Michelle Rochow

Property Expert
Bribie Island North, QLD
About Michelle Rochow

Michelle Rochow, your Over 50’s Lifestyle Resort Specialist on Bribie Island!
Meet Michelle Rochow, an expert when it comes to Seniors Living and Over 50’s Lifestyle Resort Communities on beautiful Bribie Island and the surrounding areas.
With a sharp focus on this unique niche, Michelle brings unmatched experience and knowledge to the real estate market.

In the past six and a half years alone, Michelle has successfully sold over 270 homes within local Over 50’s Lifestyle Resorts, making her the go-to specialist in this field. Her commitment to understanding the specific needs of seniors looking to downsize to their dream home is second to none.

What truly sets Michelle apart is her hands-on involvement throughout the selling and construction of the original 404 homes within GemLife Bribie Island. This experience has given her an unparalleled understanding of Resort Living, the Manufactured Homes Act, and the intricacies of the Over 50’s real estate sector.

Beyond her expertise, Michelle is deeply passionate about helping seniors navigate the real estate market with ease and compassion. She takes pride in making the process as stress-free as possible for her clients, ensuring they find not just a house, but a home where they can enjoy their golden years to the fullest.

When you choose to work with Michelle Rochow, you’re partnering with a true specialist who knows the ins and outs of the Over 50’s Lifestyle Resort market on Bribie Island. Whether you’re buying or selling, Michelle is your trusted advisor, dedicated to helping you find the perfect property that fits your unique lifestyle needs. Discover the difference of working with an expert who cares, and make your next move with Michelle Rochow today.

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5.0 (16 reviews)

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Buyer of retirement living in Beachmere, QLD
14 days ago
Michelle is very well informed and easy to work with. We highly recommend Michelle and thank her for her patience dealing with our queries.

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Buyer of retirement living in Bongaree, QLD
18 days ago
Absolutely amazing Estate Agent. Responds to calls very quickly. Nothing is too much bother.
Extremely satisfied and would recommend Michelle without hesitation to anyone wanting an honest sincere Estate Agent who knows what they are doing.

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Seller of retirement living in Bongaree, QLD
26 days ago
Michelle’s professionalism before, during & after the sale of the property was second to none.
Her knowledge of the current market was spot on & her negotiation skills are remarkable.
Michelle is kind & caring in her approach to what can be a difficult time.

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Buyer of retirement living in Bongaree, QLD
2 months ago
Michelle knows her product. We found her knowledgeable, helpful, kind and caring. She went over and beyond for us. Our moving day was a huge and Michelle welcomed us warmly when we arrived, she even popped out and got us a meal. We’ve been able to call her when needing help..We highly recommend her.

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Seller of retirement living in Bongaree, QLD
2 months ago
Michelle knows her market well, and goes that extra mile for her clients

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Buyer of retirement living in Bongaree, QLD
2 months ago
Michelle knew the market and knew exactly what we wanted and found it for us with a minimum of fuss. We are now in our 22nd house (over 55 years) and Michelle is the easiest agent we’ve ever dealt with.

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Seller of retirement living in Bongaree, QLD
2 months ago
Excellent

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Buyer of retirement living in Bongaree, QLD
2 months ago
A pleasure dealing with Michelle, honest, professional and straightforward at all times.

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Seller of retirement living in Bongaree, QLD
2 months ago
Extensive knowledge of the market in which we were selling, so our property was very quickly under contract and sold. Also , very helpful with contacts for house cleaning and removals. Everything went very smoothly.

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Buyer of retirement living in Bongaree, QLD
2 months ago
Michelle has been a delight to deal with. If you are thinking of buying or selling I would totally recommend Michelle. Her knowledge of the area is first class and her thoughtful nature puts you at ease during a pretty stressful time. She is extremely professional and keeps you informed through the whole process.

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Seller of retirement living in Bongaree, QLD
2 months ago
Michelle is an outstanding real estate agent who supports the seller or purchaser whilst working on behalf of her clients. She has completed 2 transactions for me. On both occasions Michelle demonstrated a strong professional ethic, and her integrity was unquestionable. She also personally assisted me with securing removalists and legal documents that were required. She made the sale of my house and the purchase of another seamless and with minimal stress. I consider her to be the number1 agent

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Seller of retirement living in Bongaree, QLD
2 months ago
Michelle was excellent in her dealings with us she explained the process clearly and so we who are in our 80s knew at all times where the sale was and how and when the settlement would take place. She followed to a T our request as to the settlement payment which made our work in buying a new home that much easier We have no hesitation in recommending Michelle to anyone looking for a Real Estate Agent.

