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August 8, 2014

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55 Chalmers Avenue

Within the avenues Genuine vendors are ready to sell their spacious well designed sunny home to new lucky buyers.

The gorgeous open plan family/dining room and chefs kitchen with granite work surfaces and large walk in pantry is stylishly finished, basks in all day sun, also has the convenience of a heat pump and a cosy compliant log burner. This area and all three bedrooms flow to a generous sunny deck and BBQ area.

The large family bathroom with spa bath and master ensuite both feature extensive tiling, under floor heating and walk in showers.

A large internal access double garage with

workshop space, complete this lovingly built and presented home situated only a short stroll from the town centre. Both busy professionals or retired people will love this spacious three bedroom home with an easy care but well planted and laid out smaller section.

Viewing will impress. Phone now to view.

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$469,000 WEB ID AU36593 $650,000 WEB ID AU34905 $499,000 WEB ID AU33824 NEGOTIATION WEB ID AU38104 EASTSIDE WESTSIDE WESTSIDE EASTSIDE 55 Chalmers Avenue 22 Charlesworth Drive 9A Allison Street 7 Adams Street Genuine vendors are ready to sell their Fabulous new home in the popular Lochlea We are pleased to market this four An opportunity to add some value to this 3 4 4 2 spacious, well designed sunny home to subdivision. Four bedrooms, master has bedroom home, ensuite and walk in property. Some renovating and new lucky buyers. Gorgeous open plan tiled shower in ensuite, great kitchen with wardrobe in master and two living areas. redecorating would enhance but our family/dining room, chefs kitchen and butlers pantry, and living areas that open Great storage and built for morning and vendor is very realistic.

2 2 2 1 granite work surfaces, sunny deck and BBQ onto patios, perfect for entertaining. afternoon sun. Good sized second Rateable value $170,000. Make an offer. area, easy care section.

Double internal garage. bathroom. Double garage with internal VIEW Saturday 9 Aug 10.00 - 10.30am access. Double glazed.

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CONVENIENT LOCATION

EXTRA CLOSE TO TOWN

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SELDOM AVAILABLE

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$369,500 WEB ID AU38008 $187,000 WEB ID AU37583 $389,000 WEB ID AU37883 DEADLINE SALE WEB ID AU38269 WESTSIDE EASTSIDE EASTSIDE WESTSIDE 16 Windsor Street 2/52 Cox Street 6 Ascot Place 73 Oak Grove Sunny townhouse on a corner site. Three Very well presented two bedroom unit Available for immediate possession, this Located on a prime site this solid brick 3 2 3 2 bedrooms, ensuite off master. Excellent with single garage and store shed. Floor delightful three bedroom home in sought home offers a range of options. As a home location with Allenton shopping close by. mounted heat pump will ensure warm in after Ascot Place demands your viewing. or investment.

Modern and well sited to capture the sun. winter and cool in summer. Easy care and Lovingly maintained, this spacious home VIEW Saturday 9 Aug 10.45 - 11.15am 2 1 1 1 Double garaging and easy care section. low maintenance. includes a large lounge, modern kitchen DEADLINE SALE(unless sold prior) and open plan dining/living area.

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OFFERS OVER $293,000 WEB ID AU37949 NEG. OVER $375,000 WEB ID AU38328 $285,000 WEB ID AU38240 OFFERS OVER $645,000 WEB ID AU33645 EASTSIDE WESTSIDE EASTSIDE WESTSIDE 48 William Street 123 Pages Road 126 Cass Street 20 Westpark Close Immaculate home, beautifully presented Pleased to market this very tidy 3 bedroom Attractive three to four bedroom villa Quality home of over 300sqm. You will not 2 3 4 5+ inside and out, basks in all day sun and is townhouse in a great location, 180 sqm (corner section) located close to schools, replace this home in this location for this walking distance to central town and all gives plenty of room. Good size lounge shops and Domain. Exterior painted some sort of money. Super sized kitchen, dining amenities. Open plan updated kitchen, very sunny, open kitchen and dining area.

