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CHRIS Shaw Removal is a local businesswith more than 20 years of experience spe-cialising in all types of furniture to any-where in Australia.

Their professional service, underlinedby the principle of All care, all responsibili-ty, takes the hassle out of moving.

Whether it is across town or across thenation, Chris can make your moving expe-rience an enjoyable one.

Of course every job Chris Shaw Removalundertake is fully insured and because it isa local business Chris said he tries not tocharge an arm and a leg, his moderateprices remain very competitive.

We just try to help people as much aswe can and take the stress out of moving,Chris said.

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MODERN LIVING: CHRIS SHAW REMOVALS

We just try to helppeople as much as wecan and take the stressout of moving.

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THE team at Laser Electrical Inverell spe-cialise in residential and commercialelectrical and air conditioning and areyour local Daikin Dealer.

When building or renovatin g yourhome, Laser Electrical Inverell can assistyou in designing an electrical and air con-ditioning system that best suits yourlifestyle and budget.

Laser takes pride in their totally de-pendable service and quality workman-ship.

At Laser we stand by what we install,guaranteed, Mark Wilks said.

Laser Electrical Inverell can also offer aflexi-rent option to all approved commer-cial or domestic clients to assist in thecost of a new air-conditioning system.

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MODERN LIVING: LJ HOOKER REAL ESTATE

Earning highestinvestment return

Managing property for long term success

THE aim of successful proper-ty investment managementshould be to maintain and in-crease the value of the assetconcerned, while earning thehighest possible return on thecapital invested.

In the long run, these objec-tives can only be achieved bycareful control of a number offactors.

Consider the followingquestions:

1 Do you have responsibletenants who look after theproperty?

2 Is the rent paid regularlyand on time?

3 Is maintenance actionedcompetently and economical-ly?

4 Are the routine inspec-tions done on time, and haveyou been notified and invited?

If you answered No or I

dont know, then it may betime to ask one more question.Is it time to put my investmentproperty in the capable handsof LJ Hooker Inverells propertymanagement team?

At LJ Hooker Inverell, weunderstand that effectiveproperty management is allabout a commitment to build-ing a professional and open re-lationship with you and yourtenants.

Appointing us as your ex-clusive property investmentmanagement agent gives youthe peace of mind to sit backand relax, knowing your prop-erty is in experienced, quali-fied hands. If you wish to dis-cuss your investment propertyplease contact our office for anobligation-free consultationon how you can benefit fromour services.

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65 Wood StreetLovingly Renovated Character Home 3 Large bedrooms, Main bedroom with ensuite

New evaporative cooling system throughout the home.Gas + electric heating

Modern kitchen with freestanding stove and dishwasher Hallway, pressed metal ceilings, bull-nose verandah

Open plan living area. Covered back deck + pergola Private, fenced backyard.

Landscaped low-maintenance grounds

Single lock-up garage, plus off street parking

For Sale$239,000inverell.ljhooker.com.au/1UXH8U/

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45 OConnor StreetNeat and Sweet

Well-positioned weatherboard home close to CBD

and schools

Lounge room with wood heating, ceiling fan & R/C A/C

2 bedrooms + smaller 3rd bedroom/office

Kitchen with new electric stove

Separate dining area with ceiling fan

Undercover outdoor entertaining area

Fully-fenced yard with side access

For Sale$219,000inverell.ljhooker.com.au/1T5H8U/

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Saturday 10:00-10:30amContactJohn Devlin 0488 999 364

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29 George StreetRenovators Delight With Town Views

Located in a premier street high on Ross Hill

2 large bedrooms + sleepout, main with built-in robe

Combined kitchen & dining area

Separate loungeroom with wood heating

Large 1012m2 block with rear lane access

This home has huge potential for the enthusiastic

renovator

For Sale$189,000

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331 Ashford RoadPicturesque Acreage - PRICED TO SELL!!

4 Bedrooms with BIR, main with new ensuite & RC AC

Large formal lounge & dining rooms, wood heating + RC AC

Timber kitchen with stainless steel appliances open to the

dining area

Large covered entertaining area at front of home

Amazing landscaped grounds with established shade trees Double lock up garage attached to home with workshop

3 bay colour bond shed with 25amp power, boat shed

& garden shed

For Sale$495,000inverell.ljhooker.com.au/JGH8U/

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53 Clancys DriveSpace, Privacy & Views

Charming 4 Bedroom home with 5th bedroom/office

Generous main bedroom with ensuite & W/I/R

Open plan living area with R/C A/C & wood fire

Formal lounge & dining areas

Sunny kitchen with walk in pantry & breakfast bar

Large in-ground salt water pool & coveredentertaining area

Solar power system, 2 Bay colourbond shed +carport

For Sale$669,000inverell.ljhooker.com.au/1UMH8U/

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12A Brownleigh Vale DriveNear New Home Nest or Invest

Immaculate, low-maintenance brick home

3 bedrooms with built-ins

Stylish kitchen with breakfast bar & stainless steel

appliances

Open plan living area, tiled floor coverings & R/C A/C

Fully-fenced backyard with patio & garden shed

Single lock up garage attached to home with

internal access

Manicured lawns and established gardens

For Sale$240,000inverell.ljhooker.com.au/1STH8U//

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17A Brae StreetLuxury Living in Prime Location Classic weatherboard home renovated with no expense spared 5 Extra-large bedrooms all with built-ins, master with

walk-in robe Modern high quality kitchen with glass splash back & Caesarstone

benches Large open plan living/dining area with polished boards & wood fire

Impressive formal lounge room with timber by-fold doors & gas log fire Media room with picture window & access to in-ground swimmingpool area

