real estate magazine
autumn events Issue 07
may / june 2013
our easter bunny colouring competition winner started off our autumn season and the tax man brings it to an end
bourkes blog During the month of March, Bourkes held a colouring competition for the local neighbourhood to enter. We had many entries from different ages who provided us with the most beautiful artwork. We then had the extremely hard task of choosing one of these to be the ultimate winner of a brand new bike. In the end though, Caitlin was our winner with this drawing and a very catchy Bourkes song. Please visit our facebook page ‘Bourkes’ to see the song performed.
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Perfect Timing
Warren Buffet defined “investing” as ‘putting a little money away now to make more in the future’. Simple isn’t it? No. It’s all about timing. i.e. timing the purchase so it:
Sales Partner
A) returns good rental
Linda Wright has worked alongside Alan for almost 5 years and says her skills and knowledge have been “learned from the best in the industry” during this time.
B) goes up in value. Both A and B are occurring at present and both are predicted to do well in 2013/2014. The extra bonus for many is that if they buy and settle before June 30 they may be able to pre-pay interest costs for the year.
So with that in mind, it is with great pleasure that I introduce my new sales partner as part of my Bourkes experience.
We both look forward to seeing you in the coming months. By doing this they may be able to reduce their tax paid in this financial year. And by doing this Best Wishes they also may be able to reduce Alan Bourke the amount of Capital Gains tax they are liable to pay if they have sold an investment property or asset this year. It’s time to talk with your Accountant and find out if buying an investment property is appropriate to you. We are running a free investment seminar on May 22nd (6-8pm) Call 9474 2000 to book in. 272 Canning Highway Como Western Australia 6152 PO Box 402 Como WA 6952 / T 08 9474 2000 / F 08 9474 2549 / bourkes.com.au
Lots 201, 202 and 203 HOPETOUN ST
from $1.395Mea
Prime Site! Your choice of 3 green title home sites in one of South Perth’s finest streets and surrounded by quality home.
Alan Bourke
2 of the lots have rear ROW access.
9474 2000
Stroll to parklands, river and local shopping and cafes. Easy walking distance to local schools. A superb lifestyle location to build your dream home!
Council: Water:
TBA TBA
0419 474 240
$1.48m
8 COURTHOPE ST KENSINGTON Epitome of space & elegance A truly rare offering which will delight the senses! Perfectly positioned on approx 900 M2 of land and extended with the utmost respect for its existing character. With a variety of potential uses to suit most requirements, the possibilities are endless! Either 5 generous sized bedrooms plus study with 3 separate living areas plus dining or 6 bedrooms plus study with two separate living areas. City views from the balcony which overlooks the extensive gardens easily suitable for an impressive swimming pool area. Plus all the storage areas you will need for a large family.
Land Area: Council: Water:
900m2 $2,303pa $988pa
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Karen Firth 0411 429 069 9474 2000
14 Hobbs ave como
from $1.099m
Character home plus . . . As you stand at the threshold and admire the wide, uninterrupted façade of this C1940’s home, its appeal is instantly recognisable - step inside, and it just gets better! Faithfully retained period features including high ceilings, leadlight windows and generous room sizes, and life’s modern conveniences combine effortlessly to deliver this wonderful family home. The kitchen area has granite tops, dishwasher and brand new 900mm Milan Euro oven and 5 burner gas cooktop a rare separate retreat that could serve as a 4th bedroom. The alfresco area overlooks the custom-built resort style swimming pool and benefits from extensive use of limestone, and reticulated gardens set atop this spacious yet surprisingly manageable 842 m2 allotment. Council: Water: Land Area:
$1,626pa $837pa 842m2
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Adam Piller 0402 456 485 9474 2000
5/9 STONE ST SOUTH PERTH
FROM $799,000
Designed for living . . . positioned for lifestyle! Situated on the Peninsula, super-sized and immaculately presented, this secluded townhouse has it all! Set quietly to the rear of a boutique complex of only 7 and just a minute’s walk to the Mends Street precinct, the South Perth foreshore (great incentive for morning walks and your fitness regime) and public transport. This private townhouse offers the complete package with a large open plan lounge with bar nook, dining area, spacious kitchen with stone tops & floors and informal meals area, powder room and undercover & protected alfresco for outside entertaining and 2 manicured courtyards. Airconditioning, double glazed windows, alarm, storage . . . . Council: Water: Strata:
$1,695pa $912pa $470qtr
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Fab Forneris 0405 386 396 9474 2000
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FROM $849,000
26A BICKLEY CR MANNING Something special . . .
