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Government plans new green rebate scheme

The Federal Government has vowed to introduce new rebates for ceiling insulati on and solar hot water systems within months, aft er suddenly scrapping its previous program in the wake of allegati ons of rorts and poor safety standards.Environment Minister Peter Garrett has announced that the government’s home insulati on program and solar hot water rebate were being immediately disconti nued.

Garrett says the new scheme will provide:

rebates of $1000 for ceiling • insulati on;

rebates of $1000 for solar hot • water systems; and

rebates of $600 for heat pump • hot water systems.

The new rebate scheme will cover hot water systems and heat pumps installed aft er February 19, when the previous scheme was scrapped, Garrett says. The insulati on component of the new scheme will be in place by June 1.

Instead of paying installers directly

for ceiling insulati on, the new system will allow householders to claim a $1000 rebate directly through the Medicare system.

A new registrati on scheme will require all insulati on installers to re-register, pay a cash bond, show evidence they’ve met the training and skills requirements of the program, and provide certi fi ed quality assurance and occupati onal health and safety plans.

The government has also put in place transiti onal arrangements to cover the closure of its previous programs.

Under the previous home insulati on program, the government made payments to installers. Insulati on installers have been told they’re enti tled to claim for work completed up unti l February 19.

The Environment Department says eligible solar or heat pump hot water systems purchased or installed prior to February 20, 2010 “may be eligible for a $1600 rebate for solar hot water or $1000 for heat pumps, if proof of purchase or installati on prior to February 20, 2010 is included with the applicati on”.

“Applicants who ordered or made parti al payment for their solar or heat pump hot water systems but had not had their system installed prior to February 20, 2010 must include writt en evidence of their order with their rebate applicati on,” the department adds. “A receipt for a deposit or a copy of their supplier’s order form is required. A quote is not suffi cient evidence of an order.

“In all cases fi nal decisions regarding rebate eligibility will be made by the government.”

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Top Tips For First Home BuyersWork out a realistic budget and 1. look only in suburbs within that price range or you will waste a lot of time.

Look at as many properties as 2. you can within your price range so you know what is value for money and what is not.

When looking for a home loan, 3. look beyond the interest rate to the fees. These all add up.

If you are worried about rising 4. interest rates, consider a split loan that fi xes the interest rate on a portion of your borrowings.

Make sure you can afford to 5. live comfortably after making mortgage payments. Financial stress is a major cause of relationship breakdowns.

Pay more off your loan than you 6. have to. Not only will your loan be repaid sooner, you will have a buffer if, for any reason, you cannot pay.

Get pre-approval for your loan. 7. Nothing is more annoying for house-hunters than missing a bargain because they were not ready to sign a contract.

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Let there be low-energy light!The federal government’s phase-out of standard incandescent light globes has already begun.

Since November last year, Australian shops have only been allowed to sell their pre-existing stock.

But we don’t need to be scared of the dark — there are eco-friendly options to brighten our homes and save us money.

There are two main kinds of low-energy lighting technology: fl uorescent lamps — both old-style tubes and newer compact fl uoros (CFLs) — and light emitting diodes (LEDs).

David Baggs, technical director of Ecospecifi er says that to get the right light, you should consider both colour and brightness.

“To get a light that has the warmth we’re comfortable with, ask for ‘warm white’ CFLs or LEDs,” Mr Baggs says.

Then, to be sure your low-energy globe will shine brightly enough, compare the power of the light (measured in ‘lumens’) against similar incandescent bulbs.

“Any good lighting shop or online retailer will have that information,” he says.

Your home needs two types of lighting: general lighting for all-over illumination and task lighting for specifi c areas.

Good-quality household CFLs last up to eight times longer than incandescents and cost between $5 and $15. Dimmable versions cost about $30 each.

CFLs are widely available in spiral and stick shapes, but you can search online to track down more exotic versions.

Halogen downlights are the most energy-draining task lighting in Australian homes.

They’re often used in clusters as a substitute for general illumination. “You don’t need downlights over a dining room,” Mr Knox says. “Try a pendant light fi tting with a CFL instead.”

If you want to keep your downlights but cut their energy consumption, the simple option is to install high-effi ciency halogens, which cost about $10 each. LED downlights will set you back a hefty $30 to $60 each, but they have an elephantine lifespan.

LEDs aren’t yet as bright as halogens, so they’re best suited to lounge areas, hallways or toilets, and can be bought with a driver that makes them dimmable.

For best results, you may need to replace the transformer (an extra $25). CFLs are also available as downlights ($10 to $15 each), but you’ll need an electrician to replace the fi tting.

