Tale of Two Suburbs

Just read an interesting article in today’s Herald Sun newspaper in the real estate lift out titled the Tale of Two Suburbs.

I found it interesting as it has an impact on my local area and paints a positive picture! Yes I was surprised too.

It is the tale of two suburbs: Caroline Springs v Narre Warren

Even though both suburbs are on opposite sides of the CBD, it show that buyers do not suffer capital growth buy buying in new and affordable areas.

Over the previous five years a home in Caroline Springs has shown a median price growth of 16 per cent, of which the majority of that growth occurred in the past two years. In the same two year period the median growth of Melbourne grew 19 per cent.

The best part of the artical for me was that Narre Warren has fared a whole lot better with an increase of 28 per cent!

There is a wide range to choose from in these areas from new or established homes.

For a complete list of homes available in Narre Warren view my website for both the latest sale property’s and homes sold. www.bradleyryan.harcourts.com.au or for a professional chat with your local real estate expert give me a call or drop an email to brad.ryan@harcourts.com.au

Have  a Fantastic Weekend,

Brad.

Maximising Your Property’s Street Appeal

To help sell your property maximising street appeal is a must – but it doesn’t have to cost the earth.

No matter what the market conditions are, good street appeal is one the keys to attracting buyers.  Not surprisingly the view from the street and the area between the entrance to the property and the front door are crucial.  While out the back may be great, if you don’t get the first two parts right potential buyers may not bother looking further.  The options for improving your property’s street appeal are only limited by your budget and imagination.

Here are a few tips:

*Mow the lawns and trim the edges, sweep the driveway, weed the gardens and prune or remove trees that have got too big or are blocking out valuable light.

 

*If necessary clean out the gutters, water blast paths, driveways, fences and decks and/or freshen up the paint/stain.

 

*Create an appealing entranceway by, for example, using stylish pots, attractive plants and an appealing welcome mat.

 

*De-clutter exterior spaces, for example take away or store elsewhere rubbish bins, bikes or tools normally left outside.

 

*Ensure any outdoor living areas are dressed-up with nice outdoor furniture and potted plants.

 

*Depending on your property and your budget, erect a fence or plant established trees as a screen, for privacy or simply to add street appeal.

 

*Getting professional help to landscape the gardens/grounds is obviously a more expensive option, but it could be one of the best investments you ever make.

 

Hope you have a Fantastic Weekend,

 

Brad

Tips For Bidding At An Auction Part 2

To follow are some more of my tips on how to successfully secure your new home at the next Harcourts auction day:

 

*Stand in a position where the auctioneer can clearly see you.

 

*Bid confidently from the start.

 

*Know your figures – have the discussion prior to attending the auction and establish a pre-conceived limit. 

 

*As soon as another person bids – come back in straight away with another bid. 

 

*Competitive bidding encourages the owner to declare the property on the market.

 

*Auction is one of the most transparent ways to buy – if the property was to pass in you may not see who you are competing against

 

For more tips and advice on selling or buying by auction contact Brad Ryan from team Harcourts Narre Warren South:

brad.ryan@harcourts.com.au 

www.bradleyryan.harcourts.com.au

www.twitter.com/brad_ryan

Hope to see you at my next auction!

Have a Fantatsic Weekend,

Brad.

13 Ridgeway Chase Narre Warren South

Mortgagee Auction

Auction this Saturday the 4th April- Come on down and see the action as I call out my first Mortgagee Auction for the year, with over 25 Registered buyers already and sure to be more on the day this is going to be one great auction to call! We will have it professionally filmed for the future Harcourts Narre Warren South DVD and other various posts.

For more details click on the picture above.

Hope to see you there!

Brad.

Energy Conservation – a Savings Checklist

Energy Conservation – a Savings Checklist

Winter or summer, energy conservation will save you money. Here are a few easy tips to keep your power bill down.

* Ensure your hot water cylinder is in top condition or has a special ‘wrap’ to stop heat escaping.
* Use the shower rather than a bath.
* Use cold water for washing clothes.
* Insulate the ceiling well as with rising heat in the winter, much will escape out the roof if you don’t insulate to hold it in.
* Use 24-hour time switches and thermostats on heaters.
* Block off fireplaces when they are not in use to prevent heat loss.
* Even just taping large newspaper sheets around the fireplace for a few days until you can organise something more permanent and attractive is great for stopping draughts on cool evenings.

To follow are seven quick ideas for habits the whole family can easily adopt.

* Make sure filters and ventilation systems on clothes dryers are free from dust and lint.
* Fold clothes as soon as they are dry to reduce ironing.
* Switch off lights when you leave the room.
* Cook as many things as you can in the oven at one time (put that extra casserole in the freezer for a quick convenient meal another night).
* Fill the dishwasher before using it.
* Fill the kettle from the cold tap.
* Turn TVs and stereos off when not in use, rather than leaving on standby

It is the little things that do make a difference, something we can all adopt in our everyday life.

Have a Fantatsic Week,

Brad