Western Property April 16 2021

FOR THE HOME OWNER, THE HOME SELLER AND THE HOME BUYER ISSUE 346

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FLOODED WITH WORK BUILDERS IN STRONG POSITION FOR FUTURE With the HomeBuilder Grant eligibility period now over, builders across the country are set up for months if not years’ worth of work as a result of this Federal Government incentive, but many face a new challenge keeping up with the business growth.

Master Builders Australia reports that more than 82,000 applications were made for the nationwide government HomeBuilder program since it was announced in June 2020, providing between $15,000 - $25,000 per successful applicant on build contracts signed prior to March 31 2021.

“ WE’VE SEEN 100 PER CENT GROWTH ACROSS THE BOARD” “The surge in new home construction being driven by HomeBuilder has averted the

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valley of death that was confronting residential builders and tradies due to the pandemic,” said Denita Wawn, CEO of Master Builders Australia.

Chief Operating Officer of G.J. Gardner Homes NSW/ACT/WA Simon Curtis said the HomeBuilder grant played a significant role in the number of sales generated across their three states.

“We’ve seen 100 per cent growth across the board and while we are thrilled with this outcome, particularly after a stint of uncertainty last year, we are just as confident that we are well positioned to continue to service new clients whilst managing larger build volumes,” Mr Curtis said.

“Growth is great, but it must be planned and managed and we spent much of last year determining a path forward to ensure all of our offices are well equipped to deliver on our clients’ expectations. From our perspective, it’s very important that every single client has the same high quality build experience that has become the foundation of the G.J. Gardner Homes brand.

“To do this we addressed

five key growth considerations and focused on planning and forecasting, structure and staffing, contract administration, construction, and communication as well as motivation and culture to support all our teams to excel in their delivery of the current home sales as well as future sales opportunities.

“Planning, preparation and communication will be the key to success for all builders this year and that’s our number one priority at G.J. Gardner Homes.”

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Local G.J. Gardner Homes Sydney West owner Dean Smith (pictured) said that he was very confident in working through the builds planned for the year.

“We have no concerns with meeting our current build commitments which is reassuring for our clients as well as our suppliers and contractors,” he said.

Mr Smith said his team is continuing with strong sales, and are currently looking for more staff to handle the workload.

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Our top 10 sales results 2021 20 Glenbrook Street, Jamisontown 46 Armoury Road, Jordan Springs 17 & 17A Aldebaran Street, Cranebrook 7 Brook Street, Jordan Springs 28 Imperial Avenue, Emu Plains 8/10 Barrett Street, Cranebrook 101 Cadda Ridge Drive, Caddens 6 Marrett Way, Cranebrook 21 Railway Street, Werrington 14 Miranda Street, South Penrith

$689,000 - $749,000 $749,000 - $799,000 $829,000 - $869,000 $799,000 - $849,000 $699,000 - $749,000 $649,000 - $699,000 $799,000 - $849,000 $779,000 - $829,000 Auction Guide: $429,000 Auction Guide: $549,000

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192 O’Connell Street, Claremont Meadows Auction

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6 Evenstar Place, St Clair

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$799,950 - $849,950 INSPECT Saturday 17th April at 11:00am - 11:30am ADDRESS 2/83 Kareela Avenue, Penrith CONTACT Professionals Erskine Park 9834 3555 Angelo Mavris 0425 361 696

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Situated on a massive 770m2 block in sought after $899,950 - $988,888 area of Erskine Park • BIRs to all BRs • Large main BR with well appointed ensuite as well as WIR • Spacious INSPECT By Appointment lounge with quality timber flooring • Large kitchen, gas ADDRESS 3 Zodiac Place, Erskine Park cooktop s/s appliances • Updated main bathroom tiles CONTACT Professionals Erskine Park 9834 3555 with a corner spa bath • Large in-ground concrete pool Angelo Mavris 0425 361 696 with solar heating & thermal cover • Ducted air cond, floating floorboards and downlights throughout the home • Double LU garage with auto doors

2/83 Kareela Avenue, Penrith

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• 5 bedrooms, BIRs to 4, • Main with en-suite $789,950 - $829,950 • L-shaped lounge & dining room, split system air con & bar area • Large dining • Spacious kitchen with electric INSPECT Saturday 17th April at 12:15pm - 1:00pm appliances & dishwasher • 3-way bathroom ADDRESS 6 Evenstar Place, St Clair • Covered entertaining area & low maintenance yards • CONTACT Professionals Erskine Park 9834 3555 In-ground swimming pool • Single lock-up garage Angelo Mavris 0425 361 696 Currently tenanted at $550pw

