Loving Nundah Oct - Nov 2013

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28 Years in the Village!

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Amy & Sean - House Rules

Some things we’ve discovered. (LOCAL)

Local TV Stars on life after the show.

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I’m Lorena, a wife, a daughter, a sister, a friend, a chocolate junkie, vintage lover, wine and tea drinker. I’m a lover of classic movies and architecture.

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My background is actually in the fashion industry. I think it helps me a lot in what I do today- illustration, graphics and branding design. I create custom logo designs, beauty and cosmetic product illustrations, as well as fashion accessories drawings and the traditional fashion illustrations. I love to work in watercolour and ink.

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I find inspiration everyday in something different.

It could be a song on the radio, walking and discovering Nundah or sitting by the ocean. Art shops can be quite inspiring and I just love colours, fabrics and yarn. A lot of my inspiration comes from my culture. I’m half German and half Romanian. I work a lot with folklore elements.

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I have an Etsy Store where I sell my illustrations and create one-of-a-kind fashion accessories. You can also find my work on my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/BaleaRaitzART and on my web page http://www.balea-raitz.com/

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F E S T I VA L W R A P

Festival NUNDAH VILLAGE STREET

Nundah’s Best Party Yet! The 2013 Nundah Village Street Festival was a marvellous success.

It was an incredible day with crowds forming well before Nundah State School marching band and performers officially opened the event.

This year’s Festival showcased local community groups, associations, schools and of course our many local businesses. More than 70 stalls dotted Nundah Village from Buckland Road to Wood Street where striking works were on display at the annual Art Show.

Businesses and stall holders alike have commended the Nundah District Development Association on an event that many regard as

the best in the festival’s 11 year history.

The expanded layout enhanced everyone’s enjoyment of the stage performances and enabled an easier flow of patrons up and down the street. It also provided more room for the roaming entertainers to perform to the delighted crowd.

Parents definitely took home plenty of worn out kids who’d been spinning on the Cup & Saucer, performing for their admiring fans, having photos taken or a chat with their favourite fantasy characters or jumping for charity in this year’s Festival Fun Factory. There was also plenty for mums and dads too, with tasty treats from local cafés and the variety of

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food vendors located along the aptly named Eat Street. Those raising funds for charity and other worthy causes were also quite prosperous on the day.

Many local residents, festival visitors, local community groups and businesses of Nundah Village have asked me to thank this year’s festival organisers for a party they thoroughly enjoyed, and are truly looking forward to being a part of again in 2014.

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Ruby Room Turns Heads Glistening brightly in Nundah Village is The Ruby Room. Anyone who has had a bad hair day will be able to tell you about the importance of not only having great hair, but the luxury of having the right kind of space in which to have it tended to. Laura McLeod knows this all too well, and in 2010 the Ruby Room was born.

The Ruby Room is an intimate boutique salon where men and women alike go to indulge in exceptional hairdressing services and to be treated to personal touches, such as espresso coffee, loose leaf teas, complimentary hand massages, hot towels and the latest fashion magazines.

Not only is The Ruby Room a great experience with a beautiful ambience, the staff really know their stuff. Salon founder Laura has been a finalist in the Australian Colour Technician of the Year category at the Australian Hair Fashion Awards for the last four years and has been a finalist in the Queensland Hairdresser of the Year category for the last three. The Ruby Room team is highly regarded within the hair and fashion industry with team members always in high demand at Australian Fashion Week and the Mercedes Benz Brisbane Fashion Festival.

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Life After ‘House Rules’ for Amy and Sean Nundah’s very own celebrity couple - Amy Garrett and Sean Cornish, former contestants on Channel Seven’s reality television program House Rules - are loving life after the show and enjoying their newly renovated property.

It’s true, Amy and Sean would be happy anywhere – so long as they were together – but they particularly love the Nundah area. “Everyone is so friendly – Sean and I can see ourselves here for a long time,”Amy said.

It’s easy to see why the couple was such a hit. Willing to give anything a go – they approach life with motivation, enthusiasm, energy and hard work. “If we got through House Rules, we can get through anything!” she said.

