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Our clients, a Sydney couple, were thinking ahead to their next chapter.
With their children finished school and their beauty business running at full pace, they were looking for a Noosa holiday apartment that could work as hard as they did – a genuine investment, an opportunity to complement their business, and somewhere they could genuinely switch off and use themselves.
The challenge wasn’t knowing what they wanted – it was finding the time to pursue it properly. Running a busy, successful business left little room for weekends spent travelling to Noosa and inspecting apartments, let alone the ongoing back-and-forth of comparing options and negotiating. They needed someone who could dedicate real time to the search, assess every option against both the investment case and how well it would actually suit their own use, and keep them properly informed without pulling them away from the business they’d worked so hard to build.
Without the local knowledge nor the time to invest in researching areas and properties that would suit their goals, they engaged Home Scouts as local Noosa buyers agents to help identify the right pockets of Noosa – and secure an apartment which was within budget, in the right location and represented good value as a long term investment.
We started by understanding what really mattered: an apartment that could work as an investment, complement their business, and still be a genuine retreat they’d use themselves.
From there we previewed properties both off-market and those that came onto the market and worked through Noosa and Noosaville’s different pockets, giving them a genuine feel for the area despite the distance from Sydney, before narrowing in on James Street in Noosaville. Every property was shared with them as we went, with video walkthroughs standing in for the in-person inspections their business commitments didn’t allow.
Throughout the process we worked closely with their mortgage broker to keep the purchase aligned with their investment goals, giving them confidence in a decision made from 900km away.
Well-positioned apartments in Noosaville under $1.1 million with genuine investment appeal are highly sought after, and finding one that suited both the business case and their own use wasn’t going to be easy from 900km away.
Through our local network, and after dismissing over 30 apartments we identified an apartment in Noosaville that matched what they were looking for – well-located, low-maintenance, and suited to both short-stay potential and their own use throughout the year.
With other buyers also circling, we moved quickly and negotiated terms that worked in their favour, securing the property well under their budget.
Once contracts were signed, we supported them through settlement from afar, so they could start using the apartment with confidence – for their business, for investment, and for the getaways they’d been waiting for.
We’ve worked in Sunshine Coast and the Brisbane markets for years. Beyond just the real estate landscape, we know the lived-in feel of every area – the neighbourhoods, school zones, amenities, and streets. With that kind of insight, you won’t waste time (or money) in the wrong area.
Coordinating inspections and viewings from a distance is slow and stressful. Especially from afar. We’re on the ground, ready to act fast. Using smart tech and trusted contacts, we bring you options quickly and help you act decisively.
Every investor is different. From goals and risk profile to budget, financial structure, and experience. As Qualified Property Investment Advisers® (QPIA), we follow an industry-recognised framework to develop property strategies that reflect your personal circumstances and set you up for long-term success.