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Situated in a small complex of townhouses, featuring: • Modern Kitchen with granite benchtop, stainless steel appliances • Fully renovated bathroom • Low maintenance rear yard • Quality porcelain tiling & lights that can be controlled via ethernet/remotely • Secure garage Investors make note would easily rent for $360-$400pw

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$429,950 - $469,950 INSPECT Saturday 17th April at 10:00am - 10:30am ADDRESS 5/53-55 Victoria Street, Werrington CONTACT Professionals Erskine Park 9834 3555 Angelo Mavris 0425 361 696

2/60 Putland Street, St Marys

Long Term Tenant Paying $330 Per Week

This larger than normal apartment with two bathrooms $490,000-$505,000 boasts an open plan kitchen, dining and living area which leads out on to the balcony with mountain INSPECT Saturday 17th April at 1:30pm - 2:00pm views. Modern fairly new apartment has features ADDRESS 301/44C Drummond Ave, Ropes Crossing including gas cooking/heating, air cond, dishwasher, CONTACT Professionals Erskine Park 9834 3555 dryer, two security parking spaces under and a lock-up Wayne Teudt 0412 462 672 cage. Only a few hundred metres from shops, schools and bus stops. This apartment is wheelchair accessible with large open spaces. Well worth an inspection!

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A set and forget investment with a tenant who has $299,000 - $309,000 been at the property since 2007 and paying $330pw.

An opportunity for a first home buyer to get into the INSPECT Saturday 17th April at 12:00pm - 12:30pm market at a realistic price. • Formal lounge • Separate ADDRESS 2/60 Putland Street, St Marys dining area • Two bedrooms with BIR to main BR • Split CONTACT Professionals St Marys 9673 4422 system air cond • Kitchen offering plenty of cupboard Geoff Gray 0418 299 315 space • Balcony off the formal lounge • Bathroom with separate bath and shower • Single detached lock-up garage • Strata fees are approximately $600 per qtr

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43 Maple Road, North St Marys

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Granny Flat Or Duplex Potential Beautifully maintained clad and tile family home offering granny flat or duplex potential subject to approval. The forward thinking owners have electricity and sewer in place to build a granny flat at the rear. • 2 BRs with a large mirrored BIR in the main • Modern gas kitchen with plenty of bench space • Large dining area off the kitchen • Formal lounge with split air cond • Modern bathroom • Rear pergola for entertaining • Downlights & ceiling fan • External laundry with 2nd toilet • Detached single garage • Colorbond fencing • Potential rent in the vicinity of $360pw

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Brick Family Home Owner occupiers and investors take note of this superb opportunity to enter the market. This property may also suit a granny flat (STCA) • Three bedrooms with built-in wardrobes • Updated kitchen • Updated bathroom • Double in length carport • Large detached garage • In-ground pool that needs attention – could be repaired or filled in for a granny flat

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19 Birch Street, North St Marys

714m2 Dual Occupancy Potential

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Long term tenant in place paying $360pw and an Just Listed easement free block which is suitable for dual occupancy subject to approval. The property offers INSPECT Saturday 17th April at 1:00pm - 1:30pm easy access to schools, shopping and station. • 2 BRs ADDRESS 19 Birch Street, North St Marys plus a teenage retreat • Fibro and tile construction CONTACT Professionals St Marys 9673 4422 • Functional gas kitchen • BIR in main • Updated Geoff Gray 0418 299 315 bathroom • Formal lounge • Single carport behind gates • Massive 3.4m x 16m approx. garage/workshop • Rear pergola for entertaining • Colorbond fencing

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Saturday 17th April at 10:00am - 10:30am On site 24th April, 2021 at 10:30am 43 Maple Road, North St Marys Professionals St Marys 9673 4422 Geoff Gray 0418 299 315

7 Odelia Crescent, Plumpton

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This 3 bedroom brick and tile home is currently Just Listed tenanted at $430 pw with the lease expiring in May 2021. The 561m2 block of land would be suitable for a INSPECT Saturday 17th April at 9:00am -9:30am ADDRESS 7 Odelia Crescent, Plumpton granny flat. (Subject to approval). Some of the features of this home include: • Galley Style gas CONTACT Professionals St Marys 9673 4422 kitchen • Tiled living areas • Ceiling fans • Air Geoff Gray 0418 299 315 conditioning • Formal lounge • Large dining room • Internal laundry • Excellent side access • Single drive through garage • Garden shed

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4/55 Stapleton Street, Pendle Hill

Spacious 2 BR Apartment - Convenient Location

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Looking for a great size apartment in a convenient Just Listed location? Then don’t miss the opportunity to consider this spacious open plan 2 BR unit with BIRs to each BR, INSPECT Saturday 17th April at 11:00am - 12:00pm a great kitchen with good bench & cupboard space, ADDRESS 4/55 Stapleton Street, Pendle Hill bright bathroom, big dining area, good size lounge CONTACT Professionals St Marys 9673 4422 room, comfortable balcony overlooking a quiet play Terry Hansen 0418 245 683 area and a LU garage. ALSO, a good long term tenant available if needed. A real nice tidy home and ideal opportunity, so don’t miss out.

