MOVEinnovative digital property magazine

See my listings4D-41 Albert St21310 Beach Rd21a Bradford St

19 Goudie RdThe IvoryPark ResidencesQueens Residences

Tips on preparing your homefor sale

2 3

After graduating from the University of Auckland with a Master in Psychology Tanya spent a year working in the education industry in Japan She returned to New Zealand in 1999 and has been working in real estate since Tanya is heavily involved in investment properties and has worked and sold down many development projects working closely with the developers to assist them with their marketing and launching of their projects

Joining Ray White in 2004 Tanyarsquos focus was on investment property speaking at and organizing many seminars for various developments throughout New Zealand and internationally In 2010 Tanya organised a property expo in India and travelled with Sir Richard Hadlee promoting investingin New Zealand

Tanya left mainstream real estate to do her own developing and consulting for a period before returning to Ray White in 2013 with enhanced experience in both commercial and residential property

She has since found her forte in the marketing of large projects but has not lost the love of residential property enjoying the opportunity to match buyers with vendors Tanya works relentlessly to achieve satisfaction for all parties concerned in a property transaction

Also having been an active investor and property developer herself she has a vast wealth of knowledge and property is just in her blood Her father Ivan Kwasza one of New Zealandrsquos more colourful property developers was a Ukraine immigrant who spent his lifetime in real estate - this is where Tanya gets her passion for property

Introducing Tanya Kwasza

Tanya KwaszaLicensee Salesperson

Ray White Newmarket136 Broadway

Newmarket Auckland 1023Mob+64 21 593 939

Tel+64 (09) 631 1500Fax+64 (09) 379 3324

tanyakwaszaraywhitecom wwwraywhiteconz

Top Salesperson Ray White

4 5

Introducing Simon Xu Personal Assistant

Simon migrated from China to New Zealand to complete his Master of Business after working for a year in the Five Star Hotel industry in Hong Kong

Simon is an outgoing and confident person with the ability to think outside the square to solve problems and loves meeting new people

Simons role is to assist Tanya and her team with daily administration tasks

Simon is efficient and will complete a task no matter how late he works His commitment to getting the job done and right and in a timely matter is of great assistance to Tanya

Simon has a great network in the Chinese community and is well versed in how to target clients in the Chinese market and where to place advertisements

He is a reliable and extremely valuable team member

Simon XuAssistant

Ray White Newmarket136 Broadway

Newmarket Auckland 1023Mob +64 22 367 4567

Tel+64 (09) 631 1500 Fax+64 (09) 379 3324

simonxuraywhitecom wwwraywhiteconz

6 7

CONTENTS

Aucklandrsquos Stunning Properties for Sale by Tanya Kwaszapage 8 space amp freedom in the city - 4D-41 Albert Street Auckland

page 14 stunning waterfront views - 21310 Beach Road Auckland

page 20 space style amp luxury in Parnell 21a Bradford Street

page 26 19 Goudie Woodhill Forest Auckland - equine paradise like none other

page 34 Nicolersquos platinum party - Tanya introduces Nicole Wang to Conrad Group

page 36 The Ivory - Conrad Group boutique residences in Epsom

page 38 Park Residences - elegant spacious amp redefined luxury by Conrad Group

page 40 Queen Residences - for discerning investors - Conrad Group

Storiespage 42 photography tips to think about before your photographer arrives

page 48 finance tips to stop the money leaks around your home

page 54 stage your home - homestaging tips

page 60 recently sold properties by Tanya Kwasza

welcome to MOVE MagazineWelcome to Tanyarsquos first issue of MOVE NZrsquos finest digital magazine specialising in real estate Tanya showcases some of Aucklandrsquos finest properties and we give hints on preparing your home for sale EnjoyDenise Tuson Publisher denisemovemagscom

8 9

4D-41 Albert Street Auckland

ldquoThe central atrium catwalk area with steel lattice and large walls help to create a unique design a gallery feel and will always be a generous light source for the lower floorrsquorsquoKaren Russell

Space amp Freedom with a City Address

This stylish inner-city apartment of townhouse proportions crafted to maximise space and light has served well as a home-base when visiting Auckland

Karen Dennis and Nigel Russell had moved out of the city but still wanted a place to stay when in town particularly with family and friends still living in Auckland They looked around for a suitable city apartment therersquos no shortage of those in the CBD but they did want something with character and style

They found it in a 1920s apartment building in Albert St one of the few 20rsquos buildings which still retains the original cage lift and lobby character features Moreover it had the space and feel of a genuine townhouse At 120 square metres it is little smaller than the traditional New Zealand family home with two large bedrooms walk-in wardrobes and 25 bathrooms

