Guardian Property July 4 2014

Property GUARDIAN

July 4 2014

Peace, privacy and position Proudly marketed by Mike Preston, Bayleys FURTHER DETAILS

Open Homes

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Investing

10 tips to prepare for an open home

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Creative renovating without breaking the bank

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Peace, privacy and position

34 Murdochs Road

with family life in mind the lawn is vast and supplemented by an easy care garden.

Built in 1985 the single level brick home offers a picturesque setting in which to play, entertain and live.

Modern, yet with a touch of old world elegance, the country style kitchen is a delight to be in, overlooking the family dining/living area, it sits at the heart of the home and ticks all the boxes for the home cook. With an extensive mix of cupboards, drawers and overhead shelving, everything has a place, ensuring it is a clean, crisp work space. Taking centre stage, the large breakfast bar is the perfect spot in which to enjoy a morning coffee or supervise homework.

Flooded with natural light and overlooking the surrounding garden, the open plan living and dining area is light, airy and contemporary, while the neutral colour provides a blank canvas on which new owners can make their mark. A formal lounge completes the home's living spaces.

Four bedrooms offer a private haven for every member of the family. The master suite boasts an ensuite, while a second bathroom and separate toilet ensure the practicalities of family life and entertaining have been well considered.

Completing the home's floor plan is a separate laundry. Recently renovated the laundry, bathroom, toilet and kitchen ensures modern living.

Comprised of 1.734 hectares, divided into three paddocks, this property offers the potential to run stock, or simply enjoy the lush pastoral surrounds. Completing the out buildings on the property is a double versatile garage with sleepout - offering a private haven for guests, a teenage retreat, or home office.

Open Home: Sunday 6 July 11.30am-12 noon

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Phone 027 430 7041 or 03 307 7377

Deadline Sale – All offers on or before 4pm, Thursday 31 July 2014

Opening out to the outdoor terraced area, there is seamless integration between inside and out. With a covered verandah surrounding the home outdoor entertaining is at a premium.

With an in ground pool and lush lawns it is a picturesque spot in which to retreat. Designed

Web ID: 518278 www.bayleys.co.nz

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

Hastings McLeod Ltd Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008

GENEROUS & GORGEOUS

BRAND NEW HOME (235sqm)

PRIVATE AND SUNNY

IT'S ALL HERE!

OPEN HOME

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OFFERS OVER $489,000 WEB ID AU36593 $499,000 WEB ID AU33824 $495,000 WEB ID AU36250 $548,000 WEB ID AU37438 EASTSIDE WESTSIDE EASTSIDE EASTSIDE 55 Chalmers Avenue 9A Allison Street 7 Orchard Grove 18 Orchard Grove Both busy professionals or retired people We are pleased to market this four This lovely home is ready for you. Located Classic 'L' shaped home built to catch the 3 4 4 4 will love this spacious three bedroom home bedroom home, ensuite and walk in in a popular culdesac in Braebrook, this sun. Spacious living opening to patio and with an easy care but well planted and laid wardrobe in master and two living areas. property has 4 bedrooms, master with private section. Four bedrooms, ensuite out smaller section. The gorgeous open Great storage and built for morning and ensuite and walk-in robe, large living area plus office area. Move on in and enjoy this 2 2 2 2 plan family/dining room and chefs kitchen afternoon sun. Good sized second and substantial kitchen. quality home in the popular Braebrook with granite work surfaces. bathroom. Double garage with internal Double internal access garaging. subdivision. Great garaging. access. Double glazed.

2 2 2 2 VIEW Saturday 5 Jul 10.00 - 10.30am VIEW Saturday 5 Jul 10.30 - 11.00am VIEW Saturday 5 Jul 10.30 - 11.00am VIEW Saturday 5 Jul 10.00 - 10.30am

IT'S ALL BEEN DONE!

