guardian property, 16 august 2013

Quiet Cul-de-sac Living

Proudly marketed by Kim MillerRay White Ashburton

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GUARDIANPropertyGuardianAshbURtoN AUGUST 16, 2013

Choose the experts at Kitchen Express

606 East Street Ashburton 307 7131

Situated at the end of the award-winning Arborlea cul-de-sac, this substantial four-bedroom home has plenty of space for a

growing family.Enter through stained glass feature doors into a foyer, which in turn leads into a roomy lounge with a log burner. The open plan kitchen, dining and living area features a bay window, allowing plenty of natural light in, and another log burner keeps this part of the home cozy. With a corner pantry and ample cupboard space, storage won’t be a problem in a kitchen designed for family catering. The large master bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite with a large corner shower. Along the hall, the well-appointed family bathroom has a shower over a deep bath. There is a separate toilet adjacent to this bathroom. The three minor bedrooms all have double built-in wardrobes. Sliding doors in both living areas and the master bedroom open onto the low maintenance section, complete with a raised-bed

vege garden, a sheltered outdoor living area and two garden sheds. With a west facing aspect and a securely-fenced 799m2 section there is plenty of space for the kids and the pets to play outdoors safely. A double garage with an automatic door, houses the laundry and offers internal access to the home and to the rear of the section. Surrounded by quality homes, in a desirable neighbourhood, this property is priced to sell, and ready to move into.

Quiet Cul-de-sac living

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Kim Miller

Open HomeSaturday August 17th10.45 am - 11.00 am

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Kim Miller M 027 236 8627

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RESIDENTIALHastings McLeod Ltd Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 03 307 [email protected] West Street

IMAGINATION REQUIRED

OPEN HOMEDEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY WEB ID AU31947EASTSIDE59 Davis CrescentSolid 3 bedroom home but in need ofredecorating throughout and somerenovation. As is where is.VIEW Saturday 17 Aug 10.00 - 10.30amDEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY Thursday22nd August 2013 at 4.00pm

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A GREAT FAMILY HOME

OPEN HOME$455,000 WEB ID AU27284CEASTSIDE5 Goldrich DriveThis home has been built for you, fourbedrooms with two bathrooms, walk-inwardrobe, shower, vanity and toilet inensuite. In the main bathroom - shower,vanity, bath and separate toilet. Big openplan living area with separate lounge.VIEW Saturday 17 Aug 10.00 - 10.30am

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MAKE ME YOUR OWN

OPEN HOMEDEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY WEB ID AU31943EASTSIDE45A Eton StreetSunny townhouse on a private rear section.Three bedrooms, two bathrooms and openplan living.VIEW Saturday 17 Aug 10.00 - 10.45amDEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY Tuesday 3rdSeptember 2013 at 4.00pm

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A GREAT OPPORTUNITY

OPEN HOME$260,000 WEB ID AU31592EASTSIDE110 Princes StreetVery sought after - an affordable firsthome or investment opportunity. Sunnyopen plan kitchen, dining, living andupdated bathroom. Currently tenanted for$300 per week. Don't delay - call today!VIEW Saturday 17 Aug 10.15 - 10.45am

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QUALITY BUILD HERE

OPEN HOMENEGOTIATION WEB ID AU30985EASTSIDE8 Manse PlaceWhen it comes to building this guy knowshis stuff. 230sqm home - now that's big.Three double bedrooms with a big ensuiteoff master bedroom. Separate mainbathroom. Bigger than most kitchen withheaps of cupboard space.VIEW Saturday 17 Aug 10.45 - 11.15am

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A NEW FAMILY IS NEEDED

OPEN HOME$435,000 WEB ID AU31983WESTSIDE5 Glassey DriveAn attractive home with quality chattelsthroughout. Four bedrooms, near newkitchen and bathroom and new carpet aswell. Top location in the often sought afterGlassey Drive. This extremely sunny homeis great for entertaining.VIEW Saturday 17 Aug 11.00 - 11.30am

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THE COMPLETE PACKAGE

OPEN HOME$385,000 WEB ID AU31793WESTSIDE79 Middle RoadWe have location, we have size and wehave special features.• Three double bedrooms, heaps ofwardrobe space• Renovated kitchen, rimu exposed floors• New carpet, new paint and wall paper• Self contained sleepout with shower andtoiletVIEW Saturday 17 Aug 11.30 - 12.15pm

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EASY TO ENJOY AT ELMWOOD

OPEN HOME$525,000 WEB ID AU31614TINWALD4 Elmwood GroveYour family will enjoy everything about thisvery attractive and well presented homewith the fabulous space (263sqm)throughout and sun-drenched living. Wellthought out kitchen, the huge dining/livinghas doors opening out to a patio.VIEW Saturday 17 Aug 12.00 - 12.30pm

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BELT ROAD BEAUTY

OPEN HOME

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATYWEB ID AU31922WESTSIDE27 Belt RoadA delightful three bedroom home that has undergonea major transformation including stylish new kitchen,bathroom, carpet, tiles and double glazing with twobi-fold doors opening to an inground swimming pooland BBQ area.

