THE ONE TO MOVE WITH

15 Yachtsman Avenue, Caves Beach

October 2014

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THE ONE TO MOVE WITH

THINKING OF SELLING THIS SPRING? FOR AN OPINION ON THE CURRENT VALUE OF YOUR PROPERTY CALL US TODAY

Belmont I 597 Pacific Hwy l T 4945 1100 l

Swansea I 194 Pacific Hwy l T 4971 6000 l

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CONTENTS

04 TIPS FOR COOKING THE PERFECT BBQ STEAK

05 BUYING TIPS

06 PROPERTY OF THE MONTH

08 SUBURB PROFILE - BELMONT

09 BELMONT AREA HIGHLIGHT PROPERTIES

10 SALES RESULTS

11 MEET THE TEAM

MICHELLE RICH

DONNA FULMER

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TIPS FOR COOKING THE PERFECT BBQ STEAK With the weather warming up and the days getting longer we all tend to brush off the BBQ and fire it up for alfresco meals outdoors with family and friends. Below are some tips from taste.com.au for cooking the perfect BBQ steak that is tender, juicy and full of flavour. Step 1 - Preheat a barbecue grill or flat plate on medium-high. Brush both sides of the steak with olive oil to prevent it from sticking to the barbecue. This is better than brushing the barbecue, as it prevents the oil from burning.

Step 2 - Wait until just before cooking to season your steak, as salt draws out the flavoursome juices from the meat, making it tough. Season one side with salt and pepper, then cook the steak, seasoned-side down first, to seal in the flavour. Season the other side just before turning over.

Step 3 - Cook the steak on the barbecue, using long-handled tongs to turn the steak, until cooked to your liking. Cooking times vary depending on the thickness. Turn steak once only during cooking - any more and the juices escape, which can make the meat tough.

Step 4 - After cooking, transfer the steak to a plate and cover with foil. Set aside for 5 minutes to rest. Heat pushes the juices to the centre of the steak. Resting it after cooking allows the meat to relax, and the juices then distribute evenly throughout the steak, making it succulent and tender.

GETTING THE TIMING RIGHT

The time needed to cook a steak varies depending on its thickness, and how you like it. Don't be tempted to cut into a steak to see if it's done. This allows the precious juices to escape, making the meat tough. Instead, press the centre of the steak with the back of your tongs. Use this guide for cooking times.

For steak 1.5cm-thick: Rare - 1-1 1/2 minutes each side Medium - 2-3 minutes each side

Well done - 3-4 minutes each side

For steak 2-3cm-thick: Rare - 2-3 minutes each side Medium - 4-5 minutes each side

Well done - 5-6 minutes each side

Tongs test Rare - soft Medium - slightly firmer and springy

Well done - very firm with no spring

BEST BARBECUE CUTS

The best cuts of beef steak to use for barbecuing are fillet, scotch fillet, porterhouse, T-bone, rump, round and blade.

Look for cuts with a little fat marbled through the meat, as this helps to keep the steak moist.

An annual clean of your BBQ is also a good idea, remembering to check the gas bottle, all hoses and connections

before lighting. Happy BBQíng!

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BUYING TIPS 1. Speak with your financier or your Finance Consultant to arrange the best loan to suit your needs.

2. Prepare a short list of preferred suburbs that suit your lifestyle, bearing in mind affordability and accommodation requirements.

3. Research sales in those preferred suburbs. Inspect every property in your preferred suburb so you have a feel for the prices. Attend all open homes in the area.

4. Develop a relationship with one of our professional team who specialise in your preferred area. Your One Agency Eastlakes Sales Consultant will be able to advise you of any additional information you may need and also inform you how you can register on our website to automatically receive notification of any new listings that hit the market.

5. When you find a property that suits your requirements, ask your agent to send a copy of the sale contract to your solicitor or conveyancer.

6. If you are considering making an offer, we recommend that you contact your One Agency Eastlakes Sales Consultant promptly who can guide you if you are in any way unsure of the process.

7. Your solicitor or conveyancer can arrange a building inspection to make sure you are aware of any possible major defects.

8. Following your solicitors or conveyancer's advice on the sale contract and taking into consideration the building reports, you are now able to make an informed decision to proceed with the purchase of the property.

9. Once negotiations have been finalised, you will be required to sign the sale contract and pay a 10% deposit. Your deposit will be held in a trust account until settlement.

10. Before settlement it is advisable that you do a final inspection. This is to ensure that the property is in the same condition as when you last inspected it, and that all inclusions are as per the contract you signed

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CAVES BEACH, 15 Yachtsman Avenue

Big, beautiful and only metres to the beach

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Be impressed from the moment you walk through the door of this grand beach house. Flooded with

natural light, the reception foyer provides a precursor for the stylish interiors that lie ahead, with the

impressive curved staircase, high ceilings and bamboo flooring. Positioned in a popular beachside

estate, with beach access at the end of the street, only 150m's away and Caves Beachside Resort, only a

500m stroll away, this home is perfect for a large active family.

Property of the month

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Generous open plan kitchen, dining and living area at rear

Living areas flow to the dual entertaining areas side + back

Side entertainment area features electric opening roof

Rear entertainment area overlooks salt water pool

Generous bedrooms with BIR’s, main with ensuite + WIR

Huge garaging plus solar panels for efficient living

PRICE BER $845,000-$895,000

INSPECT By appointment

Tony Rich 4971 6000

Land size 650m²

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SUBURB PROFILE BELMONT

Located approximately 2 hours from the heart of Sydney, Belmont provides a care free lifestyle for anyone wanting all their essential needs and facilities close to home. With 2 main shopping centres and a wide range of services, you will never have to stray too far from your front door. Enjoy the picturesque sunsets along Belmont foreshore, take a stroll through Green Point Reserve or the Fernleigh Track, or wine and dine at the many restaurants and cafes Belmont has to offer you. Having a number of local schools and early child care centres, emergency services and an abundance of shops, Belmont is the perfect suburb for the ever growing family. Be sure to call in to our Belmont office to say hello.