EXTRA CLOSE TO TOWN

A LOVELY FAMILY HOME

MODERN, LOW MAINTENANCE

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$375,000 WEB ID AU36551 $189,000 WEB ID AU37583 OFFERS OVER $370,000 WEB ID AU37394 $495,000 WEB ID AU37075 WESTSIDE ASHBURTON WESTSIDE WESTSIDE 19 Walshs Road 2/52 Cox Street 8 Russell Avenue 19 Falcon Drive This home has been renovated throughout, Very well presented two bedroom unit Super spacious living areas, three Attractive four bedroom home in Allenton 3 2 3 4 three double bedrooms, two living areas with single garage and store shed. Floor bedrooms, bathroom and toilet upstairs, cul-de-sac. Sunny and warm with two and good size conservatory. Heating by the mounted heat pump will ensure warm in shower and toilet downstairs. Double living areas opening onto private deck. way of heat pumps and eco friendly log winter and cool in summer. Easy care and garage with internal access. An Convenient location with shopping and 1 1 2 2 burner. Modernised kitchen. The home is low maintenance. opportunity not to be missed. schooling close by. Excellent double garage on high water pressure for a great shower. with room for the boat and trailer.

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LOVELY LOCATION

SO CLOSE TO TOWN

REALLY NEAT BUNGALOW

MODERN STYLE LIVING

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$650,000 WEB ID AU34905 OFFERS OVER $328,000 WEB ID AU37395 OFFERS OVER $236,000 WEB ID AU37840 OFFERS OVER $299,000 WEB ID AU37493 WESTSIDE EASTSIDE ASHBURTON EASTSIDE 22 Charlesworth Drive 19a Cox Street 10 King Street 79 Grey Street Fabulous new home in the popular Lochlea Substantial three bedroom townhouse, Situated on a nice corner section this 2 Reward yourself and own this super sunny 4 3 3 3 subdivision. Four bedrooms, master has separate bathroom and ensuite. Spacious bedroom plus sunroom bungalow offers so townhouse situated eastside within the tiled shower in ensuite, great kitchen with and sunny living areas. Double garage with much for the prudent buyer. Plenty of Avenues. Upstairs open plan living with all butlers pantry, and living areas that open internal access. Well fenced and private character and charm. Heatpump and HRV day sun and under floor heating. Double 2 2 1 1 onto patios, perfect for entertaining. section. Many little extras. Viewing a must. system for climate control. Add to this the garage on easy care smaller section. Would Double internal garage. double garage and glass house.

Buy me! suit a busy professional couple.

VIEW Saturday 5 Jul 11.45 - 12.15pm VIEW Saturday 5 Jul 11.15 - 11.45am

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SOMETHING DIFFERENT

OPEN HOME NEG. AT $390,000 WEB ID AU36919 EASTSIDE 3/168 Walnut Avenue This quality three bedroom townhouse is 3 generous in size with a large floor area of 218 m2. Well designed with elevated living which enhances outlook and provides a 1 sunny aspect. A central location and easy care grounds makes this property ideal.

VIEW Saturday 5 Jul 1.30 - 2.00pm

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

Hastings McLeod Ltd Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008

PRIME LOCATION

SPEND A BIT, MAKE A BIT

NEAR NEW

MAKE ME YOUR OWN

FINAL NOTICE DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY WEB ID AU37639 NEG AT $158,000 WEB ID AU37402 OFFERS OVER $410,000 WEB ID AU37251 $210,000 WEB ID AU37126 WESTSIDE EASTSIDE WESTSIDE EASTSIDE 2 Argyle Place 92 Beach Road 3 Somerset Grove 91 Cox Street Touches of charm greet you as you step Good looking two bedroom cottage with A lovely near new home located in a well A lovely three bedroom home that boosts 3 2 3 3 inside this spacious 240sqm family home in separate lounge, laundry and bathroom. established street. Surrounded by other potential. This property offers character a great location.

Fully fenced, easy care section with a new quality new homes. Spacious open living and an opportunity to further enhance and single garage. Does need D.I.Y but hard to and two toilets provides for a well add value. An upgraded bathroom and View By Appointment 2 1 1 1 find at this price. designed home at an affordable price. Easy large kitchen provide plenty of appeal.