3 years back with considerable updating of and living area with separate lounge, both 1 1 1 2 dining room flows to lounge. Lovely plain Good double garage with internal access. the interior also having been completed. with excellent indoor outdoor flow. Five fresh decor. Be quick.

Landscaped easy care section. bedrooms and an office.

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MODERN STYLE LIVING

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$379,000 WEB ID AU38303 OFFERS OVER $299,000 WEB ID AU37493 WESTSIDE EASTSIDE 109 Middle Road 79 Grey Street Don't miss the opportunity to own this Reward yourself and own this super sunny 3 3 beautiful three bedroom character home in townhouse situated eastside within the a brilliant location. With a modern kitchen, Avenues. Upstairs open plan living with all new eco friendly log burner in the living day sun and under floor heating. Double 1 1 room and heat pump in the lounge, this is garage on easy care smaller section. Would a great family home. suit a busy professional couple.

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HASTINGS MCLEOD LTD 217 West Street ASHBURTON ashburton@propertybrokers.co.nz 03 307 9176

Hastings McLeod Ltd Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008

GREAT BIG FAMILY HOME

WESTSIDE TOWNHOUSE

PERFECT POSITION

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$295,000 WEB ID AU38299 NEGOTIATION WEB ID AU36107 DEADLINE SALE WEB ID AU38305 OFFERS OVER $820,000 WEB ID AU37972 WESTSIDE WESTSIDE WESTSIDE TINWALD 21 Alford Forest Road 50 Harrison Street 95 Walnut Avenue 70A Tarbottons Road This is a good sized weatherboard family An established townhouse located in a Situated in a prime location with an Brand spanking new and sited to allow the 3 2 3 4 home. 3 good sized double bedrooms, 2 convenient westside location with great outlook over the domain. A superbly sun to stream on in. This quality home set living areas, 4th bedroom or games room. street appeal. finished home. on a 4007m2 section offers the lucky Nice roomy landscaped section with good A sunny and spacious 2 bedroom home purchaser a wonderful lifestyle VIEW Saturday 9 Aug 1.00 - 1.45pm 1 1 1 2 sheds and garage. Modernised kitchen and with benefits of internal garage access. opportunity. All the benefits of a rural DEADLINE SALE(unless sold prior) dining close to town and schools.

Easy care, private gardens make this setting but just minutes to the town Wednesday 27th August 2014 at 4.00pm property appealing. centre.

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MOVE IN- NO HASSLE

TRANQUIL & AFFORDABLE

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LOCATION & OPPORTUNITY

COMFORT & SUNSHINE

OFFERS OVER $410,000 WEB ID AU38331 OFFERS OVER $190,000 WEB ID AU37044 OFFERS OVER $470,000 WEB ID AU37882 NEGOTIATION WEB ID AU37861 EASTSIDE EASTSIDE WESTSIDE WESTSIDE 47A Wellington Street 57 Hakatere Drive 30a Wills Street 13 Grigg Street Nicely finished with section layed out all Sit back and enjoy the lifestyle Upper This near new, gorgeous home is situated An attractive home in the "dress circle" of 4 2 3 4 ready for you to move in and enjoy. 4 Hakatere Huts has to offer. Fully furnished, in the "dress circle" of Ashburton. Three Ashburton this four bedroom property has bedrooms, 2 living areas, double garage two bedrooms plus sunroom, spacious double bedrooms, master with ensuite, much to offer. Split level offering excellent with most all the 'bells' and 'whistles' you lounge with log fire. Large kitchen, and office, this immaculately presented views, 1012m2 section with superb 2 1 2 2 would expect in a near new home. Nice bathroom/laundry facilities and separate home offers so many features. gardens offering privacy, walk to town, the outdoor setting with auto watering system. toilet. New carpet. Enjoy the sun filled domain or school.