Position in the enviable McDougall Park precinct, this two storey home summons an immediate impression of warmth, style, and tranquillity.
Alan Bourke
STEP INSIDE – To this blissful sanctuary . . . and you may never want to leave home again! Classy, contemporary, and showcasing all the features, feelings and creature comforts you could ever want.
9474 2000
STEP OUTSIDE – To inarguably one of the area’s best streets, great neighbours and the delightful McDougall Park. Elite schools, public transport, local shopping and dining are also close by. Walking distance to McDougall Kindergarten and Como High School.
Council: Water:
$1956pa $937pa
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0419 474 240
66 LANSDOWNE RD KENSINGTON
$949,000
How’s the serenity ?? The feeling of calm and tranquillity is almost overwhelming the moment you step out onto the elevated verandah overlooking lush gardens and spectacular views to the city and hills. You forget instantly that you are only minutes from the CBD as you are transported to your own personal sanctuary you can call home. One of the few original double storey character Federation homes in the area. WARNING: Living in this property may cause you to never want to leave. Buyers should proceed with caution or prepare to work from home!
Land Area: Council: Water:
544m2 $1,408pa $859pa
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Karen Firth 0411 429 069 9474 2000
FROM $1.675M
24 RIVER VIEW TCE MT PLEASANT So much potential
This home has all the ‘must haves’ and all of the ‘I wants’ too, generous sized bedrooms, formal lounge, family room, theatre room, study (or 5th bedroom), spacious kitchen featuring marble benchtops and informal dining area that opens into the undercover, semi enclosed alfresco and then on to the solar heated pool. One of the stand out features of this home is the real feeling of openness and light with the large void on entrance and ultra high ceilings, and it is so private that no-one overlooks the garden and pool area. Another positive of the home is the extra wide staircase that leads to the bedrooms upstairs, allowing easy access for large or bulky furniture. Land Area: Council: Water:
481m2 $2,468pa $1,030pa
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Ross Gebert 0400 22 44 66 9474 2000
$1.88M
30 WAVERLEY ST SOUTH PERTH So much potential Getting the balance right between character, old world charm and modern convenience is not an easy task. You could build but you’d never be able to capture the essence of this fabulous, renovated, single level home in one of the most sought after addresses in South Perth, all on a generous 526sqm. How about a massive 60 m2 (approx) rear informal living area that incorporates the open plan kitchen with stone bench tops and bi-fold doors opening onto the solar heated salt water below ground pool and lawned children’s play area with its own massive cubby house. And that’s not the end of it, the master bedroom includes both his & her walkin robes, ensuite (with bath) and also opens out onto the rear garden through French doors. Land Area: Council: Water:
526m2 $2,330pa $989pa
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Ross Gebert 0400 22 44 66 9474 2000
$1.195 - $1.245M
1/34 LEONORA ST COMO Style, space, sanctuary . . .
James Thompson 0421 677 856 9474 2000
Designed and built with entertaining in mind, one inspection of this quintessential family home will leave you wondering why life wasn’t always this good. A magnificent Balinese-style alfresco with kitchenette is the perfect setting for year round entertaining and has to be seen to be appreciated. This is a home that will exceed all your expectations of luxury, leisure, lifestyle and location. Hurry, the only luxury not on offer is time!
Land Area: Council: Water:
501m2 $2,025pa $954pa
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PANORAMA SUB - PENTHOUSE
SOLD CASH! MULTIPLE OFFERS Qualified buyers ready to purchase a variety of LUXURY APARTMENTS. Please call for a confidential discussion.