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY (unless sold care section with minimal landscaping.

View By Appointment View By Appointment prior) Friday 4th July 2014 at 4.00pm

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CANAL SIDE LIVING

GREAT 1ST HOME

NEW LISTING OFFERS OVER $355,000 WEB ID AU34107 OFFERS OVER $190,000 WEB ID AU37044 $168,000 WEB ID AU36963 EASTSIDE EASTSIDE ASHBURTON 78 Oxford Street 57 Hakatere Drive 8 Trent Place A lovely and sunny character home Sit back and enjoy the lifestyle Upper Don't look past this prime canal side section. Limited 3 2 positioned on a private setting with Hakatere Huts has to offer. Fully furnished, opportunities for canal side living within stage 5. established, large and impressive grounds. two bedrooms plus sunroom, spacious Own your own 817m2 canal access section positioned lounge with log fire.

Large kitchen, to capture all day sun and great views. An affordable 1 1 A spacious three bedroom plus office bathroom/laundry facilities and separate option for a sought after Lake Hood lifestyle. family home with plenty to offer including toilet. New carpet. Enjoy the sun filled View By Appointment excellent garaging, accommodating 5-6 deck.

6 cars.

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$225,000 WEB ID AU37676 EASTSIDE 30 Princes Street Tidy 3 bedroom home on small easycare, 3 421m2 section close to East Street. New logburner, stainless steel cylinder and rewired. The freshly painted exterior is a 1 top job and sparkles (all new guttering).

Newly landscaped gardens completes the look.

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PEACE & QUIET - 44.7 HA

NEW LISTING WEB ID AR37736

ASHBURTON 160 Flynns Road Seldom do such high calibre properties in this location come to the market. The quality of the improvements on this unit can only be described as high. Special features include excellent four bedroom + office homestead with two living areas plus games room/garage. Excellent fences with swinging gates, four bay shed with two bay lockup and excellent set of cattle yards. Top quality soils with good year round rainfall (1,200 - 1,400mm p.a.). Take this opportunity to start your farming life as a standalone or use it for dairy grazing/support block. This unit is a must see!!

Deadline Sale closing 23 July @ 3pm.

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DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY

View By Appointment DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY Wednesday 23rd July 2014 at 3.00pm

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

Hastings McLeod Ltd Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008

VENDOR SAYS SELL!!

WEB ID AL37390 ASHBURTON 145 Wakanui Road View By Appointment 10 hectares of quality irrigated silt loam soils only a few AUCTION (unless sold prior) kilometres from town. Featuring a near new three 11.00am, Sat 12th July, 2014 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.

"CANOWINDRA" 8 HA

AUCTION

Auction 12 July 2014 at 11am on site.

60.8 HA FOOTHILLS ENVIRONMENT- METHVEN

WEB ID AL37331 ASHBURTON 376 Wakanui Road View By Appointment "Canowindra" means home in the aboriginal language and this is a fine home to carry that name. 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.

AUCTION CANCELLED CONTACT AGENT.

SIMPLY STUNNING-28.8HA

NEGOTIATION WEB ID AR36309 METHVEN 409 Line 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.

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IN THE HEART OF WINCHMORE

WEB ID AR37376 DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY ASHBURTON 226 Alford Forest Settlement Road View By Appointment Nestled at the foot of Mt Alford this attractive small DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY (unless sold prior) Friday 11th farm is in 7 titles, has approx. 10 HA Douglas Fir July 2014 at 4.00pm plantation and some bush. Ten minutes to Methven and close to Mt Hutt ski field. Productive well fenced paddocks and good range of farm amenities. 4 bedroom basic homestead and self contained single bedroom guest unit. Great dairy grazing or finishing alternative. Location renowned for snow skiing, boating, tramping, fishing. Breathtaking Canterbury environment.

