Guardian Property, 16 August 2013

Property GUARDIAN

Guardian Ashburton

AUGUST 16, 2013

Quiet Cul-de-sac Living Proudly marketed by Kim Miller Ray White Ashburton Refer page 2 for further details

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606 East Street Ashburton 307 7131

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Quiet Cul-de-sac living

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ituated at the end of the award-winning Arborlea cul-de-sac, this substantial fourbedroom home has plenty of space for a growing family.Enter through stained glass feature doors into a foyer, which in turn leads into a roomy lounge with a log burner.

vege garden, a sheltered outdoor living area and two garden sheds.

The open plan kitchen, dining and living area features a bay window, allowing plenty of natural light in, and another log burner keeps this part of the home cozy.

A double garage with an automatic door, houses the laundry and offers internal access to the home and to the rear of the section.

With a corner pantry and ample cupboard space, storage won’t be a problem in a kitchen designed for family catering.

The large master bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite with a large corner shower.

Along the hall, the well-appointed family bathroom has a shower over a deep bath. There is a separate toilet adjacent to this bathroom.

The three minor bedrooms all have double builtin wardrobes. Sliding doors in both living areas and the master bedroom open onto the low maintenance section, complete with a raised-bed

Jill Quaid M 027 437 6755

Annette McCully M 027 438 2328

Cindy Hayward M 027 389 7955

Kim Miller M 027 236 8627

With a west facing aspect and a securely-fenced 799m2 section there is plenty of space for the kids and the pets to play outdoors safely.

Interested in this property?

Surrounded by quality homes, in a desirable neighbourhood, this property is priced to sell, and ready to move into.

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Kim Miller

76 Nursery Drive

Agent: Kim Miller

Mobile: 027 236 8627 DDI: 03 307 8317 Email: kim.miller@raywhite.com

Open Home Saturday August 17th 10.45 am - 11.00 am

Margaret Wilson M 021 221 2544

Mike Grant M 021 272 0202

Richard Quaid M 027 454 4745

Jarrod Ross M 021 249 4644

Roger Burdett M 021 224 4214

Chrissy Milne M 027 290 6606

Margaret Feiss M 021 751 009

Shirley Fitzgerald M 027 220 1528

RESIDENTIAL 217 West Street ASHBURTON ashburton@propertybrokers.co.nz 03 307 9176

Hastings McLeod Ltd Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008

IMAGINATION REQUIRED

A GREAT FAMILY HOME

MAKE ME YOUR OWN

A GREAT OPPORTUNITY

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DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY WEB ID AU31947 $455,000 WEB ID AU27284C DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY WEB ID AU31943 $260,000 WEB ID AU31592 EASTSIDE EASTSIDE EASTSIDE EASTSIDE 59 Davis Crescent 5 Goldrich Drive 45A Eton Street 110 Princes Street Solid 3 bedroom home but in need of This home has been built for you, four Sunny townhouse on a private rear section.

Very sought after - an affordable first 3 4 3 3 redecorating throughout and some bedrooms with two bathrooms, walk-in Three bedrooms, two bathrooms and open home or investment opportunity. Sunny renovation. As is where is. wardrobe, shower, vanity and toilet in plan living. open plan kitchen, dining, living and ensuite. In the main bathroom - shower, updated bathroom. Currently tenanted for VIEW Saturday 17 Aug 10.00 - 10.30am VIEW Saturday 17 Aug 10.00 - 10.45am 1 2 2 1 vanity, bath and separate toilet. Big open $300 per week. Don't delay - call today!

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY Thursday DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY Tuesday 3rd plan living area with separate lounge.

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QUALITY BUILD HERE

A NEW FAMILY IS NEEDED

THE COMPLETE PACKAGE

EASY TO ENJOY AT ELMWOOD

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NEGOTIATION WEB ID AU30985 $435,000 WEB ID AU31983 $385,000 WEB ID AU31793 $525,000 WEB ID AU31614 EASTSIDE WESTSIDE WESTSIDE TINWALD 8 Manse Place 5 Glassey Drive 79 Middle Road 4 Elmwood Grove When it comes to building this guy knows An attractive home with quality chattels We have location, we have size and we Your family will enjoy everything about this 3 4 3 4 his stuff. 230sqm home - now that's big. throughout. Four bedrooms, near new have special features. very attractive and well presented home Three double bedrooms with a big ensuite kitchen and bathroom and new carpet as • Three double bedrooms, heaps of with the fabulous space (263sqm) off master bedroom. Separate main well. Top location in the often sought after wardrobe space throughout and sun-drenched living. Well 2 2 2 2 bathroom. Bigger than most kitchen with Glassey Drive. This extremely sunny home • Renovated kitchen, rimu exposed floors thought out kitchen, the huge dining/living heaps of cupboard space. is great for entertaining.

