Can't Find The Right Home? Build It!

With our auction at 32 Dutton Street, Dutton Park coming up in a few weeks it has reminded me just how much interest there is in building in the inner city. The scarcity of land makes it difficult and you are often restricted by small lots (i.e. 400m2 or less!)

If you want to build a more substantial home the small lots can make it difficult. That is what makes 32 Dutton Street even more appealing. A fully 24 perches and wide 15.1 metre frontage opens up all sorts of design possibilities. And of course it allows for yard space and a pool.

I am under strict instructions to get this block of land sold so if you have any interest make sure you talk to me before 11 June or it will be too late.

If you want to get started you need to talk to a builder. DJ Builders are specialists in inner city homes and can help you design . Give them a call on 3801 2866 or visit www.djbuilders.com.au. (P.S They know all about the 32 Dutton Street site too!)

Market Update :: Motivated Sellers + Prices Reduced = Buying Opportunities

Sellers have been reducing prices in recent weeks to secure contracts. As a result there are some excellent opportunities for buyers. Look at these.

7 Albert Street, Holland Park West is a must see. A fully renovated 3 bedroom home upstairs. A two room granny flat with bathroom downstairs.

Now asking $649,000

www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-holland+park+west-107420003

The location couldn't be better. This one has the WOW factor!

5/75 Allen Street, Hamilton

Now asking $440,000

www.realestate.com.au/property-unit-qld-hamilton-107423275 

UNDER CONTRACT THIS WEEK

57 Peach Street, Greenslopes

$585,000

www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-greenslopes-107354639

Brisbane homes given go-ahead to be raised above floodwaters

About 160 Brisbane families have asked if they can raise their homes in the wake of January's devastating floods.

The applications come as the Brisbane City Council will be allowed to raise their homes 9.5 metres above the ground.

The guidelines set a new flood level for the city and give residents the right to raise the level of their buildings one metre higher than the previous maximum height in inundated areas.

Neighbourhood planning chair Amanda Cooper said the interim guidelines would ensure flood victims were able to get started with the reconstruction process while the State Government carried on its flood inquiry, which is expected to take a year or more to deliver its final outcomes.

“We cannot stand by in good conscience and leave the flood level as it is after seeing how high the flood waters got in January,” Cr Cooper said.

“This is as much about better protecting homes against future flooding as it is about giving flood victims the certainty they need to start rebuilding again.”

Read more at couriermail.com.au

VIP Buyers Inspection :: Wednesday 18 May

104 Henry Street, Greenslopes will not be advertised until later this week so take advantage of the VIP preview we are holding this Wednesday.

This is a genuine 4 bedroom home, with heaps of living space including formal lounge and dining rooms as well as a casual, open plan living area.

The rear deck overlooks a truly low maintenance back garden, an inner city oasis.

Great buying at $649,000 and expected to sell quickly.

I will be showing select buyers through at 5PM this Wednesday, 18 May. If you are interested in an inspection before Saturday call me on 0424 149 026.

Market Update :: Recent Sales

166 Bapaume Road, Holland Park West
Renovated home

SOLD - Asking $694,000

http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-holland+park+west-107289941

6/65 Peach Street, Greenslopes

2 bedroom townhouse

SOLD - $415,000

http://www.realestate.com.au/property-townhouse-qld-greenslopes-107327398
"To our delight, our townhouse was under offer after the first open home. Matt's negotiation skills were excellent and he did some serious overtime to secure a contract that everyone was happy with. Top marks Matt!" Alex Wheare

1/110 Pembroke Road, Coorparoo

2 bedroom unit

SOLD - $297,000

http://www.realestate.com.au/property-unit-qld-coorparoo-107169036

4/26 Pembroke Road, Coorparoo

1 bedroom unit

SOLD - $250,000

http://www.realestate.com.au/property-unit-qld-coorparoo-107150701

Sneak Peek :: 50 Pear Street, Greenslopes

Here is your first look at this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home, larger than most and extensively renovated over the years with a blend of character features and modern improvements.

The addition of a rear deck has totally transformed the liveability of the house and will probably be the most used “room” in the house. Leading straight from the kitchen, it is the perfect relaxation area with an easterly aspect that will capture all the summer breezes. The backyard is fully fenced and offers a lovely leafy outlook and excellent privacy.

Internal stairs lead downstairs to a large room, currently utilised as a separate living area complete with widescreen plasma TV and surround sound system (included in the sale). And with direct entrance to the lower level via French doors it could be set up as a home office, perfect for clients coming and going. There is also a full bathroom on the lower level.

All bedrooms are air-conditioned and feature sizeable built in robes.

The garage is enormous, with room for two cars and ample storage space.

50 Pear Street, Greenslopes

$649,000

Call me on 0424 149 026 to arrange an inspection before everyone else.

Rare Earth

OK so we see every second ad on realestate.com.au claims to have be "a once in a lifetime property" or "rare opportunity" or "often sought rarely found". I'm loathe to describe a property this way but quite simply I haven't had 600+m2 of vacant land in the inner city available in the last 2 years and never in a location this good!

32 Dutton Street, Dutton Park truly is rare earth. An elevated, vacant Res 'A' block of land, probably thought unavailable in this sought after location.

Being offered for sale by public auction, the vendors are moving on and anxious to sell. Do not miss this one!

For more info call me on 0424 149 026 or email mattj@jeffjones.com.au

Smoke alarm 'fraud': Our homes at risk

Millions of homes in Australia are at risk because their smoke detectors are slow to detect a fire, often going off when it's too late, fire safety experts have warned.

They even labelled the most popular type of smoke alarm "fraudulent".

The head of the World Fire Safety Foundation is now meeting Australian fire brigades and government officials in a desperate effort to get the offending devices, ionisation smoke alarms, replaced with more effective devices.

The installation of smoke alarms in new residential properties became compulsory in Queensland in 1997. Later, the law was amended to include the instalaltion of alarms in all residential properties.

WFSF chairman Adrian Butler said millions of properties with those detectors - which account for more than 95 per cent of those in residences - are at risk. "No one wants to admit publicly these things are defective," he said. "We believe it's fraudulent to call them a smoke alarm."

Ionisation smoke alarms - the cheapest on the market - are banned in the sleeping areas and exits of commercial buildings because they do not catch fires early enough.

Read more at couriermail.com.au

If You Wish To Live At The Heart Of It All!

11 Flower Street, Woolloongabba

$539,000

Truly a location buy. This traditional workers cottage is a real charmer with a wonderful blend of character features and newer renovations adding extra bedrooms, living and entertaining space.

The rear of the home has been totally transformed with the addition of an entertainers deck and some fantastic landscaping. And it is all very private, it feels a little like an inner city oasis.

:: 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom
:: Packed with original character features
:: Air conditioning
:: Landscaped gardens
:: Kitchen features gas cooking and quality stainless steel appliances

Houses in this pocket of Woolloongabba are tightly held and it's little wonder. You are literally surrounded by amenities. It's just over 3km to the city. You are less than 5 minutes walk to Buranda Train and Busway stations, Stones Corner shopping and cafes. The 'Gabba Antique precinct has some of the trendiest restaurants on the southside and is within easy walking distance. The PA, Mater and Greenslopes hospitals are nearby.

And all this at a price that means business. The sellers are eager to do a deal and have priced accordingly. This really is perfect inner city living. Make your move.

First inspections this Saturday, 7 May at 11:40am.