With the crazy, challenging experience of filming and renovations now over, things have slowly returned to ‘normal’ for the couple, who now find themselves busier than ever as they WORDS NITA Cameron

build their business: Front Foot Personal Training (FFPT).

Front Foot Personal Training offers one-on-one training, classes and boot camps, but it’s the Mums and Bubs sessions Amy runs at Kalinga Park, Clayfield that she is paricularly excited about. “The sessions provide a wonderful opportunity for mothers who struggle to find time to exercise or socialise and allows them to do both at once! All you need to escape the house is your bub and a pram,” she said.

Keep a lookout for Amy and Sean’s next venture ‘Amy and Sean’s House’, a blog that will follow their progress as they tackle renovations to the back yard, which was left unfinished due to their controversial exit from the show.

To find out more about FFPT visit: www.frontfootpt.com.au email: amy@frontfootpt.com.au or just keep watch for the couple at Jam, one of their favourite local cafes.

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Nundah Goes All Out for Art So what do New York and Nundah have in common? A thriving art scene, that’s what! September saw the 9th annual Nundah Village Festival Art Show happen in spectacular style.

This edgy suburban art show is the brainchild of three local ladies with a passion for art and desire to see local talent exhibited. Annie, Suzie and Nerida launched the festival from a vacant room of the Prince of Wales Hotel in 2004.

Over the years, the art show has grown in size and stature and now resides in the Norris Motor Group Honda workshop on Sandgate Road.

Paul and Michelle Norris have been great supporters of the art show and their generous sponsorship has allowed it to continue.

“One of the great things about the new space is that we have cars on all the hoists in the workshop, and have the art on display underneath, which we believe makes a suburban art show just that little bit different,” said Annie Reid.

The Nundah Village Festival Art Show has provided many artists with the opportunity to present their works to the public

with over 230 paintings and sculptures on display this year.

The shows organisers are already looking forward to next year’s show which will be it’s 10th, with new pieces from artists such as Starr, Abramo Papp, Pete Martin, Margaret Goldsmith, Nicky Carey and plenty more. It is expected to be bigger and better than ever.

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Nundah Farmers Markets Celebrate 7 years in style!

September saw the Nundah Farmers Markets celebrate their 7th anniversary of servicing the community with some of the freshest produce around.

The markets have seen an amazing transformation during the past 7 years with market visitors growing appreciation for freshly brewed coffee, gourmet breakfasts and artisan baked goods, along with no shortage of great stalls which have made the markets a highly regarded place to shop.’

The anniversary celebration was a great day for all with fun rides for the kids, farm animals, live music, balloon shaping and a huge Nundah Markets birthday cake.

Nundah Farmers Markets, Every Sunday 6am -12noon, Station Street, Nundah.

Above: The Nundah Farmers Markets team with MP Wayne Swan. Left Mr Swan does the honours

The MS Moonlight walk –make a big difference Join thousands of walkers on Friday 18th October for Brisbane’s annual riverside MS Moonlight Walk through South Bank and help raise a record $350,000 for people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

Now in its 15th year, the 10km and 5km walks will bring together Brisbane’s MS community for a leisurely charity walk - starting at sunset in South Bank’s Cultural Forecourt and continuing to the bright light of the full moon.

MS Queensland Event Manager Julia Senior said the MS Moonlight Walk has soared in popularity in recent years and provides a fun and active outing for those who want to make a difference in the community.

To register or donate to the MS Moonlight Walk visit www.MoonlightWalk.com.au or call MS Queensland on 07 3840 0828.

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Community Events Oct/Nov 2013 Boyd Park Toastmasters, Nundah When: First and third Monday of every month, 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start Upstairs in the Prince of Wales Hotel, 1154 Sandgate Rd, Nundah.

Contact: Andrew on 07 3868 3159 or see www. bptmc.org.au for more info. Visitors always welcome - no need to register in advance, just turn up!

When: Thursday Dec 5th 5:30pm – 10pm Who: Village ‘Original’ Jam – Spots available!