• New carpet, new paint and wall paper has doors opening out to a patio.

• Self contained sleepout with shower and 2 2 3 3 VIEW Saturday 17 Aug 10.45 - 11.15am VIEW Saturday 17 Aug 11.00 - 11.30am VIEW Saturday 17 Aug 12.00 - 12.30pm toilet VIEW Saturday 17 Aug 11.30 - 12.15pm

BELT ROAD BEAUTY

SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME

BRAND NEW FOR YOU

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OFFERS OVER $399,000 WEB ID AU31909 $360,000 WEB ID AU31918 WESTSIDE EASTSIDE 145 Harrison Street 332B Havelock Street Immaculately presented larger family home Building is almost complete of this sunny 5 3 on popular west side. This sunny home has three bedroom townhouse located within fresh neutral colourways and new flooring walking distance of town, churches and throughout. Roomy lounge/dining room, library. The full bathroom has dual access 2 1 five bedrooms or four and a separate living from the main bedroom and the hallway, space. Two bathrooms, loads of storage. along with separate toilet.

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WEB ID AU31922 WESTSIDE 27 Belt Road VIEW Saturday 17 Aug 11.00 - 11.45am A delightful three bedroom home that has undergone DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY Thursday 29th August 2013 at a major transformation including stylish new kitchen, 4.00pm bathroom, carpet, tiles and double glazing with two bi-fold doors opening to an inground swimming pool and BBQ area.

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY

Set on stunning private grounds (1320sqm) with established trees and rhododendrons, homes likes this are seldom available. Excellent Allenton location within close proximity to schools, shops, domain/sports fields and hospital.

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RESIDENTIAL 217 West Street ASHBURTON ashburton@propertybrokers.co.nz 03 307 9176

Hastings McLeod Ltd Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008

OPPORTUNITY CENTRAL

LARGE SECTION

QUALITY DESIGN

HANDS ON

NEW LISTING $360,000 WEB ID AU31915 $185,000 WEB ID AU31901 EASTSIDE TINWALD 332A Havelock Street 22 Elmwood Grove Ideal chance to secure a lovely townhouse Hurray now! This large building site, 1108sqm has 2 so close to town. Currently under become available in the Millichamp Nursery construction, this townhouse offers lovely subdivision of Elmwood Grove. This subdivision is sunny living area, two double bedrooms completed to a very high standard with high quality 1 with the bonus of a double garage with homes now being built and established. The title is internal access. available and building can start immediately. Be quick.

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$469,000 WEB ID AU31895 OFFERS OVER $280,000 WEB ID AU31847 EASTSIDE TINWALD 10 Manse Place 141 McMurdo Street An impressive home designed with quality Work required to bring this home back up 3 4 features throughout. This ultra modern to its best but the 'canvas' is there to work three bedroom plus office home is spread on. Four bedrooms, tandem garage close over two levels with high ceilings and to primary schools. Worth a look and see 2 1 excellent natural light. Spacious living and what you can do. impressive kitchen.

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IMMACULATE, SMART & COSY GOOD RENTAL PROPERTY

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NEAT & NATTY

$339,000 WEB ID AU31390 $262,000 - $270,000 WEB ID AU31221 $218,000 WEB ID AU31031 $255,000 WEB ID AU30821A EASTSIDE WESTSIDE EASTSIDE EASTSIDE Flat 1 42 Grey Street 2 Williamson Place 30 Princes Street 14 Willow Street Enjoy your busy or retired life in this sunny This cosy two bedroom townhouse is Tidy three bedroom home on small easy Come and view this tidy three bedroom 3 2 3 3 three bedroom townhouse within the immaculately presented. The owners have care 421sqm section close to East Street. home. Open plan living area catches plenty avenues. Sitting well for all day sun on a lovingly maintained this home and garden Good tidy tenant in place paying $280 per of sun, modernised kitchen is roomy and smaller easy care section, this home has it to a high standard. Live in comfort here in week and keen to stay on. New log burner, spacious. Just the place to start out or buy 1 1 1 1 all - open plan kitchen/dining/living, this quiet street on the west side of town. cylinder and nice kitchen with Butlers as an investment home. conservatory and double garage.

Be quick! pantry.

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CHARMING SPACIOUS VILLA

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WHAT A GREAT BIG HOUSE

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ONLY ONE YEAR OLD

$318,000 WEB ID AU30796 NEGOTIATION WEB ID AU30754 $665,000 WEB ID AU30748 $355,000 WEB ID AU30372A WESTSIDE WESTSIDE WESTSIDE EASTSIDE 132 Harrison Street Flat 2, 179 Harrison Street 11 Farm Road 24a Grey Street Larger family home in the heat of Allenton.

