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our philosophy.
At Stone we are committed to delivering five star service to all of our clients. We are about the journey and not the transaction
Our core values are based on growth, self-governance, team and integrity. Our team of professionals are ready to assist you on your real estate journey
Ending the Summer season with a financial positive.
O F F I C I A L C A S H
R A T E
4.10%
AwelcomereliefforAustraliansastheReserveBankofAustralia announcesitsnewcashratethismonth.Forthefirsttimeinfouryears, thecashratedroppedby0.25%,whichisthestartofapositivemovefor oureconomy.ThelastcoupleofyearsformanyAustralianfamilieshave beenafinancialstrainandnodoubtonecutwillnotgivethereliefthey arelookingfor,butitisdefinitelyastepintherightdirection.
Thisisapositivemoveforthe propertymarkethorizon,asatthe startoftheyeartonow,wehave seenasteadyriseinproperties hittingthemarketforsale The increasedsupplyisofferingbuyers moretimetomakeinformed decisions,whichhasledsellersto adjusttheirexpectationon achievingasale.Withtheinterest ratecut,wehaveseenbuyer enquiriesincreaseandwehopethis isthestartofboostingbuyer confidencemovingintothecooler months.
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Announcing our new CPD Champions
A new chapter begins
Anewchapterbegins forCiaraandher partnerJoshuaasthey purchasedtheirfirst home.Thesmileson theirfacessayitall.We wishthemallthebest forthenewmemories theywillcreateintheir home.
Itcomesaroundeveryyearforlicensedreal estateagentsandthisyearbroughtnew CPDChampions!SalesExecutiveMatthew andshockedCreativeMarketerVictoria toppedtheCPDtrainingthisyear.Thankyou toBrianfromThinkRealEstateformaking theworkshopfunandengaging.
Rate my agent 5 stars all around
SarahWardandDarnellHaselaucelebrate theirsuburbwinswithRateMyAgentthis month Number1agentsinBalgownieand EastCorrimal,respectively Congratulations!
Our Director celebrates 51 laps around the sun
ItwasaspecialmonthforPaulPiacentinashe celebratedhisbirthday.Theteamwishyouall thebestandhopeyouenjoyedyourdaywith yournearestanddearest.
A big month of Anniversaries and Birthdays.
February brings so much to celebrate w birthdays and work anniversaries with Happy Birthday to Angela Bolton, Greg Bernadette Kuper, Deanne Bannerman Portelli, Paul Piacentin and Hayley Clar
How has it been 3 years...
OuramazingHeadofFinanceand PropertyManagementdepartments RebeccaCarlsoncelebratedthreeyears withherStonefamily Thankyoufor everythingyoudo,youareanabsolute superstar!
Let the celebrations continue
AngelaBolton,Whitney BallardinandNeil Websteralsocelebrated workanniversariesthis month.Theteamlook forwardtomanymore yearsalongsidethese superstarsinouroffice.
List & Sail
Dinner is served for Illawarra’s leading team.
It’snotjustworkworkat Stone,weliketocelebrate ourhardwork.Ourdirectors rewardedtheteamwitha dinneratK.maluKitchenand BarinWollongongfora successful2024.Thankyou toK.maluforyourwarm hospitalityonthenight.
The List & Sail competition that is run throughout the Stone network saw four of our very own invited on a day on Sydney Harbour
Sarah, Darnell, Neil and Paul all spent the day along with other agents across the network, as they were rewarded for being the network’s top listers Congratulations team!
Autumnis upnext
Althoughwearealittlesadtosaygoodbyeto summer,wearealsoreadytobringalittleofthat crispTuscanfeelthisautumn It’sthatlittlechange intheclimatewhereit’snotquitecoldyetbutwe arenotsweatingandneedingtorunhomeandsit undertheairconditioning.
