Bourkes Property Magazine Issue 13 - SEP/OCT 2014

real estate magazine

downsizing with a spring in your step

Bourkes Best Yard Competition

Specialrs Exterioe Issu Issue 13

sept / oct 2014

bourkes blog SPRING HAS SPRUNG! As the weather gets warmer our gardens look better, sunshine illuminates our interiors and properties look better overall.

Home opens start to get busier as buyers search for a home to move into before Christmas.

Whilst many sellers are just beginning to think about putting their property on the market, the trick is to start early and get yours sold before the spring rush!

This will help you to avoid potential over supply in your price category and hopefully attract a higher price.

Try to start arranging your gardeners, painters, maintenance people and electricians now. If you need help finding a great local business – just call our office on 9474 2000 and we would be more than happy to recommend someone for you.

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BOURKES GIVES BACK A number of Bourkes staff have been volunteering for the Salvation Army soup kitchen. I went along with my wife Julie and son Simon in July and it was a humbling experience, particularly on a cold winter’s morning. The Salvos really are angels on our streets.

Happy selling!!

Alan Bourke

Bourkes also sends out a Quarterly Market Update FREE to all of our clients, which includes all the latest REIWA statistics. If you would like to receive one in the mail (yes, real snail mail!) then just call 9474 2000

como

8 Saunders St

A CLASS ABOVE 4

3

2

• Tri level home • Stunning sunsets over the river • Flowing living areas to covered alfresco • Spacious main bedroom and retreat

for sale / from $1.6M

shaynnon hagger M / 0420 344 475 T / 9474 2000

south perth

45 Arlington Ave

STUNNING CITY VIEWS 3

2

2

• Elevated location • City skyline views • Renovated kitchen/bath • Character style with minimal maintenance

for sale / from $1.3M

shaynnon hagger M / 0420 344 475 T / 9474 2000

moving on downsizing with a spring in your step...

by Linda Wright In my years as a real estate agent I have helped countless people in the process of downsizing and understand the very particular emotions experienced during this period. “Even the term downsizing sounds a negative word! I prefer the term “free-upping” – freeing up time, (often) freeing up money and having the opportunity to enjoy a different lifestyle”.

It is never easy to leave a home you love, filled with years of happy memories and momentous family occasions. I promise you though, there will be time when you will drive past your old house and smile - rather like remembering an old love - it will always have a special place in your heart, but you will be very glad you moved on.

TOP TIPS

exterior hint

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Sometimes what people feel they will miss most is their garden.

Put some of your favourite plants in pots and arrange to take them with you.

You can still enjoy them!

Smaller low maintenance outdoor areas can be cosy and pretty as a picture.

• • • • • •

Start talking about it, share your desire to move with those closest to you. It makes it real.

Downsizing does not mean downgrading. Ask your friends, family and agent to help you find a house you are delighted with.

Start to sort your belongings as soon as possible, it always takes longer than you think.

Divide everything into ‘Give, Save, Sell’, it’s easier to let go of an item if it is going to a good home.

Hire a handyman and cleaner to help. The cost can be well worth the stress and time you save.

Leave before you have to. Don’t wait until you might be struggling physically or financially.

Be positive! You are moving onwards, not downwards!

south perth

65 lawler St

BIG BLOCK IN A BRILLIANT STREET! 2

1

1

• 776m2 home site in prestigious lifestyle locale • Build your dream home and enjoy the city views • Stroll to Wesley College, Angelo Street shopping and dining precint and Swan River foreshore

for sale / FROM $1.395M

linda wright M / 0409 085 688 T / 9474 2000

como

74A Todd Ave

Spacious easy living 3

2

2

1

• Multiple living areas (formal dining, lounge and separate open plan meals/family room) • Three good sized bedrooms plus study • Fantastic outdoor entertaining area • Private and secure

for sale / FROM $849,000

fab forneris M / 0405 386 396 T / 9474 2000

como

89 Ryrie Ave

A promising future 3

1

2

• Comfortable existing character home on huge ¼ acre block • Fantastic investment opportunity • Multiple redevelopment options • Walking distance to Penrhos College, easy access to Curtin University and Perth CBD

for sale / Suit buyers over $1M

fab forneris M / 0405 386 396 T / 9474 2000

kensington

6 Courthope St

Spacious family entertainer 4

2

2

• Elevated position with direct city and river view • Stylish residence custom built by Beaumonde Homes on 900m² (approx.)