$960,000 + GST WEB ID AL36356 ASHBURTON Winchmore Dromore Road An attractive 19.7 HA in two titles located in the heart of Winchmore. Fertile Lismore soils fully boderdyke irrigated. Well subdivided and sheltered. Good improvements, 4 bay shed with one enclosed for two loose boxes, cattle yards. Property has its own well. An opportunity for an attractive rural lifestyle plus income within minutes of town View By Appointment

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NEGOTIATION

ELBOW ROOM AND SPACE

$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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QUARTER ACRE WITHIN THE AVENUES

Ashburton

LOVINGLY MAINTAINED

Ashburton

291 Cameron Street

Price by Negotiation

66 Cameron Street

Price by Negotiation

Be the first to inspect this three bedroom bungalow within the Avenues. Modernised kitchen and bathroom for easy family living and BBQ and patio area for entertaining. All on a sunny quarter acre section.

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

The Vendors invite offers in the vicinity of $365,000 View Sat 10-10.30am www.bayleys.co.nz/518008

Debbie Boon

M 027 448 4006 B 03 308 7377

Mick Hydes

M 027 437 9696

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

The vendors invite offers in the vicinity of $470,000 View Sat 10.45-11.15am www.bayleys.co.nz/518211

Mick Hydes

M 027 439 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

LOCATION, VIEWS AND AFFORDABILITY

Allenton

DONT MISS OUT

Allenton

14 Bathurst Street

Price by Negotiation

8 Pages Road

Price by Negotiation

Fantastic opportunity here for first home buyers or investors alike. Generous open plan dining and kitchen. Situated in popular Westside of Ashburton on a tidy 724sqm flat section. Add a garage and add value to this very tidy property

Mick Hydes

This unique property is a must see. Three bedrooms then up to the kitchen and living areas where the view can be captured on the deck.

Attached garaging and workshop with a super easy care backyard. Just a stroll to Argyle Park WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008.

The vendor invites offers in the vicinity of $315,000$325,000.

View Sat 11.30am-12.00pm www.bayleys.co.nz/517941

Debbie Boon

M 027 448 4006 B 03 307 7377 debbie.boon@bayleys.co.nz

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

Mick Hydes

The vendor invites offers in the vicinity of $319,000 View Sat 12.15-12.45 www.bayleys.co.nz/517848 M 027 437 9696 B 03 307 7377 mick hydes@bayleys.co.nz

Debbie Boon

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

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PEACE, PRIVACY AND POSITION

Ashburton

34 Murdochs Road

Deadline Sale

Modern, with a touch of elegance, the kitchen, dining and open plan living is a delight to be in.

The four bedrooms and two bathrooms are designed with family life in mind. Comprised of 1.734 hectares offering potential to run stock or simply enjoy the surrounds.

All offers on or before 4pm, Thurs 31 July 2014 View Sun 11.30am-12.00pm www.bayleys.co.nz/518278

Mike Preston

M 027 430 7041 B 03 307 7377 mike.preston@bayleys.co.nz

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

SLICE OF PARADISE

Tinwald

70A Tarbottons Road Set on 4007sqm this new architecturally designed property is finished with quality fixtures and fittings and offers a slice of paradise to its new owners. The well designed kitchen is the hub,complete with huge butler´s pantry. Four double bedrooms, master with WIR , beauty area and tiled ensuite.

www.bayleys.co.nz/517694

Debbie Boon

M 027 448 4006 B 03 307 7377

Mick Hydes

M 027 437 9696 B 03 307 7377

DESIRABLE LOCATION WITH SIZE AND OPTIONS

Mount Somers

156-172 Lochheads Road

Deadline Sale

328 ha - Three titles freehold Modernised homestead and cottage Full compliment of farm buildings and yards Excellent fencing and laneway systems Higher rainfall area and possible BCI scheme irrigation water At present well farmed traditional sheep and beef with dairy grazing - many possible options

All offers on or before 4pm, Thurs 17 July 2014 www.bayleys.co.nz/518213

Jon McAuliffe

M 027 432 7769 B 03 307 7377 jon.mcauliffe@bayleys.co.nz

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

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

www.bayleys.co.nz

Industry Comment

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Methods of sale sets a specific timeframe within which a price offer must be made. A benefit of this method is it retains confidentiality between purchasers and allows vendors to deal with the preferred party while providing the flexibility for the vendor to countersign the preferred offer. This method of sale allows purchasers to add clauses to suit their circumstances and also allows an offer to be presented at any time prior to the deadline.