Harrison Street location, three double Please to offer for sale this four bedroom Most attractive and practical two bedroom 4 4 4 2 Three bedroom plus office or fourth bedroms upstairs (even has a chair lift for home. A bonus is the office and large townhouse that still smells brand new! This bedroom. Updated kitchen and open plan easy access!), one downstairs with own games room with bathroom and spare front townhouse has very tasteful decor, living plus an extra lounge - plenty of room sitting room and private outdoor access. room, all self contained. Two living areas sits well to the sun and is so handy to 1 1 3 1 for everyone. Family sized section too, with Spacious lounge and dining area is heated plus dining room off kitchen area. Large town. A small garden shed holds mower double garage and workshop room. with inbuilt cosy diesel fire. spa bath in main bathroom. and tools with very little garden to work.

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ALMOST COUNTRY STAGE

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The Braebrook story continues...

$450,000 WEB ID AU25335A WESTSIDE Carters Road Carters Estate offers a unique lifestyle choice not previously found in Ashburton. A relaxing park like setting with attractive plantings already in place....wander out and practice your golf on the pitch and putt golf course or have a quiet drink in the pavilion while watching some tennis or just enjoy looking out over the tranquil lake.

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RURAL Hastings McLeod Ltd Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008

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

RELAXED RURAL LIVING

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY WEB ID AL31839 ASHBURTON 23 Innes Road 2 ha only 8kms from town centre. Waimakariri shallow silt loam soils. Four bedroom homestead, master with ensuite. Open plan living plus separate lounge/billiard room and smaller sitting room. Office. Attractive and mature grounds. Two bay open shed, two bay garage with large workshop. Renovated sleepout. Three phase power. A range of older sheds. Excellent subdivision into five paddocks. Water from well approx. 21 metres deep.

Offers close Wednesday 4th September at 4pm.

VIEW Saturday 17 Aug 10.30 - 11.15am DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY (unless sold prior) Wednesday 4th September 2013 at 4.00pm

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5 HA - SPACIOUS HOME

WEB ID AL31727 HINDS 4 Cracroft Street Motivated vendors offer this well appointed holding with large lockable shed and workshop, fenced into numerous paddocks with central lane and stockyards.

Aussie style home with 360 degree veranda to follow the summer shade or winter sun. Generous living areas and three bedrooms. Centrally located, an easy commute to town.

Deadline Sale by Private Treaty Closing 30th August @ 4pm.

VIEW Saturday 17 Aug 10.00 - 11.00am DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY (unless sold prior) Friday 30th August 2013 at 4.00pm

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ASHLEY GRANGE AND LERRYN IN THE HEART OF WINCHMORE A PLACE OF PRESTIGE

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY WEB ID AR31852 OXFORD 238 Glentui Bennetts Road Two properties located in the highly sought after area present a rare opportunity to secure centrally located land. Ashley Grange -179ha held in 2 titles, substantial homestead, full range of farm buildings. Well sheltered attractive property. Lerryn - 90ha with heavier soils, excellent shelter, 3 bedroom home.

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY Friday 6th September 2013 at 4.00pm

$775,000 + GST WEB ID AL31565 ASHBURTON 518 Methven Highway 8 ha of productive eyre stony silt loam situated only 10 minutes from town centre. Three bedroom homestead with spacious open plan living plus access to outdoor entertainment area. Mature and sheltered grounds subdivided into four main paddocks plus two holding paddocks. Three bay open shed, deer shed and modest sheep yards.

$960,000 WEB ID AL31708 ASHBURTON 212 Beach Road East "PENSCROFT" 4 hectares located in one of Mid Canterbury's highly regarded locations. Four to five bedroom character homestead with all the glory of a by gone era.

Kitchen, living room, magnificent dining room, library, sitting room, lounge, billiard room. The ground floor features wood panelled foyer and hallways.

27.1719 HA - TWO TITLES

$1,000,000 + GST WEB ID AL31787 STAVELEY 150 Boyds Road Two excellent properties side by side of 14.3 hectares and 12.86 hectares in elevated positions with views to die for. The popular Staveley hamlet is a good walk downhill for a good coffee and lunch at the cafe.

Excellent bush walks and the ice skating rink nearby.

$775,000 + GST

BUILD & LIVE THE DREAM

$205 000 INC GST WEB ID AR05275 ASHBURTON Winslow Willowby Road Great up and coming area for lifestyle blocks. Close to town yet truly rural. Great building sites.

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STUNNING VIEWS

$472,500 + GST WEB ID AL26381 ASHBURTON Wakanui Road A rare 8 hectare corner site with many attractive building sites. Full open views over town to the Southern Alps and Mt Hutt. All in good pasture on quality soils ideal to develop your landscape. Well fenced and power at the roadside. Town 'n' Country with the boundary only 1km away.

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NEGOTIATION WEB ID AL27542 TINWALD 45 O'Keefe Road This hidden gem has to it all ready for its new owners.