TRISH KENNY 0417 012 273
71 STRICKLAND ST SOUTH PERTH
late $700,000’S
King of the castle! Set high on the hill of one of the most requested streets in South Perth is this solid two bedroom home. Currently rented to a fantastic tenant and boasting spectacular outlook to hills. Opportunity to rent out until you are ready to build on this prime land!
Council: Water:
$1356pa $822pa
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Karen Firth 0411 429 069 9474 2000
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$2.99M - $3.20M
99A ULLAPOOL RD MT PLEASANT This gorgeous property is now someone’s new home
Don’t miss out on the next one - register your interest with me now and you too could be indulging in the Mount Pleasant lifestyle! alternatively please call now for a free appraisal on your property.
Land Area: Council: Water:
575m2 $3,025pa $1,116pa
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Nikki D’Agostino 0407 958 463 9474 2000
REAL EstATE
SEMINARS
Presented by Alan Bourke former REIWA President JULY
JULY
Basics of Real Estate Investing
MAY
Wednesday 22nd 6pm-8pm
AUGUST
Saturday 6th 9.30am-11am
Wednesday 24th 6pm-8pm
A Career in Real Estate
Saturday 3rd 9.30am-11am
Auctioning
Selling Hints & Tips
JUNE
Wednesday 12th 6pm-8pm
Please join us so we may share our experience and knowledge with you about real estate. We will be presenting several topics through a series of FREE* seminars on various dates, we look forward to seeing you. $20 donation to charity to confirm booking*
Please call Bourkes on 9474 2000 for further information or to confirm your attendance.
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explored the value of the goldmine in your Have you
backyard?
The Bourkes Team welcomes Alana Jones who will be servicing the St James and Bentley areas. Commencing her career in real estate in South Australia, Alana has an extensive knowledge and understanding of a range of diverse marketplaces, having recently relocated to Perth from being a Property Manager in the bustling Port Hedland market, Alana was exposed to high growth and the mining industry and understands the principles of investment. Alana is keen to meet new people and adapt to her new Perth lifestyle, bringing her warm, friendly nature and skills to practice. If you are looking to release the value in your backyard (subdivision viable) or advice on your property needs please phone Alana Jones for an obligation FREE appraisal today! 0423 247 870
4/48 THELMA ST COMO
FROM $719,000
Parking for the whole family! Very few townhouses have off the street parking for 4 cars!! This rear townhouse is in a small group of only 4 has a single remote garage plus parking for 3 extra cars. Internally, the floor plan is very versatile with a living area, lounge room and formal dining, or alternatively the dining could be set up as a study with the dining table in the family room. Downstairs there is a large laundry, separate toilet, storage under the stairs and access to the alfresco via the lounge & dining rooms. Outside, there is an alfresco area, lockable storage and gardens serviced by a mains reticulation. If you are looking for a private townhouse with no common walls and are security conscious, don’t miss out on this property!! Council: Water: Strata:
$1,601pa $9080pa $400qtr
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Graham Thompson 0402 065 229 9474 2000
Ross Gebert talks about why you should sell in autumn/WINTER To find out why these seasons seems to be a less popular time to market your home and if there are any benefits to selling in the cooler months, we talk with Ross Gebert to discover how you can take full advantage of fewer homes on the market.
Q We’ve all heard that this year has started well for sellers, do you think this will continue through winter? Ross REIWA states the average number of days to sell is now down to 62 in Perth but in the local area it’s even less at around 41 days. I am regularly achieving 7 days or less and I don’t see this changing - feedback is showing purchasers are concerned that buying is going to get more difficult as they know winter traditionally sees less homes available. Q Why do you think sellers are ‘put off’ by marketing from May to August? Ross Interestingly, sellers seem to think that buyers hibernate when the temperature drops a few degrees but this is not true at all! Buyers are not frightened of a little ‘inclement weather’ and in fact people who are serious about purchasing will venture out if it is 40° or 15° and raining! Q In your opinion, what do you believe are the advantages of selling in the cooler months? Ross Like spring, late autumn is the ideal compromise between the weather extremes we are used to in Perth. The gardens are greener, the air is cleaner and buyers seem much more relaxed.
