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SPENDING INCREASE‌ The local housing market has seen an increase in the number of new dwellings built over the 6 months between July 2015 and January 2016, with an increase of 36 new dwellings built when comparing it to the same time in the previous year. Photo: Emma Hillier.
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$12M increase in number of new dwellings built OVER the 6 month period between July 2015 and January 2016, the number of new homes being built across Shepparton has risen by close to 18 percent, seeing a housing increase of more than $12M, when comparing statistics with the same period in the year before. Continued Page 3
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Housing boom in Shepparton $12M increase in number of new dwellings built PAGE 14
Changes to Victorian property laws
Industry suppliers PAGE 6
Beautiful design with practical applications PAGE 12
Liberty Kitchens embracing latest trends PAGE 14
Finding plumbing solutions for 20 years
Building, design and lifestyle PAGE 3
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Resort style living open day
In‘Spiire’ing Shepparton’s future
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Award winning development official opening
Finance
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David Reid Homes raising the standards
Save on mortgage repayments with less fees and charges
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Selection of estates to suit your lifestyle needs
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new House&Land CONFIDENCE CAUSES INCREASE IN BUILDING BUILDING… According to the Real Estate Institute of Victoria, the recent boom in new dwellings is thanks to a return in confidence in the area. Pictured is one of the many new homes currently being built on Sanctuary Drive in Kialla Lakes. Photo: Emma Hillier.
Housing boom in Shepparton
$12M increase in number of new dwellings built Continued from Front Page FROM July 2015 to January 2016 an estimated $55,805,008 was spent on constructing 209 new dwellings, with the same period from 2014 to 2015 showing only 173 new dwellings being built, coming to a cost of $43,664,147. In January this year alone, 19 new dwellings were
constructed at a cost of $5,302,733, which is an increase of five new homes built and $1,065,221 more invested when comparing it with January in 2015. Real Estate Institute of Victoria director, Michael Blake said, “This increase is reflected on the fact that Shepparton is coming out of drought conditions and there is overall
more confidence. I see more young people staying around and growing within the city and I am fairly sure the influx of migrants is having an effect as well. “Ultimately, the confidence is coming back to the Goulburn Valley in both industry and housing.”
Resort-style living open day YOUR LIFESTYLE CHOICE… Lifestyle Shepparton homes come with access to a private clubhouse with tennis court, bowling green, indoor pool, gym, cinema and there is even a fishing boat if you’re interested. Photo: Supplied.
LIFESTYLE Shepparton is downsizing with a difference. Lifestyle Communities marketing manager, Katrina Steel said, “Brand new homes come with all the mod-cons you’ve wanted for years. Financially they are great because prices start at $181,800 and there is no stamp duty to pay, no council rates and you even get discounted electricity. “Unlike other options, like a smaller home or unit, Lifestyle Shepparton homes come with access to a private clubhouse with tennis court, bowling green, indoor pool, gym, cinema and there is even a fishing boat if you’re interested.” Come and see what it’s like first-hand at the Lifestyle Shepparton Open Day on Saturday, March 19. Take a look through the brand new display village, clubhouse and resort amenities. See plans of the new Aqua Club to open by Christmas. “Best of all there’s free barista coffee, lunch and entertainment and you can talk to people who already live there to see what life is really like,” Katrina said. Drop in to Lifestyle Shepparton Open Day and New Display Village Launch on Saturday, March 19 from 10am to 4pm, 65 Channel Road, Shepparton. For more information call Mitch on 5831 1133 or visit lifestyleshepparton.com.au
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MAKING BANKING FAIRER… NAB home loan specialist, Kate Durling and customer adviser sales, Rhiannon Campbell can help you with all your home loan needs. Photo: Alicia Niglia.
Save on mortgage repayments with less fees and charges “EVERYONE wants more of the good stuff and less of the bad. But somewhere along the line, some banks became pretty good at giving customers less, and not so great at giving more,” NAB branch manager, Nathan Martin said. “More than five years ago at NAB, we decided to take a stand. We started a movement to make banking fairer for all Australians.” “As a result, our customers have saved hundreds of millions of dollars on mortgage repayments and fees and charges. “At NAB Shepparton we strive to ensure we provide a great customer experience
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during all cycles of our customers’ lives, including purchasing their first home and starting their investment portfolio.” Kate, Rhiannon and Nathan have 20 years of combined banking experience and they are very passionate about providing help, guidance and advice by tailoring the right solutions for their customers’ banking needs. For more information or to book an appointment, please contact Kate and Rhiannon at Shepparton on 5823 8460 or visit the branch, located at 381 Wyndham Street, Shepparton.