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Seller of retirement living in Beachmere, QLD
2 months ago
Michelles knowledge of the Real Estate market is top notch.
Her People skills are excellent & she was a pleasure to deal with.

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Seller of retirement living in Bongaree, QLD
3 months ago
Michelle’s knowledge in relation to retirement living is outstanding, she is very professional, punctual and very trustworthy.
She gets the job done quickly with no fuss.
I would definitely recommend Michelle to anyone looking for a retirement living specialist.

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Buyer of retirement living in Bongaree, QLD
3 months ago
Michelle worked with us on our Gemlife purchase in 2024, settled in Sept. She is a delight to work with, always available to support and answer questions and doing her utmost to look after us during the process. She made the whole thing stress free and we happily recommended her to friends interested in Bribie Island as a place to live.

Realestate.com.au Reviews

If you are looking for an honest, hard working and professional real estate agent, who goes above and beyond, you can’t go past Michelle.
I can’t thank you enough Michelle, for helping me find my home and helping me begin the next stage of my life.

Gail Carman

Michelle’s knowledge of the Over 50’s Lifestyle properties and their management details is extensive and she communicated all these aspects to us very clearly so the process of purchasing was well understood and went very smoothly. Her response to any questions as well as the time spent face to face was first class. Michelle always made us feel valued and more than just a client. When we were unable to get to the “handover” meeting due to road closures, Michelle handled our furniture. arrival.

Brian & Cathy Crispin

” Thank you Michelle for your
professionalism and making our
purchases a smooth & trouble free
process. Regards Vincent & Cathy Brown

Cathy & Vincent Brown

Had the pleasure of meeting you Michelle in November 2019. When we visited Bribie from the Hunter Valley. Looking to
purchase our dream retirement living.
Michelle you were honest from start to finish.
We could reach out to you at any time throughout the process even though we were in another state you always made time to take our calls and kept us updated on the progress.
We moved into our home in December 2021 and you have stayed in contact with us.
But now we are honoured to call you our friend.
I would highly recommend you to anybody who is looking at moving into a lifestyle resort.
You make the process all so easy and actually enjoyable.
Wishing you all the best in the future you so deserve it.
Deb and Brett.

Debi & Brett Meek

We met Michelle 5 years ago and she was incredibly helpful. It took us over 2 years to sell our house in Mackay to be able to move into Gemlife. There was no pressure from Michelle and she went out of her way to assure us we would eventually get here. I would recommend Michelle to anyone who needs her assistance. She is honest, reliable, flexible and punctual. Thanks again Michelle for all your help.

Jean Hayles

I recently had the pleasure of dealing Michelle while exploring options for an over 50s lifestyle village. From the moment I made contact, I was treated with the utmost respect and professionalism.
Michelle was incredibly knowledgeable about the lifestyle village, its amenities, and the surrounding area.Michelle took the time to understand my needs and preferences, and was able to provide detailed information about the various options available. Her patient, understanding, and never once made me feel rushed or pressured to make a decision.
We brought in gemlife and sold due to illness – silly us
And I am now looking forward to Michelle taking care of me again as I start a new chapter
Back in an over 50 lifestyle

Janette Roy

We’ve known Michelle since moving into Gemlife 4 years ago. Shw has always been so pleasant and friendly to both of us including our dog Nelly. We would recommend Michelle to our family and friends, if they choose to move here, as her knowledge of the village is fantastic as well as knowing most of the resihere.

Geraldine Metcalf

We would like to highly recommend Michelle to anyone considering living in any over 50s lifestyle resort .We met Michelle in 2019 when we bought our Villa and Michelle expertly guided us through the entire process of buying , building , storing furniture and moving into the village. She was always professional, honest and a pleasure to deal with. Over the years she has remained very helpful and a genuinely nice person. We wish her all the best in her new venture.