It has a huge home of 659sqm with 6 plus bedrooms, storage rooms, office, games room, extensive living and outdoor area including inground heated pool.

Also features calf sheds (13 bays), huge lock up sheds, second home, contractors base with office, workshop and implement shed.

Industry Comment

Does Cost = Value?

Mortgage rates

5.65% 6.25%

Value = percieved benefits received percieved price paid

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or the buyer, value of a product will change as perceived price paid and/or perceived benefits received change. But the price paid in a transaction is not only financial it can also involve other things that a buyer may be giving up.

the repairs, the dreams, in context that personalises the calculations.

On the one hand you will have a repair budget for what you dream of achieving with the house. On the other hand practicalities cut in and you have choices to make.

It would be great if for every unit of money you spent on a home increased its value by the same amount. This rarely happens. Cost rarely equals Value in the same proportions.

A bright red interior scheme of decoration will not appeal too many.

A swimming pool may be the central feature to some potential buyers but could be a turn off to others who do not want the health and safety risks and maintenance hassle. Cup half empty, cup half full syndrome.

Chimney leaning over and is dangerous? The devaluation of the home caused by this one defect will at least equal the full costs of its repair or renewal, indeed it might produce the situation, if the fireplace under that chimney was to be regularly used, that the value of the home increases by less than the total repair cost.

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Small section of flat roof needs renewal in what is a home with mainly a large pitched and tiled roof. In this example the cost of work is fairly high but the effect on value would be low, perhaps ranging from neutral (no increase in value due to this repair) to an increase of say half the full cost expended.

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No simple answer can be ascribed to the Cost versus Value debate. The answer lies with placing the defects,

Garage Addition

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Bathroom Remodel

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Deck Addition

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Minor Kitchen Remodel

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Major Kitchen Remodel

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of recovery rises but the main value I see is that it will make the home sell quicker as opposed to not selling at all in some cases.

In summary market price is determined by what a willing seller and a willing buyer are prepared to exchange a property for.

The value of that property is not identical to its price for all buyers, but represents how much benefit a buyer sees in that particular property at the time they wish to purchase the property.

Contact your Real Estate professional for advice when renovating to make sure you do not over capitalise your property.

Sellers expect that the costs incurred during a renovation will automatically be recovered by increasing the home’s value. Of course that is true, but it is never as much as the project cost. In today’s market where people are more willing to pay for upgrades than they did a few years ago the percentage

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Preparing for sale

Improve your home’s security

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It is a good idea and peace of mind to change the locks, especially if the property has been a rental at some stage

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here are some 80,000 reported burglaries in New Zealand each year, and Mid Canterbury is not immune.

Many prospective home buyers are looking for a home that is secure, so good locks on both doors and windows, and good outdoor lighting will make your house more attractive to potential buyers.

Although there is no absolute way to protect

your home from break-ins, there are some simple things you can do to improve your security and deter would-be thieves.

Good lighting is a great deterrent to crime.

Floodlights or spotlights on the corner of your house are relatively inexpensive and easy to install.

Windows and doors are the would-be burglar’s main points of entry, and offer the most protection when they are visible, so good quality locks will discourage the amateur thief looking for an easy opportunity.

Most older windows do not have locks, but are fitted with central latches which offer little protection. Locking versions of these catches, often described as sash window security locks, are available, and it is recommended these are fitted in pairs.

An even better choice are sash stops. They are strong, easy to use and can be positioned so the window can be left slightly open for ventilation.

A steel bolt, secured by a key, is engaged through the inner and outer frames, and prevents the window from passing the stop. A stop should be fitted each side of the window.

Tilting and sliding type slash windows are best fitted with both central locking catches and sash stops.

The glass in louvre windows can be slid out in seconds, but if you don’t want to replace them, they can be secured in place using a silicone or modern louvres now have plastic packers and the glass locks in.

By Shane Woods Insideout Property Services Deadlock accessible windows and doors to ensure they cannot be opened easily even after the glass is broken and always remove keys from the locks. Deadbolt locks are the most secure and double cylinder versions require a key to lock and unlock on both sides, preventing burglars opening doors from the inside and escaping with your possessions. There are several kinds to suit both wooden and aluminium joinery.

Drop bolts offer an alternative way to secure ranchslider, bi-fold and French doors and can be used in conjunction with existing dead latches to give maximum security. Drop bolts come in a variety of styles and colours, are relatively inexpensive to fit and are ideally mounted to the top and bottom of the door.

Also check that the sliding doors can’t be lifted out of the frames. Older ranchsliders can be lifted and unlatched easily. New locks have pins to prevent this and it is money well spent.

If you have just purchased your new home and are excited about picking up the keys, ideally these should only be used to get you in.