Set on stunning private grounds (1320sqm) withestablished trees and rhododendrons, homes likes thisare seldom available. Excellent Allenton location withinclose proximity to schools, shops, domain/sports fieldsand hospital.

Call now to view. Vendors relocating and keen to sell.

VIEW Saturday 17 Aug 11.00 - 11.45am

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY Thursday 29th August 2013 at4.00pm

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SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME

OPEN HOMEOFFERS OVER $399,000 WEB ID AU31909WESTSIDE145 Harrison StreetImmaculately presented larger family homeon popular west side. This sunny home hasfresh neutral colourways and new flooringthroughout. Roomy lounge/dining room,five bedrooms or four and a separate livingspace. Two bathrooms, loads of storage.VIEW Sunday 18 Aug 1.00 - 2.00pm

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BRAND NEW FOR YOU

NEW LISTING$360,000 WEB ID AU31918EASTSIDE332B Havelock StreetBuilding is almost complete of this sunnythree bedroom townhouse located withinwalking distance of town, churches andlibrary. The full bathroom has dual accessfrom the main bedroom and the hallway,along with separate toilet.View By Appointment

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RESIDENTIALHastings McLeod Ltd Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 03 307 [email protected] West Street

OPPORTUNITY CENTRAL

NEW LISTING$360,000 WEB ID AU31915EASTSIDE332A Havelock StreetIdeal chance to secure a lovely townhouseso close to town. Currently underconstruction, this townhouse offers lovelysunny living area, two double bedroomswith the bonus of a double garage withinternal access.View By Appointment

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LARGE SECTION

$185,000 WEB ID AU31901TINWALD22 Elmwood GroveHurray now! This large building site, 1108sqm hasbecome available in the Millichamp Nurserysubdivision of Elmwood Grove. This subdivision iscompleted to a very high standard with high qualityhomes now being built and established. The title isavailable and building can start immediately. Be quick.View By Appointment

QUALITY DESIGN

$469,000 WEB ID AU31895EASTSIDE10 Manse PlaceAn impressive home designed with qualityfeatures throughout. This ultra modernthree bedroom plus office home is spreadover two levels with high ceilings andexcellent natural light. Spacious living andimpressive kitchen.View By Appointment

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HANDS ON

OFFERS OVER $280,000 WEB ID AU31847TINWALD141 McMurdo StreetWork required to bring this home back upto its best but the 'canvas' is there to workon. Four bedrooms, tandem garage closeto primary schools. Worth a look and seewhat you can do.View By Appointment

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FABULOUSLY SUNNY!

$339,000 WEB ID AU31390EASTSIDEFlat 1 42 Grey StreetEnjoy your busy or retired life in this sunnythree bedroom townhouse within theavenues. Sitting well for all day sun on asmaller easy care section, this home has itall - open plan kitchen/dining/living,conservatory and double garage.View By Appointment

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IMMACULATE, SMART & COSY

$262,000 - $270,000 WEB ID AU31221WESTSIDE2 Williamson PlaceThis cosy two bedroom townhouse isimmaculately presented. The owners havelovingly maintained this home and gardento a high standard. Live in comfort here inthis quiet street on the west side of town.Be quick!View By Appointment

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GOOD RENTAL PROPERTY

$218,000 WEB ID AU31031EASTSIDE30 Princes StreetTidy three bedroom home on small easycare 421sqm section close to East Street.Good tidy tenant in place paying $280 perweek and keen to stay on. New log burner,cylinder and nice kitchen with Butlerspantry.View By Appointment

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NEAT & NATTY

$255,000 WEB ID AU30821AEASTSIDE14 Willow StreetCome and view this tidy three bedroomhome. Open plan living area catches plentyof sun, modernised kitchen is roomy andspacious. Just the place to start out or buyas an investment home.View By Appointment

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CHARMING SPACIOUS VILLA

$318,000 WEB ID AU30796WESTSIDE132 Harrison StreetLarger family home in the heat of Allenton.Three bedroom plus office or fourthbedroom. Updated kitchen and open planliving plus an extra lounge - plenty of roomfor everyone. Family sized section too, withdouble garage and workshop room.View By Appointment

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ENDLESS OPTIONS

NEGOTIATION WEB ID AU30754WESTSIDEFlat 2, 179 Harrison StreetHarrison Street location, three doublebedroms upstairs (even has a chair lift foreasy access!), one downstairs with ownsitting room and private outdoor access.Spacious lounge and dining area is heatedwith inbuilt cosy diesel fire.View By Appointment

