OF LOTS: 64 Lot Development, a dozen or so currently available

LAND SIZE: 600 – 1400+sqm’s

DEVELOPER: CFMG Capital (mid-tier land developer in SEQ)

PRICING: $429,000

IS IT READY: No sir, best estimates are July / August ready to open the gates

ANY SLOPE?: Well, it’s a real mixed bag in Millwood Rise. Some of these are as steep as your evil aunt’s nose, others a caramello delight. Well to be honest, most of the good blocks have been snapped up, with only a few Carmello’s remaining, Lots 5, 16 and 21. 

THE AREA?: This is a nice spot. Green, elevated, and still relatively accessible to the rest of the Coast. Close to Nambour town, but not too close, a quick downhill run to the Bruce Highway and from there 15 minutes to wherever else you want to be on the Coast (the Beach, the Sunshine Plaza, Chambers Island). The estate itself has plenty of greenery in surround, and many blocks have quality elevated outlooks from their alfresco.

OUR THOUGHTS?: CFMG won’t like this, but I wouldn’t be touching some of these sloped blocks until they reduce the price. There are some nightmare pieces of land, some with 8m of slope across the site.They should be priced accordingly, as buyers will need to stump up $60 – $100k in additional build cost to find a solution. The flat blocks here are pretty good value all things considered, particularly those that are elevated with a nice outlook. You’ll be looking at an $760 – 800,000 investment. 

ESTATE NAME: Windsor Park

WHERE IS IT?: Lorikeet Place, Burnside (off Windsor Rd)

NO OF LOTS: 68 Lot Development, majority of current stage available

LAND SIZE: 500 – 1400+ sqm’s

PRICING: From $425,000

IS IT READY: Registered. You could pitch your tent immediately

ANY SLOPE?: They’ve done a bit of work to mitigate the slope on these blocks, but unfortunately, most have a bit of work to do to get them flat

THE AREA?: Down the road from Windsor Rd, this really is a beautiful part of the Coast (Burnside in general is so green). The whole estate is surrounded by significant treelines and attractive bushes. Plenty of schools nearby and the very slowly gentrifying Nambour township a few km’s away. Looks to be some bushfire overlay in the area as well, which may add a bit of cost to your build.

OUR THOUGHTS?: We have some very ambitious pricing here folks! Certainly having a good crack at raising the price ceiling for the area, and for us about $20 – $30k over what the market is currently accepting. Particularly given the smaller size and some of the slope these blocks are rocking. Hard to recommend Windsor Park as a worthy option for your hard-earned until the pricing drops a little, or the market starts to take off again. 

ESTATE NAME: The Retreat – Coes Creek

WHERE IS IT?: Rod Smith Drive, Coes Creek

NO OF LOTS: A tiny tot (compared to others) only 14

LAND SIZE: 603 – 878+sqm’s

PRICING: From $439,000, most $440 – $455k

IS IT READY: Expected registration in Oct / Nov, so a little way off

ANY SLOPE?: Majority flat land

THE AREA?: It’s Coes Creek! What more could you ask! Coes Creek is a small cosy community between Burnside and Woombye. This estate in particular has quite an attractive Reserve as its centrepiece. It gives the majority of lots a green backdrop and you can avoid staring into your neighbour’s roofline or listening to their fighting children.

OUR THOUGHTS?: The developer is open to offers and this is good value land. We still need to see the full disclosure documents, but on an initial inspection, this land is about $50k cheaper than similar blocks in Woombye, right next door. It has a very sexy reserve to maintain some privacy and with flat blocks you don’t need to drop dollars on cutting soil and building retaining walls. Plus, it has a nice ring to it. Happy days out at Coes Creek.

ESTATE NAME: Vue Estate

WHERE IS IT?: 23 Bailey Street, Nambour

NO OF LOTS: 10

LAND SIZE: 511 – 1017 sqm’s

PRICING: From $295,000 to $510,000. The good thing is that they have made the tricky blocks cheaper in price; i.e. the reason that Block 4 is $295,000 is that it will require a small and wide split level home that will be very expensive to build! Nice of them to understand this.

