PERFORMANCE WITH STONE FEATURE PROPERTY March2023Edition byStone The teamQ&A GET TO KNOW P A G E 1 0 PAGE 6 P A G E 4 & 5 TASTY EASTER TREATS PAGE 12
THE COAST
WELCOME TO THE ILLAWARRA.
At Stone Illawarra it's all about you. Whether you are buying, selling or investing, take the journey with us and experience the difference.
Welcome to the March edition of The Coast. This month we introduce you to the new look of The Coast designed by our marketing team. March celebrates all the wonderful women in the world and at Stone we highlighted International Women's Day with a special video shared on social media, if you missed it head over to our Instagram to view it.
With Easter just around the corner our editor picks a quick and easy Easter treat that the kids will love. So many beautiful properties hit the market in March across sales and leasing and we pick the best to share with you.
PHILOSOPHY
Real agents helping, real people achieve, their real estate dreams.
AtStonewearecommittedtodelivering5 starservicetoallourclients.Weareabout thejourneyandnotthetransaction.Our corevaluesarebasedontrust,integrity, professionalismandculture.Ourteamsof professionalsarereadytoassistyouon yourrealestatejourney.
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In the know with Stone.
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Good news with Stone.
IllawarraWomeninBusiness
Wednesday,8March2023 Congratulations Sarah & Carley. International Women's Day.
CongratulationstoSarahandCarleyforbeingfinalists inthisyearsWomeninBusinessAwards.
CarleyisafinalistforExecutiveAssistantandSarahis afinalistforBusinessWomanoftheYear,BestNew BusinessandOutstandingCustomerFocus.
IWIBBusinesswomen’sAwardsDaywillbecelebrated onFriday,5May2023atCityDiggersstartingat 11:00amwhereallcategorywinnerswillbeannounced andpresentedwiththeirAwards!
Bookingsforthe2023IWIBBusinesswomen’sAwards daywillopensoon!
"Thereisnolimittowhatwe,aswomencan accomplish”-MichelleObama
HappyInternationalWomen’sDaytoallthebeautiful women.Ifyoucanbeanythinginthisworldbeyou andbeproud.
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F E A T U R E
7 A M O U N T A I N R O A D A U S T I N M E R Page4
Sophistication & Class.
Positioned down a long private driveway and elevated to embrace magnificent water and escarpment views this recently constructed designer home is like no other
Offering a bold and contemporary design with a highly desirable coastal setting, this smartly designed home has an emphasis on its relaxed connection to the coast
Characterised by state-of-the-art finishes, amazing water and escarpment views and a grand scale whilst being mere footsteps to Thirroul and Austinmer Beach.
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Performance
SalesStats 42 NewListings 25 SoldProperties 641 OFIAttendees PropertyManagementStats 27 Properties Leased 14 New Managements 263 Applications Processed Page6
with Stone.
F E A T U R E
P R O P E R T Y M A N A G E M E N T .
9 Ash Avenue Albion Park Rail
This well presented home offers a spacious dual level layout, with impressive choice of living spaces, including a versatile sunroom which overlooks the backyard Its ideal location provides gate access directly to Albion Park Oval, plus it's close to shops and schools.
With 25 OFI attendees at the first open home, the property was leased after 7 days on market, and our team achieved $80.00 above asking price.
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Property Management Highlights.
Thursday,23March2023KylieDavisreached8years workingforStoneRealEstate,makingKylieoneofthe longestservingteammembers.Kyliestartedher Stonejourneyinourleasingteam,thenmovinginto propertymanagement,whileeventuallyfindingher passionwithinaccountsforpropertymanagement.
Therentalmarketisstillprovingstrongwith7days beingouraveragedaysonmarket.Activityisslightly slowingdownbutclientsattendingopenhomesare lookingtosecurearentalhomequicklyandare qualified.
Theteamarealsoleasing90%ofavailablerental propertieswithinthefirstopenhome. TheteamatStoneRealEstatethankKylie forhercontinuoushardworkandhelpful nature.
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8YearswithStoneRealEstate
GeneralUpdate Happy Anniversary. Our Market.
OUR TEAM
Q&A
K N O W O U R T E A M
Q:Starsign?
A:Scorpio
Q:Yourcoffeeorder?