Double lock up garage with internal access through the foyer

For Sale$699,000inverell.ljhooker.com.au/1QPH8U/

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The Grove 6805 Warialda RoadImmediate Access Available for 2016 Grain &

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1,010ha (2,495 acres) Freehold. Approx 690ha (1,700ac) has been cultivated

The variety of quality basalt soils provides scope to

successfully grow cereal & fodder crops both winter & summer

Grazing: A good body of feed across most of the property Comfortable refurbished residence with extensive views Watered by 13 dams, 2 equipped bores and another bore

available to be equipped if required

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MODERN LIVING: GIO

Dont compromise to save

WHEN Ian Jack began building furni-ture, over 20 years ago, he could nothave known that craft would evolveinto High Style Furniture andKitchens, one of the most respectedmanufacturers of kitchens, units andcustom home and commercial fit-tings in the New England North West.

High Style has been in businesssince 1992, and provides the very lat-est in design, materials and trendsfor home and living.

Behind every good business is agood staff, and High Style has a qual-ified team from the front desk to thefactory floor for quality service fromstart to finish.

Ian and his staff help from the be-ginning, from assessment of a space,targeting your needs, choosing thefinishes, tiles and accessories, to cre-ating a 3-D design of your idea, andfitting your budget with the widerange of products on the market to-day. High Style takes the customerthrough every step of the processwith good communication, feedbackand support.

Every kitchen, bench, unit,wardrobe, vanity, laundry, barbecuearea or custom design is crafted onsite with their latest design softwareand technology. For those who like tobuild their own, High Style can pro-vide the DIY customer with a wideselection of flat-pack units.

Years of experience turned to business High Style Furniture

GIO offers quality protection forour customers through home in-surance products that provide abroad range of benefits at an af-fordable cost. We have classichome and contents, which is ourcomprehensive cover, 55 and uphome and contents comprehen-sive cover to suit your lifestyleand investor for your investmentproperty.

We include a range of specialfeatures and benefits, includingfire and flood to help make

things easier for customers if theunexpected happens, and wecan tailor your policy to yourspecific needs and circum-stances.

We believe includin g floodcover as a standard feature,

along with fire, is particularlyimportant in the Australian cli-mate. Storms and flooding areAustralias most expensive formof natural disaster.

The Australian Bureau ofMeteorology estimates losses atover $40 million each year.Flooding throughout NSW,Queensland and Victoriademonstrate the wide-scale de-struction that floods can causeto homes and property.

The flood section of our poli-

cy covers all types of flooding;that is storm water run off as wellas burst pipes and overflows, notjust river flooding

The amount we charge de-pends on the type of insurancecover and the options chosen,

including the excess and sum in-sured. Other factors taken intoaccount when we calculate apremium include the address;that is proximity to bush-land orwater course, age of the home,its type of construction andwhether there are any securitydevices.

We regularly review home andcontents premiums to take intoaccount claims experience andother factors. Its important toremember that there are many

factors which make up the finalinsurance premium.

GIO also offers a multi-policydiscount for having three ormore policies with us, that isMotor, CTP and Home andContents.

We include arange ofspecialfeatures andbenefits,including fireand flood, tohelp makethings easierfor customers.

Once the decision-mak-ing is complete, the HighStyle installation team ofJason Baker, NathanRobinson and GaryHenderson steps in to re-alise your dream with quali-ty and efficiency.

High Style stocks acces-sories for the classic kitchenor modern space whetheryou are fitting out a new-build or renovating yourhome.

New in store are the latestin bench top innovation,such as one piece acrylicbench tops, contemporarylighting, and electronicdrawers. If you are lookingfor an update, High Stylecan provide the individualpieces for the space inmind. Find out how HighStyle can make your home avery special place with thequality products and serv-ice.


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MODERN LIVING: GJ GARDNER HOMES NEW ENGLAND

Three decades experienceLocal values on a regional scale

WITH more than 30 years of ex-perience in the building indus-try, Chris Thornton along withhis wife Kate provide the solidfoundations of market-leadingquality, service and value tofamilies looking to build a newhome in the New England re-gion.

Chris and Kate ensure thatevery new home they constructfeatures the family values, out-standing workmanship andpersonal touch on which they

have built their reputation.We build every new home

as if it were our own, Kate said.Our approach is that it really isall about you and your newdream home. You tell us whatyou want and we will listen.

We use our local knowledgeand experience, backed by theinnovative designs and provenquality of G.J. Gardner Homes,to assist you throughout the en-tire building process and deliv-er a new home that exceedsyour expectations. Chris said.

G.J. Gardner Homes NewEngland builds new homes inareas covering Armidale,Inverell, Glen Innes, Guyra,Uralla, Walcha, Narrabri andMoree to name a few. They caterto all local building needs, in-cluding traditional sizedhomes, rural/acreage homes,investment homes and custom-built homes.

