There is no stopping Coffs Harbour’s Joanne Vines, even after twenty years in the real estate business. Learn her secrets to success.

As any resident will tell you, there is so much more to Coffs Harbour on the Mid-North Coast of NSW than its famed Big Banana. As well as being a popular tourist location, the town is home to 70,000 passionate locals. The number is set to grow, with close to 10,000 new residences and 20,000 more people expected to join the local population by 2036.

Many Sydneysiders looking for a seachange are choosing Coffs because it boasts the most moderate climate in Australia, as well as its beautiful beaches, stunning hinterland and diverse wildlife. Property-wise, prices have climbed steadily since 2011, reflecting Australia’s collective obsession with owning a little piece of paradise by the sea.

For One Agency Group’s Joanne Vines, Coffs Harbour is home. Having moved to the area as a young parent, she originally worked as a dance teacher before switching to real estate. “My neighbour worked in real estate and encouraged me to consider it as a career. I’m glad I did!” says Joanne, who joined the industry 20 years ago.