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City Fringe FLYER

See all our listings at www.anneduncan.co.nz

We have seen a fewproperty owners sell up

in 2015, however a lot of thoseproperties are being snapped upby savvy investors who see thelong term strategy of holdingonto their stock.

Many see the attractive lowinterest rates as a helping hand

in buying investment property.In November a couple of banksreleased borrowing rates of4.49% per annum for threeyears fixed.

With the boom in property salesvalues this year we might haveexpected it to have more of animpact on the rental market.There certainly has not been anyreduction in weekly rental prices

in 2015 however with the exceptionof January to April the number ofprospective tenants committing toviewings has been down this year.Although on the whole it’s been afairly balanced rental market forsupply and demand.

With the Auckland populationincreasing and with the need for

more accommodation acrossAuckland the weekly rents haveonly headed upwards.

October and November has onaverage seen the length of time ittakes to rent a property increaseand that is why it is importantthat rental properties reflecta fair market rent in order toattract the best quality tenants.

The biggest jump we have

2015 has been a dynamic yearfor us at Anne Duncan Real

Estate and for real estate ingeneral. Property prices reachedrecord levels throughout the yearand the cost of the average homein Auckland is now closer to themillion dollar mark.

This year we saw huge numbersthrough our auction room with somegreat prices being achieved. Andagain auction seems to be the mostpopular and preferred sales methodand proving very successful with

clearance rates of 93% year to date.

Auction is the most transparentprocess for both buyer and seller.Buyers prefer auctions as opposedto tender because they can seewhere the value is and choose tocontinue to bid or cease, whereaswith tender they fear they may bepaying $50,000 too much or theymiss the property for $1,000!!

For buyers it is important to see‘value’ which they certainly see onthe auction floor.

For sellers the benefit is less

time on the market and theauction process results in thecurrent market value. With goodcompetition they could get morethan expected.

Our auction rooms are friendly,our staff are helpful and of courseprofessional and we work wellas a team to have happy buyers& sellers. The auctioneer NeilNewman is one of the best in thebusiness.

The outlook for 2016 I believe will

be much the same as 2015. The

fundamentals are the same with a

shortage of stock in the inner city

and no shortage of buyers looking

for homes. The investment market

may be a little harder with the

increased price investors have to

pay to secure a property not in line

with current rents as well as the

30% deposit investors now need

to buy an investment property in

Auckland which has made it a bit

tougher.

found this year has been theone bedroom market. A wellpresented one bedroom with newbathroom & open plan kitchenhas proved to be very popularwith no shortage of interest.

The city apartment market has ingeneral had a good year althoughit can be difficult to attract long-

term tenants.The hardest properties to rentare usually the larger homes orproperties that are a bit datedand tired.

When it comes to tenancies theaverage length of stay is around2.5 years. Ten years ago thiswould have been around 1.5years. Now days most tenantsand landlords prefer the stability

of a fixed term tenancy so theaverage length of stay per tenanthas greatly increased.

Within the next few years thegovernment has signalled itsintention for owners to have theirproperty better insulated andhave long-life smoke detectorsinstalled. Anne Duncan Rentals

has over the last three yearspushed for our owners to do awaywith the replacement battery-style detectors and install thelong-life models, as often wefind batteries removed on thecheaper ones and not replaced.To date we have installed over sixhundred long-life detectors in ourrental properties.

In 2016 we should see more of thesame with no real surprises.



Tony Whyte021 896 425

Rentals

Shane Ryder0274 222 585

Rentals

Des Ryder0274 222 334

Rentals

Sarah Williams

021 428 343

At Christmas, all roads lead home. (Marjorie Holmes)

City Fringe Flyer is a community newsletter and readers should seek professional guidance before acting on any advice,opinion or information found in its columns. It is published by Anne Duncan Real Estate Ltd, which cannot accept any

liability or responsibility for any loss or damage suffered by any individual or group acting on any material it contains.Editorial inquiries: [email protected]

Anne Duncan Real Estate Ltd MREINZ

LICENSED REAL ESTATE AGENT (REAA 2008)The Team

746 New North Road,Mt Albert, Auckland

Ph 09 846 9470www.anneduncan.co.nz

HOW TO REACH US

THINKING OF SELLING?

For an obligation-free appraisal of yourhome, fill out this slip and drop/post it intoour offices: 746 New North Rd (oppositeRocket Park). We’ll make contact after that.