Mike Preston

AUCTION

Making the decision to sell your property which in most cases is your biggest asset can be an extremely difficult decision.

It is also of important significance to use the correct method of sale that is suited to the market at the present time and to your property. There are advantages and disadvantages that you must consider.

DEADLINE SALE

A deadline sale is in essence a simplified Tender, without the formality. It

obtaining a premium price as there is an open-ended sale time. The ability to generate urgency is slower to bring parties to the negotiating table with serious intent. Purchasers can make conditional offers on the property at any time during the marketing campaign. This method of sale is of benefit to purchasers as they are aware of the vendor’s expectations.

The most convenient and common sales method, however my experience tells me that it reduces the chances of

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TENDER

The market has seen as increase in sales turnover in the last 12 to 18 months. To achieve premium prices you need to be in a competitive environment. If you would like to talk about this further please feel free to contact me for a no obligation discussion.

FOR SALE

P.A.

2 years

Retains confidentiality between purchasers and allows the vendor to deal with a preferred party and countersign should they wish. The tender process requires purchasers to submit on the vendor’s pre-determined terms and conditions. It encourages purchasers to complete due diligence and have finance in place, reducing the time delay between acceptance and settlement.

Offers must be submitted on the due date at the specified time and date.

The auction process places a timeframe on the sale which in turn instils a sense of urgency giving the buyers a focus and incentive to perform. Auction is the only way of creating open transparent competition between buyers to ensure that the best possible price is achieved and allows the vendor to determine the terms and conditions.

When a property is sold at auction, the sale is unconditional and the settlement date is pre-determined.

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INVESTMENT HOLIDAY COTTAGE WHITESTONE 3 Superb holiday letting or

NG rental cottage. Attractive

Oamaru stonework. Use yourself summer or winter and rent out the rest of the time. Part of four cottage complex. Can be managed long or short term. Two bedrooms, each with ensuite. Sleeps up to six. Comes with furnishings and appliances (incl. crockery).

$390,000

PERFECT HOLIDAY INVESTMENT - Located in scenic Methven, gateway to Mt Hutt Skifield. Brinkley Resort offers owners a perfect spot for a holiday home. Includes a two bedroom unit plus studio unit, fully furnished and available (upto 90 days) for the owner to use anytime of the year. Unit owners can use facilities incl; spa, tennis courts, playground, bar and restaurant. The perfect spot to enjoy all the activities Methven has to offer. $150,000 plus GST

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32 Jackson Street

10 Morgan Street

MODERN CHARACTER HOME - Sought after central location, this home has been fully renovated to produce something special.

On offer is a three bed/two bath character home, fully furnished. Warm interior, character features include bay windows and French doors. Open plan kitchen/ living, wood burner, heat pump. Positioned for all day sun. $395,000

Three bedroom low maintenance home on easy care section. It has a homely feel with a spacious feeling through the open plan kitchen, dining and living areas. Off street parking and a small back yard.

Double glazed windows and a double internal access garage. This will be a special place to call home. $410,000

Open Home: Sunday, July 6, 10.00 - 10.30am

IMPRESSIVE FOREST LODGE, BAR & RESTAURANT - First

Open Home Sunday, July 6, 9.15 - 9.45am

time on the market for over 20 years. Currently run as an accommodation lodge, popular bar and restaurant.

Impressive reception area with office which leads through to the bar, lounge and restaurant area. The lodge has been renovated to a high standard with 18 rooms of various configurations.

Separate managers house which offers private living and great views.

Enquiry over $1,350,000

Time to put your home here and get it SOLD!!!

Listings needed Free market or rental appraisals now.