Karen Ferguson Box

If it wasn’t for Michelle, my husband and I would not be happily living in our new beautiful home now in Bribie Island.
I very much appreciated the professional way Michelle showed us the home we now proudly call our own.
Michelle’s warm, friendly manner when asking what we were looking for in a home, was amazing, as she listened intensely, asked relevant questions without trying to tell us what she thought we should have, which we experienced prior to meeting Michelle.
Michelle showed us great friendly consideration, and respect by going above and beyond during the contract waiting period and kept, not only us up to date, but also reassuring the sellers of the home, as they too needed updates re – settlement as it was during the busy Xmas period.
Both we as buyers and the people selling this home at the time, are not only grateful to you, we also appreciated Michelle’s professionalism and kindness during this stressful time and because of this, everything went through smoothly in the end for both parties.
Without you Michelle, Adrian and I would not be living happily in our beautiful home.
You are welcome anytime.
A huge, thank you Michelle.

Janis Henman-Parnham

My husband and I were lucky enough to be the beneficiaries of Michelle’s wealth of knowledge in the over 50’s Luxury Lifestyle sector. From our first phone call Michelle was always so accommodating as we were relocating from Sydney to beautiful BRIBIE Island. Michelle held our block and desired home design until we arrived a few days later. On our first meeting we signed on the dotted line. After that point as we were new to this concept of living we had lots of questions. Michelle was always happy to help and had the information on hand. Michelle, for us made the move to BI and Gemlife such a wonderful experience. We have now been at GL for 2 1/2 years and have loved every minute. We have made some wonderful friends along the way and cannot recommend Michelle highly enough.

Jane Bruce

We put a same day deposit 2 years ago, to secure our site, after being shown around GemLife by Michelle. She was very professional and caring and allowed us time to look around the facility, without any pressure. Michelle has an excellent knowledge of the area and was able to answer any questions, without hesitation.
Michelle clearly explained as to how long the building process would take and kept us regularly informed as to the progress.
We moved into our beautiful new home, 6 months after signing the Contract.
We would highly recommend Michelle’s services to anyone seeking to buy into an over 50’s lifestyle, simply due to her professionalism, friendly manner and knowledge of the industry.
We wish you every success Michelle!.

Denise Duncan

We first met Michelle 5 years ago when exploring over 50’s lifestyle villages. Michelle’s enthusiasm, warmth, professionalism and wealth of knowledge of these properties was the contributing factor for us buying into Gemlife Bribie Island. She was available to answer the numerous questions we had and once we had decided on the land and design of our home kept us informed of the progress of the build. Michelle always has a smile on her face. We would highly recommend Michelle.

Judith Simpson

Michelle looked after us approximately 2 months ago. We loved dealing with Michelle as she was honest, very helpful and read our needs well to place us in our Villa that we love! We would highly recommend Michelle to anyone considering Lifestyle Resort living .. she knows her stuff!

Kay Dawson

Michelle goes up and beyond to help out. True specialist in her field.
Thanks again Michael

Michael Filkin

Michelle showed me my place coming on 3 years ago.She knew actually what I wanted just by talking to her and was wonderful.Thank you Michelle for changing my life.

Kay Sherley

Michelle is a specialist in her field. Her dedication to her clients is unmatched and she has extensive experience in the manufactured home act and all that is needed when moving into a gated community.

Vicki Butcher

I bought my house from Michelle. I have been a Real Estate Agent for 20 years as well as managing Century21 at Redcliffe. I have seen all types of agents, both good and bad.
Michelle is one of the best. She kept me informed, was always available and very professional. I trusted her so much that I bought my house that I love on her recommendation sight unseen other than a video.
You will be impressed and if I had not retired I would not have hesitated to have Michelle on my top team of agents. Jan Brown.

Jan Brown

Michelle sold me my Villa at Gemlife. It was a huge decision for me as I’d lived 22 years in my house in Brisbane. Michelle was amazing. She made the process so much easier being empathic, informative and gave me the best advice. I would recommend Michelle to anyone buying or selling their property. I was a Realestate Salesperson for 15 years and there are some salespeople who aren’t that great. she was fantastic.

Dorothy Davis

Michelle sold us our villa at gem life back in 2021. we were kept up to date through out the whole process and had no hidden surprises. Michelle is an absolute professional and I would highly recommend her for buying of selling in the over 50’s market.