Ross’ top three tips to selling in autumn Houses (and gardens) always look better in the autumn light so use this to your advantage. Take photos at dusk and highlight with feature lighting. On a beautiful, sunny day, open all the windows and curtains to let the natural light and breeze through – your home will feel naturally fresh and clean. On those cooler days, make your home cosy and inviting by adding throws to the couches and piles of books and magazines.
Scent Memories The traditional smell of freshly baked bread still evokes wonderful memories in most people as well as feelings of comfort. Check out the simple recipe on the next page to throw in the oven an hour before your home open!
Q Is it too late to take advantage of this opportunity? Ross No, definitely not! Call me now and we can have a detailed chat about how I can achieve a great result for you – I definitely don’t mind the rain!
Ross Gebert Sales Executive 0400 22 44 66
anstey street south perth “There’s a reason Pirone Builders are considered one of WA’s most prestigious builders... it’s our ethos and the fundamental difference between us and other ordinary Perth builders... just one simple word... QUALITY”. Pirone Homes are traditionally luxury builders to homes $1m - $5m. Anstey Street is the second South Perth project we are proud to represent on their behalf. The last project sold very quickly. This project is 5 luxury townhouses opposite Hensman Park Tennis Club, within easy walking distance of the Angelo Street shopping precinct. Each townhouse is built to the highest standards, with full granite kitchens, glass splashbacks, feature ceilings and bulkheads. A mixture of timber floors or porcelain tiles. Mosaic features walls in the Alfresco. Registrations of interest will be offered, preview viewings and the opportunity to buy before the grand opening.
Alan Bourke 0419 474 240 9474 2000
41 the esplanade ascot
$1.99m
In a class of its own! Here is a home that will not only meet but is guaranteed to exceed your expectations! Timelessly elegant and set in a whisper quiet river-front location, this home beckons you inside from the wide Colonial-style verandah where the entry foyer only hints at what is beyond this welcoming space. Naturally, the finishes are exemplary throughout this home from the Tasmanian oak timber and porcelain tile floorings, to the custom-made window treatments, elegant light fittings and lavish kitchen fit out. Simply the complete home and lifestyle package!
Council: Water: Land Area:
$2,066pa $984pa 726m2
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Adam Piller 0402 456 485 9474 2000
5A AMERY ST COMO
FROM $749,000
Home Sweet Home! Hidden in the heart of this prestigious suburb, this immaculately maintained, well presented home deserves your serious consideration.
Fab Forneris
The family home offers a ‘just move in & enjoy’ package. Comprising open plan kitchen/dining/family area, a separate formal dining with French doors, master bedroom with walk-in robe, other bedrooms with built-in robes, two bathrooms with ensuite featuring separate shower and bath.
9474 2000
Other features include ducted airconditioning, ducted vacuum system, lock-up garage with storage, alfresco entertaining area with motorised awning and a huge bonus . . . no Strata fees! This property is a great buy for any first home buyers, family or investors interested in a quiet location while close to the city plus all amenities. Council: Water: Land Area:
$1,678pa $917pa 466m2
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Pot baking is an ancient way to bake bread, Egyptian bakeries of 1000bc used a similar method. The best type of pot to use is a non-stick heavy cast iron or ceramic, although anything will suffice as long as it is oven proof. Pre heat the oven to 230C Stir the flour, yeast, salt and water in a bowl, cover in cling film and let it sit for 8-9 hours.
Brooke Sinclair introduces us to the easy way to make bread as a wonderful addition to any autumnal dinner table.
Place a large pot with the lid on in the oven for 30 min to warm it up.