Phone 303 3093 Covering all of Mid Canterbury

www.professionals.co.nz | 127 Main Street, Methven | (03) 303 3093

Selwyn Allred Principal 0274-388-493

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

OJ – Martin Dodson

Urban / Rural Property Consultant 021-743-394

Annie Dwyer

Property Manager 027-886-0179

Amanda Pannett

Office Administrator 303-3093

Open Homes

10 tips to prepare for an 1.

Eliminate half of your belongings, as clutter can cost a sale.

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

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

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Organise all closets and drawers.

Buyers might look there.

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Make sure the front door is inviting.

Paint the door if needed. Also, replace any outdated outdoor lighting fixtures.

www.pggwre.co.nz

www.pggwre.co.nz

FINAL NOTICE

Alford Forest Road

• 25.3384 hectares zoned Business D and Rural A • Located above the Ashburton Industrial area • Part of Rural A land on and over stop bank • In a convenient location to town centre Industrial Investment Ashburton • An opportunity to expand the Ashburton Business Alford Forest Road Deadline Private Treaty D area • 25.4603 hectares zoned Business D and Rural A Offers may be considered • Present access off Melrose Road • Located above the Ashburton Industrial area on or before Wednesday • Part of Rural A land on and over stop bank 3pm 9 July 2014 • In a convenient location to town centre Colin Gilbert • An opportunity to expand the Ashburton Business D area B 03 307 8710 • Present access off Melrose Road M 027 434 3478 www.pggwre.co.nz ID: ASH2672582 H 03 308 4438 PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, Real Estate Agent, REAA 2008

Opportunities Here • • • • • • •

One hectare lifestyle, Company Road Large four bedroom home, spacious sunny living area Attached double garage, in-ground swimming pool Five bay workshop and storage shed Well sheltered and private section Subdivision potential Inspection by appointment only www.pggwre.co.nz ID: ASH2684276

Ashburton Deadline Private Treaty Offers may be considered on or before 3pm Tuesday 22 July 2014 Colin Gilbert B 03 307 8710 M 027 434 3478 H 03 308 4438

PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, Real Estate Agent, REAA 2008

Open Homes

open home 6.

Rearrange furniture to make rooms appear as large as possible.

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

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Scrub every inch of the kitchen and bathrooms.

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

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Ashburton 19 King Street

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FIRST HOME - FIRST CHOICE This lovely two bedroom brick home with sunroom is a fine example of an investors starter of first home buyers.

Large double garage - fenced section ideal for children or keeping pets.

So close to school and easy access to main road.

Don’t be disappointed.

Ashburton 21 King Street

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Appealing Home - Secure Section - Close to School

This three bedroom home has an open plan kitchen/living area with french doors out to a sunny terrace.

Double garage plus large storage area on a well fenced section must add appeal for buyers.

Auction Price On Application View by appointment rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20013 Ashburton Office 03 307 8317 Mid Canterbury Real Estate Limited LICENSED (REAA 2008)

For Sale $283,500 View by appointment rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20014

Ashburton 10 Orchard Grove 2 2 Ashburton Office 03 307 8317 4 4 Double Bedrooms - Master with WIR and En-suite.

Mid Canterbury Real Estate Limited LICENSED (REAA 2008) Huge living area, separate Lounge plus open plan Kitchen, Dining and Family area. Move in and be cosy and warm in the winter with 2 Heatpumps PLUS Logburner and Heat Transfer System. Double garage with Auto Openers. Separate Laundry. This section is peaceful, private and For Sale : $570,000 secure.

View Sat 10:30 - 11:00am T 03 307 8317 E ashburton.nz@raywhite.com 96 Tancred Street, Ashburton 7700 Mid Canterbury Real Estate Limited Licensed REAA (2008)

rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20529 021 182 1502 fay.merry@raywhite.com

Ashburton $99,000

Ashburton

Ashburton

Ashburton

Great investment property as it is close to the town and you are not paying over the top for your section.

1012 m2 section (approx) Allenton area.

Clean site, services and vehicle access at gate.