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GREAT 1ST HOME

FAMILY HOME-TURTON GREEN ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES

A SUNNY OUTLOOK

$225,000 WEB ID AU37676 $769,000 WEB ID AU38038 NEG OVER $295,000 WEB ID AU37486 WAS $279,000 NOW $273,000 WEB ID AU37973 EASTSIDE WESTSIDE EASTSIDE WESTSIDE 30 Princes Street Lot 12 Douglas Drive 7 Orr Street 1 James Street Tidy 3 bedroom home on small easycare, Construction is about to start for this four Classic timeless style situated to capture all Handy westside location here, with easy 3 4 3 2 421m2 section close to East Street. New bedroom plus office (or 5th bedroom) day sun. The interior has a neutral palette access from street to garage. Sun is a real logburner, stainless steel cylinder and home. Master bedroom has ensuite and throughout to compliment any decor. The bonus with kitchen/living catching it all rewired. The freshly painted exterior is a walk in robe. Open plan kitchen with workable kitchen would please any cook. 2 day. Ranch slider opens to north facing 1 2 2 1 top job and sparkles (all new guttering). butlers pantry, living, dining area and adjoining living rooms open to private patio and garden. Two double bedrooms Newly landscaped gardens. separate lounge. Three car garaging. outdoor entertainment area. with large third bedroom or hobbies room.

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OAKLEA SUBDIVISION

FROM $145,000 WEB ID AU38145 TINWALD Stage 4 Oaklea Subdivision The Oaklea development offers a lifestyle of choice to be appreciated for generations to come. The subdivision will consist of 89 sections in a staged development. Each section is specially developed with consideration for provision of a sunny street frontage, private back sections, and access to various reserves, farmland open spaces and views.

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$210,000 WEB ID AU37126 NEG AT $158,000 WEB ID AU37402 EASTSIDE EASTSIDE 91 Cox Street 92 Beach Road A lovely three bedroom home that boosts Good looking two bedroom cottage with 3 2 potential. This property offers character separate lounge, laundry and bathroom. and an opportunity to further enhance and Fully fenced, easy care section with a new add value. An upgraded bathroom and single garage. Does need D.I.Y but hard to 1 1 large kitchen provide plenty of appeal. find at this price.

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PRODUCTIVE SOILS 8 HA

$850,000 VENDOR SAYS SELL!!

NEGOTIATION

WEB ID AL37331

WEB ID AL37390

ASHBURTON 376 Wakanui Road

ASHBURTON 145 Wakanui Road

Located just 5km S.E from the Ashburton Town Centre this 4 bedroom home set in mature grounds offers peaceful country living within easy commuting distance from town. Modern kitchen/dining room, sunny living room plus large peaceful lounge. Spacious country laundry, bathroom plus separate shower room.

Looseboxes. Fertile Wakanui soils and good subdivision.

Price is plus GST. VIEW Saturday 9 Aug 10.30 11.15am

10 hectares of quality irrigated silt loam soils only a few kilometres from town. Featuring a near new three bedroom home with sunny kitchen/dining plus large lounge with log burner. Separate formal dining room.

Also a self contained sleepout. Buildings include 12m x 19m lock up shed with three phase power. Three 55 tonne silos plus 30m x 12.5m green house. Green house needs new cover. Older store sheds. Opportunity for lifestyle and income. Ignore past pricing Vendor says SELL. View By Appointment

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SIMPLY STUNNING-28.8HA

NEGOTIATION GREENSTREET LIFESTYLE

NEGOTIATION

WEB ID AR36309

WEB ID AL37152 ASHBURTON 56 Rawles Crossing Road

Situated 4km from the thriving town of Methven, this property will appeal to the discerning buyer.

A superb 4 year old home with 4 bedrooms, 2 living areas. A dairy support block in recent times, currently mostly in kale. Access to BCI water. A stabling complex is an added bonus. This is a rare opportunity in a highly sought after district. A must view.

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This is a great home built to all day sun with two separate patio areas, 3 double bedrooms master with ensuite, two living areas and large double garage. Then on top of this you have just under 10HA of top quality soils with irrigation.

A chance not to let go by.