• Multiple living areas with fantastic outdoor entertaining • Beautiful underground pool

for sale / from $1.65m

fab forneris M / 0405 386 396 T / 9474 2000

kensington

31 Vista St

savour the good life 3

2

2

• Stunning character home with modern fusion extension • Open plan Kitchen/Dining/Family • Fantastic outdoor entertaining area • Across the road from park and school • Designed for living, positioned for lifestyle

for sale / from $899,000

fab forneris M / 0405 386 396 T / 9474 2000

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Carlisle

163A Planet St

OUT OF THIS WORLD! 4

2

2

• Exemplary finishes and design • Every possible inclusion for luxury lifestyle and security • Would suit buyers looking for a brand new home • Easy care with lifestyle in mind

for sale / From $699,000

chadi damouni M / 0413 655 962 T / 9474 2000

South Perth

29/19 Bowman St

ENVIABLE VIEWS, LOCATION, LIFESTYLE! 2

2

1

• Perfect location on the doorstep to Mends street cafe precint and Swan River foreshore • High quality finishes throughout • Resort style pool, spa, sauna and gymnasium • Spectacular river views from Crawley Bay to the Raffles Hotel

for sale / From $699,000

chadi damouni M / 0413 655 962 T / 9474 2000

The only source of

knowledge is experience Albert Einstein

In any market experience is a must!

With over 30 years sales experience, Ross will exceed your Real Estate expectations.

Please call Ross for a free market appraisal 0400 22 44 66

OPULENT LIVING! 4

3

4

1

• Over 500sqm of internal living space across two storeys • Architecturally designed family residence, exquisitely finished and located only metres from the South Perth foreshore • Formal living area matched with a grand, sweeping stairwell

south perth

394 Mill Point Rd

• Spacious open plan living with a state of the art Miele gourmet chef’s kitchen, games, family and dining rooms that open to an alfresco area with a second kitchen • Luxurious master bedroom with full ensuite and spa/ jacuzzi • Timber flooring throughout, granite benchtops, high ceilings, custom lacquered cabinetry, multiple living areas, oversized bedrooms, theatre/media room, LED lighting, fully ducted reverse cycle air conditioning

for sale / MID $2M’s

karen firth M / 0411 429 069 T / 9474 2000

como

118B Ryrie Ave

hidden surprise 5

2

2

• Light, bright and spacious

Alan Bourke

• Three living zones

M / 0419 474 240

• Covered alfresco with outdoor kitchen • Close to Penrhos Collier Golf Course

College,

Curtin

T / 9474 2000 University

for sale / FROM $1.05M

and

como

3/122 Mary st

COURTYARD CHIC ON THE CAFE FRINGE! 3

2+

2

• Prime Como Beach position opposite Olives Reserve • Spacious, light-filled open living area • Renovated kitchen with stone bench tops • Upstairs & downstairs master bedroom options • Expansive North-facing courtyard with lock-up store

for sale / FROM $799,000

james thompson M / 0421 677 856 T / 9474 2000

como

98A Mary St

EXECUTIVE FAMILY HOME! 3

2+

2

1

• Enviable Como Beach location close to everything • Cleverly designed for functional living and entertaining • Sought after Green Title allotment • Generous resort-style master with ensuite & W.I.R. • Immaculate presentation and a host of modern features

for sale / MID $1.3M’s

james thompson M / 0421 677 856 T / 9474 2000

como

11A Saunders st

SIZE & STYLE ON SAUNDERS! 4

3+

2+

1

• Commanding, street front Nardi built home • Over 325sqm of internal living & entertaining space • Generous proportions throughout • Upstairs and downstairs master bedroom options • Spacious, undercover alfresco areas

for sale / LATE $1.3M’s

james thompson M / 0421 677 856 T / 9474 2000

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Bourkes Best Yard

Competition

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Entry Catergories This spring, Adam Piller and James Thompson from Bourkes, are very pleased to announce The Bourkes Best Yard Competition which is sure to be a popular community event!

Creative and well-tended garden entries are expected from a wide variety of landscapes including traditional backyards, front gardens, courtyards, balconies and even pool surrounds.

This is a fun inclusive event and we look forward to seeing entries from young aspiring green thumbs (children) to older enthusiasts, individual gardeners, families and gardeners of all abilities.

With three categories of entry, there is certainly something for all garden styles!

The Categories Best Large Garden Best Small Garden Best Courtyard or Balcony Prizes for the winner and runner up in each catergory!

How do you enter?

Easy! Tear out this page and you can send it by email, reply paid post or drop it into Bourkes reception.

Need more Information?

