Timothy Allen from IPS Buyer’s Agents has secured a two-bedroom townhouse in Cotton Tree, Maroochydore, for $895,000 after beating two competing offers through decisive negotiations that concluded in just six hours.
Timothy knew that finding the right property for his clients meant thinking beyond their original brief – and being ready to move fast when opportunity presented itself.
The experienced buyer’s agent had been engaged for just 25 days when he identified a two-bedroom townhouse in Cotton Tree that would ultimately deliver the coastal lifestyle his clients were chasing. The catch? They had wanted two bathrooms, and this property had only one.
“The thing that sealed them on this deal was the fact it had a second toilet downstairs and the location,” Timothy said.
That location proved impossible to resist – a five-minute walk to the Maroochy River, seven minutes to the beach, and ten minutes to the surf club.
Network delivers results
Timothy’s strategy relied on relationships built over years of working with Sunshine Coast agents. Rather than waiting for properties to hit the market, he contacted local agents directly to discover what stock was coming up.
“Ringing around to local agents that I have worked with in the past, having conversations and seeing what stock was coming up into the future,” he explained.
This proactive approach put him ahead of the competition – but when the property attracted three offers, speed became essential. Timothy secured the $895,000 private treaty sale in just six hours of negotiations.
“They were ecstatic with the lifestyle location,” Timothy said of his clients’ reaction.
Coastal lifestyle appeal
Cotton Tree draws comparisons to Noosa Heads for its blend of upscale coastal living and relaxed community atmosphere. The neighbourhood centres on Cotton Tree Beach and the Maroochy River Esplanade, offering residents pristine waterfront access and parklands that attract young families, professionals and retirees seeking a walk-to-everything lifestyle.
The property, at 14/30 Memorial Avenue, exchanged on 7 November 2025 and settled on 7 January 2026.
For Timothy, the result demonstrated the value of adapting to opportunities while keeping clients’ core priorities in focus. His clients wanted two bathrooms – but what they truly needed was a functional layout in an unbeatable location.
About the agent
Timothy Allen from IPS Buyer’s Agents is an expert property investor, finance broker and buyer’s agent with over two decades of experience in the Australian property market. Since purchasing his first rental property in 2003, he has built an extensive personal portfolio and guided hundreds of Australians toward financial independence through strategic property investment. His buyer’s agency was founded to ensure clients – especially first home buyers – receive expert, unbiased guidance. Visit Timothy’s website for more information or call Timothy on +61434525655.