IS IT READY: Sure is my friend, registered and ready to go. Fired up even

ANY SLOPE?: The original land was very tricky. The developer has done a fairly good job at creating a flattish build pad for most blocks, but retaining will still be required. There are some split level blocks and some with quite steep driveway access. Make sure you get advice from a builder before buying one of these!

THE AREA?: This is a great little spot at the end of a cul de sac, just north of the Hospital Precinct in Nambour. Once again, there is a some quality ‘verdure’ surrounding the blocks, plenty of greenery to keep your outlook fresh. It’s a short hop back to the Bruce Highway, and from there most of the Coast is easily accessible. The estate itself has some challenges, from Bush Fire overlays, slope stability concerns, to a bloody Body Corporate levy to pay for the mutually shared road. 

OUR THOUGHTS?: This estate is an interesting proposition. While there is some competitive pricing, deeeep investigation is required on a good build solution for each site. The site works on each build, body corporate rates and the 12.5 BAL rating (bushfire), makes these a little more challenging purchase for us. Nevertheless, if you like the area north of the Hospital, Vue Estate does provide one of the better options available right now. 

When it comes to buying that first or 21st property, this might be worth a look.

Rice-Boi have done a cracking reno on their upstairs bar (honestly it’s epic), and we’ve got the place to ourselves. The bars on us, and we’ll have a multi-course feed rolled out through the night for a classic rice-boi banquet. 🍻🥢

Rice-Boi have done a cracking reno on their upstairs bar (honestly it’s epic), and we’ve got the place to ourselves. The bars on us, and we’ll have a multi-course feed rolled out through the night for a classic rice-boi banquet. 🍻🥢

when: Tuesday 23rd May

where: Rice boi, mooloolba

We’re pulling in one of the best mortgage brokers on the Sunny Coast, Mason Finance, and combining them with some fun-loving property experts to give you the complete breakdown of what you need to know to own your first home.

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 The last 5 events have sold out, jump on board with a few mates and get your seats :). Tickets are only $5 and include an open bar, full Rice Boi fare, and stacks of simply good info to get you started your property journey.

ESTATE NAME: Harmony Estate

WHERE IS IT?: Make your way along Peter Crosby Road, and there you will find homes, thousands of them! 

NO OF LOTS: Buckets of them. But there is an end in sight! Originally a 5000 lot estate, now approx 1200 left? (Check this) And they’re saying she’ll be sold out by 2025.

LAND SIZE: Just like it’s southern mega estate compatriot Aura, Harmony’s lots range from your miniaturised terrace blocks under 180sqm’s, up to 600sqm’s+ big kahunas with the majority of blocks sized either 250, 300, 375 or 450 sqm’s.

DEVELOPER: AVID

PRICING: Currently looking at around $425,000+ for a 375sqm patch of grass (12.5m x 30m or 15m x 25m). The 300sqm blocks at 10m wide and 30m long, were around the $350,000 mark. These and the 250sqm blocks sell quickly. 

IS IT READY: Registered = good to go!

ANY SLOPE?: No fair readers, no slope. The terrain is decidedly flat. 

THE AREA?: Plenty to say here… the Harmony Masterplan and 1000’s of blocks has been sold on the promise of a community interconnected with the Sunshine Coast, via up to 5 roads that allow for inflow and outflow from the Estate. Here we are, 5 years on, and still just the one road! ONE ROAD folks! So as you can imagine, that creates a bloody congestion nightmare and a general feeling on claustrophobia. 

Avid blames council for the delays, council blames Avid, who knows where the truth sits. In any case, the Bruce Highway connection was rumored to be coming this year (so late 2024 in all likelihood), but that will greatly enhance the amenity and accessibility of the estate. 

A real feature of Harmony is the sheer number of parks, with 90% of the homes within 250m’s walk of some parkland. There is every conceivable type of park throughout the estate, just whip the kids around to them all for a day of high adventure. There is also a shiteload of running paths, km’s and km’s of them, so you can “jog” or cycle to your heart’s content. 