They also wanted two equally pleasant and private bedrooms as the other bedroom would belong to their adult daughter lsquolsquoUnlike a lot of apartments its design is in no way boringrsquorsquo Karen says lsquolsquoItrsquos quite luxurious as a bolt-hole but great as an alternative to a townhouse with the benefit of the central locationrsquorsquo

The apartment was originally designed by Jessop Townsend Architects with a generosity of space that includes good separation between the two bedrooms Light floods into both levels of the apartment lsquolsquoThe central atrium catwalk area with steel lattice and large walls help to create a unique design a gallery feel and will always be a generous light source for the lower floorrsquorsquo Karen says

10 11

Karen and Nigel have enjoyed their inner city bolt-hole for two years but are now downsizing further as they find themselves less and less in the city They feel the spacious townhouse-style apartment would be ideal for someone looking to downsize save on the time and cost of commuting or people like themselves who have moved from the city but still want to retain a residence

12 13

The feature windows in the lounge and bedrooms provide a fascinating city panorama to the north-east and to the west lsquolsquofollowing the sunrsquorsquo as the apartment spans one side of the building to the other You can see the Sky Tower and St Patrickrsquos Cathedral to the south and lower city views to the north There are also balconies on both levels of the apartment

Cooking is easy in a kitchen which is generously proportioned and displays an efficient use of work and storage space ndash perfect for relaxed living and casual entertaining

The location is perfect for walks to Britomart Viaduct Harbour St Patricks Square Silo Park Victoria and Albert Parks You are handy to cinemas theatres restaurants galleries bars and clubs the Tepid Baths harbour ferries and of course great shopping

For more information on this apartment and to arrange a viewing please contact Tanya Kwasza

Key Features

High quality two-bedroom 25 bathroom apartment of 120 sq m in central city location

Original Jessop Townsend Architects design in a character 1920rsquos building

Close to Viaduct Britomart Silo Park St Patrickrsquos Square city parks restaurants entertainment shops ferries and more

Tanya KwaszaRay White Newmarket

136 BroadwayNewmarket Auckland 1023

Mob+64 021 593 939Tel+64 (09) 631 1500

Fax+64 (09) 379 3324tanyakwaszaraywhitecom

wwwraywhiteconz

14 15

21310 Beach Road - Arguably the Best Waterfront Views in Auckland

16 17

Some pay a lot for views like this

A perfectly positioned 2 bedroom apartment with northerly aspect decks and a car park for those who need one

With Aucklandrsquos latest restaurants amp bars at your doorstep and Britomart becominga focal point for socializing and entertainment you will never be far from the action

You could wake up to this too

A lifestyle most would envy could be justan enquiry away

The ground lease will soon be fixed for another 7 years

If you can afford this then come and enjoy the high life

18 19

Tanya KwaszaRay White Newmarket

136 BroadwayNewmarket Auckland 1023

Mob+64 021 593 939Tel+64 (09) 631 1500

Fax+64 (09) 379 3324tanyakwaszaraywhitecom

wwwraywhiteconz

For more information on this apartment and to arrange a viewing please contact Tanya Kwasza

20 21

21a Bradford Street Parnell

Double lock-up garage with internal access ensures a high degree of security

SPACE STYLE amp LUXURYThis immaculately presented four level town house comprises 207m2 of generous living space and offers a stunning interior it is a beautiful home to enjoy and entertain in North facing elevated and with a meticulously maintained exterior this architectural Andrew Patterson home has been designed to provide clever living spaces and to embrace the natural light as well as all day sun

The property features a spacious open plan living areawith a designer kitchen

which flows to a sun-drenched terrace perfect for entertaining

and al fresco dining Three double bedrooms

including the master bedroom with ensuite

which looks toward the harbour Rangitoto and beyond To top all this

off a secret rooftop terracewith its own

kitchenette from which the city lights and harbour views which aresuperb

22 23

24 25

Live in a premier location renowned for its prestige popularity and practicality offering upbeat living on the city fringe just five minutes from the from the CBD and less than a five minute stroll to Parnellrsquos finest restaurants superb art galleries cafeacutes Rose Gardens and shopping facilities This is a rare opportunity to purchase in this prestigious Double Grammar Zone location

Tanya KwaszaRay White Newmarket

136 BroadwayNewmarket Auckland 1023

Mob+64 021 593 939Tel+64 (09) 631 1500

Fax+64 (09) 379 3324tanyakwaszaraywhitecom

wwwraywhiteconz

For more information on 21a Bradford Street and to arrange a viewing pleasecontact Tanya Kwasza