Just call Adam on 0402 456 485 or James on 0421 677 856

WINNERS ANNOUNCED : 10TH NOVEMBER

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ENTRIES CLOSE : 31ST OCTOBER

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south perth

71 STRICKLAND ST

KING OF THE CASTLE! 2

1

1

• Set high on the crest with a spectacular outlook to the hills • Prime 484sqm landholding in one of South Perth’s finest streets • Immediate vacant possession - move in or rent it out until you’re ready to build

for sale / $777,000

karen firth M / 0411 429 069 T / 9474 2000

south perth

69 strickland st

LUXE up & LivE! 5

3

4

under contract

• Architecturally designed 3-storey executive residence • Hand-crafted and meticulously finished with top quality stone, timber and glass throughout • Stunning tree-top views across South Perth to the Darling Ranges • Gas-heated swimming pool to enjoy every day of the year

for sale / mid $2m’s

karen firth M / 0411 429 069 T / 9474 2000

east perth

37/50-52 goderich st

PENTHOUSE LIVING 3

3

2

• Spacious two-storey top penthouse in prestigious Stamford Apartments complex with 215m2 of living space plus 2 huge balconies of 64m2 • Soaring floor to ceiling city-scape views from every level • Private stairwell to master bedroom with ensuite and expansive balcony

for sale / FROM $1M

karen firth M / 0411 429 069 T / 9474 2000

applecross

E301/70 Canning beach rd

LUXE up & LivE! 3

2

2

• ‘Raffles’ waterfront living with sweeping views of the Swan River • Spacious 172m2, finely appointed throughout • Rubbish chute, gym, pool and 24/7 concierge, pet-friendly • Opposite 24/7 IGA, 3 mins walk to Como Train Station, 7 mins to Perth CBD

for sale / EARLY $1M’S

karen firth M / 0411 429 069 T / 9474 2000

BECKENHAM

14 PACKER ST

TWO HOMES ONE HUGE BLOCK! 6

3

2

• Two separate family homes on a huge 1,994m2 block • Second residence purposefully designed for wheelchairfriendly access • Ideal layout for extended/integrated families • Huge backyard for cricket games plus a collection of mature fruit trees ripe for the picking!

for sale / from $1.2m

karen firth M / 0411 429 069 T / 9474 2000

LUXURIOUS BLEND OF SUBSTANCE & SIZE! 4

3

2

• A grand family home sitting on a marvellous quarter acre (1,014 m2) of land in one of South Perth’s finest streets • Landmark residence featuring numerous open living areas, complemented by an enviable alfresco outdoor entertaining area and resort-style solar heated below ground pool

south perth

7 ONSLOW st

• In addition to the formal living and dining areas, there’s also a library/den, an attic for storage/walk-in loft and a spacious laundry/utility room • With high ceilings, 2 fireplaces, feature leadlight windows, ornate cornices and architraves, timber flooring throughout, classic French doors, a full gourmet chef’s kitchen with multiple Miele appliances, granite benchtops, reverse cycle A/C, security system and automatic gates

for sale / MID $2M’s

karen firth M / 0411 429 069 T / 9474 2000

como

5/38 COMER ST

GET A LIFE!!!

3

2

2

• Immaculately presented executive townhouse • Timber floorboards, stone bench tops, stainless steel appliances, LED lighting, neutral tones • Fully ducted A/C, double remote garage, fully gated secure complex • Full covered rear courtyard ideal for entertaining

for sale / from $799,000

karen firth M / 0411 429 069 T / 9474 2000

south perth

24B HAMPDEN st

SOPHISTICATED & SUPERBLY SITUATED! 3

1

1

• Street front town-home of grand proportions • Fully renovated, BIRs throughout, 2 alfresco areas • Located in a great pocket of South Perth • A/C and electronic security, remote garage • An ideal ‘lock and up and leave’ or for the astute investor

for sale / FROM $749,000

karen firth M / 0411 429 069 T / 9474 2000

south perth

6/28 BANKSIA TCE

SPACIOUS 2-STOREY APARTMENT LIVING 3

2

2

• Enjoy townhouse style spacious living over two floors • Located in a secure complex with gated access and sparkling pool • Spacious balcony for BBQ alfresco entertaining • Private balcony to master bedroom, split system A/C

for sale / from $699,000

karen firth M / 0411 429 069 T / 9474 2000

Zucchini Slice Jess is a huge fan of simple, easy to make, tasty food. She handles Bourkes reception with the same simple approach to good service and customer care for everyone.

