What an amazing way to celebrate Easter! Stellario was honoured to receive the Business of the Month award from Corrine McMillan MP - state member for Mansfield.

Corrine dropped in at our new office at 1375 Logan Road, Mount Gravatt for morning tea and brought a beautiful cake to share.

Stellario is proud to be recognised as a successful local business that not only provides excellence in realty, but also contributes to the vitality and growth of the 4122 area through providing employment opportunities and contributing to the local community through our many charitable donations, sponsorship of community groups and our community work.

Thank you Corrine for recognising Stellario as your local Business of the Month and for the delicious cake for morning tea!

STELLARIONEWS APR/MAY 2019Stellario Realty Group

Stellario awarded Business of the Month

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Brisbane’s Most In Demand Suburbs

Local Market Update

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MT GRAVATT - SALES & RENTALS1375 Logan Road, Mount Gravattinfo@stellario.com.au

(07) 3349 1313

WISHART - SALES590 Mt Gravatt Capalaba Road, Wishart sales@stellario.com.au

(07) 3343 7770

SPICY DARK HOT CHOCOLATE DRINK

There’s a point after the Easter bunny has paid his annual visit when the unlikeliest food situation can occur, you actually can’t eat any more chocolate… Melt them down and turn them into new, delicious creation, perfect for a winter warmer!

• 375ml (1½ cups) milk• 250ml (1 cup) pouring cream• ½ cinnamon quill• pinch ground nutmeg• pinch ground cloves• 200g dark chocolate (minimum 56 per cent cocoa)

To serve• jumbo marshmallows• freeze-dried pink peppercorns*, crushed with a fork (add to taste)• 2 tsp cacao nibs (½ tsp per serve)• 4 tsp grated milk chocolate (1 tsp per serve)

1. Heat milk, cream, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves in a saucepan. Just before it reaches a simmer, add the chocolate and whisk until smooth.

2. Strain into a jug before pouring into serving cups.

3. Top each mug with a marshmallow and a smattering of crushed peppercorns, cacao nibs and grated milk chocolate.

*You could also use crushed green peppercorns, Tasmanian pepper berry or a tiny pinch of chilli powder (such as smoky ancho chilli).

Source: goodfood.com.au

LUCKY’S BLOGThe Easter period of 2019 has been an exciting time for us here at Stellario. We have continued to expand our business and looking back it had definitely been a journey since our first opening nearly six years ago.

I hope everyone enjoyed their Easter long weekend with family and friends eating an insensible amount of chocolates. Just make sure to do some “egg-xercise” to lessen the guilt! Here at Stellario, we had an Easter hamper Facebook draw and I would like to thank everyone who participated, especially our General Manager - Mark who had the important task of purchasing all the chocolates while holding back the urge to taste a few.

Another highlight of Easter was being awarded the Business of the Month. We are so honoured to receive the award from Corrine McMillan MP - state member for Mansfield. Corrine came to our office bringing cake for morning tea and we had a nice chat. I am so proud of our supportive team who have put in 110% and we are thrilled to receive this award. Stellario will continue to strive for excellence by providing the service and contributing to the community worthy of this award.

On a more serious note, the whole world saw the tragedy of the Sri Lanka Easter bombings. For those of you who don’t know me, I am from Sri Lanka so this saddens me more than words can describe. It was such a terrible and cowardice ordeal to attack innocent people enjoying breakfast and in their church praying. Everyone here at Stellario is deeply saddened by this catastrophe, our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected.

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Property Management

Coorparoo and Wishart makes it in the top 10 most in demand suburbs in Brisbane

BRISBANE’S MOST IN DEMAND SUBURBS

While Sydney, Perth and Darwin property markets are “the most challenged” right now, other cities show more mixed results, according to online property search site realestate.com.au.

Nationally, housing prices are 7 per cent below their late 2017 peak, although almost 30 per cent higher than early 2013, the Reserve Bank stated this month.

While prices in Brisbane are flat, Brisbane has “weathered the downturn well”.

Brisbane’s northside continues to be most in demand on realestate.com.au, recording the highest views per listing.

Wilston located five kilometres north of Brisbane’s CBD, has knocked popular inner suburb Paddington into second, which Consibee believes is due to Paddington’s recent house price spike surpassing the $1 million mark.

Meanwhile, Coorparoo and Wishart

were the only two southern suburbs to make it on the top 10 list for houses. Wishart, compared to the same period five years ago, the median house sales price for houses increased 37.1% which equates to a compound annual growth rate of 6.5%. While Coorparoo median house sales price for houses increased 28.0% which equates to a compound annual growth rate of 5.1%.