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QCAT - The New Tenancy Tribunal in Queensland

QCAT replaced the former Small Claims Tribunal on December 1 2009.

Whilst the principles of the former Small Claims Tribunal remain similar, there are a number of signifi cant changes. Tenancy disputes that have exhausted self resolution methods such as disputes regarding bonds, terminating tenancies due to rent arrears or monies owing above the bond can be heard in QCAT. QCAT will make a legally enforceable decision based upon the evidence of the parties and what is fair and equitable (this is stated in the QCAT Act).

QCAT has a President (Supreme Court Judge) and a Deputy President (District Court Judge) who are judicial members that oversee the Tribunal. The introduction of QCAT saw 23 former tribunals in Queensland, amalgamate into one Tribunal and is the most signifi cant change to the Queensland Judicial System in over 50 years.

QCAT now hears matters • (tenancy applications) up to $25 0000 (used to be $7500).

An adjudicator (lawyer who • has been appointed by the president of QCAT) may hear the claim and be empowered to make a decision. This will be most common in South East Queensland. Regardless of who hears the application, the QCAT laws have to be adhered to.

All hearings are recorded and • copies of transcripts can be requested (for a fee).

Applications must be fi led at the • registry of the Tribunal closest to the property OR the registry of the Tribunal in Brisbane. All magistrates’ courts in Queensland

(except Brisbane Magistrates Courts) are now open to receiving and hearing QCAT applications.

Adjudicators and magistrates • MUST provide reasons for their decisions, either orally or in writing. It is thought that the majority will provide oral reasons. In saying that, transcripts of the reasons given orally can be ordered at no cost by request of the parties. The decision will advise how the transcripts can be ordered.

Appeals can be requested; on • the basis of a question of law or a question of fact (or a mix of both). There is a fee for making an appeal request. Currently the fees are $250 for up to $10000 and $500 for over $10000. If the appeal request is not granted, the fee paid is not reimbursed.

To make applications to tribunal there are fees payable by the applicant.

For monies owing up to $500 or no amount claimed - $201.

For more than $500 but no • more than $1000 – the fee is $502.

More than $1000 but no • more than $10 000 - the fee is $903.

For monies over $10 000 – • the fee is $2504.

Some procedures are the same as they were under the former Small Claims Model; namely there are two types of QCAT applications, Urgent and Non Urgent Applications.

Urgent and Non Urgent applications are defi ned legally in the RTRA Act. Urgent does not mean urgent in the normal sense of the word. Urgent in brief indicates that the matter can be taken straight to Tribunal without the need for dispute resolution through the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA).

Whilst the main difference for non urgent applications is that for a non urgent matter to be heard, it must have evidence that conciliation through the RTA has been attempted and was not resolved.

For more information about QCAT, ask your property manager or visit www.qcat.qld.gov.au.

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Gold Coast agency recognised as

Queensland’s best... Again!

At a gala event for the Real Estate Institute of Queensland’s (REIQ) 2010 Awards for Excellence held at the Brisbane Sofi tel Hotel, over 400 members of the Real Estate industry gathered to applaud fi nalists and winners in each of 15 award categories.

First National Real Estate Nerang was awarded the REIQ Queensland Agency of the Year for the third time since 2000 and for an unprecedented the second year in a row in the medium agency category. The award recognizes excellence in overall agency practice in the residential sales sector. The team was also REIQ Gold Coast Agency of the Year for four consecutive years from 2001.

REIQ Board Chair Pamela Bennett said each of the award contenders should be congratulated for choosing to focus on their positive achievements during the economic diffi culties of the past year.

“These annual awards showcase the very best of our profession and recognise those who, together with the REIQ, believe that best practice, commitment and integrity are the keys to a successful and fulfi lling real estate career.”

The award criteria addressed not only Signifi cant Sales and Property Management performance over the past 12 months but also fi ve other specifi c criteria including Agency Achievements, Business Development Plan, Professional Development, Marketing and all importantly Service to Clients.

First National Nerang Managing Director and Principal Licensee Mike Gray said he was particularly proud of his team whom, despite having weathered some very challenging market conditions over the past few years, has simultaneously achieved a signifi cant increase in sales and market share in our local area.

“To be consistently selected as a state fi nalist in the REIQ Awards for Excellence is real honor but to be identifi ed as the state’s best three times now is overwhelming and an amazing testimonial and accolade for an incredible team”

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Have You Heard Of The New Sustainability Declaration?

In Queensland it is now compulsory for property owners to fi ll out a Sustainability Declaration to be provided to prospective home buyers looking to purchase their property.