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WHAT A GREAT BIG HOUSE

$665,000 WEB ID AU30748WESTSIDE11 Farm RoadPlease to offer for sale this four bedroomhome. A bonus is the office and largegames room with bathroom and spareroom, all self contained. Two living areasplus dining room off kitchen area. Largespa bath in main bathroom.View By Appointment

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ONLY ONE YEAR OLD

$355,000 WEB ID AU30372AEASTSIDE24a Grey StreetMost attractive and practical two bedroomtownhouse that still smells brand new! Thisfront townhouse has very tasteful decor,sits well to the sun and is so handy totown. A small garden shed holds mowerand tools with very little garden to work.View By Appointment

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ALMOST COUNTRY

$450,000 WEB ID AU25335AWESTSIDECarters RoadCarters Estate offers a unique lifestyle choice notpreviously found in Ashburton. A relaxing park likesetting with attractive plantings already inplace....wander out and practice your golf on the pitchand putt golf course or have a quiet drink in thepavilion while watching some tennis or just enjoylooking out over the tranquil lake.View By Appointment


RURALHastings McLeod Ltd Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 03 307 [email protected] West Street

RELAXED RURAL LIVING

OPEN HOME

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATYWEB ID AL31839

ASHBURTON23 Innes Road2 ha only 8kms from town centre. Waimakariri shallowsilt loam soils. Four bedroom homestead, master withensuite. Open plan living plus separate lounge/billiardroom and smaller sitting room. Office. Attractive andmature grounds. Two bay open shed, two bay garagewith large workshop. Renovated sleepout. Three phasepower. A range of older sheds. Excellent subdivisioninto five paddocks. Water from well approx. 21 metresdeep.

Offers close Wednesday 4th September at 4pm.

VIEW Saturday 17 Aug 10.30 - 11.15amDEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY (unless sold prior)Wednesday 4th September 2013 at 4.00pm

5 HA - SPACIOUS HOME

OPEN HOME

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATYWEB ID AL31727

HINDS4 Cracroft StreetMotivated vendors offer this well appointed holdingwith large lockable shed and workshop, fenced intonumerous paddocks with central lane and stockyards.Aussie style home with 360 degree veranda to followthe summer shade or winter sun. Generous living areasand three bedrooms. Centrally located, an easycommute to town.

Deadline Sale by Private Treaty Closing 30th August @4pm.

VIEW Saturday 17 Aug 10.00 - 11.00amDEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY (unless sold prior)Friday 30th August 2013 at 4.00pm

ASHLEY GRANGE AND LERRYN

DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY WEB ID AR31852OXFORD238 Glentui Bennetts RoadTwo properties located in the highly sought after areapresent a rare opportunity to secure centrally locatedland. Ashley Grange -179ha held in 2 titles, substantialhomestead, full range of farm buildings. Wellsheltered attractive property. Lerryn - 90ha withheavier soils, excellent shelter, 3 bedroom home.DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY Friday 6th September2013 at 4.00pm

IN THE HEART OF WINCHMORE

$775,000 + GST WEB ID AL31565ASHBURTON518 Methven Highway8 ha of productive eyre stony silt loam situated only 10minutes from town centre. Three bedroom homesteadwith spacious open plan living plus access to outdoorentertainment area. Mature and sheltered groundssubdivided into four main paddocks plus two holdingpaddocks. Three bay open shed, deer shed andmodest sheep yards.

$775,000 + GST

A PLACE OF PRESTIGE

$960,000 WEB ID AL31708ASHBURTON212 Beach Road East"PENSCROFT"4 hectares located in one of Mid Canterbury's highlyregarded locations. Four to five bedroom characterhomestead with all the glory of a by gone era.Kitchen, living room, magnificent dining room, library,sitting room, lounge, billiard room. The ground floorfeatures wood panelled foyer and hallways.

27.1719 HA - TWO TITLES

$1,000,000 + GST WEB ID AL31787STAVELEY150 Boyds RoadTwo excellent properties side by side of 14.3 hectaresand 12.86 hectares in elevated positions with views todie for. The popular Staveley hamlet is a good walkdownhill for a good coffee and lunch at the cafe.Excellent bush walks and the ice skating rink nearby.

BUILD & LIVE THE DREAM

$205 000 INC GST WEB ID AR05275ASHBURTONWinslow Willowby RoadGreat up and coming area for lifestyle blocks. Close totown yet truly rural. Great building sites.

STUNNING VIEWS

$472,500 + GST WEB ID AL26381ASHBURTONWakanui RoadA rare 8 hectare corner site with many attractivebuilding sites. Full open views over town to theSouthern Alps and Mt Hutt. All in good pasture onquality soils ideal to develop your landscape. Wellfenced and power at the roadside. Town 'n' Countrywith the boundary only 1km away.

