How first homebuyer landed high life-style for much less

Junnel Sinajon is constructing his first dwelling in Townsville, a spot he loves for its life-style and neighborhood. Picture: Shae Beplate.

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Junnel Sinajon could not have been born in Townsville however he’s now a confirmed native, constructing his first home within the NQ capital and proudly declaring his allegiance to the Cowboys and the Maroons.

Dr Sinajon got here to Townsville about 10 years in the past and fell in love with the neighborhood and life-style.

“I came from a tropical country, The Philippines, and Townsville has similar weather to back home,” he mentioned.

“I completed a level in nursing at JCU and went again to change into a medical practitioner.

“I obtained some job affords from the Gold Coast, Brisbane and even Coffs Harbour in NSW however I wished to remain in Townsville.

“It’s very relaxing here and the lifestyle is good.”

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The slab has been poured on Junnel Sinajon’s Somers & Hervey block. Picture: Supplied

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Dr Sinajon mentioned he beloved that Townsville had many of the providers and facilities of a giant metropolis and a multicultural neighborhood.

“You can connect to people from all different backgrounds,” he mentioned.

“I’m the sort of one who goes out to eating places, pubs and golf equipment, and Townsville has a lot to supply in that side.

“You can enjoy the Strand, walk and have a coffee in front of the beach and even go to Magnetic Island easily.”

Dr Sinajon mentioned he was now additionally a proud NQ Cowboys and Maroons supporter.

“When I was working at Townsville hospital, everyone would wear maroon for State of Origin,” he mentioned.

“I didn’t really understand the game … but I knew Queensland was the best.”

Urbex’s Somers & Hervey growth at Rasmussen. Picture: Supplied

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The new MCG Four-Pillar Lifestyle Index confirmed Dr Sinajon’s estimation of Townsville being a way of life gem, rating the NQ area because the sixth finest property market within the nation for life-style and potential worth progress.

Townsville additionally had the bottom median home worth on the record.

Dr Sinajon has taken benefit of Townsville’s reasonably priced property market, shopping for a block of land on the Somers & Hervey property in Rasmussen and fascinating the native Keir Constructions to construct his new dwelling.

“We compared other estates but Somers & Hervey really captured our attention,” he mentioned.

“As quickly as we discovered lots, we paid a deposit.

“The slab has just been poured – it’s very exciting.”