Growing up in the local areaI have an intimate understand-ing of local conditions and the

requirements of home owners.Our unrivalled range of newhome designs is as diverse asany given territory in the re-gion, Kate said.

With over 100 innovativedesigns to choose from, we willalmost certainly have a designthat will satisfy your individualneeds. If not, we are flexible andcan adjust our plans to suit yourneeds, or you can even bring inyour own plan, Kate added.

G.J. Gardner Homes is abuilding company you can rely

on, having built over 20,000homes worldwide over the past30 years.

The company has an enviablereputation for high quality newhome building, first class serv-ice, unrivalled choice and gen-uine value for money.

Combining the strength ofthe G.J. Gardner Homes brandwith the local knowledge and ex-

pertise of G.J. Gardner Homeslocal building business providesa unique and unmatched serv-ice offering to new home cus-tomers in the New England re-gion.

They offer the freedom of di-verse and distinctive home de-signs, supported by the latestand highest quality constructionmethods and materials and the

comfort of a competitive fixedprice. If youre looking to builda new home in the New Englandarea, we invite you to pop in andvisit our Design Centre at 152Rusden Street, Armidale. Or call6771 3855.

Wed love to chat with youand have the opportunity tobuild your dream home, Katesaid.


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MOSES Bricks and Pavers have thelargest selection of bricks and paversin Inverell. Agents for NationalMasonry, Austral Bricks & Pavers,PGH Bricks & Pavers, Claypave Paversand Boral Masonry, Moses impres-sive range is available for inspection.

For those customers struggling tomake a decision, Moses Bricks andPavers will happily arrange free bricksamples (limits apply) to help maketheir lives easier.

Located at Inverell Freighters, 17-21 Brissett Street, site delivery is noproblem for Moses Bricks and Pavers.The business has several forkliftsavailable, suitable for all terrains.

If you are building or renovatingand want something a little bit differ-ent to suit your unique personality,

come by and see Moses Bricks andPavers incredible range today. Youwill be pleasantly surprised by thechoices available to you locally andimpressed by their more than com-petitive prices.

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The largestselection of bricksand pavers inInverell.

Take care with your home

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IT IS an accepted fact that thepurchase of your home is likelyto be the most significanttransaction that most peoplewill undertake.

Unfortunately for some, alack of due care or a vain at-tempt to save a few dollars willresult in their dream becominga nightmare.

Conveyancing requires spe-cialised knowledge to guaran-

tee you correct title to yourhome, your farm or your busi-ness. You should not takechances with something sovaluable.

It is not worth it.The team at Avern and

McIntyre and Co. know youcannot take too much carewhen handling the purchaseor sale of your most valuablepossession . They know thateverything has to be right.

They also know that thereare tax and GST implications

for purchasers and sellers ofcommercial and investmentproperties that should be con-sidered in any transaction.

There are also water and en-vironmental issues to be con-sidered on the purchase andsale of farming properties.

At Avern McIntyre and Co.we appreciate the need to lookat the big picture in order toprovide the client with thecomplete service.

Phone Avern McIntyre to-day on 6722 2922.

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17-21 Brissett Street, Inverell Phone: 02 6722 2562Our Display area is always open for your convenience

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MODERN LIVING: AUSTAM HOMES

Rural housing optionsfor every buyer range

Austam boasts new home designs

SPECIALISING in rural andremote housing, AustamHomes is the affordable waywhen it comes to buildingyour new home. We offer 34standard designs or customto your design, built with pri-marily local products by localpeople to meet the unique vi-sion you have for your futurehome.

A new, modern design isthe AG Quip 2014 now on dis-play. This home incorporatesthree spacious bedrooms orconverts to four bedroom atno charge. Features are end-less in the AG Quip 2014 de-sign, as it also includes a tiledfeature wall with an inviting

slimline fireplace, an ensuiteto the main bedroom, largeshowers and a freestandingbath.

This beautiful home takesinto account those who likeoutdoor living and includes agenerous sized 2.4 metrewide verandah to the front.

The Riverina is also a newdesign now on display atAustam Homes. An idealhome for the family, theRiverina comes completewith four bedrooms and anopen plan living area.

This home also considersthose who love outdoor livingand incorporates a lavish al-fresco dining area and a wrap

around verandah. TheRiverina has all the moderninclusions with a waterfall is-land bench with a sink offer-ing plenty of space, a built-inpantry and a contemporarybathroom including a spa-cious shower and freestand-ing bath all at a budget price.

With a strong commit-ment to detail and customersatisfaction, we at Austamtake great pride in ourhomes.

If you are considering anew build, give locally-owned Austam Homes a calland let us help you makeyour new home dream a real-ity.

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FOR some, the sale of a property may be the'coming good' of a long term investmentproperty. For others, it may the product ofyears of weekends spent slaving away on arenovation project. And for most it may repre-sent their life's work.

At Ruralco Property Davidson Cameron we

understand that the sale of your property of-ten means more than just cashing in a com-modity. We know that it can be a stressfultime, and that often it has taken a long time tomake the decision to go to market.

The single most important decision youwill make when selling your property is en-trusting the right people to ensure that yoursale is a successful and stress free experience.

The right agent is an expert when it comesto knowing exactly what your property isworth, how to market it and how to handle thenegotiations to achieve the best possible re-sult.