Conisbee says the site has seen a notable increase in international property search.

“Not just from Asia but also from New Zealand and the UK. Brisbane is a beneficiary of Brexit, seeing the largest increase in property seekers from UK we’ve ever seen in Australia,” she said.

“The fundamentals of property demand continue to hold up the Brisbane market — jobs are being created and this is supporting population growth.

Source: realestate.com.au

What is your role?Sales consultant specialising in Mt Gravatt East

Where did you grow up?Right here in Mt Gravatt! Went to Clairvaux College up the road and played football for Mt Gravatt

How long have you been in real estate and how many properties have you sold?3 years, 100 properties

What are your aspirations?Great customer service and old school values

Find Darrel on ratemyagent.com.au under Mt Gravatt East or scan the QR code

Personalised Service in the Age of Technology

Over recent years, Property Management has seen some exciting innovations and advancements in technology. At Stellario we utilise some of the latest systems available to deliver convenience, efficiency and improved customer satisfaction to our landlords and tenants. For example, tenants now have the ease of using mobile devices to register online to attend an inspection at their chosen date and time, using a booking system that is linked to the property listing on our website and on RealEstate.com.au. An automated confirmation and reminder text messages are sent, as well as any updates for changes to our inspection schedule. This time-saving system also provides our Property Managers with a convenient platform to track tenant registrations onsite and to record any feedback, and then send on-the-spot reports to our Landlords.

Another time saving feature we now utilise is a cloud-based Property Management system. Our staff can access records from anywhere they can access the internet and our landlords have access to a secure, online portal so they can view their statements and track rental income and expenses at any time. Our Property Management software includes a host of other features, including sending automated rent arrears notices and providing instant messaging capabilities.

Technology has indeed changed the way property management services operate, but it can’t fully replace the human touch. Dealing with an independent, boutique Agency such as Stellario has the benefit of providing a personalised approach. Our knowledgeable and friendly Property Management team can deliver the care and professionalism that a machine can’t, as we tailor our services to meet your individual needs. At Stellario, you are always welcome to drop in to our office and say hello, and discover for yourself

the difference that the combination of current technology and a personalised service can provide! We are Stellario – your local, boutique agency for all of your real estate needs!

OUR RENTALS TEAM07 3349 1313

Meet Darrell!

MARKET UPDATES

8/74 Creek Rd, Mt Gravatt East

41 Lindwall St, Upper Mt Gravatt

9 Munthari Dr, Berrinba

14 Coolong St, Mt Gravatt East

6/25 Selbourne St, Mt Gravatt East

18/30 Taylor Pl, Mackenzie

221 Stanley Rd, Carina 31 Midwood St, Wishart

87 Meadowlands Rd, Carindale

SOLD FOR SALE

SOLD $780K

SOLD $665K

159 Creek Rd, Mt Gravatt East

18 Lucy St, Stones Corner

18 Togar St, Mansfield

2/32 Moore St, Morningside

32 Denton St, Wishart 116 Garie St, Wishart

SOLD $660K SOLD $735K

DARRELL PLUMRIDGEMt Gravatt East Specialist

0432 208 504sales@stellario.com.au

LUCKY TENNEKOONWishart/ Mansfield / Mackenzie Specialist

04 1827 1827sales@stellario.com.au

Knowing more costs NOTHING; That’s the

Stellario way.

Rated as Wisharts’ #1 Agent for 2017 and 2018, Lucky’s commitment to sales is second to none. Always going above and beyond to achieve the

best outcome for clients, Lucky is an easy choice when it comes to finding the right sales agent.

With outstanding market knowledge and a very proven sales record, Darrell is qualified to help with all your property needs. Time and time again, Darrell has delivered outcomes that satisfy even the most ambitious of clients.

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Here at Stellario, we understand the needs of

each home seller.

Lucky was such a professional agent. She understood the requirements listing my home, within a week photos were taken by a professional photographer, property was listed and ready for first open house, but within 4 days Lucky had secured a contract for a buyer even before the planned open house! Just amazing. Lucky’s negotiation skills secured the price I had requested, I was very happy and I know the buyer was happy too. Overall a very stress free process, due to the very competent skills of Lucky and all her wonderful caring staff. Nothing was too much trouble. Top of the list for Lucky as a real estate agent! - Edwina (Wishart)

SOLD $726K

3 Harvey Pl, Wishart

MT GRAVATT - SALES & RENTALS1375 Logan Road, Mount Gravatt

info@stellario.com.au(07) 3349 1313

WISHART - SALES590 Mt Gravatt Capalaba Road, Wishart sales@stellario.com.au(07) 3343 7770