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METHVEN 409 Line Road

FORESTRY/FARMING-51 HA

$845,000 + GST 11 HA - HOME + SLEEPOUT

$1,100,000 + GST

WEB ID AR35993

WEB ID AL36508

METHVEN Pudding Hill

ASHBURTON 82 Gartartan Road

A great opportunity exists for someone looking for a forestry prospect with duck and deer shooting thrown in or someone looking to clear the flats and/or return them to grazing. Keeping the Douglas Fir for retirement funds.

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Modern four bedroom home nestled in a peaceful private established expansive garden setting. Sheltered and positioned for the sun. Large open plan living and kitchen areas opening to the gardens. Ensuite and spa bath. Excellent modern two bedroom flat fully self contained. A special for granny or guests. Eight bays of sheds, cattle yards, eight paddocks and spray irrigation.

A well developed, very tidy productive rural lifestyle near Ashburton's town boundary. A great family home.

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ENQ OVER$579,000+GST ELBOW ROOM AND SPACE

ENTRY LEVEL LIFESTYLE

WEB ID ROL37413 DUNSANDEL 396 Karanga Road RD2 10.1ha lifestyle property located near Dunsandel in Central Canterbury.

Featuring a tidy 3 bedroom home with 2 bathrooms, 2 living areas, attached single garage/workshop plus carport. Well heated by 2 logburners.

Property boasts a large array of outbuildings including detached double garage, 2 bay pole shed with one bay fully lockable plus lean-to.

Approximately 7ha in pasture subdivided into seven paddocks serviced by basic set of sheep yards.

2 hectares Radiata Pine trees (approx 20 years old) plus half-hectare Macrocarpa. All trees have been well tendered.

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$199,000 WEB ID AL34677 HINDS 49 David Street 1.8HA leasehold property with 4 bedroom 4 villa homestead set in sheltered and mature grounds. Kitchen/Dining, separate lounge, HRV System. Rent $7000 per 1 annum. Paddocks for the pony, space for the children. Peaceful for the parents. Ring now!

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Industry Comment

A sellers guide First Impressions Count You don’t get a second chance to make a good first impression.

Your front door greets prospective customers. Make sure it is fresh and clean. It is also important to keep your lawns mowed, the garden tidy and paths free of weeds and debris.

Display the full value of your home Give your house a thorough clean and make sure it is absolutely tidy.

People buy a house because of its ‘feel’, remember to show your garage and storage spaces to their full advantage by removing unnecessary items.

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s I write this the sun is out the snow on the mountains looks spectacular. So with a new season coming it’s a great time to think about change, that could be selling the family home and making a move.

Bathrooms and kitchens sell homes Pay special attention to the cleanliness and repair of your bathroom and kitchen. Make these rooms sparkle.

So you are outside making sure all is well when you notice that weatherboard that needs replacing, the roof needs a lick of paint and that worn living room carpet, these are all things you think might need to be done, but you are happy so maybe the buyers will be to. 9/10 times this isn't the case.

Arrange bedroom neatly Put all clothes and belongings (especially valuables) neatly away and remove excess furniture. Make beds with attractive bedspreads.

Neat, well ordered closests show that the storage space is good.

Presentation is key, we all want top dollar and sometimes we have to spend a bit to achieve this. Don’t panic, kiwis are pretty handy folk so there’s a lot you can do yourself.

Heres some easy tips on how to get the money you want for your home:

Minor repairs can make a big difference Dripping taps, faded walls or worn woodwork reduce appeal. Loose knobs, sticking doors and windows,

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warped drawers and mirror flaws also detract from the value of your home. When seeing these things that need attention, customers begin to worry about the things they can not see.

Let the sun shine in Display rooms in their best light by opening curtains to let customers see how cheerful your home can be.

Keep rooms warm. Dark, cold rooms are not appealing.

Pets Many people are sensitive to pets and pet odour. Please keep pets and all pet paraphernalia out of the way and preferably out of the house.

Stay out of the buyers way It is best if you are not present while your home is being shown.