The difference between a successful saleand an unsuccessful sale comes down to theagent you choose.

Talk to an agent that knows the value ofyour property. Call Ruralco Property DavidsonCameron and arrange a meeting with us totalk about how we will achieve our goals to-

gether.

More than just a garden shopHAVE you seen the great il-lume skylight on display atHouse To Home?

It works on solar, is sim-ple to install with no shaftneeded, and theres nolarge hole in your roof.

Its quick and easy, andallows the freshness of nat-ural light to filter throughyour home in places suchas windowless rooms, clos-ets and pantries.

Advertised as a worldfirst skylight system thatworks in any room, on an ylevel in your home, have alook at this opportunity tobrighten up that dark cor-ner in your home.

While in store, checkout our great range oftiles. Tiles for the floor,

wall, patio, many stylesmany sizes. If we donthave one you like in stockwe can order for you.

A great range of con-crete statues and orna-ments are currently instock. More than just thestaple shopping spot forthe garden, House ToHome provides what youneed to make your homeyour own. Looking for aroller door or the comfortof just pushing a button todrive straight in yourgarage from the elements?Perhaps youre in the mar-ket for a colorbond fence, acarport, awning or gardenshed.

Were at 160 Evans StInverell, 6722 5733.

For the garden greenlife, pots, statues andwater features, paversand garden blocks,visit House To Home.

TIRED of those chilly feet of amorning? Then let InverellCeramics and BathroomSuppliers drive away those win-ter blues this season with theirenergy smart floor heating forall types of floor coverings innew and existing homes.

When you think about it, itmakes more sense to heat yourhome from the floor up. Its aclean, comfortable heat suit-able for the whole house and

guaranteed to take the morningshiver out of that cold bath-room.

Warm and comfortable floorheating from Inverell Ceramics

and Bathroom Suppliers is themost allergy and asthma friend-ly form of heating available andyou will be surprised by justhow cost effective and ecofriendly it is.

Systems come with a widerange of energy saving featuresincluding economy modes,separate weekday and weekendschedules, and an integratedappliance manager for towelwarmers, mirror demisters andlights. There is even a parentallock for uninterrupted heating.

With winter almost upon us

now is a good time to take yourmeasurements in to InverellCeramics and BathroomSuppliers for a free quote orring them on 6722 4389.

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MODERN LIVING: McMAHON STRUCTURAL

HIA awards scoop onlythe beginning

McMahon looks to another big year

2015 WAS a big year for localbuilders McMahon Structural withthe team winning the 2015 HIANorthern NSW Home of the Year.2016 is shaping up to be just as ex-citing. Owner Ben McMahon said,We are moving forward in 2016with some new and innovativeideas and interesting projects.

The team wished to thank theInverell community for their con-tinued support and for theirstrong attendance at their displayhome and open days.

Our first ever display homeand open days received such apositive response. It was great tobe able to share our passion forbuilding with the wider communi-ty. We are looking forward tobringing you some more excitinghomes this year, Ben said.

If anyone is interested in cus-tom designed house and landpackages, investment opportuni-

ties or purchasing a block. Pleaseget in contact with us for a freeblock to buy analysis.

For those of you interested inbuilding a new home, McMahonStructural have constructed a freebrochure The 7 biggest mistakesto avoid when building a newhome that can be downloaded

from their website mcmahon-structural.com.au, whilst therewhy not check out a few of theircompleted job galleries.

At McMahon Structural we be-lieve our communication skills arewhat set us apart from otherbuilders. We love working withyou from day one with t he selec-tion of your block, through the de-sign stage, construction and finalcompletion. There has never beena better time to build, Ben said.

For the answers to all yourbuilding questions contact BenMcMahon on 0432 423 793.

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MODERN LIVING: INVERELL SHIRE COUNCIL

The new black in the gardenEDIBLE landscapes are thenew black around thecountry. Whether you fancya 2ha permaculture plot ora herb pot at the kitchendoor its just a matter ofscale. Your edible gardenwill be dictated by t he timeand space you have avail-able to dedicate to it. Youcan grow vegies as part ofyour flower garden. Whosays the beds have to beseparate? The beauty ofgrowing your own edibleplants is that you have con-

trol over what goes intothem. If you choose to usechemical fertiliser and in-secticides so be it, at leastyou are aware of the inputs.Should you choose to go or-ganic or chemical mini-mum, you know whatsgone into the produce.

There is a huge variety ofseasonal vegies and herbsavailable to grow in our re-gion. We were designed toeat seasonal produce, so gowith it. Eat what you grow design your meals aroundwhat you have in the gar-den. With early and lateplantings you can extendeach season as well.

The summer season

usually includes tomatoes,cucumber, bean, peas,beetroot, celery, lettuce,spinach, corn, eggplant,zucchini and other squash,pumpkins, melons and oth-

ers. The winter season in-cludes the brassicas cab-bage, broccoli, cauliflower,silverbeet plus beetroot andothers.

There just isnt any betterculinary delight than ameal picked straight fromyour own garden andserved for dinner its gotto be good for us.

Most herbs are also sea-sonal, however the oldstandbys such as mint andthyme, rosemary and pars-ley will grow all year round.

Grow your vegies as close tothe kitchen as you can itsone less barrier to pickingthem if theyre close by.

