Despite the varying degrees of uncertainty in the market, fed largely by voracious media hype, on the ground we are seeing property sales and sales enquiry start to lift.

It’s almost as though now the federal budget is out of the way people have collected their thoughts and continued with planning their lives!

The high end of the market is performing well, fed by continuing demand from interstate as well as overseas.

With the recent stock market wobbles a number of people are returning to blue chip property as a safe place to invest, hence the market is rising accordingly.

The prestige market in Noosa has certainly evolved in my 24 years here as an agent.

Whilst the beachfront and waterfront market remains high on the wish list, ‘prestige property’ now extends to the Noosa Hinterland and includes a superb selection of architecturally majestic homes with the ultimate fusion of technology, chic and emphasis on lifestyle.

Supply and demand is another factor in the price equation. Noosa Sound in particular is tightly held, with a limited number of genuine waterfront properties.

Prestige prices reflect this, ranging up to the $10million mark. Noosa Waters also offers some stunning waterfront homes – currently there is good availability, giving a great variety of choice for buyers.

Noosa is renowned for its unique style of architecture – one which epitomises the laid back lifestyle and the climate.

Some of our finest architects and builders have achieved wide acclaim for their interpretations of fine living.

The talents of people such as Gabriel Poole, John Mainwaring, Stephen Kidd and Paul Clout have been instrumental in shaping our built environment.

A boat ride up the waterways is a revelation. The Noosa ferry is a great way to sneak a peek at some truly inspirational homes.

At present we have a fine and diverse collection of prestige Noosa homes for sale – from the hinterland retreats to the waterfronts offering private beaches and jetties.

Our website, www.lagunarealestate.com.au showcases them to perfection.

I believe our local prestige market offers some of the best value buying for absolute prime location property anywhere in the country.