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Beautiful design with practical applications MODERN INDUSTRIAL LIGHTS… Lights Plus lighting consultant, Bec Pungitore with some of the available modern industrial lights range. Photo: Emma Hillier.
ENTERING the store at Lights Plus is like stepping into a fantasy land. But then there is always the barking dog security light to return us to terra firma. The light shades and fittings in this store are simply spectacular and are displayed in such a way as to draw the eye of the browsing customer. Lights Plus owners, Mark and Vanessa Librio liken the stylistic changes they see in-store each season to women’s fashion. “Last year the warm, timber look was all the rage and now it is very much about modern, industrial designs,” Mark said. “Here design plays a major role in the service we offer, with all of our staff qualified to help take the customer from the design stages through to reality.” “We can work with placement, styles, colour selection, colour temperatures, sizing and interior design, finding the exact fit for your decor,” Vanessa added. “It’s exciting for us that people have become more creative these days, thanks to the lifestyle shows on TV. Our customers are really starting to have fun with lighting choices and it’s nice to see this has now become a major part of interior design.” So what about that dog? Well, Lights Plus currently has in stock the latest in security LED lighting, appropriately entitled ‘Lights, Camera, Action’. This system not only illuminates the area, but offers an audible warning to the intruder, the capacity to record your own voice, an SD visual record of everything picked up by the sensor, a selection of modes and, of course, that barking dog to scare off even the boldest of trespassers. For lights, barking dogs and so much more, drop in to Lights Plus, 203-205 High Street, Shepparton or phone 5821 1300.
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Home loans through local credit union
GET THE LOAN THAT SUITS YOU… GMCU operations manager, Peter Thomas and his team can help with all your home loan needs. Photo: Emma Hillier.
GETTING a loan to build your new home is as easy as visiting your local credit union. Credit unions have been assisting people to build their homes for many years and have established a special expertise, which makes the process simple. GMCU Shepparton operations manager, Peter Thomas said, “Building a home is stressful enough. Home builders do not need any added stress from their bank, so we make the process as simple as possible. “Using a loan to fund your new home is done in stages, just like a builder will construct your home in stages. When each stage is completed (for example, frame or fit-out) the property is re-valued and this enables extra funds to be advanced from the loan.” Applying for a construction loan is just like applying for a normal home loan. You will need to complete an application and supply personal details about your finances and
income. You will also need to provide details about the construction, like plans and permits. It is important that you prepare a budget of all the construction costs and allow a contingency for unexpected or unplanned costs. Peter added, “I invite anyone considering a construction loan to visit one of our branches to discuss how GMCU could assist.” “GMCU loans are not available through brokers, so call in to your local branch and ask about the credit union difference.” GMCU has branches throughout central Victoria, each with experienced lenders who can help home buyers with their choices, including branches in Shepparton, Mooroopna, Kyabram, Seymour, Euroa, Kilmore, Numurkah, Benalla and Echuca. GMCU can be contacted on 5821 9033 or at www.gmcu.com.au
Award winning development official opening
COME AND SEE THE NEW KIALLA LAKES PRECINCT… From left, Kavant Nominees directors, Graham Hofmeyer and Willem van Zeist, who are inviting the community to drop down to the new Kialla Lakes precinct on Saturday and Sunday, March 19 and 20 for their open day. Photo: Emma Hillier
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KIALLA Lakes is rapidly expanding with stages 33, 33A and 34 on the market. 55 lots have already been sold in those three stages and a new display home precinct is nearing completion, with homes already open for inspection. As with other parts of the estate, all lots are of generous size. Some have been designed to encourage those who wish to depart from the normal right-angled blocks. The high standards, which have already been established in the estate, mean that there will be approximately 8kms of shared walking tracks and the new developments will include parks, picnic and children’s play areas. Chairman of directors for the developers Kavant Nominees, Lance Woodhouse said, “A special feature of the new precinct will be the construction of an extensive wetlands area which has been designed by landscape architects.
