JUNE 2020 MARKET REPORT - Frenchs Forest - Belrose - Davidson

JUNE 2020 | ISSUE 6

MY MARKET

News, Trends & Information for Frenchs Forest, Belrose & Davidson

Buyer Activity Surges on realestate.com.au

By Owen Wilson CEO, REA Group

IN THIS ISSUE

A WINTER CHECKLIST FOR YOUR HOME

As the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions continues and consumer confidence improves, Australians’ passion for property is stronger than ever.

DON'T WAIT FOR SPRING TO SELL

In April, realestate.com.au hit a new

record audience number with 11.2 million people visiting our site. This surge of

buyer activity has continued into May. Realestate.com.au received over 100 million visits to our web and mobile

PROPERTIES FOR SALE AND SOLD THROUGH LJ HOOKER FOREST

platforms and we saw buyer enquiries jump +49%.

Are you thinking of selling?

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update appraisals for those wanting to plan their sale.

I would like to arrange a time for you and I to sit down and look at the market, plan your sale and discuss

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owners to sell for more during the recent lock down.

I won't make a mistake on your sale price, so don't make the mistake of engaging the agent that will.

PHOTO BY MARTIN R. SMITH

Don't Wait For Spring To Sell!

by Shane Broekman - LJ Hooker Forest For those home owners that listened to my last advice to sell in January 2020, it paid off in spades, as my clients had the pick of the buyers whilst other agents were still on holidays. This time, I'm telling my client to sell now and beat the Spring rush.

Whilst many homeowners are wondering what COVID-19 has done to the market, there is another group taking advantage of the increased buyer demand, and, low stock numbers.

Brokers are saying applications are up, banks are swamped with approvals and I am busy doing price

A MESSAGE FROM SHANE BROEKMAN When interviewing 3 agents to sell your

don't forget to ask about their success rate

home, make sure you ask each agent to

throughout COVID-19. More than 60% of

demonstrate how they negotiate and

agents don't know how to negotiate

imagine if you were the buyer. How would

effectively and will work on dropping your

react? Would you trust that agent? And

price AFTER they get your listing!

Current Listings and Recent Sales - LJ Hooker Forest SOLD

SOLD

24 Lockwood Ave, Frenchs Forest

8 Comeroy Cres, Frenchs Forest

OFF MARKET, Frenchs Forest

SOLD: Confidential (please call) 4+ bed - 2+ bath - 2 car - 759m2 North rear Buyer Origin: Northbridge

SOLD: Confidential (please call) 4 bed - 2 bath - 2 car - cul-de-sac - level Buyer Origin: Chatswood

ASKING: Contact Agent 3 bed - 2 bath - 2 car - 784m2 block Inspect by appointment

FOR SALE

8 Laurie Place, Belrose

FEATURE PROPERTY

Positioned on 737m2 of land in a quiet cul-de-sac and defined by its space and modern finishes throughout, this spacious family home will satisfy a large combined family or those who wish to run their business from home without compromising living and entertaining space.

ASKING: $1,750,000 - $1,800,000 6 bed - 3 bath - 3 car garage Open House: 10am to 10.30am SATURDAYS

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

1 Pound Avenue, Frenchs Forest

9 Peacock Parade, Frenchs Forest

1 Cobb Street, Frenchs Forest

SOLD: $1,525,000 3+ bed - 2 bath - 2 car - pool - A+ location Buyer Origin: St Ives

SOLD: $1,885,000 4 bed - 3 bath - 2 car - 1250m2 block Buyer Origin: Belrose

SOLD: $1,460,000 4+ bed - 1+ bath - 2 car Buyer Origin: Seaforth

12 & 14 Gladys Ave, Frenchs Forest

DEVELOPMENT

4704m2 of R2 zoned land with uninterrupted views to the North and across the road from the new Northern Beaches Hospital. Potential development options include; Senior Living, Aged Care and Affordable Housing. Locations like this do not come up very often and the location is quiet yet so convenient.

ASKING: $1,400 to $1,500 per m2 8 bed - 4 bath - 4 car - pool - North Views Information Memorandum available upon request

Shane Broekman SALES MANAGER | AUCTIONEER | LOCAL RESIDENT 0404 044 280 shaneb@ljhff.com.au With nearly 14 years of local real estate experience and the most recommended agent across Belrose, Davidson and Frenchs Forest combined, there is no one better prepared to assist you with the sale of your home.

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INTERIOR TRENDS FOR WINTER 2020 AT HOME

by Shane Broekman - LJ Hooker Forest

There are plenty of things that come to mind when the seasons change and if you're thinking about how to give your home a refresh for the cooler months, you're not alone.

As the days get shorter and the temperature drops, we're all thinking about how to bring more warmth in, which can be seen in the colours that are trending for winter 2020.

This year, warm colours are stepping up and the cooler tones we have been used to are moving out. Cool, blue-based greys are being swapped out for green-beiges. Greens have more yellow and warmth to them and rich, deep colour palettes are finally making a comeback.

By layering different tones of a similar hue, you can tie a space together and create a calming, welcoming environment.

Think about this when introducing new colours to your space, work with the colour in multiple shapes and forms e.g. explore the colours though paint, hardware, fabrics, art and more.

Also, try to play with textures in the space. Linens and soft furnishings can help with bringing warmth in and are easy to change up seasonally. Natural materials also sit well with warmer colours and can help tie everything together.

For areas like your living room, consider how you can transform the space into a cosy den with the introduction of rich, warm colours.

Layering textures — whether it be in rugs, throws or cushions — and colours can help create a new feeling in the space.

They say the home is a sanctuary, and with so many of us spending more time at home, why not spruce up your space to make it extra cosy this winter.

Want to know how you can lower your environmental impact, save money and increase your comfort at home? There are many simple, inexpensive ways to reduce a home’s energy and water use. To make it easier, this ‘Save energy, save money’ series will give you some useful tips.

1. Make sure to turn off the lights when not in use e.g. leaving outdoor lights on for long periods can double the lighting component of your electricity bill. Smart use of sensors and timers, particularly outdoors, can ensure that lights are only on when needed.

2. Natural lighting is free; so, make the most of it.

Open blinds and curtains to let in natural light rather than turning on lights. Remember to close them at the end of the day to retain the heat in the house.

3. Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescents lights (CFLs) or light emitting diode (LED) bulbs. Both CFLs and LEDs are cheap to run – they can reduce running costs by 75–90% respectively – and they last much, much longer than incandescent bulbs. LED generally more efficient than CFLs and can last for up to 50,000 hours. And don’t use halogen down-lights as they are high inefficient.