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Penrith Greater Region and Blue Mountains OPEN HOME

16/61 Park Avenue, Kingswood

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$329,000

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OPEN HOMES & RENTAL PROPERTY GUIDE OPEN HOMES ADDRESS

SUBURB

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OPEN HOMES

ADDRESS Saturday 17th April

4/55 Stapleton St

17 Hilton Rd

PENRITH

EMU PLAINS 53&53A Russell St

2/83 Kareela Ave Emu Plains

10:30- 11am

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Jordan Springs

11:30 - 12pm

Remax Lifestyle Marketing

Kingswood

10 - 10:30am

Penrith Professionals Real Estate

2 - 2:30pm

Remax Lifestyle Marketing

3:30 - 4pm

Remax Lifestyle Marketing

JORDAN SPRINGS 50 Cropton St

KINGSWOOD 16/61 Park Ave

MASCOT 1205/6 Galloway St Mascot

MINCHINBURY 50 Minchin Dr

Minchinbury

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Pendle Hill

11am - 12pm

Professionals St Marys

Penrith

11 - 11:30am

Professionals Erskine Park

Plumpton

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Professionals St Marys

1:30 - 2pm

Professional Erskine Park

St Clair

12:15 - 1pm

Professionals Erskine Park

St Marys

12 - 12:30pm

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PLUMPTON 7 Odelia Cres

ROPES CROSSING 301/44C Drummond Ave Ropes Crossing

ST CLAIR 6 Evenstar Pl

ST MARYS 2/60 Putland St

WERRINGTON

NORTH ST MARYS 43 Maple Rd

Nth St Marys

10 - 10:30am

Professionals St Marys

5/55 Victoria St

Werrington

10 - 10:30am

Professionals Erskine Park

19 Birch St

Nth St Marys

1 - 1:30pm

Professionals St Marys

13/82 Irwin St

Werrington

9:30 - 10am

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North St Marys

3 br home

$400pw

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North St Marys

4 br home

$450pw

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1 br unit

$250pw

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1 br grannyflat

$290pw

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St Marys

2 br grannyflat

$250pw

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St Marys

2 br townhouse

$410pw

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St Marys

3 br townhouse

$310pw

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Werrington

3 br townhouse

$420pw

4725 3100 Penrith Professionals Real Estate

Werrington

3 br townhouse

$370pw

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3 bedroom House

$460pw

4725 3100 Penrith Professionals Real Estate

2 br grannyflat

$290pw

PROPERTIES FOR RENT SUBURB

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NORTH ST MARYS

CAMBRIDGE PARK Cambridge Park

3 br home

$400pw

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CLAREMONT MEADOWS Claremont Meadows 4 br home

$520pw

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PENRITH

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SOUTH PENRITH

COLYTON Colyton

3 br home

$460pw

EMERTON Emerton

2 br grannyflat

$385pw

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ERSKINE PARK Erskine Park

4 br home

$600pw

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Glenmore Park

3 br house

$4650pw

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Glenmore Park

2 br grannyflat

$375pw

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GLENMORE PARK

HEBERSHAM Hebersham

South Penrith

ST MARYS

WERRINGTON

WERRINGTON COUNTY 1 br grannyflat

$230pw

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2 br Unit

$230pw

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KINGSWOOD Kingswood

Penrith

Werrington County

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BROKING BREAKDOWN

REAL ESTATE BOOM

INTRIGUING POST-PANDEMIC TRENDS

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The economic impact of the COVID- 19 pandemic has been dramatic in Australia’s $2.7 trillion superannuation sector.

Property has emerged from the pandemic in boom times and that has meant that self-managed super fund (SMSF) members are investing in real estate big-time.

According to figures from the Australian Tax Office, between December 2017 and December 2020, residential property holdings in SMSFs jumped by 25 per cent to $41.3 billion and nonresidential property was up 24 per cent. That means that property, and property financed by debt, is increasingly becoming the focus of SMSFs, with Bell Partners receiving a significant increase in inquiry from SMSF clients.

The other superannuation story arising from the pandemic has been younger Australians emptying their retirement savings accounts.

Following the crippling economic impact of the pandemic, the Federal Government allowed individuals who lost their job or at least 20 per cent of their work income to access up to $10,000 of their super tax- free until June 30, 2020, and another $10,000 between July 1 and December 30, 2020.

Industry Super Australia estimated about 395,000 people under 35 completely drained their super accounts. According to financial comparison site, Canstar, the long- term cost of a 25- year- old withdrawing $20,000

is more than $100,000, compared with about $37,000 for a 50-yearold.