Customers will then be more vocal about their feelings, which helps us to sell your home.

So when it comes to selling follow some easy simple guidelines, do the preparation and there will be less stress. It’s a funny thing once the home is sold you forget the open homes, all the work you did to get the home on the market. The ring from the agent just as you have started cooking tea to get a client through. If it gets you to where you want to be it will be all worth it.

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Logburner in lounge area.

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A GREAT OPPORTUNITY HERE On offer is a three

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on 1/4 acre with potential to subdivide. Lounge area with logburner. 2 Double Bedrooms. Separate laundry.

Relax in the outdoor areas, Double garage possible sleepout or office.Located very close to the Rakaia Walkway.Rakaia well placed for the canterbury rebuild.

bedroom low maintenance home set on an easy care section. It has a homely feel to it and a feeling of space through the open plan kitchen, dining and living areas.Off street parking and backyard . Double glazed windows and a double internal access garage.

OPEN HOME - Saturday 9th August 12 - 1pm, 18 Rakaia Terrace, Rakaia

OPEN HOME - Saturday 9th August 10 - 11 am, 74 Pattons Road, Mt Somers

MODERN CHARACTER HOMEIn a sought after

central location this home has been fully renovated from the ground up. On offer is a 3 bed/2 bath character home, fully furnished. Warm modern interior with bay windows and French doors from two of the bedrooms.

Open plan kitchen/living areas with wood burner and heat pump.

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SPACE, SCENERY & SECURITYEnjoy the warmth

OUTSTANDING PROPERTY We proudly present an outstanding offering with an abundance of space.

of this luxurious Lockwood home. With 3 bedrooms, office, master with its own access and ensuite, this home has great appeal. A major transformation has taken place here in the last year with new carpet & vinyl, installation of a HRV system, new laundry, new decking, new lawn, new curtains and lighting.

This home embraces elements of yesteryear and today, while integrating them into an outstanding property that is both timeless and timely.

4 double bedrooms, all with ensuites. Large master bedroom with large walk-thru wardrobe, with French doors out to patio.

$465,000

OPEN HOME - Saturday 9th August 1.15 - 2.00pm 6 Cushmor Drive, Methven.

$625,000

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Selwyn Allred Principal 0274-388-493

Mark & Rachel Allred Property Consultants 0274-909-991 Mark 0272-429-799 Rachel

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LOVINGLY MAINTAINED

Ashburton

66 Cameron Street

Price by Negotiation

Four bedroom home with three year young kitchen Spacious conservatory and louvered patio.

The large living area, heated by heat pump and gas fire . HRV system installed Double garage and lots of outbuildings including a shed and glass house

Motivated vendors will look at all reasonable offers View Sat 10-10.30am www.bayleys.co.nz/518211

Mick Hydes

M 027 437 9696 B 03 307 7377 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz

Debbie Boon

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

M 027 448 4006 B 03 307 7377

BE IN FOR SPRING

366a Burnett Street

Get in now to secure this newly completed 172sqm townhouse on Burnett Street. This three bedroom, two bathroom home has been positioned to maximise the sun and allow efficient heating via heatpump and double glazed windows throughout. The spacious open plan living area leads out to the easy care grounds, perfect for relaxing outdoors. Located just a short stroll from the town centre, with quality fittings throughout.

For Sale $480,000 View Sat 11.30am-12pm

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Mick Hydes

M 027 437 9696 B 03 307 7377

Debbie Boon

M 027 448 4006

SEE IT, LOVE IT, MAKE IT YOURS

Allenton

4 Tranquil Place, Allenton

Price by Negotiation The vendors invite offers in the vicinity of $660,000 View Sat 10.45-11.15 www.bayleys.co.nz/518417

A home boasting simplicity and style, it has been situated for the sun. Looking within you will find a centralised kitchen, dining and family area which interconnects with the second living area. The living areas flow to the awesome outdoor area which is a pleasure to look upon. Four or five bedrooms, master with ensuite and WIR, spacious family bathroom and separate laundry. The exterior is complemented by attached garaging within the fully fenced yard in this tranquil setting.