22 23

24 25

Live in a premier location renowned for its prestige popularity and practicality offering upbeat living on the city fringe just five minutes from the from the CBD and less than a five minute stroll to Parnellrsquos finest restaurants superb art galleries cafeacutes Rose Gardens and shopping facilities This is a rare opportunity to purchase in this prestigious Double Grammar Zone location

Tanya KwaszaRay White Newmarket

136 BroadwayNewmarket Auckland 1023

Mob+64 021 593 939Tel+64 (09) 631 1500

Fax+64 (09) 379 3324tanyakwaszaraywhitecom

wwwraywhiteconz

For more information on 21a Bradford Street and to arrange a viewing pleasecontact Tanya Kwasza

24 25

Live in a premier location renowned for its prestige popularity and practicality offering upbeat living on the city fringe just five minutes from the from the CBD and less than a five minute stroll to Parnellrsquos finest restaurants superb art galleries cafeacutes Rose Gardens and shopping facilities This is a rare opportunity to purchase in this prestigious Double Grammar Zone location

Tanya KwaszaRay White Newmarket

136 BroadwayNewmarket Auckland 1023

Mob+64 021 593 939Tel+64 (09) 631 1500

Fax+64 (09) 379 3324tanyakwaszaraywhitecom

wwwraywhiteconz

For more information on 21a Bradford Street and to arrange a viewing pleasecontact Tanya Kwasza

26 2719 Goudie Road Woodhill Forest

Looking for the Perfect Equestrian Property

Muriwai Beach - Just Down the Road

28 29

Adjacent to the spectacular Woodhill Forest and only minutes from Muriwai Beach this property is a fully equipped equestrian centre together with a gorgeous Colonial family home

Fully renovated by a European decorator the 240m2 house includes four double bedrooms four bathrooms an entertainment room and a separate dining room The antique French-style kitchen flows into the open living area and beyond to the outdoor private oasis with its large deck perfect for summer BBQrsquos

A large shed with water and electricity supplied is currently used as a feedtack room and storage area There is also a separate lean-to for floats a boat or trucks A bore ensures there is no shortage of fresh water

This is a perfect lsquohorsey paradisersquo One of the biggest equestrian centres in NZ ldquoWoodhill Sandsrdquo is only ten minutes away World-class events are held there yearly

15 acres approx of gentle rolling pristine free draining sandy soil All fully fenced with specialised Equi-Fence for equine safety

With Muriwai Beach as well as the Woodhill Forest close by there are endless hours of riding in safe horse-friendly areas available Or you can go for a walk or mountain biking with the dogs family and friends Specialised adventure activities in the area include a 4WD park and a paintball facility

Situated off popular Rimmer Road and in close proximity to the ever-growing Kumeu township with its vineyards and specialist shops it is only a few more minutes to Westgate shopping centre

The antique French-style kitchen features marble bench tops

Excellent vineyards are in the Kumeu area

30 31

Property includes Olympic jumping arena jumping lane lunging ring nine stables with stallion boxes mare and foal box wash down and tie up rails plus more

The outdoor private oasis has a large deck perfect for summer BBQrsquos

32 33

Tanya KwaszaRay White Newmarket

136 BroadwayNewmarket Auckland 1023

Mob+64 021 593 939Tel+64 (09) 631 1500

Fax+64 (09) 379 3324tanyakwaszaraywhitecom

wwwraywhiteconz

This is a unique property close to so many of Aucklandrsquos wonderful natural features and yet only a short distance to town makes it a truly special place

Please call Tanya for more information and to arrange a viewing

30 31

Property includes Olympic jumping arena jumping lane lunging ring nine stables with stallion boxes mare and foal box wash down and tie up rails plus more

The outdoor private oasis has a large deck perfect for summer BBQrsquos

32 33

Tanya KwaszaRay White Newmarket

136 BroadwayNewmarket Auckland 1023

Mob+64 021 593 939Tel+64 (09) 631 1500

Fax+64 (09) 379 3324tanyakwaszaraywhitecom

wwwraywhiteconz

This is a unique property close to so many of Aucklandrsquos wonderful natural features and yet only a short distance to town makes it a truly special place

Please call Tanya for more information and to arrange a viewing

32 33

Tanya KwaszaRay White Newmarket

136 BroadwayNewmarket Auckland 1023

Mob+64 021 593 939Tel+64 (09) 631 1500

Fax+64 (09) 379 3324tanyakwaszaraywhitecom

wwwraywhiteconz

This is a unique property close to so many of Aucklandrsquos wonderful natural features and yet only a short distance to town makes it a truly special place