8 HECTARES

NEGOTIATION WEB ID AL27542TINWALD45 O'Keefe RoadThis hidden gem has to it all ready for its new owners.It has a huge home of 659sqm with 6 plus bedrooms,storage rooms, office, games room, extensive livingand outdoor area including inground heated pool.Also features calf sheds (13 bays), huge lock up sheds,second home, contractors base with office, workshopand implement shed.

Industry Comment

For the buyer, value of a product will change as perceived price paid and/or perceived benefits

received change. But the price paid in a transaction is not only financial it can also involve other things that a buyer may be giving up.

It would be great if for every unit of money you spent on a home increased its value by the same amount. This rarely happens. Cost rarely equals Value in the same proportions.

Chimney leaning over and is dangerous? The devaluation of the home caused by this one defect will at least equal the full costs of its repair or renewal, indeed it might produce the situation, if the fireplace under that chimney was to be regularly used, that the value of the home increases by less than the total repair cost.

Small section of flat roof needs renewal in what is a home with mainly a large pitched and tiled roof. In this example the cost of work is fairly high but the effect on value would be low, perhaps ranging from neutral (no increase in value due to this repair) to an increase of say half the full cost expended.

No simple answer can be ascribed to the Cost versus Value debate. The answer lies with placing the defects,

the repairs, the dreams, in context that personalises the calculations. On the one hand you will have a repair budget for what you dream of achieving with the house. On the other hand practicalities cut in and you have choices to make.

A bright red interior scheme of decoration will not appeal too many. A swimming pool may be the central feature to some potential buyers but could be a turn off to others who do not want the health and safety risks and maintenance hassle. Cup half empty, cup half full syndrome.

Sellers expect that the costs incurred during a renovation will automatically be recovered by increasing the home’s value. Of course that is true, but it is never as much as the project cost. In today’s market where people are more willing to pay for upgrades than they did a few years ago the percentage

of recovery rises but the main value I see is that it will make the home sell quicker as opposed to not selling at all in some cases.

In summary market price is determined by what a willing seller and a willing buyer are prepared to exchange a property for.

The value of that property is not identical to its price for all buyers, but represents how much benefit a buyer sees in that particular property at the time they wish to purchase the property.

Contact your Real Estate professional for advice when renovating to make sure you do not over capitalise your property.

Does Cost = Value?

floating

Mortgage rates

5.65%P.A.

2 years

6.25%P.A.

2 years

5.65%P.A.

1 year fixed

4.89%P.A.

2 years

5.40%P.A.

2 years

5.25%P.A.

*At the time of printing

Garage Addition

Roof Replacement

Bathroom Remodel

Deck Addition

Bathroom Addition

Minor Kitchen Remodel

Major Kitchen Remodel

63.7%

62.9%

70.3%

59.7%

54.8%

75.4%

68.9%

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Value = percieved benefits received

percieved price paid

There are some 80,000 reported burglaries in New Zealand each year, and Mid Canterbury is not immune.

Many prospective home buyers are looking for a home that is secure, so good locks on both doors and windows, and good outdoor lighting will make your house more attractive to potential buyers.

Although there is no absolute way to protect

your home from break-ins, there are some simple things you can do to improve your security and deter would-be thieves.

Good lighting is a great deterrent to crime. Floodlights or spotlights on the corner of your house are relatively inexpensive and easy to install.

Windows and doors are the would-be burglar’s main points of entry, and offer the most

protection when they are visible, so good quality locks will discourage the amateur thief looking for an easy opportunity.

Most older windows do not have locks, but are fitted with central latches which offer little protection. Locking versions of these catches, often described as sash window security locks, are available, and it is recommended these are fitted in pairs.

An even better choice are sash stops. They are strong, easy to use and can be positioned so the window can be left slightly open for ventilation.

A steel bolt, secured by a key, is engaged through the inner and outer frames, and prevents the window from passing the stop. A stop should be fitted each side of the window.

Tilting and sliding type slash windows are best fitted with both central locking catches and sash stops.

The glass in louvre windows can be slid out in seconds, but if you don’t want to replace them, they can be secured in place using a silicone or modern louvres now have plastic packers and the glass locks in.

Deadlock accessible windows and doors to ensure they cannot be opened easily even after the glass is broken and always remove keys from the locks. Deadbolt locks are the most secure and double cylinder versions require a key to lock and unlock on both sides, preventing burglars opening doors from the inside and escaping with your possessions. There are several kinds to suit both wooden and aluminium joinery.

