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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
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WehaveallthehighlightsherefromMelbourneCupDayand whatabeautifuldayitturnedouttobe.Capturedaresomeof theteamintheirbestfashionfitsenjoyingawonderfuldayof food,champagneandsomegreatwinsinthebettingworld.
ThedaywasalittleextraspecialforSarahWard,celebratingher birthdayinstylewithhernearest,dearestandworkcolleagues.
Welovecelebratingthesoldfeelingwithourclients.This monthwehaveanewlookwithastatementofcrispwhite. Ournewsoldstickershavedropped,showcasingafresh andcleanlookoutonoursignboards. Astatementofcrispwhite.
NOVEMBER2024
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LettiaGavin AssistantAgentto SarahWard
Babyboyhasarrived.Matthewand wifeLizwelcomedtheirbabyboy Theodorethismonth.Theperfect puzzletotheirbeautifulfamily,we areveryexcitedforthemandcan’t waittomeetbabyTheodore.
40andFabulous
WecelebratedAylaturning40thismonth. 40lapsaroundthesunandsheislooking fabulous.Theteamwishyouallthebeston yourspecialmilestonebirthday.
Ourpropertymanagementteamhadtiny neweditionsjointhismonth.Chloeand partnerJacobwelcomedtheirbabygirl Camillaonthe7thofNovember.Whitney andhusbandDylanwelcomedtheirbaby girlEvelynonthe21stofNovember. CongratulationstoChloeandWhitney-we hopeyouenjoythisnewbornbubblewith yourbabygirls.
MiaPierro Administration
Lakefront Living Resort Living
BackingontotheshoresofLakeIllawarra, this1,913sqm(approx.)levelpropertyoffers twoseparatedwellingsforidyllicdualliving.
Tuckedintoatranquil,tree-linedstreet,this spaciousfamilyhomeisasecretgem–flauntingavarietyofversatilelivingand entertainingareasandtailoredfor maximummoderncomfort.
Primbee
CordeauxHeights
Tis the season to be jolly.
Thecountdowntothe festiveseasonison.
It’sthemostwonderfultimeoftheyear....andwecan’twaittogetinto thefestivespirit.Whetheryouholdthetraditionofputtingthetreeup onthe1stofDecemberoryougetalittletooexcitedandplaceitupin November,let’sgothroughwhatoureditorisseeingastrendsfor 2024Christmasdécor.
Minimaleleganceisin.Weare seeingtrendsofminimal decorationsontreeswiththelights andthegreeneryofthetreebeing thefocus.Theclassicsayingof“less ismore”isseenthisChristmas.
Thebiggerthebetter. Decoratingthetree withabigbowis trendingthisyear acrosssocialmediato livingroomChristmas trees.
SettingtheChristmasdaylunchtable doesn’thavetobedauntingorover thought.Keepitsimplebybringingsome oftheoutdoorsindoors.
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The finer details.
This stunning home has a restful ambience providing the loveliest cosy family home, offering grand proportions with glamourous features and premium finishes The quality of this master build has succeeded in its quest for excellence The owners have valued quality, space, luxury and relaxed easy living when they were designing and building this very impressive residence
With sophisticated living areas featuring full length glass, oak flooring, burnished concrete floors, wood fire and soaring vaulted ceilings that all spill to the outdoor tropical gardens and quaint separate studio.
The kitchen definitely has the wow factor featuring open plan living, gorgeous stone benchtops and unique island bench, high end appliances, walk in pantry and a cellar that includes wine fridges The cellar is cleverly situated near the kitchen and is complemented with bronzed handmade doors
Unique
Gorgeous near new residence on level block with high-end finishes throughout Majestic main living plus media room, lounge, gym and outdoor studio/office
Retreat-style full master quarters overlooking gardens with incredible ensuite & WIR
Burnished concrete floors, glass + timber elements, internal lift, wood fire.
RENTAL MARKET INSIGHTS WITH STONE.
things to know.
CurrentRentalMarketInsights
TightVacancyRates:TheIllawarraregion continuestohaveoneofthelowestrental vacancyratesinregionalNSW,atjust1%. Thistightmarketreflectsstrongdemand andlimitedrentalavailability,putting upwardpressureonrents.
RentalPricesStabilising:Whilerentsareup significantlycomparedtopre-pandemic levels(approximatelyone-thirdhigher), recentdatasuggestsamoremoderate growthrate.Medianrentscurrentlysitat $607perweekforhousesand$530for units
ChallengesinSupply:Risingbuildingcosts andslowerdevelopmenthavecontributed tolimitednewhousingsupply, exacerbatingthedemand-supply imbalanceintheregion.
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STONE TOUCH
HowLandlordscanmaximiserentalincome
PresentationMatters:Ensurethepropertyisclean,modern,andwell-maintainedto attracthigh-qualitytenantswillingtopaypremiumrents.
StrategicPricing:Regularlyreviewmarkettrendsandadjustrentsinlinewithdemand
Ourpropertymanagerscanprovidedetailedinsightsintowhattenantsintheareaare willingtopay.
UpgradesforValue:Smallimprovements,suchasupdatingappliances,refreshing paint,orenhancinglandscaping,canmakeasignificantdifferenceinrentalappeal andjustifyhigherrents.
HighlightSustainabilityFeatures:Propertieswithenergy-efficientappliances,solar panels,orwater-savingfixturesareincreasinglyappealingtotenantsandcan commandhigherrent.
updates & trends
InterestRateImpacts:Interestratesremain acriticalfactorshapingtheNSWhousing market Manyexpertspredictsteadyor slightgrowthinpropertyvaluesfor2025, influencedbytighthousingstockand ongoingdemanddespiteeconomic pressures.
StateBudgetSupportforHousing:TheNSW governmenthascommitted$2.2billionto housingandinfrastructuredevelopmentin thelatestbudget Thisfundingaimsto alleviatehousingsupplyissues,which couldbenefitbothlandlordsandinvestors.
RentalMarketStrength:Acrossregional NSWandSydney,rentaldemandremains robust Vacancyratesarelow,providingan opportunityforlandlordstomaximize returns,especiallybyupgradingproperties tomeetmarketexpectations.
AuctionPerformance:NSWcontinuesto seestrongauctionclearancerates, particularlyforwell-presentedproperties. Thisreflectssustainedbuyerconfidencein certainsegmentsofthemarket
S A L E S 40 NEWLISTINGS 31 PROPERTIESSOLD
1,401 OFIATTENDEES P R O P E R T Y M A N A G E M E N T
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Meet the team.
AngelaBolton SalesExecutive
AylaPaull Compliance&Sales
Ba Sa Kuper e eGee
DarnellHaselau SalesExecutive
DavidScioscia DirectorofSales
DeanneBannerman ChiefExecutiveOfficer
Fitzgibbon Manager
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NeilW SalesE
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RebeccaCarlson HeadofPropertyManagement andFinance
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JakeMcKinnon NewBusiness
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TahliaVenegas AssistantAgentto SarahWard
KaraShipp Prope
OliviaMorlando AdministrationAssistant
MiaPierro Administration
LettiaGavin AssistantAgentto SarahWard
VictoriaKolevski CreativeMarketer
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SalesExecutive
A team you can trust.
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