Your name

Address

Phone

What best describes yourposition? (tick)

Keen to sell now/soon

Need appraisal beforemaking up my mind

Simply interested in whatmy house is worth

Jamie Morrison021 684 400

Vincent Barnao021 275 8925

Emma Duncan

021 845 347

Wendy Keats

021 216 7332

Kerry Glengarry

021 977 670

Theo Thrasy

021 0277 6517

Simon Puffett 021 222 2194

Rentals

Damian Sheridan 021 921 229

Rentals

Greg Whitta021 992 612

John Covich021 946 933

Anne Duncan021 996 426

Miriam Fan027 292 9778

Joe O’Sullivan0279 154 781

Michelle Roache021 615 207

Anya Poching021 708 968

Rachel Berry021 1954 321

Consistently rais

1/45 Asquith Ave, Mt AlbertAnne Duncan

$756,000

12A Fontenoy St, Mt AlbertJoe O’Sullivan / Mo Li

$1,000,000

40A Stewart Rd, Mt AlbertJamie Morrison

$1,220,000

31 Burch St, Mt AlbertJohn Covich$1,530,000

33 Aurora Ave, OwairakaMichelle Roache

$815,000

10 Asquith Ave, Mt AlbertAnne Duncan

$1,445,000

32 Tasman Ave, Mt AlbertGreg Whitta / John Covich

$1,230,000

11 Caughey Pl, Mt AlbertKerry Glengarry / Anya Poching

$1,140,000

4/25 Norrie Ave, Mt AlbertMiriam Fan

$576,000

50 Donovan St, Blockhouse BayGreg Whitta

$821,000web ID AD13302

1/84 St Georges Rd AVONDALE

$599,000

3 brm brick & tile unit is a rarefind. Generous open plan, recentrenovations is ready & waiting.Within walking distance to train.

Jamie Morrison 021 684 400


FOR SALE

web ID AD13281

1-2/6 Willcott St MT ALBERT

$969,000

Home & income in the Gladstone& MAGS school zone. One 2 brmflat plus 1 brm flat with study &private sunny courtyards.

FOR SALE

web ID AD13299

29B Mark Rd MT ALBERT

$469,000

Funky & spacious 1 brm unit, bright& sunny with generous sized bthrmand separate laundry.

Emma Duncan 021 845 347


FOR SALE



ng the standard in Real Estate

Anne Duncan Auction Centre - 746 New North Rd, Mt Albert

AUCTION

web ID AD13311

7 Fairleigh Ave MT ALBERT

1950’s brick & tile charmer on an easy care sundrenched site. Renovated, 3 bedrooms &bathroom on the main level, with a fourth guest bedroom & bathroom on the lower level.

Jamie Morrison 021 684 400 Vincent Barnao 0212 758 925

AUCTION 7pm Wednesday 9 December 2015. Unless sold prior.

AUCTION

web ID AD13316

12 Bannister Pl NEW WINDSOR

1960’s classic family home in original condition. 3 brms, open plan kitchen & dining &basement garage with plenty of storage. Separate workshop & fully fenced back lawn.

Anne Duncan 021 996 426 Emma Duncan 021 845 347


AUCTION

web ID AD13313

15B Fifth Ave MT ALBERT

This large 4 double bedroom, brick & cedar townhouse has plenty of easy care outdoorspace, great for relaxation and entertaining.

John Covich 021 946 933


AUCTION

web ID AD13315

33 Mulgan St NEW WINDSOR

Set on a full 673m2 section offering 3 bedrooms, mod kitchen, open plan dining andlounge that flows onto a generous entertainer’s deck and huge terraced garden.



AUCTION

web ID AD13312

2/15 Stewart Rd MT ALBERT

Sunny modern living on a split level offering private, sun filled spaces that flow onto aNorth West facing garden & large deck. Spacious bedrooms, storage & generous living.

Jamie Morrison 021 684 400AUCTION 7pm Wednesday 9 December 2015. Unless sold prior.

AUCTION

web ID AD13318

4 Waitaki St HENDERSON

845m2 of land this fully fenced 4 bdrm family home with sunroom has potential to addfurther value. Look to the future and landbank.

Wendy Keats 021 2167 332 Sarah Williams 021 428 343AUCTION 7pm Wednesday 16 December 2015. Unless sold prior.

AUCTION

web ID AD13314

6 Mt Royal Ave MT ALBERT

Character bungalow, perfect for working from home or for extended family. Completewith pool, bar, gym, 4 car garaging and the bonus of a separate self contained flat.



FOR SALE

web ID AD13317

2 Tagor St GLEN EDEN

$749,000

Two levels, two entrances. Upstairs is 3 brms, sunny & modern open plan living with2 decks. Downstairs, 1 brm, bthrm & living space. Double internal garage plus carport.

Wendy Keats 021 2167 332 Sarah Williams 021 428 343


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City Fringe FLYER

What achievements are you

most proud of at the school?

When I arrived at Mount AlbertGrammar School I saw thepotential for the school to bemuch better than it was. I wantedit to be the school of choice forour local community because ofmy belief in the importance of

community schools and my ownvery positive experience at mylocal coeducational secondaryschool. The goal was to leavethe school better than I found it.

Looking for ideas for quirkypresents this Christmas?