Drop bolts offer an alternative way to secure ranchslider, bi-fold and French doors and can be used in conjunction with existing dead latches to give maximum security. Drop bolts come in a variety of styles and colours, are relatively inexpensive to fit and are ideally mounted to the top and bottom of the door.

Also check that the sliding doors can’t be lifted out of the frames. Older ranchsliders can be lifted and unlatched easily. New locks have pins to prevent this and it is money well spent.

If you have just purchased your new home and are excited about picking up the keys, ideally these should only be used to get you in.

The previous owners may be lovely, but who else has a spare key, and the people before them?

It is a good idea and peace of mind to change the locks, especially if the property has been a rental at some stage.

Improve your home’s security

• Maintenance & repairs • Painting

• Carpentry • Spouting• Water blasting

• Handyman services • Renovations

• Fencing & decks • Insulation

• Rural & urban

Let the team at Insideout take care of all your painting and property maintenance

Call Shane today on 03 307 7071

2010 LTD

Preparing for sale

By Shane WoodsInsideout Property Services

Woodsy replaces a cylinder on a front door.

It is a good idea and peace of mind to change the locks, especially if the property has been a rental at some stage“

It is exciting picking up the keys to your new home, but ideally these should only be used to get you in before you change the locks.

rwashburton.co.nz96 Tancred Street, Ashburton

Mid Canterbury Real Estate Limited Licensed REAA 2008 Phone (03) 307 8317

Ashburton 92 McMurdo Street

•Two x double bedrooms, all with large wardrobes

•Master with ensuite•Large main bathroom with bath, shower,

vanity•Open plan kitchen, dining, living•Double internal access garaging•Shade sail over sunny west facing outdoor

entertaining area

Built in 2006 this spacious townhouse is warm and inviting. A fully secure and private section, there’s even room to park the caravan,trailer or boat off the road.

AshburtonSpace and GraceBrilliant location- just minutes to Allenton. Three double bedroomed warm home. Heat pump and nightstore. Updated kitchen, carpets and exterior. Open plan kitchen/dining with glass sliding doors to sunny living room. Lockup shed plus double garage.

Rakaia Spit’n’Polish• Firsthomebuyersfind!• Three bedroom family home.• FeatureslargediningareaandseparateloungewithdualKentfireheating.Bathroom

has a deep clawfoot bath plus separate shower.• Single garaging plus carport. Safe for family and pets being fully fenced.

Ashburton Why Build Your OwnThis stunning three bedroom townhouse with two bathrooms is all built ready and waiting - immediate possession available. Striking entrance in the large stun-ning dining and living area complimented with the timeless white kitchen. Add yourflairwithyourdrapes!

Ashburton Seldom Available This two bedroom immaculately presented unit has to be a home to be proud of. The interior decor is tasteful and creates a homely relaxing haven. Open plan, timeless, white smart kitchen and living complete with heat pump will be the envy of many. Location is superb, close to town, hospital and domain.

AshburtonOften Admired On Arborlea

• Four bedrooms• Master with ensuite• Double internal access

garage• Fully fenced• TwoLogfires

AshburtonGet StartedA tidy spacious three bedroom bungalow in a great west side location. Small easy care section with a park just over the fence. This warm home withcompliantlogfirehashada fresh exterior paint and with some interior modernisation.

$342,000View Open Home Saturday 1.00 - 1.30pm53 Cross Streetrwashaburton.co.nz/ AHB20251

For Sale$340,000View: By appointmentrwashaburton.co.nz/AHB20255

Enquiries over $220,000View: Open Home Saturday 11.00 - 11.30am. 15 South Town Belt Rakaiarwashaburton.co.nz/ AHB20256

$470,000 - $485,000View: Open Home Saturday 11.30 - 11.45am. 368 Burnett Streetrwashaburton.co.nz/ AHB20182

$236,000View: Open Home Saturday 12.15 - 12.30pm. 4/21 Walker Streetrwashaburton.co.nz/ AHB20252

$440,000 - $460,000View: Open HomeSaturday 10.45 - 11.00am76 Nursery Driverwashaburton.co.nz/ AHB20228

Offers over $225,000View Open Home Saturday 10.00 - 10.15am107 Creek Roadrwashaburton.co.nz/ AHB20075

Neat, Natty and Near New OPEN HOME

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ManagerJill Quaid

027 437 6755

Rural Consultant/Auc-tioneer

Jarrod Ross021 249 4644

Rural ConsultantRoger Burdett021 224 4214

Urban ConsultantMargaret Wilson021 221 2544

Urban ConsultantAnnette McCully027 438 2328

Urban ConsultantRichard Quaid027 454 4745

Urban ConsultantMike Grant

021 272 0202

Urban ConsultantKim Miller

027 236 8627

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Mid Canterbury Real Estate Limited Licensed REAA 2008 Phone (03) 307 8317

Rakaia 7 Chapman Street Older style re-clad Palliside cottage with various costly improvements. Features very modern kitchen and ensuite. Huge four car 183sqm utility shed with mezzanine floor. ½ acre sub-dividable site, (subject to local council approval).