The previous owners may be lovely, but who else has a spare key, and the people before them?

It is a good idea and peace of mind to change the locks, especially if the property has been a rental at some stage.

Woodsy replaces a cylinder on a front door.

Let the team at Insideout take care of all your painting and property maintenance

• Maintenance & repairs • Painting • Carpentry • Spouting • Water blasting • Handyman services • Renovations • Fencing & decks • Insulation • Rural & urban

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It is exciting picking up the keys to your new home, but ideally these should only be used to get you in before you change the locks.

Call Shane today on 03 307 7071

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Ashburton Get Started

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A tidy spacious three bedroom bungalow in a great west side location. Small easy care section with a park just over the fence. This warm home with compliant log fire has had a fresh exterior paint and with some interior modernisation.

Offers over $225,000 View Open Home Saturday 10.00 - 10.15am 107 Creek Road rwashaburton.co.nz/ AHB20075

Ashburton

OPEN HOME

Often Admired On Arborlea

• Four bedrooms • Master with ensuite • Double internal access garage • Fully fenced • Two Log fires

$440,000 - $460,000 View: Open Home Saturday 10.45 - 11.00am 76 Nursery Drive

Ashburton 92 McMurdo Street

rwashaburton.co.nz/ AHB20228

• Two x double bedrooms, all with large wardrobes • Master with ensuite • Large main bathroom with bath, shower, vanity • Open plan kitchen, dining, living • Double internal access garaging • Shade sail over sunny west facing outdoor entertaining area

Ashburton

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Space and Grace

Brilliant location- just minutes to Allenton. Three double bedroomed warm home. Heat pump and nightstore. Updated kitchen, carpets and exterior.

Open plan kitchen/dining with glass sliding doors to sunny living room. Lockup shed plus double garage.

For Sale $340,000 View: By appointment

rwashaburton.co.nz/AHB20255

Built in 2006 this spacious townhouse is warm and inviting. A fully secure and private section, there’s even room to park the caravan,trailer or boat off the road.

$342,000 View Open Home Saturday 1.00 - 1.30pm 53 Cross Street

Urban Consultant Kim Miller 027 236 8627

OPEN HOME

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Rakaia

rwashaburton.co.nz/ AHB20251

Ashburton

Spit’n’Polish

OPEN HOME

Ashburton Seldom Available

Why Build Your Own

• First home buyers find!

• Three bedroom family home.

• Features large dining area and separate lounge with dual Kent fire heating. Bathroom has a deep clawfoot bath plus separate shower.

• Single garaging plus carport. Safe for family and pets being fully fenced.

This stunning three bedroom townhouse with two bathrooms is all built ready and waiting - immediate possession available. Striking entrance in the large stunning dining and living area complimented with the timeless white kitchen. Add your flair with your drapes!

This two bedroom immaculately presented unit has to be a home to be proud of. The interior decor is tasteful and creates a homely relaxing haven. Open plan, timeless, white smart kitchen and living complete with heat pump will be the envy of many. Location is superb, close to town, hospital and domain.

Enquiries over $220,000 View: Open Home Saturday 11.00 - 11.30am. 15 South Town Belt Rakaia rwashaburton.co.nz/ AHB20256

$470,000 - $485,000 View: Open Home Saturday 11.30 - 11.45am. 368 Burnett Street rwashaburton.co.nz/ AHB20182

$236,000 View: Open Home Saturday 12.15 - 12.30pm. 4/21 Walker Street rwashaburton.co.nz/ AHB20252

Manager Jill Quaid 027 437 6755

Rural Consultant/Auctioneer Jarrod Ross 021 249 4644

96 Tancred Street, Ashburton rwashburton.co.nz

Rural Consultant Roger Burdett 021 224 4214

Urban Consultant Margaret Wilson 021 221 2544

Mid Canterbury Real Estate Limited

Urban Consultant Annette McCully 027 438 2328

Licensed REAA 2008

Urban Consultant Richard Quaid 027 454 4745

Urban Consultant Mike Grant 021 272 0202

Phone (03) 307 8317

Rakaia

Rarely Available!

None Better!

Lovingly refurbished by a former owner to a very high standard. Level ¼ acre section, fully fenced, with large double garaging. THE BONUS: Separate self-standing studio/ office with power supplied, currently used as a bedroom.

Highly recommended. Features many improvements.

OPEN HOME

Inquiries over $260,000 View by appointment 82 Cridland Street, Rakaia

rwashaburton.co.nz/ AHB20249

Ashburton Get Started • Three bedrooms • Separate toilet • Compliant logfire • Single garage plus workshop • Great easy care section

$268,000 View by appointment 11 Galbraith Street rwashaburton.co.nz/AHB20121

Rakaia 7 Chapman Street Older style re-clad Palliside cottage with various costly improvements. Features very modern kitchen and ensuite. Huge four car 183sqm utility shed with mezzanine floor. ½ acre sub-dividable site, (subject to local council approval).