Then look no further! Below is alist of local markets selling thebest of crafts, jewellery, fashion,ceramics, glass, knitware and lotsmore. There are plenty of ideas forthat perfect present and the goodthing is you’ll usually be buyinghandmade products and supportinglocal & independent traders.

Victoria Markets

This legendary outdoor marketreturned last month and is a great

place to go on a Saturday morning.With something for everyone thisoriginal artisan market offers awide range of authentic productsand limited edition pieces of jewellery, fashion, ceramicsand lots more. More than just amarket this place is a platform fordesigners, artists and foodies toshowcase their talents to a wideaudience.

9-2pm, Saturdays @ 210 VictoriaStreet West

My predecessors had done thisand I was excited about making adifference.

The achievement that I can lookback on with the most pride in isachieving the goal of being theschool of choice for this area. WhenI first moved into Mount Albertmost of the students were gettingonto buses and going elsewhere.In my road I rarely saw a uniform.Now most of the students live inthe area including the 20 students

living in my street.

Most memorable moments in your

time there?

I was fortunate enough to builda strong senior managementteam around me and togetherwe appointed a strong staff andchanged the culture of the school.The crux of our culture is aboutthe achievement of excellencein all aspects of school life. Thishas been achieved by having highexpectations of students, teachersand parents. Once the mind set

changed at MAGS excellencebecame a habit- now it’s anexpectation that is worked hard forby all of our community.

Is there anything else you think the

Auckland Fair is one of NewZealand’s biggest and best design,art and craft markets for a uniqueshopping experience. This fair hasbeen running for five years andfocuses on showcasing the bestindependent talent from all aroundthe country. On the day you’ll findthe best quality, locally madehomewares, ceramics, clothing,prints, jewellery, toys and a wholelot more. Held down by Auckland’swaterfront inside Shed 10, thismarket is well worth a look.

10-4pm, Sunday, December 6 @Shed 10, Queens Wharf

Craft Harvest showcases threemarkets in Parnell Community

Centre in the run up to Christmas.Fresh, mostly hand-made, highquality wares are on offer to thosewho want an original, authentic giftfor their loved ones. Choose froma wide range of handmade cards,beautiful children’s ware, soycandles, felted scarves and bags,quilts and heirloom soft toys. Anarray of beautifully stained glassaccessories and crocheted itemsare also available.

5th, 12th & 19th December @

school could have achieved under

your leadership?

Secondary Schools are never thefinished product. Every year atMAGS another 600 new studentsarrive. When you are focused as weare on continuous improvementthere is always something to doand that’s the way it should be.Schools can never stand still.

Your parting words to the Mt

Albert community...

Mount Albert is a great community.It has everything families need.It has at its core one of NewZealand’s best secondary schools.I have loved every day at MAGS. Thestudents and staff are fantastic.I have enjoyed working and sharingthis experience with my family.The strength of the school spiritand the depth of its soul will bemy greatest memories. A schoolculture that produces students thatgenuinely care about each other,want to be the best that they can beand have the willingness to serveothers, is what marks out a greatschool from a good one. MAGSis a great school and I have beenprivileged and proud to have beenits Headmaster.

Parnell Community Centre, 1

Jubilee Building, 545 Parnell Rd

To fill those Christmas Hampers

try these food markets;

Mt Albert Farmer’s Market, La

Cigale French Style Farmers

Market, Parnell Farmers Market,

Grey Lynn market or go further

afield to Matakana Village market

where you’ll find the best of artisan

home-grown, quality goods at

reasonable prices.

Most Saturdays & Sundays

Ingredients

125g butter, chopped

1 1/3 cups (200g) Dark Melts,plus ½ cup (75g) extra

½ cup (110g) castor sugar

2 eggs, lightly beaten

2 cups (300g) plain flour

¾ cups (140g) mini choc bits

16-20 stawberries

½ cup (125ml) whipped cream

Preheat oven to 180C/160C fanforced. Grease and line base andsides of a 19cm square cake pan.

Combine butter, Dark Melts andsugar in large microwave safebowl; microwave uncovered onmedium for 1 minute; stir. Repeatprocess in 30 second intervals untilmelted and smooth; cool 2-5 mins.

Stir in eggs, then flour and thenMini Choc Bits. Spoon mixture intoprepared pan, smooth top. Bake25 minutes, or until mixture is just

firm to touch. Cool in pan. Turn outand use a 4cm round cutter to cut16 rounds.

Place extra Dark Melts in amicrowave safe bowl; microwaveuncovered on MEDIUM for 1minute; stir. Repeat process in 30second intervals until melted. Dropa little melted chocolate on thecut-side of each strawberry andadhere to brownie round.

Transfer whipped cream to apiping bag fitted with a small roundnozzle, pipe cream on strawberries

to make Santa hat pom poms andtrimming.

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