A:SkimMocha
Q:Dreamholiday?
A:SouthofFrance,specificallyNiceandCannes
Q:Houseorapartment?
A:House
Q:Pooloryardspace?
Both,Iliketheideaofhavingapoolwithyardspace
Q:Yourfavouritethingaboutyourjob?
Thechancetobecreativeandworkingwithagroupofwonderfulwomenin Marketing&Administration
Q:Starsign? A:Taurus
Q:Yourcoffeeorder?
A:Piccolo
Q:Dreamholiday?
A:Italy
Q:Houseorapartment?
A:House
Q:Pooloryardspace? Pool
Q:Yourfavouritethingaboutyourjob?
A:Thepeople
Q:Starsign?
A:ScorpiobutsometimesSagittarius
Q:Yourcoffeeorder?
A:Lattewith1equal
Q:Dreamholiday?
A:Somewherehotandscenic,Greece
Q:Houseorapartment?
A:House
Q:Pooloryardspace?
A:Pool
Q:Yourfavouritethingaboutyourjob?
A:Thereisalwayssomethingnewanddifferent
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. 14Ingredients 4cupsplainflour 2x7gsachetsdriedyeast 1/4cupcastersugar 11/2tspmixedspice pinchofsalt 11/2cupscurrants 40gbutter 300mlmilk 2eggs,lightlybeaten Flourpaste 1/2cupplainflour 4to5tbspwater Glaze 1/3cupwater 2tbspcastersugar butter,toserve
E A S T E R T R E A T S
Five Step Hot cross buns.
Step One.
Combineflour,yeast,sugar,mixedspice,salt andcurrantsinalargebowl.Meltbutterina smallsaucepanovermediumheat.Addmilk. Heatfor1minute,oruntillukewarm.Addwarm milkmixtureandeggstocurrantmixture.Use aflat-bladedknifetomixuntildoughalmost comestogether.Usecleanhandstofinish mixingtoformasoftdough.
Step Two.
Turndoughoutontoaflouredsurface.Kneadfor 10minutes,oruntildoughissmooth.Placeintoa lightlyoiledbowl.Coverwithplasticwrap.Set asideinawarm,draught-freeplacefor1to11/2 hours,oruntildoughdoublesinsize.
Step Three.
Linealargebakingtraywithnon-stick bakingpaper.Punchdoughdowntoits originalsize.Kneadfor30secondsona lightlyflouredsurfaceuntilsmooth.Divide into12evenportions.Shapeeachportion intoaball.Placeballsontolinedtray,about 1cmapart.Coverwithplasticwrap.Set asideinawarm,draught-freeplacefor30 minutes,oruntilbunsdoubleinsize. Preheatovento190°Cor170˚Cfan-force.
Step Four.
Makeflourpaste:Mixflourandwatertogether inasmallbowluntilsmooth,addingalittle morewaterifpasteistoothick.Spoonintoa smallsnap-lockbag.Snipoff1cornerofbag. Pipeflourpasteovertopsofbunstoform crosses.Bakefor20to25minutes,oruntilbuns arecookedthrough.
Step Five.
Makeglaze:Placewaterandsugarintoa smallsaucepanoverlowheat.Stiruntil sugardissolves.Bringtotheboil.Boilfor3-4 minutes.Brushwarmglazeoverwarmhot crossbuns.Servewarmoratroom temperaturewithabutterasdesired.
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AngelaBolton SalesExecutive
AylaPaull Compliance&Sales Administration
BarbaraCooper SalesExecutive naCrumpton esExecutive
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HayleyBloom ExecutiveAssistant toNeilWebster
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JamiePereira
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CassandraBoland AssistantAgent
SalesAssociate toSarahWard
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BenjaminSayers AssociateAgent toSarahWard
JanePearson PropertyManager
DeanneBannerman OperationsManager
CaitlinBarker PropertyManager
GregCrumpton SalesExecutive
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KylieDavis PropertyManager Accounts
LarissaR MarketingCoo
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MichaelSchlegel Director/Licensee
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VictoriaKolevski MarketingManager
RebeccaCarlson Finance
NeilWebster SalesExecutive ulP cto
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RaffaeleDiCandia AssistantAgent
WhitneyBallardin PropertyManager
PaigeForland AssistantAgent
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