Business Zone: A Marketed by Tender closing September 3, 2013 at 4pm Don’t wait for the SOLD sign - Call now!

Ashburton Executive Styling, Family Lifestyle • • • • • •

For Sale Tender View Open Home Saturday 12 - 12.30pm rwashaburton.co.nz/AHB20250

$P.O.A. View by appointment 1 Whitney Lane

Urban Consultant Mike Grant 021 272 0202

Ashburton

Promises to Impress

A beautifully finished brand new three bedroom home in the stunning Braebrook subdivision. Flexible living options with a well equipped kitchen complete with butlers pantry. Numerous outdoor decks make this home the perfect entertainers retreat.

Our vendor has added the finishing touches, all that’s left now is for you to move in and enjoy.

$589,000 View by appointment 15 Orchard Grove rwashaburton.co.nz/AHB20020

Urban Consultant Kim Miller 027 236 8627

Urban Consultant Cindy Hayward 027 389 7955

96 Tancred Street, Ashburton rwashburton.co.nz

Five bedrooms Three bathrooms Two living areas Four car garaging Securing and private Lifestyle at its finest

Ashburton

rwashaburton.co.nz/ AHB20180

New Owner Needed

Due to a change in circumstances this section needs a new owner NOW. Concept house plans included in sale price. Be part of this beautiful sub-division now. Golfers take note.. golf course very close by! $240,000 View by appointment Lot 23, Kelburn Estate rwashaburton.co.nz/AHB20199

Urban Consultant Chrissy Milne 027 290 6606

Urban Consultant Margaret Feiss 021 751 009

Mid Canterbury Real Estate Limited

Ashburton

Watch this Space!

Not often we get our hands on such a great site. Located amongst good quality homes in a private lane and so handy to local shopping. Potential for two townhouses (Subject to local planning bylaws and consents). 823m2 all services to boundary. Fully fenced. RV $110,000.

Flat building platform - Selling Now!

Enquiries over $125,000 View by appointment 9D Bridge Street rwashaburton.co.nz/AHB20165

Urban Consultant Shirley Fitzgerald 027 220 1528

Licensed REAA 2008

Property Manager Veronica Monaghan 027 697 6948

Property Manager Annie Dwyer 027 287 3388

Phone (03) 307 8317

Get Ready

10 Tips to prepare for an Open Home 1. Eliminate half of your belongings, as clutter can cost a sale.

2. Rent a high-pressure water cleaner to help you clean the outside of the house.

3. Make sure the front door is inviting. Paint the door if needed. Also, replace any outdated outdoor lighting fixtures.

4. Organise all closets and drawers. Buyers might look there.

5. Make any necessary repairs so that buyers don’t have to add that to their list of expenses.

6. Rearrange furniture to make rooms appear as large as possible.

7. Make every surface shine, from cornices to skirting boards. Don’t forget interior windows, mirrors and floors.

8. Scrub every inch of the kitchen and bathrooms.

9. Depersonalise each room, removing photo frames and posters or artwork.

10. Let go emotionally of your home, and get ready for an offer!

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67 Havelock St Residential

4 Tucker St Residential

• Hot listing • Conservatory, HRV • Two bathrooms • Two car garage • Fully fenced

List your property with us before the end of September and when we sell, you will be given a $1000 gift voucher of your choice!

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NEW LISTING

148 Harland St Residential

•New roof - new spouting • Two large bedrooms • Open plan living kitchen • Separate laundry - new cylinder • New roof - 4.8 kw heat pump

$PBN BIR $220,000 $240,000

$PBN BIR $249,000 $260,000

OPEN HOME: Saturday, August 17, 2013 10.00 - 10.30am

OPEN HOME: Saturday, August 17, 2013 10.00 - 10.30am NEW LISTING

151 Trevors Rd Residential

• Close in Westside • Three large bedrooms • Spacious living • Easy care section • Plenty of potential

94 Eton St Residential

• Three bedrooms, permanent material • Open plan kitchen, dining • Separate toilet bathroom • Single garage - very well fenced • Log burner

Offers over $269,000

• Five rooms • Swimming pool • Spacious bathroom • Good garaging • Large section

$PBN-BIR $259,000 $279,000

Offers over $255,000

OPEN HOME: Saturday, August 17, 2013 11.00 - 11.30am

OPEN HOME: Saturday, August 17, 2013 10.30 - 11am 101 Trevors Rd Residential

OPEN HOME: Saturday, August 17, 2013 11.00 - 11.30am

NEW LISTING

Residential

• Brick and tile • Large section • Rural view • Heat pump • Log burner

• Four bedroom family home 290m2 • Ensuite, mezzanine with office • Large 2426m2 section • Four car garaging, privately situated, modern, unique