Need to book a table? Looking for somewhere to play music? Contact Darryl 0411 649 299 or Kate kate@cword.com.au Chica Cino – Bagels & Coffee Shop 3/1192 Sandgate Rd, Nundah

Nundah Lions When: First and third Tuesday of the month.

Meeting at Prince of Wales Hotel, 1154 Sandgate Road, Nundah. Arrive at 6.30 for 7.00pm start.

Enquiries - call 3266 6486 or 0433346529

Nundah Yoga – Sacred Sounds Nights 14 Station St, Nundah.

When: 1st Saturday of every month 6-8pm.

Visit nundahyoga.com.au or call 0415 880 212 for more details.

Live Music CHILLIsphere Nundah’s Original Music Night!

Who: Sam Leslie Live When: Friday Nov 1st 5:30pm – 10pm Who: Stripped Back When: Sunday November 17th 10am-1pm

Nundah Croquet Centre: Twilight Fridays When: Oct 18th & Nov 16th - 5pm to 7pm – Sausage Sizzle with raffle For event information: 3266 1460 Standard Playing Days Wed: 9:30am – 12:30pm Sat: 9:30am - 3:30pm Sun: 1.00pm - 4.30pm New members welcome – Club hire available.

Find Nundah Croquet Centre on Facebook to enter the Page ‘Like’ competition!

Visit Santa in the magical Winter Wonderland at Centro Toombul When: 16th November to 24th December This magical Winter Wonderland is a must-see this Christmas and the only place to have your photo taken with Santa. For Santa’s visiting hours and photo packages visit www.centrotoombul. com.au Giant Snow Globe activity – Centro Toombul When: 16th to 29th November Come inside the giant inflatable Snow Globe and play in the snow or grab a photo! Fun and free for the whole family! Times: 10am to 3pm daily.

Located out the front of The Coffee Club.

Panda Pearls Sidewalk Sunday When: 24th November 2013 Antiques and vintage treasures, arts and crafts, fashion and much more. All proceeds from this event go to Youngcare - www.youngcare.com.au St Paschal’s Monthly Craft Market 40 Warraba Ave, Wavell Heights When: 1st Saturday of every month Quality handmade crafts, cards, baby gifts, country crafts, home decor, hand towels, tea towels, wooden toys and much more. Entry is FREE!

The Warm Weather is Here Already “Out of sight, out of mind”, then the warm weather hits. You are left feeling confused as to how in only a few short months you ended up looking like the Michelin Man. The piling on of winter weight and the frantic mission to lose it is an annual event.

It is a behavioural instinct that is etched in our DNA. To store and hold fat for the winter months. This was a necessity for our cavemen ancestors, as food became scarce; the storing of fat was paramount for survival.

In the modern age the abundance of energy rich food and poor discipline, launches our bodies into a fat storing hyper drive. The weight loss formula is very simple, energy in vs. energy out. You need to consume less food than your body requires to function.

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Goodbye Danny, Hello Mary

Past Present & Future WORDS By JOHN HUGHES - LOCAL PSYCHOLOGIST

It’s happening. Now. Right now. What do you notice? Here the sun awakens, the weather’s warming and the scene changes. What a wonderful time of year! What thoughts are popping in, feelings visiting or sensations arising? Take a pause. Notice.

You don’t have to of course. You could grab a thought and think of all the ways that horrible thought might be true or come true– all the things you ‘should’ have, ‘would’ have, ‘could’ have done. Really play with that thought. Do you feel better or worse? Does it give you strength? Does it help you take action?

It’s hard to stay in the present sometimes isn’t it? Hard not to fret about the future or regret the past. Anxiety is sneaky like that. It fools you. We get caught up in our thoughts about the future as though they are events happening now.

Perhaps for you it is exam time and assignments are due, or maybe it’s your tax paperwork. We all have periods like this – brief moments in our total life span but a marathon-task of successive little moments. Life is much more manageable in ‘moments’.

Focus on what’s actually happening right now rather than worrying about what might happen. Best wishes for whatever fills your moments.

And if its exams - good luck!