Ingredients 2 zucchini, grated 1 large onion finely chopped 3 rashers bacon finely chopped 1 cup tasty cheese grated 1 cup self-raising flour ½ cup of oil 5 eggs salt/pepper Handful grated cheese Salt and pepper to taste

Method Preheat oven to 170°C. Grease and line a non-stick lamington tin.

Combine zucchini, onion, bacon, flour and cheese in a large bowl.

Add oil and lightly beaten eggs, and mix. Season with a little salt and pepper. Pour into lamington tin.

Bake for 35-40 mins until golden and set. Allow to cool slightly before cutting.

Note: the vegetables can be substituted or added to – try corn kernels, grated carrot, shallots, shredded beans, and leave out the bacon for a vegetarian version.

como

3/127 ROBERT St

WELCOME HOME! 2

1

1

• Single-level villa, no steps, no stairs and low maintenance!

karen firth

• Spacious 2 bedrooms with a family/meals area that opens to a patio courtyard

M / 0411 429 069

• Super convenient – 3 minute walk to Canning Bridge train station • A solid brick and tile home for lifestyle or investment

for sale / FROM $499,000

T / 9474 2000

rentals

$430 P/W como 3x1

$500 P/W crawley 2x1

$600 P/W como 4x1

$460 P/W como 2x1

$550 P/W east vic park 3x1 $595 P/W South perth 3x2

marie corrignAn is bourkes dedicated residential leasing manager available on 0419 536 954 or 08 9474 2000 OR EMAIL marie@bourkes.com.au

please call for details

available now

$650 P/W como 3x2

$450 P/W como 2x1

$400 P/W south perth 2x1 $360 P/W south perth 2x1

$695 P/W vic park 3x2

$450 P/W vic park 3x1

Want to know what price your property would rent for?

Call Kim Austen today on 0447 779 989 or email kim@bourkes.com.au for a realistic and up-to-date market appraisal

or visit www.bourkes.com.au rental properties

Enjoy the experience of our

ALAN BOURKE 0419 474 240

KAREN FIRTH 0411 429 069

ADAM PILLER 0402 456 485

FAB FORNERIS 0405 386 396

Principal / Licensee

Senior Sales Executive

Sales Executive

Sales Executive

alan@bourkes.com.au

karen@bourkes.com.au

adam@bourkes.com.au

fab@bourkes.com.au

GRAHAM THOMPSON 0402 065 229

TRISH KENNY 0417 012 273

Michael Emett 0413 615 883

brian whelan 0426 980 807

Sales Executive

Sales Executive

Sales Executive

Sales Executive

graham@bourkes.com.au

trish@bourkes.com.au

michael@bourkes.com.au

brian@bourkes.com.au

Gaynor Head 9474 2000

dominique parisot 0421 568 797

zana nestorovska 9474 2000

shauna moloney 0458 708 187

Office Manager

Snr Property Manager

Property Manager

Property Manager

gaynor@bourkes.com.au

dominique@bourkes.com.au

zana@bourkes.com.au

shauna@bourkes.com.au

award winning team

JAMES THOMPSON 0421 677 856

ROSS GEBERT 0400 224 466

LINDA WRIGHT 0409 085 688

chadi damouni 0413 655 962

Sales Executive

Sales Executive

Sales Executive

Sales Executive

james@bourkes.com.au

ross@bourkes.com.au

linda@bourkes.com.au

chadi@bourkes.com.au

gillian trench 0419 196 740

shaynnon hagger 0420 344 475

tim christian 0402 706 734

sara buvari 9474 2000

Sales Executive

Sales Partner

Sales Executive

Administration Manager

gillian@bourkes.com.au

shaynnon@bourkes.com.au

tim@bourkes.com.au

sara@bourkes.com.au

marie corrignan 0419 536 954

nicole parker 0458 708 187

kim austen 0447 779 989

amy o’connor 0406 336 323

Residential Leasing Agent

Head of Property Management

BDM/Property Manager

Marketing Manager

marie@bourkes.com.au

nicole@bourkes.com.au

kim@bourkes.com.au

amy@bourkes.com.au

Š Bourkes 2013.

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"I am a very satisfied and happy customer."

- JULY ‘14

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"Showed professionalism to the highest degree with realistic market analysis." - JULY '14

"With me all the way! Made it all so easy. Our selling experience could not have been smoother..."

- JULY '14

"...so very helpful in assisting us with all the necessary requirements in buying our new investment.

And have every confidence in Bourkes property management support."

"More than happy with the result we received.

Especially the advice on house preparation for best results."

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"My very first experience with Bourkes and I will gladly tell my friends." - JULY '14

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