Business Zone: A

Marketed by Tender closing September 3, 2013 at 4pm

Don’t wait for the SOLD sign - Call now!

AshburtonExecutive Styling, Family Lifestyle• Five bedrooms• Three bathrooms• Two living areas• Four car garaging• Securing and private• Lifestyle at its finest

Ashburton Promises to ImpressA beautifully finished brand new three bedroom home in the stunning Braebrook subdivision. Flexible living options with a well equipped kitchen complete with butlers pantry. Numerous outdoor decks make this home the perfect entertainers retreat. Our vendor has added the finishing touches, all that’s left now is for you to move in and enjoy.

Ashburton New Owner NeededDue to a change in circumstances this section needs a new owner NOW. Concept house plans included in sale price. Be part of this beautiful sub-division now. Golfers take note.. golf course very close by!

Ashburton Watch this Space! Not often we get our hands on such a great site. Located amongst good quality homes in a private lane and so handy to local shopping. Potential for two townhouses (Subject to local planning bylaws and consents). 823m2 all services to boundary. Fully fenced. RV $110,000. Flat building platform - Selling Now!

AshburtonGet Started• Three bedrooms

• Separate toilet

• Compliant logfire

• Single garage plus workshop

• Great easy care section

RakaiaNone Better!Lovingly refurbished by a former owner to a very high standard. Level ¼ acre section, fully fenced, with large double garaging. THE BONUS: Separate self-standing studio/office with power supplied, currently used as a bedroom. Highly recommended. Features many improvements.

$P.O.A.View by appointment 1 Whitney Lanerwashaburton.co.nz/ AHB20180

For SaleTenderView Open Home Saturday 12 - 12.30pmrwashaburton.co.nz/AHB20250

$589,000View by appointment 15 Orchard Groverwashaburton.co.nz/AHB20020

$240,000View by appointment Lot 23, Kelburn Estaterwashaburton.co.nz/AHB20199

Enquiries over $125,000 View by appointment 9D Bridge Streetrwashaburton.co.nz/AHB20165

$268,000View by appointment 11 Galbraith Streetrwashaburton.co.nz/AHB20121

Inquiries over $260,000View by appointment 82 Cridland Street, Rakaiarwashaburton.co.nz/ AHB20249

Urban ConsultantMike Grant

021 272 0202

Rarely Available!

OPEN HOME

Urban ConsultantKim Miller

027 236 8627

Urban ConsultantCindy Hayward027 389 7955

Urban ConsultantChrissy Milne027 290 6606

Urban ConsultantMargaret Feiss021 751 009

Urban ConsultantShirley Fitzgerald

027 220 1528

Property ManagerVeronica Monaghan

027 697 6948

Property ManagerAnnie Dwyer

027 287 3388

Get Ready

10 Tips to prepare for an Open Home1. Eliminate half of your belongings, as clutter can cost a sale.

10. Let go emotionally of your home, and get ready for an offer!

2. Rent a high-pressure water cleaner to help you clean the outside of the house.

3. Make sure the front door is inviting. Paint the door if needed. Also, replace any outdated outdoor lighting fixtures.

4. Organise all closets and drawers. Buyers might look there.

5. Make any necessary repairs so that buyers don’t have to add that to their list of expenses.

6. Rearrange furniture to make rooms appear as large as possible.

7. Make every surface shine, from cornices to skirting boards. Don’t forget interior windows, mirrors and floors.

8. Scrub every inch of the kitchen and bathrooms.

9. Depersonalise each room, removing photo frames and posters or artwork.

SOLD - SOLD - SOLD“It’s why more people are choosing us”

Karen GrovesUrban

027 438 4706

Stephen WatsonUrban

027 4339 695

Janine Reinecke

Urban

027 772 0692

MareeHartleyAdmin

308 6173

Janet Corry

Rentals Ashburton

308 6173

Kate Galbraith

Admin

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Di SkillingRentals

Ashburton

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Rentals Ashburton

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Ashburton

303 3178

TREVOR HURLEYOwner

027 543 5799

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•New roof - new spouting • Two large bedrooms • Open plan living kitchen • Separate laundry - new

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$PBN BIR $249,000 - $260,000