Please call Tanya for more information and to arrange a viewing

34 35

I am happy that Nicole Wang

has joined Conrad properties

She has been appointed to the

role of Off Shore Marketing

Manager

My team and I will be travelling

to Shanghai Beijing and Herbei

at the end of August to meet

with Nicole and her clients and

introduce Conrad properties

COME ALONG AND FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN HAVE AN EXCITING CAREER WITH

CONRAD AND BE FINANCIALLY REWARDED

PLENTY OF CAR PARKING ONSITE

YOU ARE INVITED TO

LOCATION PARKS RESIDENCES 35 Albert Street Auckland CBDTIME 1230 - 200pm DRESS CODE PLATINUM GOLD SILVER AND BLACK

WE ARE CELEBRATING NICOLE JOINING CONRAD AND BECOMING A PLATINUM MEMBER

WE WISH HER ALL THE BEST IN HER RETURN TO CHINA AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO

MEETING HER WHEN WE HOLD A GRAND FUNCTION FOR NICOLE IN SHANGHAI

Tanya KwaszaRay White Newmarket136 BroadwayNewmarket Auckland 1023Mob+64 021 593 939Tel+64 (09) 631 1500Fax+64 (09) 379 3324tanyakwaszaraywhitecomwwwraywhiteconz

36 37

THEIVORY

E P S O M

D O U B L E G R A M M A R S C H O O L Z O N E D

8 4 B O U T I Q U E R E S I D E N C E S

F R E E H O L D S T R A T A T I T L E

O N E T W O amp T H R E E B E D R O O M S U P E R I O R R E S I D E N C E S DISCLAIMER Owning property within Auckland Grammar and Epsom Girls Grammar School zones will not guarantee entry in to either school and nothing contained in this

material may relied upon as such Entry into Auckland Grammar and Epsom Grammar (and all other school The Ivory is zoned for) is a matter entirely at the discretion of the relevant schools Prospective purchasers must make their own enquiries to satisfy themselves that purchase of a particular Ivory residence will allow for entry into their school of choice All illustrations are artistrsquos impressions only Loose furniture and window shutters are shown for illustration purposes only and are excluded from the purchase price

EXTERIOR VIEW FROM LION PLACE

PRICEFROM $585000

Tanya KwaszaRay White Newmarket

136 BroadwayNewmarket Auckland 1023

Mob+64 021 593 939Tel+64 (09) 631 1500

Fax+64 (09) 379 3324tanyakwaszaraywhitecom

wwwraywhiteconz

38 39

All illustrations are artist impressions only Layout colours and materials shown may change Loose furniture fixed shelving and window dressings are shown for illustration purposes only and are excluded from the purchase price Please note view angle will vary from unit to unit

Elegant Spacious Redefined

PARK RESIDENCES

Tanya KwaszaRay White Newmarket136 BroadwayNewmarket Auckland 1023Mob+64 021 593 939Tel+64 (09) 631 1500Fax+64 (09) 379 3324tanyakwaszaraywhitecomwwwraywhiteconz

40 41

ARTIST IMPRESSIONQUEEN STREET PAVILIONARTIST IMPRESSION

OWNER OCCUPIERS DISCERNING INVESTORS

DIRECT INTERNAL LIFT ACCESS TO

QUEEN STREETAUCKLANDrsquoS PREMIER RETAILamp ENTERTAINMENT PRECINCT

FREEHOLD STRATA R E S I D E N C E S

SKY RESIDENCESTWO ROOM FLEXI ROOMS THREE ROOM FLEXI ROOMS

SKY HOMES

QUEENS RESIDENCES

Tanya Kwasza Ray White Newmarket

136 BroadwayNewmarket Auckland 1023

Mob+64 021 593 939Tel+64 (09) 631 1500

Fax+64 (09) 379 3324tanyakwaszaraywhitecom

wwwraywhiteconz

43

Preparing Your Home for the Photographer

6 Tips to Prepare Your Homefor the Photographer

MOVE recently sat down with Louis Abreu and talked about how owners can make the best out of their photographer