“The wetland will incorporate Waterbird Creek and provides a dynamic ecosystem and pleasant recreation area for families.” On Saturday and Sunday, March 19 and 20, the precinct will be officially opened by the Mayor. Over that weekend the builders will be putting on special displays and there will be face-painting a jumping castle for the kids and free afternoon tea will be provided at the new sales office. Agents will be in attendance at the office from 1pm until 5pm each weekend. Anyone interested in discovering the latest features in home building or the wonderful family-friendly environment provided to residents at Kialla Lakes is encouraged to pay a visit to the new display home precinct. For more information, contact selling agents, Youngs & Co Real Estate on 5820 8777 and Kevin Hicks Real Estate on 5821 8388.
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COLOUR YOUR LIFE… Liberty Kitchens sales consultant, Sarah Nicholson with a selection of Laminex’s new colours available in store. Photo: Emma Hillier.
THE Liberty Kitchens team is in full swing, designing and manufacturing cabinets for clients, with 2016 already set to be a busy year. The new range of colours and patterns from both the Laminex and Polytec range of laminates and board for doors focuses on natural and subdued themes. “Neutrals become the backbone of good colour choices, allowing pops of colour to be added through accessories and furnishings. These can easily be changed to give a fresh
new look,” Liberty Kitchens senior sales estimator, Dawn Rayner said. “Metallics are a popular accent choice across interior design at the moment. Brushed aluminium or nickel colourings are used as cabinet accents to kickboards and glazed doors. Copper is also beginning to be used in accessories and lighting. “Cabinet styles are seeing a shift, featuring horizontal components, the increased use of drawers, lift up doors to overhead cabinets and the addition of colour to areas previously installed in standard white. “Living rooms now include low-line television units featuring drawers. Bathroom vanity units have a floating look. Wardrobes are decked out in colour with racks for shoes, sliding hangers for trousers and skirts and, of course, drawers. “Walk in pantries have seen the biggest shift to becoming a working room with benches for appliances, a sink, bins and drawers below benches,” Dawn said. Liberty Kitchens can custom design virtually any cabinet required for your home. To experience first-hand the colours and finishes now available and to plan your new cabinets for 2016, call in to Liberty Kitchens, 60 Williams Road, Shepparton or phone 5831 2620.
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NEW HOMES COMING TO SHEPPARTON… David Reid Homes Goulburn Valley and Southern Riverina have a great range of home designs to suit every market, including The Wollomombi. Photo: Supplied.
David Reid Homes
raising the standards REGIONAL builders, Darrell and Melanie Bowden have joined forces with one of Australia’s largest luxury home builders, David Reid Homes Australasia. D & M Bowden Constructions has recently launched its new franchise, David Reid Homes Goulburn Valley and Southern Riverina and will continue to deliver a complete range of designs to suit every market. “The David Reid range of award winning homes includes first home buyer designs right through to luxury two-storey houses,” Darrell Bowden said. “By taking on a David Reid franchise, we can continue to offer the service and commitment from a local builder, but tap into the systems, marketing support and buying power of a major, national builder.” “This means our clients will receive the best of both worlds,” Darrell said. The company has a very family oriented
approach to business and its employees all live in the local area. “We do not have a head office mentality, so our clients can speak directly to the owner of the business if they want to. David Reid Homes Australasia general manager of franchising and development, Ken Beissel said, “There are significant regional differences in construction and expectations from new home buyers. “Well established local builders such as Darrell have a lifetime of specialised experience to draw on. “Darrell runs an extremely professional company and we are very fortunate to have him as part of the David Reid team,” Ken said. Coming soon is the latest David Reid Homes Australasia display home, at Lot 1122, Sanctuary Drive, Kialla Lakes. For further information call Darrell Bowden on 0407 129 027.
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new House&Land Finding plumbing solutions for 20 years PLUMBING EXPERTISE… Admoor Plumbing shop manager, Wayne Newman and sales consultant, Bayden Collins. Photo: Emma Hillier.
“WHETHER it be a small scale domestic job, right through to an industrial feat of grandeur, our team will provide a no fuss service and make light work of finding the right solution to suit our customers’ needs,” Admoor Plumbing co-owner, Mick Ciavarella said. Husband and wife team Mick and Maria Ciavarella, along with their professional staf f of experienced plumbers and irrigation specialists, have been servicing the Mooroopna community for more than 20 years. “ We do ever y thing, including maintenance plumbing, new homes, sprinkler systems, pumps and tanks and have the experience to tackle all of your projects, big or small,” Maria added. Admoor Plumbing’s extensive plumbing expertise covers everything from replacing hot water services and basic residential maintenance repairs, to plumbing your
new home and renovation. They are also able to design and install sprinkler systems, from manual to fully automated. “With Admoor you will enjoy a prompt and thorough service with an impressive 1 to 3-day turnaround on most domestic jobs. “We’re a one-stop shop and the local point-of-call for both the home or commercial set-up.” Admoor Plumbing is no stranger to those major, long-term projects either, with a prestigious string of enterprises to their credit, some of which include SPC Ardmona, Shepparton Marketplace and Riverland Oil Seeds. So, for any commercial, industrial, domestic, roofing or irrigation requirements drop in to Admoor Plumbing, 250 McLennan Street, Mooroopna or phone 5825 1800.