4 Tucker StResidential

OPEN HOME: Saturday, August 17, 2013

10.00 - 10.30am

• Three bedrooms, permanent material

• Open plan kitchen, dining

• Separate toilet bathroom• Single garage - very well

fenced• Log burner

Offers over $255,000

151 Trevors RdResidential


11.00 - 11.30am

• Five rooms• Swimming pool• Spacious bathroom• Good garaging• Large section

$PBN-BIR $259,000 - $279,000

94 Eton StResidential


11.00 - 11.30am

• Four bedroom family home 290m2

• Ensuite, mezzanine with offi ce• Large 2426m2 section• Four car garaging, privately

situated, modern, unique

$PBN-BIR $579,000 - $629,000

Residential

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• 1.1 ha + four bedrooms + sheds + sheds

• So handy to Town also• Sheep, horse, cattle,

lifestyle• Spacious family home• Man sheds paramount

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Lifestyle

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10.00 - 10.30am

• Hot listing• Conservatory, HRV• Two bathrooms• Two car garage• Fully fenced

$PBN BIR $220,000 - $240,000

148 Harland StResidential


10.30 - 11am

• Close in Westside• Three large bedrooms • Spacious living• Easy care section• Plenty of potential

Offers over $269,000

67 Havelock StResidential


12.00 - 12.30pm

• Brick and tile• Large section• Rural view• Heat pump• Log burner

$PBN-BIR $239,000 - $255,000

101 Trevors RdResidential

View by appointment

• This apartment is your perfect investment

• Three bedroom and one bedroom unit

• (90 day occupy) Brinkley Village is stunning

• With spa pools, restaurant/Bar and playground

$PBN BIR $155,000 - $175,000

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When it comes to New Zealand’s property market it’s not just the residential sector that’s

booming. Real Estate Institute of New Zealand statistics show that there’s also plenty of heat being generated in the rural sales market.

The median price per hectare for all farms sold in the three months to July 2013 was $20,667; a 15.1% increase on the $17,955 recorded for three months ended July 2012. The median price per hectare rose 4.8% compared to June.

And it wasn’t just prices that rose, sales numbers were also up – 23 per cent or 82 sales – in the three months to July compared to the same period last year. Across New Zealand, there were 438 farm sales in the three months to end of July 2013. For the year to July 31, 1536 farms changed hands, up 6.7 per cent on the same period in the previous year.

Nine regions recorded increases in sales volume for the three months ended July 2013 compared to the three months ended July 2012

REINZ rural spokesperson Brian Peacocke said that strong confidence in the rural sector was pushing up demand across the country and there were indications there would be a shortage of properties

The proposed irrigation schemes in Canterbury was pushing up interest across the region, he said.

Grazing properties accounted for the

largest number of sales with 44.1% share of all sales over the three months to July, Dairy properties accounted for 10.7%, Finishing properties accounted for 24.9% and Horticulture properties accounted for 8.9% of all sales. These four property types accounted for 88.6% of all sales during the three months ended July 2013.

The median price for dairy farms was $34,882 per hectare (up $12,200 on July 2012), with the median production per hectare across all dairy farms sold, 861kgs of milk solids. The median price for finishing farms for the three months was $22,500 per hectare and for grazing farms, $15,367 per hectare.

Lifestyle properties were in hot demand with sales volumes up 18.2 per cent in the three months to July compared to the same period last year. This equated to 1790 sales. For the 12 months to July 31 there were 6368 lifestyle property sales.

In Canterbury lifestyle blocks were particularly strong sellers, with the second largest increase in numbers for the country.

The national median price for lifestyle blocks rose by $13,500 (+2.8%) from $475,000 for the three months to July 2012 to $488,500 for the three months to July 2013.

The surge in Canterbury sales was driven by a mix of delays in rebuilding and a shortage of residential listings, Mr Peacocke said.

Rural property market is running red hot

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28 Orr Street $239,000• Three bedrooms • Modern kitchen, open plan living • First home or investment • Large garage, private back yard View at www.ashburton.harcourts.co.nz AS070613

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358 Burnett Street $495,000Set Sale 2pm, Thursday 22 August 2013• So much to offer • Spacious open plan living• Four bedrooms • Six car garagingView at www.ashburton.harcourts.co.nz AS100713

27 Grey Street $398,000• Four bedrooms, two bathrooms • Open plan living, heat pump• Solar hot water • Easycare sectionView at www.ashburton.harcourts.co.nz AS030713

101 Pages Road Offers Over $470,000Set Sale: 2pm, Tuesday 3 September 2013• Sought after location • Sunny open plan living• Three double bedrooms • Close to collegeView at www.ashburton.harcourts.co.nz AS060813

72 Alford Forest Road $349,000• Four bedroom family home • Modern kitchen, new bathroom • Large section • Walk to schools, parks, amenitiesView at www.ashburton.harcourts.co.nz AS020613

21 King Street $275,000• Permanent material • Neat and tidy, open plan living• Family sized section • Three bedrooms plus double garageView at www.ashburton.harcourts.co.nz AS050813