One of  the many things Avid has done exceptionally well is stringently controlling access to the estate, so no “evil” investors were allowed in. Accordingly, there is a relatively high proportion of owner-occupiers in the estate, and most people take pride in their homes, keep the lawn mowed and the place tidy. 

For me, the biggest downfall of Harmony is the failure to get a decent town centre in place before now. If you’re short on milk, it’s a bloody 10 – 25  minute drive (depending on traffic), to the nearest supermarket. For milk! They have an EPIC town centre planned, with taverns, retail, supermarket, cafes and the such, all sustainable and local and vibrant (you know how it is).  

However, please just get on and get it approved and get it built please Avid folks. For the sake of the 12,000 people who will be living in this delightful park-filled community by 2025

OUR THOUGHTS?: Yes, plenty of pros and well some cons, but for me, Harmony is and will continue to be a great place to buy until it is sold out. This is the Sunshine Coast, people love it and want to live here and within 20 minutes of the ocean. This estate and Aura are one of the last remaining affordable and sizeable land releases on the eastern side of the Bruce Highway.

Once they build the roads (please build the roads), it will be a highly interconnected place, with a “local, sustainable and vibrant” town centre, great community of young families and cyclists, and only 15 minutes or so out to Bokarina beach or Mooloolaba. 

So we are fans. Particularly at the affordable end with the 12.5 x 25m, 312 sqm blocks. Throw a nice coastal vibe 4 bedroom home, double garage on one of those and you’ll have a great set-up for a touch under $700,000. Laughing all the way to your nearest park.

ESTATE NAME: Village Green

WHERE IS IT?: Follow Peter Crosby Road and take a left at the school!

NO OF LOTS: Considerably smaller than Harmony next door, around 800 lots in total.

LAND SIZE: Mostly 300sqm to 450sqm’s. Odd smaller or larger. Some Terraces / Townhouses to come no doubt. 

DEVELOPER: PEET

PRICING: A dash more expensive than it’s neighbour, $385,000 for a 305sqm block, $425,000 for a 350sqm block. 

IS IT READY: July / August Registration – Time to get your ducks in order.  

ANY SLOPE?: PEET give the buyers what they want, delectably flat land. 

THE AREA?: Village Green is literally right next door to Harmony in Palmview. The difference is that it will share a boundary with the magnificent town centre to be developed, and is also considerably closer to the State Schools (open now!) and future private schools in the area. You also have a quicker exit out along Peter Crosby Way, meaning less general claustrophobia. It’s a smaller estate and is backing onto a significant conservation area and the remnants of the Mooloolah River winds it way out the back. 

OUR THOUGHTS?: Village Green have gone for some unusual lot sizes, typically with greater frontage width. This is good. It allows more interesting homes and streetscapes. Arguably a more central location to amenities than Harmony and you can be close enough for your kids to walk to the local school. Or for a genteel stumble arm in arm with your beau from the local Italian after a raucous date night.

The poor developer folk at Village Green couldn’t get Council and Unity Water approvals in place to release blocks for what was the greatest stampede on land in the past 20 years. In the BOOM years of 21 and 22, they didn’t have much to sell, meaning that there is plenty of upcoming options and land to come to market. 

Overall, you have to assess the extra $10 – $20,000 in cost, against the benefits of a smaller, slightly more central community. I think Village Green is excellent buying personally as an investment on the Sunshine Coast, and with some sub $400k lots available now, I’d be jumping in with both feet and hands.

ESTATE NAME: The Outlook

WHERE IS IT?: 39-41 Old Gympie Road, Yandina QLD 4561

NO OF LOTS: 21 lot development, 2 left

LAND SIZE: 780 – 829 sqm’s

DEVELOPER: CFMG

PRICING: From $509,000

IS IT READY: Registered = good to go!

ANY SLOPE?: About 2 metres across the block for Lots 4 and 14.