Shaun Skeggs

Michelle was the agent who showed us our Villa in GemLife.
We thoroughly recommend her.

Geoffrey Wilson Speakman

We have been residents of Gemlife Bribie for almost four years, we have had many interactions with Michelle over this time and without hesitation would recommend Michelle as a straight up, honest, caring and professional person, we were sorry to see her leave Gemlife and miss her friendly smile and cheerful demeanour almost every day.
If anyone is looking for a person who will actually look after you and spend the time with you to achieve your property needs then Michelle is that person.
Val and John

John & Valerie Hitchen

Michelle Rochow handled our sale when we purchased our Villa at Gemlife Bribie Island, we purchased during Covid which as most people would know put up a few additional obstacles and requirements during that time. Michelle handled everything imaginable and made our transition and downsizing seem easy. I have no hesitation in recommending Michelle as an expert and professional agent in the field of realestate.

David & Susan Smith

Michelle was my sales agent when I bought into Gemlife 2 years ago , and she was lovely to deal with, going out of her way to help me in any way possible . Nothing was too much trouble , and I had to ask a lot as I was stuck in Sydney until the borders were open again !
She is very knowledgeable, very professional , and always so friendly and caring .
I would highly recommend her

Jan Snow

My husband & I first met Michelle when we bought into Gemlife on Bribie Island 3 years ago.
Michelle is proficient with all aspects of Manufactured Homes & is a very professional Sales Consultant.
She always makes herself available to answer any questions & will help in anyway she can to make the transition to Gemlife, or any other complexes, go smoothly for her clients.
Michelle’s integrity cannot be faulted & we would thoroughly recommend her services.
Brian & Gail Power.

Brian & Gail Power

We have know Michelle since moving to Gemlife almost 4 years ago.
We have always found her to be very professional in doing her job & a friendly person when you meet up again.
Michelle goes out of her way to help you & to ensure that everything is in order for the purchase or sale.
We wish her every success in the future.
David & Robyn

David & Robyn Marr

looking to sell your home on Bribie then you have certainly found the right agent in Michelle Rochow.

David Cliffe

She is very knowledgeable, has lots of experience and more importantly honest and great to deal with

Heather Dawber

My name is Ian Gibbins. My wife and I first met Michelle Rochow when we were enquiring about GemLife Bribie around 3 years ago.
As we had never experienced this style of resort living it was wonderful to meet Michelle who was knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the ‘product’.
We had no hesitation in trusting her with all the tedious factors of purchasing our Villa and now we have asked her to organise and supervise the sale of our Bribie Villa as we move to NSW to be closer to family.
We have found Michelle to be very approachable and helpful and feel her integrity to be beyond question.
We do not hesitate to recommend Michelle as an A1 Sales Consultant.

Ian Gibbins

Purchased our home in Gemlife in 2019.
Michelle looked after us throughout the entire buying process. While there were a few bumps along the way, Michelle impressed us with her calm attitude and ability to listen. We would have no hesitation in recommending Michelle to any prospective buyer or seller. Thank you michelle, we would not be here if not for you. Pete and Suzie.

Peter & Suzie Sykes

We purchased our home in GemLife Bribie Island through Michelle Rochow, then sold through Michelle some 4 years later. Michelle is very knowledgeable about the whole over 50s industry. She knows the Bribie Island area, the local community and the market. Michelle kept us up-to-date throughout both the purchasing and selling of our home. She is honest, friendly and a lovely person to deal with. I would recommend Michelle for all aspects of buying and selling in the over 50s market.

Michelle Ashford Thomas

Michelle kept me informed at evey stage of the build, allowing me to plan the sale of my place and arrange the move with a high degree of certainty. She is very polite and dosent believe in BS.

David Leeming

Michelle sold us our house here at Gemlife. She was very friendly knowledgeable and helpful. We bought our home without a hitch thanks to Michelle.

Majella Madigan

I found Michelle extremely helpful when I was looking to buy into an over 50’s resort and subsequently purchased in Gem Life Bribie Island. As I was still residing in Gladstone at the time, Michelle went out of her way to assist me all the way from initial inspection to completed purchase even during her off duty time. I have nothing but respect for her professionalism and interaction with her clients. I have no hesitation in recommending Michelle to any persons interesting in purchasing Real Estate.

