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17 Murneys Lane, Lake Hood Lifestyling gets an infusion of comfort in this superbly presented solid brick single level home with stylish living sitting on 3.24ha of rural paradise.

A change in circumstances dictates sale.

This contemporary approximately 245sqm home is located within the sought-after Lake Hood area and a short stroll to the Lake House restaurant and bar. Walking tracks, boating facilities and an amazing lifestyle are at your door.

Perfectly geared to family living with four bedrooms providing excellent accommodation, two bathrooms and wideopen plan living spaces embrace the sunny covered patio, inviting relaxed outdoor living around the in-ground swimming pool.

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Picture windows admit abundant light and provide garden and mountain outlooks with the comfort of a ducted heat-pump system and double-glazing for all year-round comfort.

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The double attached garage is fully insulated and carpeted and presently being used as a games room.

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room for a pony, all the pets and children!

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Outbuildings are well catered for with a 5 bay shed. quality Paloma or

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myself?

SHOULD I SELL MY HOUSE

Kevin Lampen-Smith

REA

Selling a property is easy, right? All you need to do is stick a ‘for sale’ sign out front, put a few photos online and hold a couple of open homes. Job done!

Why wouldn’t you do it yourself?

The fact that private sales made up just 10 per cent of all residential property sales in New Zealand in the year to July (down from 13 per cent in 2017 and 17 per cent in 2014) might be a clue that it’s not as simple and straightforward as you might think.

Research by the industry membership organisation Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) found that the median price for properties sold by real estate agents was 10.9 per cent higher than private sales.

“Property transactions are big financial deals and they can get complicated very quickly,” says Real Estate Authority chief executive Kevin Lampen-Smith.

“Selling a home, which is likely to be your biggest asset as well as being a physical and emotional roof over your head, is not like selling a used car or flogging your unwanted Christmas presents on TradeMe.” If you decide to sell your property privately, you will absolutely save on the commission that you’d otherwise pay a real estate agent,” Lampen-Smith says.

“Your target is to get at least close to what an agent would get for your house. You pay commission to an agent for them to get the best price and that extra value is what they will tell you pays your commission for you, along with less hassle on the DIY front.”

You know your property better than anyone, so you’re in a good position to ‘sell’ its features. You’ll have complete control over the process because you’ll be dealing directly with potential buyers. You get to decide every step of the process, including choosing the method of sale and setting the price.

However, with complete power comes complete responsibility, Lampen-Smith says.

“When you’re selling a property, you have a legal obligation to share all the relevant information about it, such as any issues with the boundary or title, any unconsented building work or alterations, any known weathertightness issues and whether there are any proposed developments that could have an impact on a buyer’s access, views or enjoyment.

“If you fail to do this, you could be in breach of your agreement with the buyer. This could put the sale in

jeopardy, or the buyer could seek compensation and take you to court.”

Lampen-Smith says would-be private sellers will need sharp marketing and negotiation skills, as well as the ability to be objective.

“What you think of the property and what it’s worth won’t necessarily be shared by potential buyers,” he says.

“It’s easy to sell a property when there are a few houses for sale and many buyers, but the market isn’t as buoyant now in parts of the country as it was a year ago. Your expectations of price and ease of sale are aligned with market conditions. These are things that real estate agents think about day in and day out.”

If you’re still keen to DIY it, make sure you’ve got some good advice from the experts.

“It can be very useful to get an independent assessment of what your property is worth, so you can work out the price you’ll be willing to accept,” Lampen-Smith says.

“You can research online (for free) or pay for a registered valuation. We strongly recommend that you use a lawyer or conveyancer to handle all the legal documentation, including the sale and purchase agreement. You may also want to consider help when it comes to preparing the property for viewings, whether that means engaging a home staging company who will make it look

pretty, or a trusted friend to run any open homes.”

Ultimately, there’s no reason why you can’t sell your own property if you think you’ve got the time, skills and energy.

You’ll need to be ready to juggle a lot of things at once – including marketing and negotiation – on top of your usual responsibilities. Whatever you do, make sure you go into the process with your eyes open.

For independent guidance and information on buying or selling, check out settled.govt.nz.

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Methven 8 Camrose Avenue

Allenton 5 Coniston Drive

Love the location, love the lifestyle

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Permanent material three bedroom home built in 2018, exterior Linear and brick cladding. Open plan kitchen, dining and living area. Master bedroom has ensuite and walk-in robe. Double garage with internal access. Available with furnishings.

Asking Price $585,000 View by appointment John Lamb 022 171 8321 john.lamb@bayleys.co.nz

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WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

Elevated elegance

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Vendors invite offers in the vicinity of $640,000.

This attractive home offers much for the disconcerting buyer. The many features of this 270m2 home will impress. Kitchen, dining and living with plenty of sun.

Price by Negotiation View by appointment Jenny Gray 027 452 2888 jenny.gray@bayleys.co.nz

bayleys.co.nz/557883

bayleys.co.nz/555220

Allenton 15 Primrose Place

Allenton 117 Racecourse Road

"Primrose"

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Spec home of four bedrooms and an office, master has an ensuite and walk in robe. The living is open plan to dining and kitchen. Situated in a quiet cul-desac for your peaceful lifestyle. The owner will put in patio's or decking of your choice.