By Louis Abreu

We all know that first impressions count

These days the initial interaction buyers have

with a home is often via photos There are

a few simple things vendors can do prior to

their photographer arriving to present their

home to its best

1 Presentation

Making your home look great may seem

obvious but often we overlook some basic

chores Remove all the clutter around your

home and make sure it is tidy Clean the

windows rain spots show on photos Also

make sure things stacked under beds are

removed Make sure your photos are not

being lsquodate stampedrsquo take down Christmas

decorations

2 Colour Co-Ordinate

Make sure bedspreads duvets pillowcases

curtains cushions all match Too much of a

clash and all your eye will be drawn to is that

bright pink cushion not the room

3 Props and Accessories

Donrsquot go out and spend a fortune just look

at what you have Lovely candles burning in

your holders fresh flowers in your favourite

vase a bowl of fresh fruit all these add life to

the images To add some real drama perhaps

place a bottle of wine and a few canapeacutes on

a plate on the Just donrsquot go overboard and

re-clutter the house you just tidied

4 A word about Photoshopping

Yes we all love having the technology to

enhance our photos However having a

lsquoBlue Skyrsquo policy isnrsquot always necessary

If itrsquos raining surfaces will be wet photos will

be what we call lsquoflatrsquo If you then ask for a blue

sky to be put in the result is a photo that

looks lsquooffrsquo Think twice and follow your

photographerrsquos advice

44

5 Light Bulbs

Do a quick run around and count up how many

bulbs need replacing including wall lights lamps

bedside tables If you donrsquot replace your ceiling

lights the photos will have black holes in them

Before the photographer comes put every single

light on

6 Grounds

Make sure the grass is cut and all leaves are

swept away

Lastly therersquos no wrong or right time to have

your house photographed Any time of the year

is as good as another Donrsquot get wrapped up in

having to sell in a certain season

A good photographer will always make your

house sparkle

Louis Abreu

021 024 77 038

louisabreuyahoocom

44

5 Light Bulbs

Do a quick run around and count up how many

bulbs need replacing including wall lights lamps

bedside tables If you donrsquot replace your ceiling

lights the photos will have black holes in them

Before the photographer comes put every single

light on

6 Grounds

Make sure the grass is cut and all leaves are

swept away

Lastly therersquos no wrong or right time to have

your house photographed Any time of the year

is as good as another Donrsquot get wrapped up in

having to sell in a certain season

A good photographer will always make your

house sparkle

Louis Abreu

021 024 77 038

louisabreuyahoocom

46 47

48 49

Finance - tips to saving money around your house5 Common Money Leaks and What You

Can Do to Eliminate Them By Andrew Schrage

An even bigger drain on your finances is bad

money management When it comes to

monthly expenses it can be difficult to iden-

tify financial leaks but just like those tiny

drops of water

pennies at a time can add up to an ocean of

lost cash

So pull on your plumberrsquos overalls and put

these five tips in your tool kit

1 Review Your Data Plan

According to wireless analyst Maravedis the

average smart-phone owner uses just 256MB

of data per month but many people pay for

plans 10GB or larger Review your monthly

usage to see if you could save by switching to a

cheaper plan

Drip Drip Drip

That sound coming from your

bathroom isnrsquot just annoying - itrsquos also

costing you a fortune

2 Check Your Auto Insurance Policy

Most auto insurance policy holders renew

their plan with their current company each

year without investigating the competition

Family needs change each year and

switching plans (or making changes to the

one you already have) could reduce your

monthly auto insurance bill

50 51

If you donrsquot have time to do the research an

independent auto insurance agency can do

the legwork It doesnrsquot benefit by selling

insurance from any one particular company

so you can count on an unbiased opinion

3 Use a Programmable Thermostat

If you donrsquot currently have a programmable

thermostat in your home get one If you

already have one make sure yoursquore taking full

advantage of its features - some models allow

you to programme a different temperature for

different days of the week On average every

degree you raise your thermostat in the

summer or lower it in the winter saves 2 on

your energy bill

4 Eliminate Home Telephone Service

As long as you have a reliable Internet

connection and at least one cell phone in

your home you can save big by eliminating

traditional land line service Products like

magicJack connect a land line to your

personal computer via USB so you can still

have the comfort of speaking on a

telephone without shelling out the big bucks

Organise financial security for the whole of your family

Skype is also a convenient (and for most

calls free) alternative to a land line

5 Make a Shopping List

American families throw out an incredible

25 of the food and beverages they

buy each year Considering that

the average family of four spends

more than $1000 each month

on groceries thatrsquos a lot

of money down the drain

6 Final Thoughts

Fixing money leaks isnrsquot

rocket science but it does

require research discipline

and attention to detail You can

always find new ways to reign in your

spending Make a few phone calls

conduct your own research on the

Internet and push yourself to change

those pricier personal habits Unless

you tighten the spigot and fix the

leaks you could find yourself

in hot water

52 53

We touched on making sure your windows are always clean and sparkling when you are presenting your house to the market Just imagine having to keep these windows clean

