16/400 Ruffles Road

Willow Vale QLD 4209

This chalet is getting renovations and upgrades done which includes the following changes to what you see in the photos.
- Stairs is being changed and re-done in order to give more floor space downstairs.
- The downstairs bathroom with being removed and a modern kitchen fit-out will now be installed in it place.
- Carpet will be removed from downstairs and the floors boards underneath polished.
- Clothes line being installed.
Currently this hilltop log cabin property features:
- 1bedroom with a ensuite bathroom upstairs.
- Open plan living design
- Split system air-conditioner upstairs & another downstairs.
- Outdoor balcony
- Land size is 128m2
- You also own a portion of all the common ground and property.
- Electronic gated estate
- Facilities include swimming pool, sauna, tennis court and a gated entry.
- Property will be sold vacant.
Current maintenance:
- An antenna needs to be installed for digital TV signal. Quoted amount is $650
Live in there yourself:
Should you wish to live in there yourself, the only expenses are body corporate fees, council rates and building insurance as below.
Rent it out:
Should you wish to rent this property out as an investment, below are the figures for you:
Estimated Yearly income = $14,820.00 ($285 per week)
Less yearly expenses:
Body corporate fees = $4,063.41 (Admin Fund $1,584.03 + Sinking Fund $2,479.38)
Council rates = $1,844.60
Rental Management fee = $1,215.50
Building Insurance = $134.36
NETT INCOME approx = $5,742.13
Borrowing funds?
- Current known lenders include: Suncorp, ANZ and Bank of Queensland.
- Due to smaller land size, banks will lend 50-60% of the sale price. Cash or equity in other property will be required for the balance.
- Based on ANZ Interest Only Loan, currently at 5.88% for 30 years, borrowing 60% of sale price which is approx $60,000, loan repayments are = $3,528 per year ($294 per month).
Common FAQ
Question: Will Golden Door Health Business still lease the chalet?
Answer: The Golden Door is ceasing their business there and all properties are being sold vacant.
Question: What are the vacancy rates?
Answer: Vacancy rates are based on how you wish to rent out the property. As with all the other properties, houses, units, apartments we manage on the Gold Coast and Brisbane we recommend you obtain long term tenants with 6 month leases minimum and 12 months preferable and give tenants to option to continue renewing their leases to avoid any vacancy period.
Question: Who is managing the properties?
Answer: As we have many years experience there and a well established property management division our agency will be managing many of the properties there.
Question: Are there any restrictions or permission needed if I want these in the future?
Answer: No restrictions, this is just like any other normal property, you can rent, sell them whenever and to whomever you want.
Question: Are these strata titled, do I own any of the land?
Answer: Yes, just they are just like owning any other property, townhouse or duplex. You own the land size written in the description.