Eateries:

The Gunyah Pacific Hwy, Belmont Phone - 02 4945 4603

Café Macquarie Macquarie St, Belmont Phone - 02 4947 0658

Deck 56 Brooks Pde, Belmont Phone - 02 4945 5777

Sesame’s On The Lake 63 Maude St, Belmont Phone - 024945 0777

Leisure:

Belmont Golf Club Pacific Hwy, Belmont South Phone - 02 4945 4348

Lake Macquarie Yacht Club Ada St, Belmont Phone - 02 4945 0022 Belmont 16ft Sailing Club The Parade, Belmont Phone - 02 4945 0888

Schools:

Belmont Public School Livingstone St, Belmont Phone - 02 4945 4858

Belmont High School Pacific Hwy, Belmont Phone - 02 4945 0600

Belmont Christian College John Fisher Rd, Belmont North Phone - 02 4922 8300

Shopping:

Belmont Central Shopping Centre Pacific Hwy, Belmont Phone - 02 4945 1514

Belmont Citi Centre Macquarie St, Belmont Phone - 02 4945 8510

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BELMONT AREA

HIGHLIGHT PROPERTIES

PRICE BER $585,000-$635,000 SIZE 700m²

Large, modern and central family home

Large family home in as new estate

4 big bedrooms + study or nursery

Multiple living areas front and back

Air conditioning + ceiling fans

Entertaining area + family friendly yard

Close to schools, transport & shops

17 John Darling Ave, Belmont North

PRICE $365,000 SIZE 474m² 7 Marriott St, Belmont South

Calling all first home buyers and renovators

The perfect diamond in the rough, close to lake

Larger rooms and taller ceilings are a highlight

Generous living, kitchen and dining zones

High set deck overlooking yard and BBQ area

Hidden gem downstairs the size of upstairs

Don’t let this prospect pass you by, inspect today

PRICE BER $429,000-$469,000 SIZE 548m²

Contemporary family haven

2 living areas + air conditioning in back

Large kitchen + Caesar stone benches

3 spacious bedrooms with BIR’s + fans

Alfresco area flowing onto backyard

Drive through garage with remote entry

Inspect today, agent declares interest

809 Pacific Hwy, Belmont South

PRICE BER $269,000-$349,000 SIZE 561m²

Cute cottage look with high ceilings

Update kitchen, bathroom and carpets

Open living flows to kitchen and deck

Living and deck enjoy a great outlook

Fabulous kid and pet friendly backyard

Potential loaded + side access to yard

Update lakeside cottage with side access

700 Pacific Hwy, Belmont South

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Sale results

27 Thompson St, Belmont South

Sold for $295,000

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Sold for $550,000

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36 Ocean View Pde, Caves Beach

Sold for $720,000

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35 Caldwell St, Caves Beach

Sold for $530,000

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SALES RESULTS

88 Lakeside Dr, Swansea

Sold for $492,000

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Michelle is the Licensee of our newest office at Belmont. Offering over 15 years experience in administration, working across a broad spectrum of roles, Michelle delivers the complete package of skills to assist her team in achieving their ground breaking results in the property market. Having operated a market dominate business for the last 10 years as Dowling Real Estate Swansea, Michelle continues to take her results driven staff to the next level with the rebranding to One Agency Eastlakes 2 years ago and the opening of the second office 1 year ago. Along with our other Principal, Michelle is a firm believer in giving back to the community. Michelle has supported the Caves Beach Surf Life Saving Club through the sponsorship of the clubs juniors, giving over $40,000 and helping this worthwhile community volunteer organisation. As a family focused mother to 3 young children, Michelle proudly promotes a family friendly working environment in both offices.

MEET THE TEAM - PROFILES OF THE MONTH

Donna is the professional and hardworking first point of

contact for clients at our established Swansea office.

Having a personal interest in real estate, Donna is

dedicated to providing a high level of customer service.

Donna has been part of the One Agency Eastlakes team

for the past 5 years and is an integral part of our team. As

a key support person for both the property management

and sales departments, Donna liaises with vendors,

landlords, solicitors and buyers, directs calls, processes

listings and basically keeps our busy Swansea office

running smoothly and efficiently.

If you call into or call our Swansea office you will find

Donna ready and waiting to assist you.

MICHELLE RICH

PRINCIPAL/LICENSEE

DONNA FULMER

ADMINISTRATION

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Abbotsbury 02 9823 1810

Alstonville 0439 586 531

Auburn 02 9738 5840

Avalon 02 9918 7888

Belmont 02 4945 1100

Bensville 02 4369 2268

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Camden 0412 945 954

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ACT

Dickson 02 6232 7581

Isaacs 02 6162 4141

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Monash 0418 822 144

NT

Darwin 08 8941 4609

QLD

Brisbane North 07 3284 3000

Buderim 07 5450 1191

Coolum Beach 0408 210 355

Gladstone 0418 985 368

Gold Coast 0402 198 088

Gracemere 0427 002 280

Main Beach 0417 467 631

Noosa Heads 07 5440 5034

Palm Beach 0421 598 128

Roma 0428 153 720

Smithfield 07 4038 3320

Upper Coomera 0408 189 360

SA

Fulham Gardens 08 8356 7016

TAS

Hobart 03 6265 3315

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VIC

Belgrave 03 5968 5012

Koo Wee Rup 03 5997 2425

WA

Floreat 1300 124 368

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Belmont I 597 Pacific Hwy l T 4945 1100

Swansea I 194 Pacific Hwy l T 4971 6000

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