This concept house is designed by Ennio Arosio and realised by architect Carlo Santambrogio Featuring two stories it even has glass stairs and is designed for star-gazing with its glass roof Wersquore not sure about its practicality but it sure takes living in a glass house to a whole new level What do you think

Itrsquos safe to say that this product line

developed by SMEGrsquos internal design studio

has definitively opened the door for

personality conveyed through appliances

Like other famous designs the original and

best FAB28 coloured refrigerator is more

than just a mere fridge Itrsquos the focal point

of the kitchen just like the signature sofa or

lamp in your living room

Cool StuffThe SMEG 50rsquos retro range features vintage designs whose classic sinuous

lines and vibrant colours

combine perfectly

with cutting-

edgetechnology

Eclectic SMEG are the standard bearers of

the lsquoMade in Italyrsquo design quality that is

famous all over the globe for its blend of art

and functionality

Note The fridge shown was part of a design

competition only

For more information please contactPaul Blomfield 021 970 871paulpaulblomfieldcom

48 49

Finance - tips to saving money around your house5 Common Money Leaks and What You

Can Do to Eliminate Them By Andrew Schrage

An even bigger drain on your finances is bad

money management When it comes to

monthly expenses it can be difficult to iden-

tify financial leaks but just like those tiny

drops of water

pennies at a time can add up to an ocean of

lost cash

So pull on your plumberrsquos overalls and put

these five tips in your tool kit

1 Review Your Data Plan

According to wireless analyst Maravedis the

average smart-phone owner uses just 256MB

of data per month but many people pay for

plans 10GB or larger Review your monthly

usage to see if you could save by switching to a

cheaper plan

Drip Drip Drip

That sound coming from your

bathroom isnrsquot just annoying - itrsquos also

costing you a fortune

2 Check Your Auto Insurance Policy

Most auto insurance policy holders renew

their plan with their current company each

year without investigating the competition

Family needs change each year and

switching plans (or making changes to the

one you already have) could reduce your

monthly auto insurance bill

50 51

If you donrsquot have time to do the research an

independent auto insurance agency can do

the legwork It doesnrsquot benefit by selling

insurance from any one particular company

so you can count on an unbiased opinion

3 Use a Programmable Thermostat

If you donrsquot currently have a programmable

thermostat in your home get one If you

already have one make sure yoursquore taking full

advantage of its features - some models allow

you to programme a different temperature for

different days of the week On average every

degree you raise your thermostat in the

summer or lower it in the winter saves 2 on

your energy bill

4 Eliminate Home Telephone Service

As long as you have a reliable Internet

connection and at least one cell phone in

your home you can save big by eliminating

traditional land line service Products like

magicJack connect a land line to your

personal computer via USB so you can still

have the comfort of speaking on a

telephone without shelling out the big bucks

Organise financial security for the whole of your family

Skype is also a convenient (and for most

calls free) alternative to a land line

5 Make a Shopping List

American families throw out an incredible

25 of the food and beverages they

buy each year Considering that

the average family of four spends

more than $1000 each month

on groceries thatrsquos a lot

of money down the drain

6 Final Thoughts

Fixing money leaks isnrsquot

rocket science but it does

require research discipline

and attention to detail You can

always find new ways to reign in your

spending Make a few phone calls

conduct your own research on the

Internet and push yourself to change

those pricier personal habits Unless

you tighten the spigot and fix the

leaks you could find yourself

in hot water

52 53

We touched on making sure your windows are always clean and sparkling when you are presenting your house to the market Just imagine having to keep these windows clean

This concept house is designed by Ennio Arosio and realised by architect Carlo Santambrogio Featuring two stories it even has glass stairs and is designed for star-gazing with its glass roof Wersquore not sure about its practicality but it sure takes living in a glass house to a whole new level What do you think

Itrsquos safe to say that this product line

developed by SMEGrsquos internal design studio

has definitively opened the door for

personality conveyed through appliances

Like other famous designs the original and

best FAB28 coloured refrigerator is more

than just a mere fridge Itrsquos the focal point

of the kitchen just like the signature sofa or

lamp in your living room

Cool StuffThe SMEG 50rsquos retro range features vintage designs whose classic sinuous

lines and vibrant colours

combine perfectly

with cutting-

edgetechnology

Eclectic SMEG are the standard bearers of

the lsquoMade in Italyrsquo design quality that is

famous all over the globe for its blend of art

and functionality

Note The fridge shown was part of a design

competition only

For more information please contactPaul Blomfield 021 970 871paulpaulblomfieldcom

