This week at MBPS
The secret to a long life is to stay busy, get plenty of exercise and don't drink too much. Then again, don't drink too little - Herman Smith-Johannsen
Also, in our search for meaningful sayings this week we found:
A long life may not be good enough, but a good life is long enough - Benjamin Franklin
The secret to longevity is to keep breathing - Sophie Tucker
When thinking a theme for our Newsletter this week, it was hard go past the words “longevity” and “persistence”, given the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II this weekend. Whether a Royalist or not it is impossible not to admire and appreciate the women behind “The Queen”, Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor. What a smile! This picture was taken yesterday, 2nd June at the age of 96…
How does that relate to MBPS and our business, real estate? Well, thanks to my friend, Mr. Google, I found related words for longevity, such as - vitality, durability, endurance, potency, fecundity, length of service, seniority, survival, perpetuity and ranking - they just seemed to relate! Persistence goes without saying…
I did come across a very interesting article relating to the Queen – “Live Like the Queen: 12 Royal Secrets of Longevity” by Charmaine Gooden, from which I noted a few interesting points, including comments by Dr. Michael Gordon. The article stated “Dr. Michael Gordon, a geriatric medical specialist who trained in Scotland and met the Queen’s mother, feels that nowadays, even being in your 80s is not so old. “I’m a geriatrician and, in my practice, that’s like late adolescence. She’s not 100 yet. Her mother, the Queen Mother, lived to 101, and there’s a pretty good chance, barring the unexpected, that Elizabeth can get there herself.” The article went on to say “Successful aging, says Gordon, is measured in both quantity of years and quality of life - not simply breathing but retaining vitality and enthusiasm, enough to make life well worth living”.
The two of the ‘12 Royal Secrets” that caught my eye were points 7 and 8:
7. Drink a cuppa tea … and barley water - They even provided a recipe for the barley water - “1/2 cup pearl barley, 2 1/2 quarts boiling water, two lemons, six oranges and brown sugar to taste”.
8. Alcohol … in moderation - “There is no question that in this family, alcohol is part of their normal activities, and small amounts of alcohol, unless there is an illness or contraindication with medication, appear to have a beneficial effect on the heart and brain,” says Dr Gordon. The article also went on to say “Studies show evidence that having red wine - rich in the antioxidant resveratrol - in moderation is good for us.
So, not only will MBPS enjoy longevity, apparently if I keep up the red wine, then so will I… Let’s live like the Queen!
At MBPS this week –
I had cause to speak with a valuer in relation to reviewing a valuation he had completed for us in mid-April and to question whether we should be readdressing, given the ‘current market’, the ‘hype’ about a decline/interest rates etc. The answer was a definite “no” and I was very pleased to hear his comments, which acknowledged that, yes sales have slowed, but that is also a matter of continued lack of stock and yes, the number of valuations they are doing has declined, however, he stated “there is nothing to indicate a decline in prices”. Good news for Sellers in this market, however, not so good for Buyers…
We have another 2 New Listing Apartment 8 in Malibu, which is featured below and 69 Ward Street, Southport. They are described by Claire below:
“Malibu Luxury Apartments, an iconic building positioned on Tedder Avenue. Excellently designed and proportioned, this 139m2 apartment is offering 2-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms, granite open kitchen, separate dining, oversized laundry, air-conditioned lounge, and master bedroom. Both bathrooms have bathtubs, master enjoying separate shower. This 2nd floor apartment is presented in natural tones complimenting the tree-scape garden views visible from the floor to ceiling windows and doors that open on to the full-length North facing balcony. The apartment priced at $950,000 comes with one secure basement car park, an inspection will not disappoint. To arrange please contact Claire on 0414 52 52 12 or email [email protected].
69 Ward Street Southport – “The block itself currently houses a 4-bedroom, brick and tile 2 story, double garage 1970’s home. However, it’s the land where the value is held….
Currently tenanted until December 2022, giving you the new owner, time to dream, design and begin your new build (should that be your desire). Alternatively, you could remodel the existing home or seek approval for multi dwellings as per the neighbouring blocks on Ward Street. Approximately 1,203m2 Block with 20.44 m frontage and 89.4m recess, this lot has plenty of opportunity. Priced as ‘Expressions of Interest’, details of similar properties sold and for sale are available to view”. For inspections of the block / and or similar properties data please call Claire.
Also featured below are the two Xanadu apartments mentioned last week. As we said, they are totally different and must be viewed to appreciate just how much so. We believe, when purchasing a property, it is all about ‘feel’ and it is very personal. It is not something anyone can choose for someone else. Yes, of course, price guide is also an important factor.
In Carmen’s words:
Apartment 57 Xanadu East - “Unparalleled and Uncompromising Opportunity with expansive ocean views to The Spit – northeast corner, level 19, 2 bed, 2 bath, with a garaged/enclosed car space and huge storage. Open to View this weekend between 12.30-1.00pm.”
Apartment 88 Xanadu North - The Sea, The Charm, The Space – this lovely apartment exudes warmth, the feel of home. Level 5 with ocean views, 2 bed plus, 2 bath, 1 car space with storage above the car. View any time by private inspection”.
The 3 bedroom, semi-detached house in Blake Street, Southport, which is listed at 'Offers over $599,000', has been delayed gong to market, however, it is available to view by appointment with notice to the tenant, so please call Carmen on 0410 706 726 or email [email protected] to arrange an inspection.
In Property Management, we have leased all but one new listing, a 3 bedroom Townhouse in Benowa, which will be available after the 7th of June for $650.00 per week.
Please do not miss our Open Homes listed below.
Have a great weekend and very best wishes!
Annette Sinclair
Principal Licensee
M 0408 218 361
E [email protected]
