This office was first opened in April of 2001, starting out no permanent rental or sales listings (opening up a brand new office) and initially trading as David Preston Real Estate. In those early days David Preston earned a solid reputation in delivering results for owners and personal attention for owners that chose to manage or sell their property through this office.
David commenced his real estate career in 1990, back then every Agent took their own photos and advertising. These days most Agents don't feel its their job instead often asking for photo contributions from owners as well as marketing fees. On the other hand, We strive to market properties as best we can. We go to extreme lengths to showcase them, using quality cameras and lighting to produce the best possible images, using Photoshop and other photo programs to ensure they offer the best viewing experience online and in promotional material. If you want professional looking photos and even a floor plan then these can be done using our equipment however there is a minor fee for the photo processing which is done offshore. Floor plans as well can be provided, minor fee at cost, no charge for our time to do so, just let us know.
Whilst the majority of offices charge extras for quality property photography and aerial imaging looks at these of being a complimentary service for properties under management. Its the same with online advertising where real estate.com rental ad listing fees this past year (2025) have jumped by 70%, we are one of the few Agents that absorbs this cost. There are also no additional costs for end of month statements, financial year statements or anything else. There are some sundry charges when it comes to NCAT and intensive renovation costs, however this doesn't happen with most properties.
In 2017 due to change in drone laws we became proficient drone operators and where possible we try to include one aerial for online advertising, however due to our light weight equipment we only choose to fly in light winds. We use light (however expensive) equipment to avoid annual accreditation and rigorous licence testing. In some areas closer to the airport flight path we are restricted to fly so we have to respect that.
It is extremely important for Real Estate Professionals to be fully conversant with all the latest legislation which is always changing and should you have any questions about sales or renting and legislation surrounding this then feel free to chat with our staff. We highly encourage all owners to take on landlord insurance for peace of mind, and once again we undertake annual compliance accreditation for this which we do
We are located opposite the beachfront at 2/110 Marine Parade Kingscliff where we have been located for the past 15 years and will hopefully for many years to come
Kingscliff Sales and Rentals continues being an independent agency as David Preston feels that personal reputation is very important in this business and continues trading as an Independent Agency and not a franchised office. This office is a member of the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales and has been since this office opened in 2001.
We, as an office today strive to offer to clients the best possible professional and personal service for a competitive fee without all the add-ons that the other agents have together with a few low cost options should owner want the updated photography and floor plans.