Victorian property laws change IF YOU are thinking about purchasing a newly built investment property that you plan to rent out, the new property management laws will certainly be of benefit. Legislation governing the way notices are issued under the Residential Tenancies Act is in line for an update in coming months, with the Victorian legislation soon to require a notice of entry be given to tenants by electronic communication. Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) CEO, Enzo Raimondo said that the important clarification, currently before parliament, would be beneficial to all stakeholders. “Mail can be delayed, which puts tenants at risk. “This clarification gives cer taint y to all parties, and will enable greater communication between stakeholders.
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“Timely and effective communication between tenants, property managers and landlords will go a long way towards improving these important relationships.” Given changes to Australia Post’s mail service earlier this year - which has added considerably to postal delivery times, REIV believes electronic delivery of notices will improve communication between key stakeholders. “The clarification is a positive one for all parties, including tenants. An email allows for a ‘read receipt’ to ensure that the notification is received. “With a posted letter, it is far more difficult to know whether it has reached its intended destination. “The update is long overdue and the Victorian Government’s move to clarify the legislation is definitely welcomed by industry,” Enzo said.
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new House&Land Selection of estates to suit your lifestyle needs IF you’re looking to build your dream home, Kevin Hicks Real Estate has your land requirements covered, with great options available both North and South. “We have a variety of residential and rural blocks throughout the region, including satellite towns such as Tatura, Mooroopna, Numurkah, Nathalia, Tallygaroopna, Merrigum, Arcadia and many more,” Kevin Hicks Real Estate director, Kevin Hicks said. With seven different subdivisions available, all within 10-20 minutes of Shepparton’s CBD, there are sure to be blocks to suit all tastes. These key estates include Kialla Lakes, Seven Creeks, Connolly Park, The Gardens at Shepparton, Northlinks, Golf Rise and Kialla Green. “It’s not often that one regional real estate business can offer so many different options for a buyer. Every person or family is different,
and lifestyle is a major consideration when building your new home. “The added benefit of buying through Kevin Hicks Real Estate is that our successful selling team, with many years of combined experience, will assist in the process of buying land or any other real estate, offering clients an all-round positive experience,” Kevin said. For all your house and land needs, contact the experienced team at Kevin Hicks Real Estate on 5821 8388 or visit www.kevinhicksrealestate.com.au/ residential-estate-list GREAT OPTIONS AVAILABLE… From left, Kevin Hick Real Estate sales team, Terry Shiels, Gerard Sabri and Chris Drum, principle/auctioneer, Kevin Hicks and sales members, Rocky Gagliardi and Julie Ryan. Photo: Emma Hillier.
In‘Spiire’ing Shepparton’s future SPIIRE advises, designs and delivers inspiring property development outcomes within the Goulburn Valley. Spiire engineer and business unit manager, Jeramy Blight said, “As a multi-disciplinary consultant, Spiire provides surveying, planning, engineering and landscape architecture expertise to public, private and not-for-profit clients in the property development and infrastructure space.” Entrenched in the Shepparton community for over 15 years, Spiire has worked with the local community on a range of award winning development projects including Boulevard Estate, Enterprise Drive Industrial Estate, Golf Rise Estate, Grammar Park Estate, Kensington Gardens and Kialla Green Estate, to name a few. Spiire has also recently been awarded the Maude Street Streetscape Redevelopment by the Greater Shepparton City Council. “This is a project where we’re really looking forward to working with the local community,” Jeramy said. From site identification through to project completion, Spiire works as one team
FIRST STOP IN PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT… Make Spiire your first stop for all your surveying, planning, engineering and landscape architecture needs in the property development and infrastructure space. Photo: Supplied.
to take your project vision from concept through to completion. Contact Spiire, the trusted consultants, for your next project on 5849 1000, email Shepparton@spiire.com.au or visit 144 Welsford Street, Shepparton.
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