Debbie Boon

M 027 448 4006 B 03 307 7377

Mick Hydes

M 027 437 9696 B 03 307 7377

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

THE SEARCH ENDS HERE 2/108 Eton Street This tidy three bedroom townhouse is sun soaked.

The spacious living area flows to the dining and kitchen area.

Neutral decor throughout and opens to the easycare garden, completed by the double garage all on a private rear section.

Hampstead

OH SO CLOSE! "TO NEARLY EVERYTHING"

Ashburton

Deadline Sale

298 Moore Street

Price by Negotiation

The vendors invite offers in the vicinity of $329,000 on or before 3pm, Wed 20 August 2014 View Sat 12.15-12.45pm www.bayleys.co.nz/518426

Debbie Boon

M 027 448 4006 B 03 307 7377

Welcome home to this perfectly positioned three bedroom home. Situated for the sun it boasts large open plan living, galley kitchen, attached garaging and extra 3mx4.5m garage/workshop.

Walking distances to the CBD it is a must see.

The Vendor invites offers in the vicinity of $389,000 View Sat 1-1.30pm www.bayleys.co.nz/517799

Mick Hydes

M 027 437 9696 B 03 307 7377

Mick Hydes

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

Debbie Boon

Hampstead

PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP

Allenton

Deadline Sale

20 Westpark Close Allenton

For Sale $645,000

With room enough for the entire family, this home boasts five bedrooms and a separate study. Bi fold doors from both living areas allow wonderful access to the sun drenched patio. Double glazed throughout with two heat pumps and gas fire.

Triple garage with enough room to store the toys and on a well fenced 961sqm section.

Mick Hydes

M 027 437 9696

M 027 448 4006 B 03 307 7377

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WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

NOT FLASH 79 Cambridge Street Instructions are clear here, selling "As Is" Potential to redevelop the site, undertake major renovations or leave as is for future redevelopment when the time is right Currently returning rental income$195 per week WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

The vendor invites offers on or before 3pm, Wed 13 August 2014 www.bayleys.co.nz/518387

Mick Hydes

M 027 437 9696 B 03 307 7377

Debbie Boon

M 027 448 4006

www.bayleys.co.nz/518396

M 027 437 9696 B 03 307 7377 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz

Debbie Boon

M 027 448 4006 debbie.boon@bayleys.co.nz

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

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Lifestyle

Assess your spending We love a good spend as much as the next shopaholic, but there are some things we splash out on that we don't need. If you're feeling frugal, consider cutting the following money-wasters out of your life: BOTTLED WATER

With all of those fresh water springs, tumbling waterfalls and snowy mountains pictured on the front of most water bottles, it's hardly surprising that we're tempted to pluck a fancy bottle from the shelf instead of resorting to the trusty kitchen tap. Research from the Environmental Working Group in Washington found that bottled water is no better for you than tap water, yet costs around 1900 times the price. Indeed, water is water and whether it comes from the Scottish highlands or your kitchen

tap, it's all pretty much the same so it's not worth wasting your money and the world's resources on bottled water. If you're looking for something purer than tap water, invest in a water filter.

WASHING CLOTHES

Although it's true that hot water is more effective at removing stains out of clothes, you should put your laundry on a hot wash only if your clothes actually need a deep clean.

Otherwise, putting your wash on cool will have the desired outcome and it won't cost a fortune. Hot washes also tend to cause clothes to shrink and fade, which means you end up wasting more money buying new clothes. To save money in the long run, put them on a cooler wash.

CHEAP ITEMS

We tend to think we're saving money when we reach for the cheapest shoes, instead of splurging on expensive ones, but this isn't always the case. Cheap items

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mind, though, that expensive products such as televisions, tools, clothes, and accessories are priced higher because they'll last longer.

usually reflect their quality and it works out a whole lot cheaper in the long-run if you buy better quality items.