1A Grove Street $342,000• Four bedrooms, two bathrooms • Two living areas• Master with ensuite plus living • Large double garageView at www.ashburton.harcourts.co.nz AS030813

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141 McMurdo Street Offers Over $280,000• Four bedroom red brick • Two living areas• 1012 sqm section • Great potentialView at www.ashburton.harcourts.co.nz AS020813

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140 Rolleston Street, Rakaia $395,000• Large sunny kitchen • Spacious bedrooms with great storage• Indoor/outdoor flow • Private backyardView at www.ashburton.harcourts.co.nz AS040813

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223 Hardys Road, Rakaia Set Sale: 2pm, Friday 23 August 2013• Relocated and renovated home • Two new three bay sheds • Septic and water tanks • Post and wire fencingView at www.ashburton.harcourts.co.nz AS090713

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Home renovations can be expensive, but you might not need to put off those upgrades. Popular projects are kitchen and bathroom remodelling, replacing windows and doors, repairing property damage, and adding

rooms. If you want to start your dream renovation, start by finding creative ways to work within your budget. One of the best ways to save is being flexible. It's not hard to find stores carrying discontinued, overstock or unneeded special-ordered items, and that can mean big savings for you. Leah Ingram, founder of SuddenlyFrugal.com, saved 50 per cent on her patio pavers by shopping at a store that was closing.

Here are some other ways to save when renovating your home:

- Shop online. Buying lights, tile, taps and even appliances online can make sense, but don't let delivery costs eat up the savings. The pros: You can save hundreds of dollars on an item by searching online for the best price using the model number, says Dan Fritschen, author of Remodel or Move? Make the Right Decision. Make sure to include shipping costs, he adds.The cons: If you haven't seen the item in person, it may look different than its online photo. And if it's not what you want or is damaged, returns can be a hassle.

- Ask for a discount. Ask for a volume discount. Get more customers for the vendor, and use that to wrangle a lower price. When Ingram installed a new fence, she contacted interested neighbours. "By getting more business for the fence company, we were all able to get a discount," she says.The pros: "If you are friendly and considerate, oftentimes you can get a small discount of up to 10 per cent," says Fritschen.

The cons: The worst the vendor can do is say "no." - Do it yourself. If you have the time, and if you're even slightly handy, you might be able to complete some renovations yourself.The pros: You'll learn something new and save a lot of money. Even if the contractor is doing the heavy lifting, you can do the preparation and finish work. When Ingram made a house addition, she waterproofed the foundation's cinder blocks, saving $3000 in labour costs. Was it time-consuming and tiring? Yes, but not difficult.The cons: Some things are best left to experts. "Flooring, countertops, cabinets are all doable, but if you mess up, they are really expensive to fix," says Fritschen. You should also consider a professional for areas involving home safety or engineering, like electrical or foundation work.

- Price match. Many stores will match your purchase if you show the same item is selling in your area for less, says Fritschen.The pros: Businesses want to retain you as a customer. Let them know you prefer shopping at their store but that a rival has what you want for less, says Julia Scott, founder of BargainBabe.com. Some stores will not only price match - they'll knock off another 10 per cent if a local store offers an identical, in-stock item at a lower price. The cons: Price-matching requires work and isn't always possible. "Here's a dirty little secret from price matching that we learned when renovating our kitchen," says Ingram. "Each store that sells the same kitchen cabinet brand calls them different things. So you can't do an apples-to-apples comparison." It's a little easier on appliances, however, because advertisements list the model number.

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59 Davis Cres 10 - 10.30 am5 Goldrich Drv 10 - 10.30 am45A Eton St 10 - 10.45 am110 Princes St 10.15 - 10.45 am8 Manse Plc 10.45 - 11.15 am5 Glassey Drv 11 - 11.30 am 79 Middle Rd 11.30 am - 12.15 pm4 Elmwood Grv 12 - 12.30 pm27 Belt Rd 11 - 11.45 am23 Innes Rd 10.30 - 11.15 am4 Cracroft St 10 - 11.00 am

Saturday 358 Burnett St 10.30 - 11.15 am28 Orr St 10.30 - 11.15 am141 McMurdo St 11.30 am - 12 noon72 Alford Forest Rd 11.30 am - 12.15 pm27 Grey St 10.45 - 11.15 am3/356 Havelock St 10 - 10.30 am101 Pages Rd 11.30 am - 12.15 pm21 King St 12 - 12.30 pm1A Grove St 12.15 - 1 pm223 Hardys Rd 1 - 2 pm

107 Creek Rd 10 - 10.15 am76 Nursery Drv 10.45 - 11 am53 Cross St 1 - 1.30 pm15 South Town Belt 11 - 11.30 am368 Burnett St 11.30 - 11.45 am4 /21 Walker St 12.15 pm - 12.30 pm7 Chapman St 12 - 12.30 pm

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