Ultimate Home Living August 2015

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Spring

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into your new home

IF you’re thinking about buying a new home or some land to build on this spring, you may find yourself in a stronger negotiating position if your finance is pre-approved.

GMCU Shepparton Branch Manager, Dallas Moore explains why, “There’s a few reasons why a pre-approved home loan could help buyers close the deal on a new property; firstly, sellers and agents love the certainty of an unconditional offer. It might just give you the edge to get an offer accepted.

“Secondly, it removes the stress of worrying if you are shopping in the right price range.

“Lastly and most importantly it gives you assurance and peace of mind that your loan will be affordable.”

The GMCU offers a range of fixed and variable home loan solutions from branches located throughout central Victoria. Each branch has authorised lenders who will take the time to advise you on the right product, and personally deal with your application right through to purchase and settlement.

Dallas added, “GMCU home loans are only available through our branches, so if you would like your experience to include personalised, professional service and support - call in and speak to the team at one of our branches.”

The GMCU has branches in Shepparton, Mooroopna, Kyabram, Seymour, Euroa, Kilmore, Numurkah, Benalla, Echuca, contact the GMCU on 5821 9033 or visit www.gmcu.com.au for more information.

GET INTO YOUR NEW HOME STRESS FREE… A pre-approved

home loan can help you close the deal on a new property, and GMCU can help take all the stress away. Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.

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Building Statistics FOR GREATER SHEPPARTON CITY COUNCIL

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from July 2014 to June 2015

330 747 29 70 1176

NEW DWELLINGS

$82,704,485 Estimated Cost +37 from the same period last year

DWELLING ADDITIONS

Out-buildings/Swimming Pools/ Restumps/Demolitions $22,340,510 Estimated Cost +134 from the same period last year

NEW COMMERCIAL

$22,806,293 Estimated Cost +12 from the same period last year

OTHER COMMERCIAL

home maintenance tips in preparation for Spring

Addition/Alteration/Shop Fit-outs $17,717,597 Estimated Cost -5 from the same period last year

TOTAL DWELLINGS

$145,568,885 Estimated Cost +178 from the same period last year

AFTER a long, dark Winter, Spring’s bright sun and warm winds are a breath of fresh air.

There is a downside though…all that sunshine puts a spotlight on your leaf-filled gutters, cracked sidewalks and the dead plants in last year’s flower beds. Here are some Spring preparation tips for your home to ensure that it looks as perfect as a fresh Spring day.

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Check for loose or leaky gutters and make sure downpipes drain away from the foundations and are clear and free of debris.

Use a screwdriver to probe the wood trim around windows, doors, railings and decks. Make repairs now before the Spring rains do more damage to the exposed wood.

Inspect concrete slabs for signs of cracks or movement. All exterior slabs except pool decks should drain away from the home’s foundations. Fill

cracks with a concrete crack filler or silicone caulk. When weather permits, power-wash and then seal the concrete.

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Have a qualified heating and cooling contractor clean and service your air conditioning system. An annual service call will keep the system working at peak performance levels. Change interior filters on a regular basis.

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Check your lawn equipment to make sure it is ready for Spring use. Clean equipment and sharp cutting blades will make yard work easier.

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