Don't steer clear of all cheap items forever; own brand products in your local grocery/food store are usually a similar item but in less fancy packaging so it makes sense to buy the cheaper one. Bear in

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Don't steer clear of all cheap items forever; own brand products in your local grocery/food store are usually a similar item but in less fancy packaging so it makes sense to buy the cheaper one. wine but there's always someone who will take advantage of the situation and order a triple martini.

Then there's the situation where everyone decides to do rounds but you intend to have only one drink, and you don't want to seem mean so you end up spending a fortune on drinks for six other people and then leaving after you've bought your round.

then by all means buy rounds, but be prepared for someone to order something expensive. If you are staying for only one or two drinks, though, it's probably best to explain to your friends that you're leaving soon and you'll just buy your own drinks.

If there are four of you in the pub and you plan to stay until the end,

Sales assistants are good at making us feel as though we can't live

without those 50,000 text messages or the 10,000 free minutes and before we know it we're signing on the dotted line. Will you really use all of those texts and calls? Unless you have lots of regular gossip, the chances are you won't need them. Buying something because you get a lot of bang for your buck isn't necessarily the best policy if you're not going to use the extras. Instead, opt for a phone contract that suits you, not the one that suits your partner or your mum. Even if you save only a few coins, it's better than spending those coins on something you don't use.

food meal per day and then times it by seven to work out how much that would cost.

Think of all the groceries you can buy from the supermarket with that amount of money!

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If you’ve recently planted seedlings such as broccoli or cabbage, which

In my opinion silverbeet is the ultimate filler. It’s ideal for 'filling' up tummies by bulking out dishes like stews, quiches or lasagnes. It’s the perfect plant for 'filling' empty pots or tight spots in your garden, such as in between slower growing veges like cauliflower and broccoli.

And it’s 'full' of vitamins. If there were a prize for the ultimate filler, silverbeet would beat out the competition.

to use a good quality potting mix to ensure your seedlings get a good kick-start.

If I haven’t confused you too much and you’re still keen to plant this easy to grow vegetable, you can get your seedlings from your local supermarket or Bunnings. Or order them online at www.awapuni.co.nz without even having to leave your home.

If you’ve recently planted seedlings such as broccoli or cabbage, which take a while to mature, try growing your silverbeet in between the rows.

Your beet won’t impinge on your existing plants because it will grow up rather than out and will be ready to harvest earlier.

When you’ve got your seedlings look for a well-drained spot to grow them and mix in some compost. If your soil is a little sluggish mound it up before you plant.

Once you’ve found the perfect spot to plant, simply dig a little hole and place the seedling inside and then plant each one around 20cm apart.

As I said before, silverbeet grows well in pots so don’t feel restricted to your garden. And, for that matter, don’t even feel restricted to silver silverbeet. Coloured beet looks great in pots and is particularly suited to them because it likes full sun and is not quite as frost hardy as regular silver beet. Just remember

take a while to mature, try growing your silverbeet in between the rows.

Depending on the condition of your soil your silverbeet will be ready to harvest in around eight to 12 weeks.

If your soil is well composted and free draining you’ll be looking at more like eight weeks.

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Stop slugs in their slime Forget about slug bait let me introduce, beer bait.

Simply, cut the top off an empty fizzy drink bottle, leaving approximately 10cm of plastic from the lid. Make sure the lid is tightly screwed on.

Make a hole next to your lettuces large enough for the whole bottle neck to fit into. The open end of your plastic bottle should sit almost parallel with the soil.

Place three sticks approximately 15cm in height around your plastic bottle in the shape of a teepee.

Fill your bottle up to the halfway mark with beer (slugs aren’t fussy about the type of beer, but kids make sure you ask your parents first!).

To ensure that the beer is protected from rain, take the discarded end

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Balance this section on the three sticks you staked earlier. This will create a lid to protect the beer against rain.

Now all you have to do is sit back and wait. Overnight the slugs will slide their way into the beer. And don’t just stop with one beer bait bottle, make several and place them around your slug susceptible veges.

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