Keeping your vegieshealthy with the addition ofcorrect nutrient will ensureminimum insect and pred-ator attack, optimal growth,flowering and fruiting ofyour plants and top qualitynutrition in the produce.Put in the effort and youwill be rewarded manyfold.

And you know its notjust the produce thats goodfor us, the exercise andfresh air involved in pro-ducing the goodies is agreat health benefit as well.

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THE Inverell Central BusinessDistrict Heritage ConservationArea (CBD Conservation Area) iscomprised of prosperous and at-tractive main streets, with archi-tecturally prominent buildings.As a community, it is importantthat we protect the significance

of the CBD conservation area forourselves, for visitors to the townand most importantly for futuregenerations to experience.

One of the constant chal-lenges for heritage conservationis the integration of new tech-nologies and materials into thehistoric fabric of buildings and

the streetscape. Elements thatare often included into and sub-sequently detract from the CBDConservation Area include:Satellite dishes, air-conditioningunits, inappropriate signage, re-placement and/or restoration ofshop fronts, and painting and

plastering etc. It is councils roleto work together with buildingowners, building managers andtenants to maintain the integrityof the CBD Conservation Area.

External building alterations(including those listed above),certain internal alterations andspecific changes of use within

the CBD Conservation Area of-ten require consent from coun-cil. If you have intentions to un-dertake works within the CBDConservation Area, you are en-couraged to contact council ear-ly in the process to determineany consent requirements.

Council is committed to as-sisting applicants with heritagedevelopment and offers a freeHeritage Advisory Service.

Access to Councils HeritageAdvisory Service can be madethrough Elise Short from coun-cils Civil & Engineering ServicesSection on (02) 6728 8239.

As a community,it is important to

protect thesignificance ofthe CBDconservationarea.

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MODERN LIVING: EFFICIENT BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION

INVERELL BuildingSupplies (IBS) has been

instilling confidence inregional residents withquality service and ma-terials for 14 years.

They started withthe business withabout seven employ-ees.

Over the years, IBS,part of a 600-strongbusinesses hardwarebuying group, hasgrown to a strong staffof 16 employees.Managing directorLeigh Muggleton saidthe IBS staff haVE thebackground and expe-rience to meet needs ofclients working in thebuilding industry, and

empower home im-provement customers.Their knowledge is

the best in the NorthWest area, Leigh said.IBS has somethingfrom the chimney tothe ground when itcomes to building.

Delivering client needs with efficiency

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WHAT if you could findsomeone to listen to yourideas and then help youbring those ideas to life, sowhen it came time to moveinto your new home, it wasexactly what you had imag-ined?

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We are experienced andlicensed builders andwould love to provide oursuperior services to helpyou with your building proj-ect idea. Our aim is to effi-ciently evaluate your needsand work with you to createyour new home, addition,or extension. We offer thevery best value for moneyand always strive to deliverthe best to all of our valuedcustomers.

We have more than 18years of experience in thebuilding trade, and we workwith local supplier s andtradesmen, and will supplyan obligation-free quote be-fore starting any work.

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They supply thebest materials in tim-ber, mouldings, RHSsteel, Bluescope roof-ing, hardware, paint,doors, locks, plaster-board, and all the ac-

cessories, all toAustralian standards.Though the weatheris hot, winter isnt faraway, and IBS isproud to stock woodheater brands suchas Kent, Saxon,Eureka and Cleanair.

They also stock allthe necessary acces-sories for the stoves,including tools,hearths, flues and firescreens.

Leigh said the IBS

staff will take cus-tomers through everystep and point themin the right directionwhen they havequestions.

For all your reno-vating needs, headded. If the IBS staff

dont have the an-swers at their finger-tips, they will do theresearch and phonecustomers with solu-tions.

Our service sets

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MODERN LIVING: ELDERS REAL ESTATE

Caring for residential and rural listingsANNABELLE Gleeson is a well-known face in Inverell and the sur-rounding districts.

Having owned and operatedher own successful retail clothingbusiness for the past 15 years, shedecided to have a lifestyle change

after having studied for her real es-tate/auctioneers license two yearsago.

I had been in retail for 28years, and wanted to keep fulfill-ing my clients needs with my ded-ication, passion and enthusiasmfor Inverell, she said.

Annabelle was raised on a localmixed farming family property inthe Oakwood district and has anongoing clientele base in theNorthern Tablelands, both townand country. Annabelle met herhusband Richard though Elders 28years ago when he was a stockagent who transferred to Inverell.He moved to the area from hisfamily farm in Lockhart in theRiverina district. The couple havetwo girls, Chloe, 24 and Sophie, 20.

Chloe followed her fathers pas-

sion as a livestock clerk atBindaree Beef and Sophie is study-ing education at university.

I have always been a strongsupporter of the Inverell district,and have always been involved incountless fundraisers to help in

the district, Annabelle said. Herhobbies include show riding, at-tending race meetings, gardeningand quality time with family andfriends.

There are lots of great benefitsworking with the Elders compas-sionate team, Annabelle said.

Thats what makes my jobworthwhile; being with motivatedpeople and dealing with all walksof life.

Getting good results for ven-dors and finding the purchaser thehome or farm of their dreams is agreat feeling. Im an agent whocares.