$PBN-BIR $239,000 $255,000

$PBN-BIR $579,000 - $629,000

OPEN HOME: Saturday, August 17, 2013 12.00 - 12.30pm

View by appointment

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Lifestyle

Residential • This apartment is your perfect investment • Three bedroom and one bedroom unit • (90 day occupy) Brinkley Village is stunning • With spa pools, restaurant/Bar and playground

• 1.1 ha + four bedrooms + sheds + sheds • So handy to Town also • Sheep, horse, cattle, lifestyle • Spacious family home • Man sheds paramount $PBN

$PBN BIR $155,000 $175,000

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Rural Market Analysis

Rural property market is running red hot

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hen it comes to New Zealand’s property market it’s not just the residential sector that’s booming. Real Estate Institute of New Zealand statistics show that there’s also plenty of heat being generated in the rural sales market.

The median price per hectare for all farms sold in the three months to July 2013 was $20,667; a 15.1% increase on the $17,955 recorded for three months ended July 2012. The median price per hectare rose 4.8% compared to June.

And it wasn’t just prices that rose, sales numbers were also up – 23 per cent or 82 sales – in the three months to July compared to the same period last year.

Across New Zealand, there were 438 farm sales in the three months to end of July 2013. For the year to July 31, 1536 farms changed hands, up 6.7 per cent on the same period in the previous year.

largest number of sales with 44.1% share of all sales over the three months to July, Dairy properties accounted for 10.7%, Finishing properties accounted for 24.9% and Horticulture properties accounted for 8.9% of all sales. These four property types accounted for 88.6% of all sales during the three months ended July 2013.

The median price for dairy farms was $34,882 per hectare (up $12,200 on July 2012), with the median production per hectare across all dairy farms sold, 861kgs of milk solids. The median price for finishing farms for the three months was $22,500 per hectare and for grazing farms, $15,367 per hectare.

Lifestyle properties were in hot demand with sales volumes up 18.2 per cent in the three months to July compared to the same period last year. This equated to 1790 sales. For the 12 months to July 31 there were 6368 lifestyle property sales.

Nine regions recorded increases in sales volume for the three months ended July 2013 compared to the three months ended July 2012

In Canterbury lifestyle blocks were particularly strong sellers, with the second largest increase in numbers for the country.

REINZ rural spokesperson Brian Peacocke said that strong confidence in the rural sector was pushing up demand across the country and there were indications there would be a shortage of properties

The national median price for lifestyle blocks rose by $13,500 (+2.8%) from $475,000 for the three months to July 2012 to $488,500 for the three months to July 2013.

The proposed irrigation schemes in Canterbury was pushing up interest across the region, he said.

The surge in Canterbury sales was driven by a mix of delays in rebuilding and a shortage of residential listings, Mr Peacocke said.

Grazing properties accounted for the

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Open Homes

Check out our open homes at www.ashburton.harcourts.co.nz

Saturday 10.30am - 11.15am 28 Orr Street

• Three bedrooms • First home or investment

Saturday 10.00am - 10.30am

$239,000

3/356 Havelock Street

• Modern kitchen, open plan living • Large garage, private back yard

View at www.ashburton.harcourts.co.nz AS070613

358 Burnett Street $495,000 Set Sale 2pm, Thursday 22 August 2013

Offers Over $330,000

• Very central • Two double bedrooms • Double glazed, heat pump • Easycare freehold section

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View at www.ashburton.harcourts.co.nz AS070413

Saturday 10.30am - 11.15am

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• So much to offer • Four bedrooms

• Spacious open plan living • Six car garaging

View at www.ashburton.harcourts.co.nz AS100713

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Saturday 10.45am - 11.15am 27 Grey Street

Saturday 11.30am - 12 noon 141 McMurdo Street

$398,000

• Four bedroom red brick • 1012 sqm section

• Four bedrooms, two bathrooms • Open plan living, heat pump • Solar hot water • Easycare section View at www.ashburton.harcourts.co.nz AS030713

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101 Pages Road Offers Over $470,000 Set Sale: 2pm, Tuesday 3 September 2013

Offers Over $280,000

• Two living areas • Great potential

View at www.ashburton.harcourts.co.nz AS020813

• Sought after location • Three double bedrooms Use your smart phone to scan me for more details

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Saturday 11.30am - 12.15pm 72 Alford Forest Road

$349,000

21 King Street

View at www.ashburton.harcourts.co.nz AS020613

• Permanent material • Family sized section

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View at www.ashburton.harcourts.co.nz AS050813

140 Rolleston Street, Rakaia

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View at www.ashburton.harcourts.co.nz AS090713

View at www.ashburton.harcourts.co.nz AS040813

URBAN Mick Hydes 0274-37-9696

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Leo Ratten PA to Helena Ratten 03 308-6497