ThisautumnweseebringingpartsofEuropeand NorthAfricahome ThinkTuscanwinery,Spanish villaandMoroccanarchitecturetotietogetherthe bestofthesevibrantculturesundertheoneroof Nowifrenovationsaresimplynotinthebudget,let’s takesometimetogetawayfromthehustleand bustleofeverydaylifeandescapetothe countrysideforaweekend
Withsomanybeautifulweekendstayoptionsand greatdealsacrossmanytravelwebsites,whynot escapeforsomeserenityandwhatagreattimeof yeartore-charge?
FEBRUARY A I R
Classic Appeal Peaceful Setting
Nestledinatranquileastsidesetting,this designerhomecombinesclassicretreat appealwithallthebenefitsofBulli'sbeach lifestyle.
Supremelypeacefulsettingwhileenjoying primeurbanconveniencelessthan3km fromWollongongcitycentre,thisclassic brickhomeisripewithprojectpotential.
Checkoutthelatestlistings withStoneIllawarra.
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M O U N T P L E A S A N T 1 0 0 N E W M O U N T P L E A S A N T R O A D
The finer details.
Renovated to a high-end finish in a prized foothills setting, this dual level property strikes the perfect balance of homely charm and contemporary style Spacious and flexible for premium family comfort, with two living areas plus a study, sun-drenched outdoor entertaining and escarpment views, it abounds with lifestyle appeal approx 650m from Pleasant Heights Public School
- Secluded retreat tucked into a private road with virtually no passing traffic
- Light-filled open plan living and dining area, downstairs lounge or media room
- Crisp white colour scheme with black accents, timber flooring and skylights
- Generous rear alfresco capturing leafy views over north-facing level backyard
Hamptons touch
40mm stone kitchen tops and island, integrated dishwasher, large butler's pantry. Designer oversized master suite with custom wardrobes and incredible ensuite
Glamorous full bath plus master ensuite; custom robes and joinery throughout
RENTAL MARKET INSIGHTS WITH STONE.
Market Update.
What’shappeningintheIllawarrarentalmarket?
VacancyRates
Vacancyrateshavebeenconsistentlybelow1%,indicatingatight rentalmarket.
RentalPriceGrowth
Overthepastyear,rentalpriceshaveincreasedbyapproximately 7.4%,reflectingstrongdemand.
HELPFUL TIPS
Maintenance&ComplianceReminders
Stayingcompliantandmaintainingyourpropertyiscrucial:
SmokeAlarmServicing:Annualchecksaremandatorytoensuresafetyand compliance.
SeasonalMaintenance:Withautumnapproaching,considerguttercleaningand servicingheatingsystems.
InsuranceCheck-Up:Reviewyourlandlordinsurancetoensureitoffersadequate protection,especiallyinlightofrecentlegislativechanges.
Enhancingyourproperty'sappealcanleadtobetterreturns.Considerthefollowing: SmartUpgrades:Investinginmodernappliancesandupdatedfixturescanmake yourpropertymoreattractivetopotentialtenants.
StrategicRentReviews:Withthenewlegislation,ensurerentreviewsare conductedannuallytoremaincompetitivewhileadheringtoregulations. MinimizingVacancies:Proactiveleaserenewalsandpromptmaintenancecan encouragetenantretention.
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Meet the team.
AngelaBolton SalesExecutive
AylaPaull Compliance&Sales
Ba Sa Kuper e
lHaselau Executive
DavidScioscia DirectorofSales
DeanneBannerman ChiefExecutiveOfficer
EmilyBo Licen Esta EmmaFitzgibbon SeniorPropertyManager
BenjaminSayers PropertyMarketer
AaronDean AssistantAgentto PaulPiacentin
CharliCarriage AssistantAgent
EmilyHaskew
HayleyClark PropertyManager
CiaraRoche PropertyManager
LaurenMellor unts
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NeilW SalesE
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RebeccaCarlson HeadofPropertyManagement andFinance Je Hea
ePereira Executive
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TahliaVenegas AssistantAgentto SarahWard
KaraShipp Prope
OliviaMorlando AdministrationAssistant
MiaPierro Administration
LettiaGavin AssistantAgentto SarahWard
HelenaCrumpton SalesExecutive
VictoriaKolevski CreativeMarketer
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A team you can trust.
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