Annabelle is urgently requiringquality homes and properties upto the $2 million mark.

Im looking forward to meeting

with you soon, Annabelle said.

Minimise the stress of buyingBUYING or selling yourhome should be an enjoy-able time.

That is why the team atLyon Legal Services takesthe complications out ofthe process and simplifiesthe experience for you.

Neurelle Lyon, the prin-cipal at Lyon Legal Serviceshas been practicing law for16 years and is experienced

in detecting and avoidingthe pitfalls of propertytransactions.

Assisted by her partnerJason, this local familyteam will ensure that youare kept up to date at everystep of your transactionand that everything you

need to know is explainedin a user friendly manner;leaving you to concentrateon the more importantthings. Also practicing inmost other areas of law,Lyon Legal Services is ableto advise you in differentareas of law such as willsand estates, estate plan-ning, family law and crimi-nal law, ensuring that you

are able to be confidentthat all of your legal affairsare appropriately takencare of, with the necessaryskill and experience.

Enjoy the experiencewith Lyon Legal Servicesand let us do the worryingfor you.

Buying or sellingyour home shouldbe an enjoyabletime.

DESIGN is all about what'sright for you. You'll alwayshave the option to choose adesign from a collection or bymodifying various designs toyour requirement s, using acustom design supplied byyour architect or draftsmen isalways a good start. Most newhome builders build from astandard catalogue of homes,but your creations can be any-thing but standard.

Flexible designs will provideyou with an opportun ity tocreate a home that is tailor-made to your exact individualneeds. That means having theability to choose the style ofyour home, its location, thelayout and design. An architect

that would rather show youwhat they do, rather than justtalk about it and can show youa display home is a great wayto find out more about themany innovative features youcan add to your dream home.

Cost-effective features canhelp add that 'wow' factor that

reflects your style. Great de-sign is often the result of greatcollaboration. A custom homebuilder, will listen carefully toyour ideas and wants and in-clude them in a design that

will be innovative, unique andextraordinary.

They'll help you build onyour ideas to create a home,home extension or renovationthat is ideal for you and yourneeds.

As early as an initial meet-ing, your vision of your dreamhome should start to become areality.

The design phase will in-volve your architect or drafts-men for the preparation ofconcept plans for your ap-proval. The great thing aboutconcept plans is that they arenot detailed building plans,but plans that can be alteredeasily and quickly.

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Huge variety of curtainsfrom local stock

LOCALLY owned Inverell Curtains and Fabricshas provided Inverell and the surrounding dis-trict with a huge variety of window applicationsfor over 30 years.

Bob and Pam have had the pleasure of offer-ing a wide range of curtain materials, shuttersand blinds and awnings, along with all the ac-cessories required to give your home a fresh,modern outlook.

The shop caters to every need, and can pro-vide customers with the latest in products anddesign. Every item is made to measure and cre-ated specifically for the customer. Bob and Pamalso install all blinds and curtains free of charge

within the Inverell town area.If youd like to browse a range of ideas in thecomfort of your own home, Bob and Pam arehappy to supply customers with samples fromtheir substantial collection from numerouscompanies.

So, whether youre building, moving or reno-vating, it is always a good idea to visit InverellCurtains and Fabrics for a free measure andquote.

Bob and Pam are dedicated to providingquality to the Inverell region in their selectionand service. For your window applicationneeds, phone Inverell Curtains and Fabrics on6722 4216 or to call into their store at 56 OthoStreet.

MODERN LIVING: MARKET ANALYSIS

Labors proposalcould reignite boomLABORS proposal to restrict negativegearing could reignite Sydney andMelbournes property booms, ac-cording to industry economists.

A plan to limit negative gearing taxbenefits to investors who buy newhomes and not existing ones threat-ens to send investors buying up exist-ing real estate before the cut-off date,Domain Group chief economistAndrew Wilson said.

The end of negative gearing is un-

precedented motivation for investorsto surge into the market, Dr Wilsonsaid.

The effect was likely to be felt atthe lower end of the establishedhousing market further pricing firsthome owners out.

If the proposal does come intoplay, Dr Wilson said the surge wouldpractically be a given, and similar tothe 2009/2010 property market whenthe deadline for the end of the firsthome owners grant and stamp dutyconcession for established homeswas met.

There was a whole boom generat-ed by the end of stamp duty conces-sions on established housing and10,000 more first home buyerspoured in, Dr Wilson said.

AMP Capital chief economis t

Shane Oliver agreed that there wouldprobably be a rush back to the mar-ket if the changes go ahead.

It will be similar to when we hadthe GST introduced and peoplerushed in to buy, as if they didnt thenext day it would cost them 10 percent more, Dr Oliver said.

Investors may think they shouldbuy now as if they wait until July

2017, their options become limited.It could result in a mini-boom but

a dampening factor that might offsetthis is whether there are concernsabout the property market going for-ward.

This potential drop in prices ifnegative gearing were to be woundback is a factor that might workagainst a surge of investors before the2017 deadline, BIS Shrapnels AngieZigomanis said.

The flip side of that is that an in-vestor might not want to rush intothe market to pay top dollar becausethe day after negative gearing is re-moved, there is a view that prices arelikely to fall, Mr Zigomanis said.