Saturday 12.15pm - 1.00pm $342,000

View at www.ashburton.harcourts.co.nz AS030813

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Full Time, Property Manager We are currently looking for a Property Manager, essential qualities required for the role include:

$395,000

• Large sunny kitchen • Spacious bedrooms with great storage • Indoor/outdoor flow • Private backyard

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• Four bedrooms, two bathrooms • Two living areas • Master with ensuite plus living • Large double garage

Sunday 11.00am - 12 noon

223 Hardys Road, Rakaia Set Sale: 2pm, Friday 23 August 2013

• Relocated and renovated home • Two new three bay sheds • Septic and water tanks • Post and wire fencing

View at www.ashburton.harcourts.co.nz AS060813

1A Grove Street

$275,000

• Neat and tidy, open plan living • Three bedrooms plus double garage

W G NE TIN S LI

Saturday & Sunday 1.00pm - 2.00pm

• Sunny open plan living • Close to college

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Saturday 12 noon - 12.30pm

• Four bedroom family home • Modern kitchen, new bathroom • Large section • Walk to schools, parks, amenities

Saturday 11.30am - 12.15pm

¾ Strong interpersonal skills ¾ The ability to relate to people from all walks of life ¾ Excellent communication and problem solving skills ¾ Impeccable attention to detail ¾ Exceptional computer and administration skills ¾ Self motivated, hard working and a self starter If you think you have the confidence and skills to fill this role, APPLY NOW by emailing your application letter and CV to: phillip.kenny@harcourts.co.nz

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URBAN Jill Leonard 0274-982-500

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Phone 03 308-6497 112 - 114 Tancred Street Ashburton

Creative renovating without breaking the bank

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ome renovations can be expensive, but you might not need to put off those upgrades. Popular projects are kitchen and bathroom remodelling, replacing windows and doors, repairing property damage, and adding rooms. If you want to start your dream renovation, start by finding creative ways to work within your budget. One of the best ways to save is being flexible. It's not hard to find stores carrying discontinued, overstock or unneeded special-ordered items, and that can mean big savings for you. Leah Ingram, founder of SuddenlyFrugal. com, saved 50 per cent on her patio pavers by shopping at a store that was closing.

Here are some other ways to save when renovating your home: - Shop online. Buying lights, tile, taps and even appliances online can make sense, but don't let delivery costs eat up the savings.

The pros: You can save hundreds of dollars on an item by searching online for the best price using the model number, says Dan Fritschen, author of Remodel or Move? Make the Right Decision. Make sure to include shipping costs, he adds.

The cons: If you haven't seen the item in person, it may look different than its online photo. And if it's not what you want or is damaged, returns can be a hassle.

- Ask for a discount. Ask for a volume discount. Get more customers for the vendor, and use that to wrangle a lower price. When Ingram installed a new fence, she contacted interested neighbours. "By getting more business for the fence company, we were all able to get a discount," she says.

The pros: "If you are friendly and considerate, oftentimes you can get a small discount of up to 10 per cent," says Fritschen.

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The cons: The worst the vendor can do is say "no."

- Do it yourself. If you have the time, and if you're even slightly handy, you might be able to complete some renovations yourself.

The pros: You'll learn something new and save a lot of money. Even if the contractor is doing the heavy lifting, you can do the preparation and finish work. When Ingram made a house addition, she waterproofed the foundation's cinder blocks, saving $3000 in labour costs. Was it time-consuming and tiring? Yes, but not difficult.

The cons: Some things are best left to experts. "Flooring, countertops, cabinets are all doable, but if you mess up, they are really expensive to fix," says Fritschen. You should also consider a professional for areas involving home safety or engineering, like electrical or foundation work.

- Price match. Many stores will match your purchase if you show the same item is selling in your area for less, says Fritschen.

The pros: Businesses want to retain you as a customer. Let them know you prefer shopping at their store but that a rival has what you want for less, says Julia Scott, founder of BargainBabe.com. Some stores will not only price match - they'll knock off another 10 per cent if a local store offers an identical, in-stock item at a lower price. The cons: Price-matching requires work and isn't always possible. "Here's a dirty little secret from price matching that we learned when renovating our kitchen," says Ingram. "Each store that sells the same kitchen cabinet brand calls them different things. So you can't do an apples-to-apples comparison." It's a little easier on appliances, however, because advertisements list the model number.

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PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANING SERVICES

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Bathroom & renovation consulting

Thinking of renovating your bathroom?

Roger Martin specialises in: • Garden design and planting schemes • Plant sourcing and placing service Call Roger Martin today for your on-site garden consultation.

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YOU NEED FOUR SEASONS TREECARE,

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For style without the price tag visit us for everything from Lounge suites to lamp shades.

Monday to Friday 9.30am - 5.30pm

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