Brighter outlook for shop
A MOVE and refresh has been perfect timing for long-time Townsville business The Coloured House, which is seeing good prospects from the stimulus measures announced for home building and renovation.
The specialist in blinds, curtains, shutters and awnings has joined a growing number of small businesses that have relocated to shopfronts in Charters Towers Rd.
Business owner Anne Sanker said changed circumstances and a desire for a more highprofile location prompted its move and she had found just what was needed in a 275 sqm tenancy in Hermit Park.
“I was seeking a profile location and here we are much more visible,” Ms Sanker said.
“The first couple of weeks have been really good and I have noticed an increase in foot traffic.”
She said that the Federal and State governments’ announcements this month to stimulate home building and renovation, as well as a trend for people to reassess their home environments, was boosting business.
“The new home market starting to take off.
“We’ve certainly seen an increase in people coming in with their plans,” Ms Sanker said.
“The added money is the
Government is throwing to new home buyers is going to be good over the coming months. Those signs are encouraging.”
While the coronavirus crisis had led to tough trading conditions, Ms Sanker said activity was picking up as social distancing restrictions were eased.
Also, the restrictions meant people were looking at their homes and thinking about giving them a “spruce up”, she said.
“There's a lot of do-it-yourself people and we are starting to see that coming through,” Ms Sanker said.
Ray White
Commercial
Townsville agent Troy Townsend said The Coloured House had leased a freshly refurbished showroom on a long-term basis.
“Charters Towers Rd has a large number of commercial vacancies, however well presented or refurbished properties continue to be popular with said.
“Ray White Commercial has settled six new leases along Charters Towers Rd throughout the COVID period.
“Commercial leasing activity has increased significantly as COVID restrictions have been eased.” tenants,” Mr Townsend