Any property that is being marketed (on the market) from 1 January 2010 must have this form fi lled out by the owner ready for sale, even if the property was actually listed prior to that date. The form must be presented to potential buyers on their request and if a home is open for display or for auction then it must be presented at that time.

The purpose of it is to make buyers aware of sustainability living and to encourage them to consider this when purchasing, but of course this will have a roll on effect too as it becomes more popular with buyers specifi cally looking for homes with high sustainability levels.

The key areas being addressed are water and energy. The form can be downloaded from the Department of Infrastructure and Planning and there is information on this site to help you fi ll it out if you have diffi culties.

This most certainly is a step by governments to encourage owners to use eco-friendly

adjustments to properties when doing renovations.

Think about to maximising • light – do you need to put in a sky light or a window to give better light and ventilation?

Do you need to create a • better air fl ow to save on air-conditioning?

Are the windows and doors • large enough to allow a good air fl ow through the house?

What about putting in a • rainwater tank?

Put in a low maintenance • garden with drought resistant plants

AUSTRALIAN house prices have made a strong start this year, defying the threat of rising interest rates.

Melbourne and Adelaide led the way, recording January increases of up to 4.3%, The Australian reported.

Nationally, house prices grew 1.8% during the fi rst month of the year, translating to an 11.8% jump over the past 12 months, according to residential researcher RP Data-Rismark’s home value index.

In Sydney, values increased 1.7% to a median price of $494,500, Melbourne rose 4.3% to $455,000, Brisbane 1.8% to $440,000, Adelaide 3.2% to $379,600, while Perth prices fell 0.6% to $472,500.

Prices continued rising despite Reserve Bank rate rises in October, November and

December, and additional increases from the banks that, combined, have lifted the average mortgage rate from 5.8% to 6.65%.

The latest fi gures come ahead of next week’s Reserve Bank board meeting, with economists expecting interest rates to increase up to one percentage point this year.

RP Data noted price rises in December were lower, suggesting the pace of price growth was easing.

However, RP Data’s head of research, Tim Lawless, said there was confi dence in the housing market. “Buyers are for the time being outweighing sellers and new supply is being quickly consumed,” Mr Lawless said.“Auction volumes are higher than

at the same time last year and the national weighted clearance rate last week was a very healthy 73%.”

Rising house prices have pushed down the return for investors, with the gross rental yield for houses nationally falling from 4.7% in January last year to 4.2% this year.

The rental yield for apartments dropped from 5.3% to 4.9%.

“With rental demand likely to be higher during 2010 due to continuing strong migration and fewer fi rst-home buyers, we anticipate that rents, and consequently yields, will improve over the year,” Mr Lawless said.

Healthy start to 2010 for housing market

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BEAT FUTURE RATE RISESAs consumer confi dence continues to fall in the face of increasing concerns over future rate rises, Mike Gray from First National Real Estate Nerang advises home owners to plan now to avoid unnecessary stress and the potential of losing the family home.

While the Reserve Bank has held interest rates for the time being, further rate rises in 2010 are inevitable, along with the strong possibility that living costs will also go up,” Mike said.

“Which is why we are suggesting people take a good look at the household budget and start factoring in how they will meet these challenges in the coming year.

“Even a 1 per cent increase in interest rates, which is expected by the end of 2010, will translate to extra repayments of $193 per

month on a $300,000 home loan, which may force many homeowners to default on their mortgages and lose much of the value they have built up in their homes.

“But there are some simple steps we advise homeowners should consider when planning for these future interest rate rises.”

Minimise the home loan balance. Pay off as much as you can over and above the minimum monthly repayments. There are a number of ways this can be done, including making fortnightly rather than monthly repayments; putting any additional cash into the mortgage (e.g. live off the amount of last year’s wages and put any wage increases into the home loan), chart spending and expenses and any surplus achieved as a result should go into the mortgage.

Consider refi nancing. There are often better deals to be found in a competitive market and even a small reduction in the home loan rate can signifi cantly reduce the mortgage over the long term. Even if you do not refi nance, make sure the valuation on your home is up to date and refl ects recent price increases.

Prepare a budget. Draw up a budget, clearly outlining all your expenses and spending and factor in rates 2 per cent above the actual current level.

Consolidate Debt. Put all debts under the one umbrella – the housing loan. Home loan rates are often much lower than those of credit cards or car and personal loans.

“Your home is not just your major asset, it is also where you live, so it is important that it does not cause you stress,” Mike said.

First National Real Estate State Chair, David Hamilton expects the Queensland property market to further strengthen over the fi rst six months of 2010, with the potential for small increases in property prices and rentals on the back of moderate price growth over the last six months of 2009.