Well and pump plus fenced on three sides.

793 metre square (more or less) Rectangular section next to the park on Cambridge street.

CV $101,000

Potential for investment or build your own new home. 1872m2 (more or less freehold land. Application to District Council for 4 allotment subdivision, subject to resource consent.

Gardening

July is a good time to . . . . . . hide inside.

Alternatively, July is a good time to prune the last of your fruit trees and roses, which you would have started in June.

Roses start shooting in August, so to get them ready I suggest adding some lime to the soil to sweeten it (any rain will wash the fertiliser in).

While you’re tending to your roses – add some organic manure too.

If you didn’t plant your shallots and garlic on the shortest day of the year (21 June), you’ve still got time – but get them in quick!

Your herbaceous perennials will probably have gone dormant (no leaves) by now, so dig them up, split the plants apart and replant them – great for expanding your garden. Even if they are still flowering, it’s still fine to split them at this time.

If you didn’t plant your shallots and garlic on the shortest day of the year (June 21), you’ve still got time – but get them in quick!

If you have compost you should be turning it over around now.

Keep your compost covered to protect it from the heavy winter rain by using a sheet of polythene or some old corrugated iron.

Add some lime – to stop it smelling – and some blood and bone to give it fertiliser.

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Rake the leaves off your lawn and spray the lawn for weeds – do it now while the sun isn’t hot and it won’t burn the grass off.

Make sure you deadhead your annuals – like polyanthus and primulas – so they don’t get mushy in the middle.

Now’s a good time to plant any fruit trees and spray your existing ones with conquor oil to combat thrips, spider mites and other pests; and copper to prevent curly leaf.

And, if July wasn’t busy enough – now’s also a good time to take your vege and herb gardens to the ‘next level’.

Planning on planting potatoes?

Get your soil ready by digging it over and adding some lime.

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need to dig over like you would with a regular garden bed, and it’s higher off the ground so less bending and back-breaking required).

Or, if you're not going to plant any winter veges and you want to improve the quality of your existing garden bed, try planting a cover crop like lucerne or mustard. These plants will help provide a natural fertiliser for your soil by adding nitrogen. When spring comes simply dig in the plants to your soil.

You can use something like old railway sleepers to build your garden higher or try building some planter boxes. Once you’ve finished your raised vegetable and herb garden, fill it with quality potting mix, compost and/or mulch – basically any good garden feed you’ve got.

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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.

Start by finding creative ways to work within your budget.

Here are some other ways to save when renovating your home: SHOP ONLINE

Buying lights, tiles, 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.

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Ask for a volume discount. Get more customers for the vendor, and use that to wrangle a lower price.

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

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: 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.

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

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.

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Investing

Help for the rental investor How do you buy a rental investment property that will give you a higher return?

Investors may have benefited with falling prices, fewer buyers and urgent vendors in the recent past. Any market can be cruel and kind at the same time. Deciding what sort of rent will be achieved is not an exact science, despite what many people might think.

Comparing your property with others renting in the immediate area gives a good indication, but several factors affect prices.

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BATHROOMS

The extra bathroom is now seen as almost essential to attract the best tenant.

GARAGING AND STORAGE

Especially for weather protection for cars, bikes, garden tools, lawn mowers and firewood.

FENCING

Security to keep little kids safe and outsiders outside.

HEATING

Any property without heating is far less likely to attract a tenant through the winter.

immediate costs because “everything looked fine’’.

• Would you or your children be okay living in this house?

• Have you spoken with the tenant (out of earshot of the seller, of course) about any problems with the house?

• What happens if the rent you are expecting is wildly optimistic?

• Have you taken out insurance for malicious damage?

New Zealanders’ love affair with property investment remains solid, but with increasing volatility in the market, investors need to be more analytical in their decision-making.

• Do you know what you are buying?

A recent buyer found out after the sale the tenant owned the fencing and garden shed and was taking them.

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• Have you had specialist reports for things like wiring and plumbing? Quite often a buyer will face

LOCATION

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PRESENTATION

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