For 28 years Danny ‘the Hairdresser’ has called Nundah Village home but all good things come to an end. Being one of the longest serving business in the village, not seeing Danny’s cheerful smile in his store will take a bit to get used to.

It’s not all bad news though. Mary has taken over from Danny with a newly renamed O’Hair Barbers taking over Danny’s old quarters, bringing a splash of Irish fun with her.

Whether it’s a haircut, buzzcut, shave or moustache maintenance, Mary ensures everyone leaves with a smile. Give Mary a warm welcome to the village, pop in for a trim and a chat.

O’hair Barber 1/1192 Sandgate Road, Nundah Village Call: 0400 347 094

Danny & Mary

Congratulations Help Employment and Training Stacey Turnbull General Manager

Training and Employment Superior Training and better Employment

We work with employers and job seekers to ensure we match the right people together for sustainable employment. We offer a range of courses at Nundah and Mitchelton to help people upgrade their skills, be better prepared for work or even get a promotion.

Courses for Job Seekers Staring in October: • SIT30712 Certificate III in Hospitality • TLI21610 Certificate II in Warehousing

• BSB30412 Certificate III in Business Administration • AUR20512 Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology • CHC30212 Certificate III in Aged Care • RSA • RGS • White Card We can also offer this training (and more including Management, Project Management, Marketing, HR, Disability and Automotive Apprenticeships) anytime to people who are already working.

Awarded QLD’s Best Small Training Provider for 2013

Queensland’s best Training providers have been recognised in the 52nd annual state training awards, held on September 13. Congratulations to Nundah-based training provider, Help Employment and Training for being awarded QLD’s Small Training Provider of the Year (under 1500 students category).

The winners were announced by the Minister for Education, Training and Employment John-Paul Langbroek, who said the 11 title-holders came from a field of 58 high-calibre finalists.

Help was part of a prestigious group of Training Providers who were finalists for the award, and won the title by providing training that is relevant to Industry’s needs and enabled local job seekers to gain sustainable employment.

Retail, automotive, commercial cookery, hospitality, warehousing, aged care and disability support are just a few of the 40 qualifications that Help offers.

Help is unique in that the company also caters to Corporate businesses providing training in areas such as: Management, Project Management, Marketing and Human Resources.

Help will have the opportunity to represent Queensland at the Australian Training Awards to be hosted in Perth on 22nd November.

If you need staff or to enrol in one of our courses phone 07 3260 6411 Email : enquiries@helpenterprises.com.au www.helpemployment.com.au | www.helptraining.com.au

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The Nundah Spirit THE Nundah Neighbourhood Centre OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2013 The Nundah Neighbourhood Centre contact details Phone: 3260 6820 Address: 14 Station Street, Nundah Postal Address: PO Box 386, Nundah 4012 Email: admin1@nundahcc.org.au Website: www.nundahcc.org.au

What’s Happening at the Nundah Neighbourhood Centre

Tracy Davis visits the Neighbourhood Centre

Nundah Festival 2013

The Hon. Tracy Davis MP, Minister for Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services took time out of her busy schedule to visit the Nundah Neighbourhood Centre on the 1st August 2013. The Minister was given a tour of the centre and an overview of the services we run.

Nundah Festival The Neighbourhood Centre would like to thank everyone for a wonderful day out! Thanks to our wonderful staff, volunteers, business donations and all those who purchased a sausage sizzle, face paint or raffle ticket for helping to raise $1800! This money will go towards the renovation of our outdoor space and playground. Thanks to Aarons Outdoor Living for their generous donation to our raffle. Thanks also to Cloud Legal Online Conveyancing for their full sponsorship of our sausage sizzle and volunteering their time to the event. We’d like to thank the following businesses personally for their donations: • Aarons Outdoor Living • Cloud Legal Online Conveyancing • Bella Gifts • Coles Toombul • Crystal Journey • Cibo • Royal English Hotel • Interesting Things • Wax Max • Feeney Family Law Our volunteers were extremely valuable for the festival day. Nundah Neighbourhood Centre would like to thank the following people for donating their time to this event: • Bill Maguire • Justin • Andrew Tonks • Lachlan Watson • Paul McRoberts • Ruby + Maggie Watson • Mary Darben • Lindi Williamson • Nicola Campbell Overall everyone had a great day and we hope to see you all next year!