THE AREA?: Ahh Yandina. We are big fans. It’s has a genuine country feel, yet has literally everything one could need in town. From pubs, cool bars, iconic restaurants (Spirit House), organic grocers, supermarket, schools, train stations, bakers and butchers, epic weekend markets, sports and rec facilities, and even the Ginger Factory. Correct, a Ginger Factory. It has plenty going on, but is every bit relaxed and understated. Add to this that you can smash it down the Yandina / Coolum Rd and be at Coolum Beach in under 20 mins. Ahh Yandina.

OUR THOUGHTS?: Well, CFMG have had a hard time selling these last two lots! I’m not entirely sure why, but in any case, here they are. A lovely area, a bit of slope but on the whole a good option if you want over 700sqm in Yandina that is registered and ready to rock and roll. Pricing is fair for where the market is at currently.

Looking at around $880 – $920k for a nice home on this elevated block

ESTATE NAME: Buckle Street

WHERE IS IT?:17 Buckle Street, Yandina

NO OF LOTS: 4 Lots

LAND SIZE: 701 – 777sqm

DEVELOPER: TBC – Town Agents

PRICING: From $470,000

IS IT READY: July / August Registration – Time to get your ducks in order.  

ANY SLOPE?: About 2 – 2.5m across each block. Will require between $20 – $30k of additional siteworks to cut and fill. 

THE AREA?:If you read the last estate’s review, you know we love Yandina. This land is central, only a 7 minute or so walk into town. You’re also a short walk to the Yandina Markets every Saturday, and as mentioned only 20 minutes to Coolum beach. This is a spot which has it all for the Coast. HOWEVER, there WILL be a large townhouse development across the road! 40+ townhouses going in there, however many of the owners are our clients and they are good people :).

OUR THOUGHTS?: Well, unfortunately, there are some prickles with these blocks! The slope is one, the other is the 250sqm driveway easement running through each one! This will shave the blocks down to around 520sqm’s. So with that in mind, they come across perhaps a little over market-value. 

You would be looking at between $850 – $900k for a single storey home on these blocks. 

ESTATE NAME: Stevens Street

WHERE IS IT?: 37 Stevens Street, Yandina

NO OF LOTS: 4 Lots

LAND SIZE: 394 – 446sqm’s

DEVELOPER: PIP Investments PTY LTD

PRICING: From $399,900

IS IT READY: Civils haven’t started, so most likely Oct / Nov.

ANY SLOPE?: Flat these guys. 

THE AREA?: Once again, these blocks are in a sensational location in Yandina. Walking distance to town, walking distance to the sports field and Saturday markets, this is prime Yandina real estate.

OUR THOUGHTS?: Unfortunately, the driveway access between the blocks takes up a large portion of their land, so these blocks are in reality very small. You may fit a small 3 bedroom single story on them, and with this, you could potentially sneak in under $700,000. A double-storey and we are at $800,000. This is a really good part of town however, and if you are looking for a low-maintenance block, this could be the go.

ESTATE NAME: Pindari Rise

WHERE IS IT?: Old Gympie Road and Colemans Road, Yandina.

NO OF LOTS: 39 Lots

LAND SIZE: 394 – 446sqm

DEVELOPER: Tom Flynn Property Developments

PRICING: From $460,000

IS IT READY: Should be registering any day now (if not already)

ANY SLOPE?: A wide variety depending on your love of rolling down hills. A few good flat options remain.

THE AREA?: This is in a lovely spot down Old Gympie Road as you turn into Colemans Road in Yandina. Lush and green and surrounded by treelines, and you can cruise down Colemans Road to the South Maroochy River and relax with the platypus congregations throughout the creek. It’s an idyllic spot.

OUR THOUGHTS?: Plenty of good options here. Wiiide frontages (interesting streetscapes). For ours, if you want a good-sized backyard and a nice, custom-designed home on the Sunshine Coast for under $850,000, this would be one of your better options. They have plenty for sale, so may not even hurt to throw an offer in and see if you can shave some off the price (particularly for the challenging, sloping lots).