“I expect people will take advantage of the good selling conditions and list more property in the fi rst half of 2010 which will translate into more sales,” Mr Hamilton said in First National Real Estate’s 2010 Property Outlook.

“House, unit and land prices in the state rose by between 5-10% in the last 6 months, due mainly to

increased fi rst home buyer activity and a shortage of housing stock and they should continue to rise by up to 5% in the fi rst half of 2010.

“Vacancy rates should stabilise and rents rise by no more than 5%, again due to a shortage of rental property.”

Mr Hamilton attributes around 10-20% of the state’s sales activity in 2009 to investors and this is expected to increase by more than 20% in the fi rst half of 2010.

“I expect interest rates to continue to increase, possibly by as much as 1.5%, and given the increased investor activity and reducing numbers of fi rst home buyers, affordability may become more diffi cult,” Mr Hamilton said.

“If investors do not come into the market, there will be some softening at the bottom.”

Sales are expected to rise as Generation X’ers continue to be lured to the state given the attractiveness of the Queensland market, particularly the Gold Coast and Tweed region.

Hot spots for the state are expected to be anywhere on the Gold Coast and Tweed, along with South-East Queensland, with predictions of up to 18,000 homes needing to be built in new residential estates each year for the next two decades to meet forecast demand.

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Price: $399,000 Contact: Andrew Davidson 0411 760 600

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Price: Offers Over $750,000Web ID: 1187291 Contact: Steve Hayes 0421 643 871 Julie Morgan-Kemp 0409 870 301

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A Class ApartFour bedrooms plus ensuite• Formal lounge and dining area • Stunning timber kitchen• Family room with expansive views• Air conditioning• Storage and workshop area•

Long rear entertaining deck plus • sun deck with panoramic viewsDouble auto LU garage •

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Tradies Acreage4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms• Open plan design with distinct • living and dining areasSeparate rumpus with own • bathroom and kitchenetteResort style inground pool •

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Price: $1,100,000Web ID: 1246345 Contact: Andrew Davidson 0411 760 600

State of The Art50 squares with 270 degree views• Smart wired with central control • centre5 bedrooms plus study• Ensuite to master • Huge open plan main living•

Massive entertaining deck• Inground pool plus spa area• Double LU garage•

CARRARA 5 2 2

Price: $1,195,000Web ID: 1288501 Contact: Susie Gale 0406 901 350

5 Star Prestige LivingArchitecturally designed with • amazing 360 degree viewsFive bedrooms plus fl at• Large study• Stunning kitchen with granite • benchtops & induction cooking

Open plan design with 3 living areas• Deep inground pool • Double lockup garage•

HIGHLAND PARK 6 4 2

Auction: 20th March at 2:00pmWeb ID: 1287141 Contact: Susie Gale 0406 901 350

Sensational QueenslanderSix big bedrooms, 3 bathrooms• Ducted air conditioning• Separate living areas • Huge downstairs rumpus room • plus 2nd living area with study & kitchenette - dual living potential!

Heated 18m inground pool• Triple car accom. with workshop• 5550m2 landscaped lot •

WORONGARY 6 3 3


Acreage Oasis2.56 acre lot with sub division • potential 4 bedrooms; ensuite to master• Spacious lounge and dining• Separate TV or games room • Modern timber kitchen •

Large covered entertaining area• Inground pool with shade sail• 2 bay shed & 3 car carport•

ACREAGE OASIS 4 2 5


Stylish Executive Acreage45 square home on 4000m2 lot• Five bedrooms, 3 bathrooms• 3 Separate living areas plus • parents retreat with study alcoveLarge quality kitchen• Ducted air con and vacumaid•

Inground pool with bali hut• Triple garage plus side access to • 9x6m 2 bay work shed

NERANG 5 3 5


Dirt Bikes, Horses, Lifestyle5 acre lot with 2 street access• Four bedrooms plus offi ce• Two main bathrooms• Separate living areas• Air conditioned and insulated• Storage sheds plus workshop•

Creek with rock pool• Horse paddock and stable• Kids minibike track with jumps•

ADVANCETOWN 4 2 0

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Thank you for use of trailer so

great and a real cost saver. Suzie

was so wonderful and always

made me feel confi dent especially

as fi rst home purchase. I would

highly recommend. Marnie Tyrer

The house sold really, re-ally quickly and I can’t ask for anything better than that. Stephen Janney

It helps you sleep at night knowing they are confident in what they do. Chris & Kylie Smart

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re For a fi rst home buyer I was completely in the dark, but Andrew made my purchase hassle free - I was a home owner before I knew it! Kate Wholohan

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