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Make your rental space stand out and instantly attract more bookings and earn more income! With a first class BA Hons degree, specialising in Architectural Photography, Jonathan Miller at J Miller Photography has over 15 years of architectural and interior photography experience for magazines, architects, developers and real estate agents and is a previous winner of Architectural Photographer of the Year. With a friendly hands-on approach, he’s dedicated to working with you to tell the story of your space, by including details and surrounds using natural light to showcase your project. Chances are that you have spent a great deal of time (and money) getting all those finishing touches right. By viewing the photos as they are taken, beamed to an iPad, you are able to ensure that you get the images you want in real-time. Real estate photography listings
A picture may be worth a thousand words but now, it also may be worth lots of extra return from your rental property often fail to reveal the cosy feel and atmosphere of a home as they lack the editorial styling that you would see in a glossy magazine. Photographers can rely on bashing the flash to artificially light a space as it’s quick and convenient for them.
However, by taking more time and listening to your ideas, the end results will have honesty, integrity and that true ‘wow’ factor that will help fill up both your diary and your bank account. If you are competing for the visitor
accommodation dollar, it’s essential that your online listing looks its very best. Smartphones still can’t compete against an experienced professional photographer and stylist to make your place shine. Airbnb statistics reveal that using a professional photographer can boost your earnings by 40%, with 24% more bookings and a 26% increase in your nightly rate. So, how much is this all going to
cost? A standard fee for 12-15 images costs $275 and will take between an hour to an hour and a half. The price includes professional editing and delivery. You could recoup the costs in as little as one night and the fees are tax-deductible. So, bite the bullet and invest in highquality photography that will boost your listing and see your bookings soar. Jonathan has lived in the Shire with his family since 2012 and is the current adult winner of the Brunswick Heads Simple Pleasures Photo Competition. Here’s what one of his clients had to say after engaging Jonathon’s services: ‘The photos are amazing and bookings took an instant upturn. Thanks so much’ – J W A picture may be worth a thousand words, but now, it also may be worth lots of extra return from your rental property. www.jmillerphotography.com.au
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1 Left Bank Road, Mullumbimby Set on flat and gently sloping 4000sqm, this property has direct creek access. The double brick house is extremely well built with suspended concrete slab, which is rarely seen these days. Open plan kitchen and dining have views over the property with established fruit trees and gardens.
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Tastefully renovated brick three-bedroom house with private tropical garden in one of Bruns’ best streets. Options galore with immaculate, approved self-contained studio with rear lane entry and income. Office/garage with DA approval for conversion to further accommodation.
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Inspect Saturday 25th Jan 10-10.30am Price $1,150,000 Todd Buckland 0408 966 421
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1 Tongarra Drive, Ocean Shores This custom-built timber home has character and individuality. A grand formal entry, magnificent ocean views from decks in three directions, master retreat, 5 metre cathedral ceilings and generous dimensions make this home stand out from the crowd.
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Inspect Saturday 25th Jan 12-12.30pm Price $1,000,000 to $1,100,000 Todd Buckland 0408 966 421 Gary Brazenor 0423 777 237
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23 Palmer Avenue, Ocean Shores 2+ 33 Warrambool Road, Ocean4+ Shores Delivering sweeping ocean views, this architecturally designed home offers it all. Thoughtfully arranged, the floorplan provides ideally for a family - a vast master retreat, study, hardwood floors, landscaped gardens, two decks, media room and huge laundry.
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Inspect Saturday 25th Jan 1-1.30pm Price $1,280,000 to $1,400,000 Gary Brazenor 0423 777 237 Todd Buckland 0408 966 421
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