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Lay down a large cloth onto the chopping board and dust with flour. Uncover the dough and carefully scrape it out of the bowl onto the flour. Lightly mould it into a mound.
pot baked bread
Take the pot out of the oven and place the dough in the pot. With some scissors, make some incisions in the top of the dough, put the lid back on and return the pot to the oven. After 30 minutes, take the lid off the pot and let the bread bake for another 15 minutes. For a darker crust on the bread, you can leave it in the oven for another 5 minutes
INGREDIENTS 3 1 a 1
Cups plain flour 1/2 tablespoons dried yeast pinch of salt 1/2 cups of water
rental properties
$750 P/W
4/20 Stone Street SOUTH PERTH PLEASE CONTACT AGENT FOR VIEWING Perfectly positioned in the prestigious Peninsula enclave amongst other boutique complexes, this impressive refurbished unfurnished townhouse is immaculately presented & offers an ultra-convenient lifestyle! Security gates, double lock up garage, internal alarm system and reverse cycle air-conditioning ensure your comfort and security all year round whilst the brand new carpets and fresh paint add polish and style to this feature packed lifestyle property. Sorry no pets. This property is also available to buy for Investors only, please call Adam Piller on 0402 456 485.
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Marie Corrignan 0447 779 989
rental properties
$1100 P/W
50A Douglas avenue SOUTH PERTH ARCHITECTURALLY DESIGNED - FULLY FURNISHED HOME This is simply a very appealing home which is brilliantly designed with a very clever and liveable floor plan which makes life very comfortable for everyone. The fittings, fixtures and furniture throughout are of the highest quality adding to that very luxurious feel the home provides. Added bonus to this home is a beautiful enclosed entertaining area, perfect for Sunday lunches! Just some of the many features of this home are: Master bedroom including large walk-in robe, Plasma TV, ensuite with shower and spa. Two nice bedrooms with built in robes plus one study (or smaller fourth bedroom). Large open plan kitchen (gas cooktop) /meal area/large family room leading to the outside area. Separated dining room and a formal lounge room with fireplace.
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Marie Corrignan 0447 779 989
$700 P/W
1/156 Bateman Road MOUNT PLEASANT Modern Style for this family home in enviable location This beautifully renovated family home offers all the modern options with style and space. Living areas comprise of a large lounge/family area, dining/meal area and a modern open plan kitchen. Three good size and carpeted bedrooms, gorgeous bathroom with bath and shower - 2 toilets. The property offers two under cover patio areas (back and front) and also a very neat and tidy garden area, perfect for entertainment! Features include air conditioning, storage room and double undercover carports. Perfect location: close to the river, freeway, Bus stops, shops, schools, Garden City shopping Center and so much more! Pet negotiable. Available NOW!
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Marie Corrignan 0447 779 989
Enjoy the experience of our sales team
ALAN BOURKE 0419 474 240
KAREN FIRTH 0411 429 069
ADAM PILLER 0402 456 485
FAB FORNERIS 0405 386 396
alan@bourkes.com.au
karen@bourkes.com.au
adam@bourkes.com.au
fab@bourkes.com.au
JAMES THOMPSON 0421 677 856
ROSS GEBERT 0400 224 466
LISA VIECELI 0407 387 963
NIKKI D’AGOSTINO 0422 662 000
james@bourkes.com.au
ross@bourkes.com.au
lisa@bourkes.com.au
nikki@bourkes.com.au
TRISH KENNY 0417 012 273
LINDA WRIGHT 0409 085 688
LOUISE HUNT 0417 060 712
trish@bourkes.com.au
linda@bourkes.com.au
GRAHAM THOMPSON 0402 065 229 graham@bourkes.com.au
louise@bourkes.com.au
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272 Canning Highway Como Western Australia 6152 PO Box 402 Como WA 6952 T 08 9474 2000 F 08 9474 2549 bourkes.com.au
Our property management team SANDIE STEWART Snr Property Manager
DOMINIQUE PARISOT Snr Property Manager
0416 148 486
0421 568 797
9474 2000
9474 2000
sandie@bourkes.com.au
dominique@bourkes.com.au
annalisa fonseca Business Development Manager
MARIE CORRIGNAN Property Manager
0401 586 944 9474 2000 annalisa@bourkes.com.au
NICOLE PARKER Trust Accountant
0447 779 989 9474 2000 marie@bourkes.com.au
shauna moloney Property Management Assistant
0458 708 187 9474 2000
9474 2000
nicole@bourkes.com.au
pm.assistant@bourkes.com.au
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