Asking Price $590,000 View Sat 11.30am-12pm or by appointment Mick Hydes 027 437 9696 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

bayleys.co.nz/556411

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WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

Westside bargain

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A warm home that has been carefully looked after.

There are three bedrooms and a good sized living area with a conservatory and deck for entertaining.

A three car garage and room for off street parking.

For Sale offers invited over $368,000 View Sat 10.45-11.15am or by appointment Mick Hydes 027 437 9696 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz

bayleys.co.nz/558730

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NEW LISTING

Allenton 38 Creek Road

Allenton 21 Churchill Avenue

Classic clinker brick home

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A three bedroom home with beamed ceilings, featuring a sun filled lounge/garden room, an attractive kitchen and dinning room. Heating by heat pumps. All on a mature 1,669m2 stream boundary section. This home is full of character.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 4pm, Fri 1 Feb 2019 201 West St, Ashburton View by appointment Ray Knight 027 434 0139

bayleys.co.nz/559168

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WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

Ashburton 8 Charles Street 2

After a top to toe renovation step inside and admire this modernised two generous bedroom home. A beautiful kitchen, tiled bathroom, separate laundry with plenty of storage, a cosy lounge with a log burner and an office attached to double garage.

Price by Negotiation View Sat 11.45am-12.15pm or by appointment Eliza Waszczak 021 039 1770 eliza.waszczak@bayleys.co.nz

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This home is located in a top Allenton location.

Situated on a very private 1,146m2 back section. The home has four bedrooms plus a huge conservatory built for all day sun. There is also an office or formal dining room. Bathrooms are upstairs and down

For Sale offers invited over $621,000 View by appointment Mick Hydes 027 437 9696 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz

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bayleys.co.nz/558307

Allenton 26 Charles Street

Stylish modernised home

bayleys.co.nz/559066

All class here

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WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

Upmarket and classy

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The Vendors invite offers in the vicinity of $550,000.

This immaculate four bedroom home on a 930m2 landscaped section has a new kitchen, new floor coverings and quality window finishings. Two large living areas, log burner and HRV system.

Asking Price $550,000 View Sat 10.30-11am or by appointment Jenny Gray 027 452 2888 jenny.gray@bayleys.co.nz

bayleys.co.nz/557912

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Allenton 33 Andrew Street

Allenton 22 Cross Street

Ideal family home - Allenton

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Vendors invite offers in the vicinity of $375,000.

Attractive four bedroom home situated on a fully fenced section. Schools and shopping center at your doorstep. The two living areas open onto a sunny patio. Good sized garden for children and pets.

Asking Price $375,000 View Sat 10.30-11am or by appointment Jenny Gray 027 452 2888 jenny.gray@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

bayleys.co.nz/558965

Wow look at me now

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This 1960's solid brick home has been renovated to a high standard. Stunning kitchen, bathroom, laundry and three double bedrooms. Warm and cosy home.

Open plan living with a spacious lounge.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 2pm, Thu 7 Feb 2019 201 West St, Ashburton View Sat 10-10.30am or by appointment Eliza Waszczak 021 039 1770

bayleys.co.nz/559146

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WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

NEW LISTING

Allenton 1 Bullock Street

Netherby 41 Brucefield Avenue

Make it yours

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Very nicely presented three bedroom home with sunny aspect, located on a corner section in Allenton. Open plan and updated kitchen/dining and a separate lounge, modern updated bathroom.

Log fire and well-insulated.

Asking Price $340,000 View by appointment John Lamb 022 171 8321 john.lamb@bayleys.co.nz

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WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

bayleys.co.nz/558616

My first home

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A fantastic start to home ownership. This home offers a large living room which is heated by a heat pump. Three bedrooms and mains pressure water cylinder. Grounds are tidy and security fenced for your children and pets safety. Schools close by.

Asking Price $310,000 View Sat 10-10.30am or by appointment Mick Hydes 027 437 9696 mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

bayleys.co.nz/559136

NEW LISTING

Netherby 18 Mitchell Place

Netherby 30 Mitchell Place

Big is good

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A fantastic opportunity to purchase this spacious family home. With four bedrooms plus optional extra games room there is room for everyone.

Spacious family living with a compliant log burner to heat throughout.

For Sale offers invited over $419,000 View by appointment John Lamb 022 171 8321 john.lamb@bayleys.co.nz

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WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

bayleys.co.nz/556969

A home with feel good vibes

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You'll love this three bedroom classic home, featuring an open plan kitchen, living and dining area. New carpets and tastefully decorated. Single garage, carport and off street parking. Very nice home.

Asking Price $348,000 View Sat 12.30-1pm or by appointment Eliza Waszczak 021 039 1770 eliza.waszczak@bayleys.co.nz

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WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

bayleys.co.nz/559223

NEW LISTING

Ashburton Central 24 Peter Street

Ashburton 263A Cameron Street

This one is for the villa romantics

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An extraordinary Victorian home, complete with your own turret. Built in an era when craftsmanship, space and style were expected, this grand villa exudes all the beauty and charm of its time. Picture perfect.

Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) 1pm, Wed 23 Jan 2019 201 West St, Ashburton View Sat 11-11.30am or by appointment Eliza Waszczak 021 039 1770

bayleys.co.nz/559067

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WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

Don't delay, view today

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This beautifully presented townhouse has an open plan kitchen, dining and living area leads to a covered patio. The bathroom has a bath, shower and separate toilet. This centrally located home with easy care section is sure to go fast!

For Sale offers invited over $385,000 View by appointment John Lamb 022 171 8321 john.lamb@bayleys.co.nz

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WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

bayleys.co.nz/559230

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AWAPUNI NURSERIES

Keep up your watering. Water early evening or in the morning before the sun has any heat in it, to maximise the absorption from the plants.

Extra attention needs to be given to your juicy plants like tomatoes and strawberries.

Apply mulch around the garden to reduce the need for watering. Mulch will protect the soil from the sun’s intense heat, and also retain water. Check your soil by pushing your finger down to your second knuckle. If it’s dry, you’ll need to water.

Pick tomatoes as soon as they’re ready. The same goes for zucchinis, unless you want them to grow into a marrow. Artichokes, peas, butternuts and cucumbers should all be ready for harvesting in January too.

Harvest your potatoes too. Flowering is one sign that they’re ready. If they’re not, continue to mound up the soil around them to encourage more tubers.

Keep up your planting for a constant supply of leafy greens over summer.

Fast growing veges like rocket, lettuce, basil and coriander are great to be continually planting every few weeks right now. Also try poking some spring onions into your garden to fill your gaps.

Dead-head your flowers, such as marigolds and petunias. Picking off your flowers when they dry will stop them rotting, and make way for the next round of blooms to come through.

This includes cutting back your roses to ensure they keep on flowering. Cut them back to the nearest bud – where the stem looks about the thickness of

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Grow sweet peas, sweet William, cornflowers and portulaca.

Keep an eye out for disease. Downy mildew rots your leaves and plant pods.

It often attacks your cucumbers, peas, pumpkins and onions. Powdery mildew looks like a powdery icing sugar all over your plant. It attacks similar plants, plus courgettes and leafy greens.

In both cases, remove the damaged

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If you’re stuck for ideas on what to plant, check out our planting calendar.

It will give you an idea of when specific plants will be available to plant and purchase each year. And if you see something that’s not available right now, click on the ‘notify me when available button’ to be the first to know when it comes in.

138 Belt Road

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52 Carters Terrace

Terrific Street frontage Three bedrooms Two bathrooms Open plan living Lawns patio and fencing complete

$420,000 • Three bedrooms • Huge family living areas • Flow to the gorgeous outdoor entertaining • Family bathroom plus separate wetfloor shower • Attached garaging, manicured section

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141a Kermode Street

$385,000

OPEN HOME SATURDAY, JANUARY 12 10.00AM –10.30AM

9 Whiteoak Grove

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Brand spanking new Three bedrooms Open plan sunny living Fully fenced, lawns paths, patios all completed • Great Park views

$620,000 • Four Bedrooms • Interconnecting kitchen and living flowing to the outdoors • Separate Lounge • Log Burner plus heatpump and heat transfer kit • Double attached garage with workshop

OPEN HOME SATURDAY, JANUARY 12 10.00AM – 10.30AM

12 Whiteoak Grove

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64 Kelvin Crescent $429,000 and 66 Kelvin Crescent $445,000

Four bedrooms Two sunny living spaces Superb flow to the outdoors Double attached garaging Near new all on 747sqm

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Top Allenton Location Three bedrooms Ensuite and WIR Great indoor/outdoor flow with privacy • Sunny open plan living • TWO TO CHOOSE FROM

OPEN HOME SATURDAY, JANUARY 12 10.45AM – 11.15AM

8 Jordan Avenue

Neg over $438,000 • • • • • •

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7 Porter Street

Exception Presentation Renovated inside and out Four bedrooms Two Bathrooms Ensuite and WIR Lovely Jordan Ave location

$295,000 • • • • • • • • •

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12 Westpark Close

$710,000

Three bedrooms could be four Two living areas Conservatory Daikin heat pump and an HRV system Good garage, workshop and hobby sheds Swimming pool and landscaped section Handy location Land area- 766m2 Floor area -130m2

6 Kelburn Place

$639,000 When it comes to location this home will be hard to beat your living in the country but your in town.

• Four Bedrooms, master with WIR and ensuite • Upstairs games room, office or family retreat • Lovely family bathroom with separate powder room • Kitchen interacts easily with living and dining • Separate living area • Separate office space • Storage Galore • Huge 1158sqm section • Private and Secure

4 bedrooms Walk-in wardrobe and en-suite off main bedroom, separate bathroom with shower, bath & vanity Open plan kitchen, dining and living separate good sized lounge, Double garage internal access, Walk-in pantry Lawns, paths, patios & fencing will be completed.

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