Michael Lutze

Michelle Rochow is a positive confident professional with a lovely personality. We met Michelle when we started looking into moving to an Over 50s Lifestyle Resort. We soon knew that she was the right person for the job. She helped us work through the process, provided advice without pressure, and found the right home for us. Michelle made the process of buying our home an exciting positive experience. We highly recommend Michelle to any prospective sellers or buyers.

Mary Paschko

Cares about clients and has good knowledge of the industry.

Judy Haigh

We have been resident in GemLife for over 6 years, being one of the first to sign up. Michelle has been on the sales team for all that time and has always had a cheerful wave and greeting for us even though she wasn’t the sales representative for us. We are already missing her friendly, bubbly presence.
We are aware that many prospective buyers have appreciated her knowledge of the intricacies of the Manufactured Homes regulations and the particular GemLife conditions and rules.
We are on the welcoming committee for new residents who attest to her expertise, knowledge and helpful advice in their dealings with her.
I have no hesitation in recommending Michelle as being a knowledgeable, pleasant and helpful sales representative.

Gavin Haigh

We were very happy with the personal service and advice Michelle gave us when selling our Villa in GemLife Bribie Island.

Lesley Hardacre

Kev and I were Michelle’s first clients at Gemlife Bribie Island. Together we navigated our way through purchasing our home. Kev (who was ill ) loved Michelle and always enjoyed our visits to the donga then the Sales Office. Michelle understood Kev’s illness and was very patient and caring with him. Thank you so much Michelle for all you did for us. Jeanne

Jeanne Taylor

Michelle is very professional and is efficient in her job, also has a very pleasant personality, would recommend her to any potential buyer.

John Burdett

We have known Michele since we moved into GemLife 3 1/2 years ago and have found her. to be friendly and committed to providing excellent service to her clients.

Bonnie Bell

Everyone we know in Gemlife BI who had Michelle as their sales consultant have nothing but praise for her professional and friendly help in the purchase of their homes

Sue Sawley

We met Michelle when we first bought into Gemlife Bribie Island. She conducts herself in a professional manner at all times. Michelle is a very good communicator with a personality that makes you feel relaxed and confident that you have entrusted her with your real estate purchase. We were so impressed with her we allowed her to handle the sale of our Villa when we moved out. You could try the rest, but don’t waste your time, use the best.

Lynda Bingham

If you’re looking for someone who truly understands over-50’s resort living, I could not recommend anyone other than Michelle Rochow. Michelle has the in-depth knowledge and years of experience only achieved by working within a resort. She’ll be there to guide you not only through the sale/purchase experience but also the lifestyle transition.

Jessica Lascheit

Michelle is easy to deal with who goes above and beyond, nothing is too much trouble. She is super knowledgeable about the over 50’s resorts and the manufactured homes act. I highly recommend Michelle, you wont be disappointed.

Cheryl Dixon

We had the pleasure of working with Michelle when we purchased our home at GemLife and again recently when we sold. We couldn’t have been more impressed with the level of service we received on both occasions from start to finish.
Michelle demonstrated exceptional professionalism,knowledge and dedication.
Michelle has a deep understanding of the local real estate market, providing invaluable insights that guided us through the entire process.
Michelle has a positive and friendly personality with excellent communication skills providing prompt responses to our inquiries and provided regular updates.
We would highly recommend Michelle if you would like an agent who listens to your needs and ensures a professional and attentive service.

Warren & Trish Brown

I met Michelle when I first started thinking of moving into Gemlife , Bribie Island . I didn’t know anything about manufactured homes or resort living . Moving away from my family home was a big step but Michelle encouraged me to start my new life . I’m so happy she did ,I love my life at Gemlife , I’ve made many new friends and I keep very busy .I would definitely recommend Michelle if you are thinking of buying into a lifestyle resort .

Julie Shipstone

We first met Michelle when we purchased our Villa in Gemlife Bribie Island.
Michelle is a dedicated professional, knowledgeable and has an easy and friendly manner.
Nothing was too much trouble . We were so impressed we recommended her services to my brother.
I highly recommend Michelle. She is extremely knowledgeable in the over 50s Resort Market

Robyn Colbran