50 51

If you donrsquot have time to do the research an

independent auto insurance agency can do

the legwork It doesnrsquot benefit by selling

insurance from any one particular company

so you can count on an unbiased opinion

3 Use a Programmable Thermostat

If you donrsquot currently have a programmable

thermostat in your home get one If you

already have one make sure yoursquore taking full

advantage of its features - some models allow

you to programme a different temperature for

different days of the week On average every

degree you raise your thermostat in the

summer or lower it in the winter saves 2 on

your energy bill

4 Eliminate Home Telephone Service

As long as you have a reliable Internet

connection and at least one cell phone in

your home you can save big by eliminating

traditional land line service Products like

magicJack connect a land line to your

personal computer via USB so you can still

have the comfort of speaking on a

telephone without shelling out the big bucks

Organise financial security for the whole of your family

Skype is also a convenient (and for most

calls free) alternative to a land line

5 Make a Shopping List

American families throw out an incredible

25 of the food and beverages they

buy each year Considering that

the average family of four spends

more than $1000 each month

on groceries thatrsquos a lot

of money down the drain

6 Final Thoughts

Fixing money leaks isnrsquot

rocket science but it does

require research discipline

and attention to detail You can

always find new ways to reign in your

spending Make a few phone calls

conduct your own research on the

Internet and push yourself to change

those pricier personal habits Unless

you tighten the spigot and fix the

leaks you could find yourself

in hot water

52 53

We touched on making sure your windows are always clean and sparkling when you are presenting your house to the market Just imagine having to keep these windows clean

This concept house is designed by Ennio Arosio and realised by architect Carlo Santambrogio Featuring two stories it even has glass stairs and is designed for star-gazing with its glass roof Wersquore not sure about its practicality but it sure takes living in a glass house to a whole new level What do you think

Itrsquos safe to say that this product line

developed by SMEGrsquos internal design studio

has definitively opened the door for

personality conveyed through appliances

Like other famous designs the original and

best FAB28 coloured refrigerator is more

than just a mere fridge Itrsquos the focal point

of the kitchen just like the signature sofa or

lamp in your living room

Cool StuffThe SMEG 50rsquos retro range features vintage designs whose classic sinuous

lines and vibrant colours

combine perfectly

with cutting-

edgetechnology

Eclectic SMEG are the standard bearers of

the lsquoMade in Italyrsquo design quality that is

famous all over the globe for its blend of art

and functionality

Note The fridge shown was part of a design

competition only

For more information please contactPaul Blomfield 021 970 871paulpaulblomfieldcom

52 53

We touched on making sure your windows are always clean and sparkling when you are presenting your house to the market Just imagine having to keep these windows clean

This concept house is designed by Ennio Arosio and realised by architect Carlo Santambrogio Featuring two stories it even has glass stairs and is designed for star-gazing with its glass roof Wersquore not sure about its practicality but it sure takes living in a glass house to a whole new level What do you think

Itrsquos safe to say that this product line

developed by SMEGrsquos internal design studio

has definitively opened the door for

personality conveyed through appliances

Like other famous designs the original and

best FAB28 coloured refrigerator is more

than just a mere fridge Itrsquos the focal point

of the kitchen just like the signature sofa or

lamp in your living room

Cool StuffThe SMEG 50rsquos retro range features vintage designs whose classic sinuous

lines and vibrant colours

combine perfectly

with cutting-

edgetechnology

Eclectic SMEG are the standard bearers of

the lsquoMade in Italyrsquo design quality that is

famous all over the globe for its blend of art

and functionality

Note The fridge shown was part of a design

competition only

For more information please contactPaul Blomfield 021 970 871paulpaulblomfieldcom

54 55

Home staging combines the ability to lsquostagersquo your home so that it is visually and aesthetically appealing to a home buyer If you are in the process or thinking of selling your home there are several staging tricks that professionals use It is a proven fact that homes that are staged will sell quicker than those that are not Follow these ten home staging tricks and get confident that your home will sell in no time at all