While thousands of younger Australians have put their retirement savings at risk, those in SMSFs have pushed deeper into the property market.

Mark’s Shout There are few arguments against the importance of saving for your retirement. Doing it through an SMSF is more complicated and the amount of money you should have in super to make it worthwhile is a contentious issue. A general consensus is that having at least $500,000 in super is a good yardstick, although starting with less may be justified in certain circumstances.

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Another Happy Vendor A truly professional, dedicated agent Litsa approached us to sell our property, advised us of the market value accurately and, once listed, she did not stop promoting our property.

Litsa obviously had a database of suitable buyers and by advertising she also captured the prospective buyers that might not have been included in the database marketing. There were numerous inspections but only the one buyer, which she found. Litsa achieved a price that was even higher than we had anticipated so we are very happy vendors and would recommend this very professional agent to anyone wanting to sell. THANK YOU VERY MUCH LITSA FOR ALL YOUR EFFORTS ON OUR BEHALF – IT HAS BEEN A PLEASURE SELLING THROUGH YOU AND YOUR REMAX OFFICE. Verified by RateMyAgent

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INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: BY LITSA MELETI 199 Great Great Western Highway ST MARYS – DA Approved – 6 townhouses

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If you are considering selling your property, please contact Litsa Meleti today for a confidential discussion and market appraisal.

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Leonidas Proestos is one of the top agents at Property Central with raving reviews and results. You know you can trust Leonidas. With his high energy and whatever it takes attitude you know you’re in good hands.

Below is a review from a client who has bought and sold with him.

“Leon has been working in our area for many years and has extensive knowledge of the area. We actually purchased our first home in the area from him and has just recently sold it for us. He is very professional, friendly, honest, upfront and exceeded our expectations once again. Thankyou Leon for taking care of us.” Belinda and David.

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If you want an agent you can trust you need to call Leonidas today, also because he has “The Nidas Touch” Everything he touches turns to SOLD!

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MEET OUR TEAM

SALES: Ian Ahearn Sales Executive and David Lipman Property Consultant LEASING: Anthony Fleming Leasing & Business Development and Amy Torbarina Leasing & Business Development PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: Michelle Roberts Senior Property Manager, Melinda Williams Property Manager, Michelle Fitzgerald Property Manager, Leah Blackburn Property Consultant and Amanda Walsh Property Inspections Officer

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$3,000

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Min. $150k new owner-occupied principal & interest lending with a max. LVR of 80%.

Whatever your reason to refinance, there’s never been a better time to talk to BOQ.

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Credit provided by Bank of Queensland Limited ABN 32 009 656 7 40 (BOQ) Australian Credit Licence Number 244616. Fees and charges payable. BOQ’s standard credit assessment criteria apply.

Full terms and conditions at any BOQ branch. Interest rates quoted are indicative only, and are subject to change without notice. *Discount Fixed Rate offer is available for applications received from 26/03/2021 for Owner Occupier new home loan lending only and is not available for refinance or restructure of existing BOQ facilities. LMI may apply. Not available for construction loans. At the end of the fixed rate period, the interest rate will convert to the clear path variable interest rate. Fixed interest rates may vary between application and drawdown of the loan. A The comparison rate is calculated on the basis of a secured loan of $150,000 for a term of 25 years. WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate. Information current as at 12/04/2021. # Special limited time $3,000 cashback offer only available for new refinance applications received between Monday 12 October 2020 and Friday 28 May 2021. Must settle by Friday 27 August 2021. This offer is open to Australian residents aged 18 and over who are personal customers taking out a new home loan with BOQ, refinanced from another financial institution. Offer available on BOQ’s Clear Path, Economy, Intro Rate, or Fixed Rate home loan products only. Not available for the refinance, restructure or switches of home loans within BOQ Group, which includes BOQ, Virgin Money (Australia) and BOQ Specialist. An applicant will be eligible for a maximum of one cashback payment during the offer period, regardless of the number of loan applications they are party to, provided the total amount drawn at settlement across all loans is at least $250,000.

The cashback will be paid to the applicant’s BOQ transaction account within 30 days of the settlement date. For multiple home loan applicants the BOQ account needs to be in the name of at least one of the home loan applicants and the cashback will be paid only once to the applicants jointly. If you do not have an existing BOQ transaction account, one must be opened. This offer can be amended and/or withdrawn by BOQ at any time without notice. Applicants should seek their own tax advice in relation to the receipt of a cashback on settlement.

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Lachlan Waters, Lending Manager 0427 998 111 Emilie Walker, Lending Manager 0416 723 967 4723 7650 penrith@boq.com.au facebook.com/penrithboq boq.com.au