Curtin Universitys Steven Rowleysaid the change is likely to create anincrease in activity from investorslooking to buy before any cut-offdate.

Such increases in activity havebeen seen before with other policychanges. The impact on the housingmarket will depend on the timing andthe position of housing markets with-in their cycle, he said.

If banks still have in place strictlending criteria, including loan tovalue ratio requirements for in-vestors, at the time of the policy

change this might restrict theamount of buying activity and there-fore any price impact of this surge indemand.

Housing Institute of Australia sen-ior economist Geordan Murray saidthere is the potential for the changeto distort housing market behaviourparticularly around the time of im-plementation.

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JOHN Green Constructions are yourlocal Hotondo Home Builders inInverell and with over 100 clever, flex-ible floor plans on display we have allyour building needs covered. Are yousearching for a luxurious and afford-able designer home? Or maybe youresearching for a quality family friendlyhome. Whatever your needs the team

at John Green Constructions have gotyou covered.Now John Green Constructions are

excited to add Ranbuild Sheds to ourgreat range.

Whatever your shed needs; com-mercial, rural or domestic, JohnGreen Constructions have got the lot.

We offer the complete packagefrom comprehensive quotes, shire

submissions and supply of shed, slabplacement and erection of shed.

Also new to Ranbuild is an excitingrange of backyard shacks with ninefantastic designs to choose from .Come down and check out our dis-play.

With over 40 years experience inthe building industry, John and

Simon are local builders who use lo-cal distributors and tradesmen offer-ing affordable awarding winninghomes and sheds at competitiveprices.

If youre looking for a new home orshed phone Simon or John today on0408 658 571 or 0407 005 300 or callinto the show room at 26b VivianStreet Inverell.

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OFFERING our clients ex-ceptional and professionalservice, at RDR we strive tonot only meet your expec-tations, but to exceed themand ensure that your expe-rience is both profitableand totally satisfying. Wepride ourselves on our cus-tomer service, giving youthe best possible outcomesevery step of the way.

Rex's extensive rural

property sales experienceis second to none, havingsold numerous well-known local propertiessuch as BannockburnStation and PindaroiStation. Rex has sold someproperties twice over theyears including Newstead,Prairie Park andTarrangower. Rex covers alarge area, securing salesfrom Guyra to west ofMoree.

Margys skill with her

camera, her attention todetail, and her ability tomarket your residentialproperty to its full poten-tial is to be seen. Offeringyou a caring, professionalservice, Margy is dedicatedto making the salesprocess an enjoyable one.

Sally is the smiling facethat will greet you whenyou drop in to RDR. Happyand helpful every step ofthe way, Sally will directyou to one of our knowl-

edgeable sales team, en-suring that your messagesare promptly received.

Whether you are a selleror a purchaser, we are ded-icated and committed tomaking "A quality experi-ence" for your next real es-tate venture. At Rex DaleyRealty we want to help youfulfill your real estate goalscontact one of our friendlyprofessional team and letus start working for you to-day.

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MODERN LIVING: ANDERSENS CARPET

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25 years of local serviceANDERSENS Carpets has beenrunning at Inverell for 25 yearsand is a locally owned businessthat supplies a great deal morethan just carpet.

Corey Borthwick said hethought many might be surprisedby what they would find atAndersens.

Sure, weve got carpet, butweve also got vinyl, timber andlaminate flooring, all sorts ofblinds and ceramic tiles, Coreysaid. He said the tiles could be abit of a surprise for anyone whowalked into their showroom onthe corner of Oliver and Lawrencestreets.

Most of the town doesnt seemto know about those, Corey said.

But weve got everything frominternal to external floor and wall

for everything from bathroomsthrough to main 600 x 600 floortiles.

Pretty much anything yourechasing in ceramic tiles, weve gotaccess to. From mosiacs rightthrough to stone feature.

Corey said while Andersensdoes not actually fit the tiles, theydo have contact details for rec-ommended tradesmen that theircustomers can get in touch withfor quotes. He said although tileprices do vary, individual needsand budgets were well catered forat Andersens

Call into Andersens and theteam can show you through theirextensive range. There is sure tobe something to suit all decors

and budgets, the team can evencome to you. Corey said.

RAY WHITE Rural Inverell is lo-cally owned and has been serv-ing the community for the past15 years.

The Ray White office con-sists of seven fulltime teammembers specialising in resi-dential, rural, commercial and

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Our strong reputation is re-flected by the size of our rent

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Agents guide to buying propertyWHEN looking to buy a home, there aresome warning signs that the experts lookout for that suggest a property is a lemon.

But there are also signs many buyersbelieve are indicative of something seri-ous but may have you overlooking a bar-gain.

Five buyers agents told Fairfax Mediatheir top concerns and false alarms thatare top of mind when they browse homes.

PROPERTIES with visible wooden retain-ing walls in their gardens are on the list ofwarnin g signs for wHeregroup buyersagent Todd Hunter, who buys primarilysub-$400,000 established houses in lower-priced areas. If the home you are consid-ering has this feature, take a close look.

If the house is on a hill and you haveneighbours one side that are above youand the other side is below you then youneed to thoroughly inspect all the walls,even if the retaining walls are not on yourland, Mr Hunter said.

You still may be liable for half if youare deemed to be advantaged by the wallbeing there, he said.