1) Create curb appeal

Before buyers set foot in your home they will

first see the exterior of your home Keep the

lawn landscaping driveway and walkways

neatly manicured

Ensure the front entry and front door are

inviting and consider placing flowers and a

fresh door mat to welcome in perspective

buyers Hire a help while your home is on the

market to keep it looking great at all times

Home Staging 10 Tricks to Help Your Home Sell More Quickly

By Debra Gould

2) Purge

If you donrsquot immediately need it then throw

it away donate sell or pack it up Your home

needs to have the minimum amount of

furnishings and belongings as possible but

still look livable Since you are moving in the

near future how about starting to pack up

boxes and place them in the garage or

storage unit

3) Clean

When you have out-of-town guests come to

stay with you do you clean beyond normal

clean This is the amount of clean needed

in your home on a regular basis If you know

you will have a showing of your home clean

the day before The cleaning odors will be

gone by the following day Donrsquot give a buyer

a reason to think your home is dirty

4) Bring in light

Open all windows treatments and makes sure

windows are clean Swap out heavier drapery

for lighter weight fabrics For rooms that are

too bright use sheers that will diffuse light

and cast a glow into your space

5) Unify your home with colour

As you walk through your home take note

of the colour schemes as you transition from

room to room If the living room is blue and

the bedrooms are pink and green yoursquore

visually chopping up the house This will make

it feel smaller and less unified Opt for more

neutral tones are maybe a less saturated

version of the blue pink and green If yoursquore

unsure on colours use warm camel beiges

grays and warm whites to unify and enlarge

the rooms

56

6) Appeal to their senses

Home buying is an emotional process so

appeal to their senses when staging your

home Soft music playing when perspective

buyers enter your home is inviting and

welcomed The smell of fresh baked cookies

(make the night before and pop in microwave

quickly before guests arrive)

7) Leave the house ready for an offer

Every time you walk out the door make sure

it looks like a buyer would want to make an

offer on it that day Teach older kids about

picking up after themselves during your

home being on the

market Each member of the family will have

to do less each day if everyone helps keep it

tidy and clean

8) Remove personalised belongings

Let your perspective buyers picture

themselves in your home To do this your

personal family photographs childrenrsquos

artwork on the refrigerator and collections

should be removed Donrsquot give the buyer

a chance to form an opinion of your home

based on your taste and personalised

belongings Let them savor your home for its

characteristics and not your stuff

9) Be ready for evening showings

With busy schedules often times Realtors will

show your home in the evening This means

lighting needs to be inviting in each area of

your home

Walk through your home in the evening and

see if there are dark unlit spaces and address

them with a table lamp sconce overhead

light source

10) Be positive

This is a trick because with all the doom and

gloom news about the housing market there

is still a bright side The bright side is the

housing market is showing improvement and

you are going to shine above the competition

with your staging tricks Your confidence will

show in your home and an offer will come

sooner than you expect

60 61

SOLD

Record TimesCar yard Listed 15th July at 400pm || Contracted 15th July at 430 pm

Unconditional 16th July at 500pm

Record Sales

Tanya Kwasza and Simon Xu will continue on their Track Record

of Breaking Records in 2014

56

6) Appeal to their senses

Home buying is an emotional process so

appeal to their senses when staging your

home Soft music playing when perspective

buyers enter your home is inviting and

welcomed The smell of fresh baked cookies

(make the night before and pop in microwave

quickly before guests arrive)

7) Leave the house ready for an offer

Every time you walk out the door make sure

it looks like a buyer would want to make an

offer on it that day Teach older kids about

picking up after themselves during your

home being on the

market Each member of the family will have

to do less each day if everyone helps keep it

tidy and clean

8) Remove personalised belongings

Let your perspective buyers picture

themselves in your home To do this your

personal family photographs childrenrsquos

artwork on the refrigerator and collections

should be removed Donrsquot give the buyer

a chance to form an opinion of your home

based on your taste and personalised

belongings Let them savor your home for its

characteristics and not your stuff

9) Be ready for evening showings

With busy schedules often times Realtors will

show your home in the evening This means

lighting needs to be inviting in each area of

your home

Walk through your home in the evening and

see if there are dark unlit spaces and address

them with a table lamp sconce overhead

light source

10) Be positive

This is a trick because with all the doom and

gloom news about the housing market there

is still a bright side The bright side is the

housing market is showing improvement and

you are going to shine above the competition

with your staging tricks Your confidence will

show in your home and an offer will come

sooner than you expect

60 61

SOLD

Record TimesCar yard Listed 15th July at 400pm || Contracted 15th July at 430 pm

Unconditional 16th July at 500pm

Record Sales

Tanya Kwasza and Simon Xu will continue on their Track Record

of Breaking Records in 2014

60 61

SOLD

Record TimesCar yard Listed 15th July at 400pm || Contracted 15th July at 430 pm

Unconditional 16th July at 500pm

Record Sales

Tanya Kwasza and Simon Xu will continue on their Track Record

of Breaking Records in 2014

Record TimesCar yard Listed 15th July at 400pm || Contracted 15th July at 430 pm

Unconditional 16th July at 500pm

Record Sales

Tanya Kwasza and Simon Xu will continue on their Track Record

of Breaking Records in 2014