This tends to make him walk away.

However, if you are still interested in buy-ing be sure to have a building inspectorthoroughly examine the walls.

MANY investors and home buyers are putoff by hoarder homes but they cansometimes be the best deals, Mr Huntersaid.

I purchased a house on the Gold Coasttwo years ago that was only five years old,Mr Hunter said.

The home had a hoarder in it and noone was interested in buying it becauseyou had to walk down the hallway side-ways and could barely walk in any room,he said.

As he bought the home as vacant pos-session, all the belongings had been re-

moved and the house was almost brandnew.

Do not write a home off just because itis filled with possessions.

TO ENSURE youre buying a healthyapartment, you should be looking careful-

ly at the sinking fund, Good Deeds princi-pal Veronica Morgan said.

The sinking fund is in place to pay forfuture repairs and maintenance, so anempty sinking fund often suggests theowners corporation has not adequatelybudgeted or has recently had to undertakesome significant repairs using the money.As a buyer, youll want to know which ofthese scenarios is true.

Since January 2005 owners corpora-tions of all strata schemes have been re-quired to have 10-year plans in place, tohelp avoid having to ask owners for alarge, once-off levy to pay for unexpectedrepairs.

Sinking funds are used to pay for thepainting of the building, replacement offencing, driveway refurbishment, replace-ment of common property items, lift over-hauls and other expenses, according toNSW Fair Trading.

WHILE some buyers will baulk at highstrata levies, this isnt always a deal break-er for Ms Morgan.

Sometimes these are only temporaryor indicate that there are new people on

the owners corp and lots of positivechanges are about to happen, Ms Morgansaid.

What counts as high is largely in theeye of the beholder some apartmentblocks have facilities ranging from swim-ming pools and gyms to cinema roomsand concierge services. These will come ata cost to the owners of the apartments andare not always unacceptable to buyerswho want these features.

LOOKING at the history of a property andwhen it was last sold is a crucial part of thedue diligence process for any investor orhome buyer.

Undertaking this research can quicklypull up some interesting information. Acritical warning sign is the home being

sold multiple times in just a short time pe-riod, such as four sales in two to threeyears, House Search Australias JacqueParker said.

Homes that are on the market forlonger than the standard days for that lo-cation and homes with multiple agentstrying to sell same property over a long pe-riod should also raise red flags, Ms Parker

warned. If you do notice these irregularfeatures, you should be asking questionsof the real estate agent and trying to deter-mine the reasons behind it.

MANY home buyers are turned off a prop-erty they have seen because theres a lack

of photos or a poor description attachedto the home, Ms Parker said.

But these poorly marketed propertiesshouldnt be written off.

In many of these situations it couldjust be lazy advertisement or tenant notproviding access, she said.

Without seeing the property yourself,you could be missing out on a dreamhome that may even have less competi-tion as a result of the bad advertisement.

WHEN buying a property, do not look justwithin t he boundaries of the property it-self the adjacent properties are also crit-ical, associate director of Wakelin PropertyAdvisory Jarrod McCabe said.

This includes properties to each side,

opposite and behind.Apartment blocks, shops and industri-

al neighbours can detract from the valueof houses due to noise, overlooking issuesand poor aesthetic, Mr McCabe said.

A vacant lot is often a worrying sign asit may mean that a large-scale develop-ment is imminent.

If you do notice a vacant lot, a call tocouncil may be able to reveal any develop-ment applications nearby and the zoningof the property.

HOMES that do not present well at anopen for inspection might not always in-spire home buyers to open their wallets,but this is usually a small issue thatshouldnt put off motivated purchasers.

A lot of inexperienced buyers misjudgeminor cosmetic issues that can be easilyfixed for deal breakers, Mr McCabe said.

They get turned off by a property thatisnt presented well, not seeing its hiddenpotential, he said.

It is important for them to distinguishbetween small issues such as outdatedrenovations or poor presentation by the

tenants or sellers from costly structural is-sues.

WHILE much of a property can be recti-fied, one feature that is non-negotiable isthe street appeal, WBP Property Groupchairman Greville Pabst said.

If the location stacks up on the mapthen I will drive by to get a feel for the lo-cation. First impressions are everything,Mr Pabst said.

If a property does not have street ap-peal it is a major warning sign and when Ipull up the front I know straightaway, hesaid.

Much of this is less to do with how it af-fects the property right now, but to do withits resale value to owner-occupiers whenyou later look to sell the home.

The difficult to change features, such asorientation, layout flow and natural lightshould also be considered carefully.

MANY buyers go into an open home look-ing for something that feels like home.

But your emotions really have little to dowith whether its a good purchase, MrPabst warns.

Many buyers mistake this feeling ormood a property creates with the poten-tial of the property, he said.

Provided the property has the rightfoundation, fixable attributes should notbe a concern.

Such things like a brightly colouredfeature wall can turn some buyers runningbut if it could be looked past and not trickthe eye of the buyer they may find them-selves a great investment, he said.

Warning: Wooden retaining walls

False alarm: Hoarder homes

Warning: No money in sinking fund

False alarm: High strata levies

Warning: Odd sales history

False alarm: A bad ad

Warning: Vacant block next door

False alarm: Poor presentation

Warning: Bad street appeal

False alarm: A bad feel to the property

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