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INTERNATIONAL WHITE RIBBON DAY 25th November 2013 WHERE: Carseldine Bunnings WHEN: 8am-3pm In Australia, at least one woman is killed every week by a current or former partner. The victims of this heinous violence are likely to have also endured physical, psychological and financial abuse before their lives were tragically cut short. These victims are not merely statistics; they are wives, sisters, mothers, daughters and friends. We as a community should act against violence whenever we are made aware of it.

White Ribbon Day is a global initiative by men to raise awareness of this serious issue in an attempt to stop violence against women. This year the Northside Alliance Against Domestic Violence are getting behind White Ribbon Day with a sausage sizzle and White Ribbon Day Stall at Carseldine Bunnings. If you want to support this amazing cause please come along sometime between 8am and 3pm and make a pledge, grab a sausage, and meet some of our amazing men and women from Qld emergency services and Qld Police Service.

Women’s Support Group For women who have experienced sexual violence 14 Station St, Nundah Neighbourhood Centre Begins 10th October 5.30pm- 8.30pm No cost

• Light Dinner provided • Child minding available on request • Close to public transport

This October is sexual violence awareness month and as a result the Northside Sexual Assault Alliance Network is providing a free support group for women who have experienced sexual violence. This Women’s Group will run weekly for four weeks during October 2013.

We invite women who have experienced all forms of sexual violence to: • Connect with other women in a safe and supportive space • Explore the effects of sexual violence.

• Share stories, skills and survival strategies To be in the group and/or for more information please call: Karin 3391 2573 E: admin@brissc.org.au or Jane 3848 1823 E: sateam3@zigzag.org.au

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NOTICE OF NUNDAH COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUP INC

2013 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Monday 21st October 2013 5.30pm for a 6.00pm start AT NUNDAH NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE 14 STATION STREET, NUNDAH PHONE: 3260 6820 FAX: 3260 7127 EMAIL: admin1@nundahcc.org.au

Multicultural Development Centre Since joining the fabulous Nundah community early this year, MDA is now enjoying the groove of our new northside home and all of those things that make Nundah such a vibrant and special place to be.

We recently had the great pleasure of setting up shop at the Nundah Village Street Festival in September, where we invited festivalgoers to make a pledge as part of the ‘Racism. It Stops With Me’ campaign.

The name of the game is simple; the campaign, an initiative of the Australian Human Rights Commission, invites all Australians to reflect on what they can do to counter racism wherever it happens. Participants then write down their pledge on a placard, and have their photos taken with the option of having their picture uploaded to the Commission’s website.

MDA staff, volunteers and the campaign itself were warmly embraced by the Nundah community, with over 100 locals joining up and making their very own pledge!

Light refreshments will be served after the meeting.

Please come and support our Association and our work.

RSVP for AGM attendance and catering purposes

by Monday 14th October 2013 To renew or become a member of the association please complete a membership form. This is a requirement for anyone whishing to vote and/or join our Management Committee.

If you would like to nominate to be a member of the Management Committee please contact the Centre for a nomination form or if you are unable to attend and would like a proxy to vote.

Visit MDA’s website www.mdainc.org.au to find out more about our events.

Visit www.datsima.qld.gov.au for more information about Queensland Multicultural Week.

Nominations need to be received by Friday 4th October 2013 close of business

Nundah Neighbourhood Centre Program List

Ph: 3260 6820

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Computer & Internet access

Computer & Internet access

Computer & Internet access

Computer & Internet access

Computer & Internet access

Community Garden

Community Garden

Craft/Sewing Group

9.30am

9.30am

9.30am - 2.30pm

9.30am - 2.30pm

English Class

Playgroup

10.00am – 12:00pm

9.30am – 11.30am

Gold Coin Donation

Gold Coin Donation

NILS - Every f/night 10.00am – 2.00pm PH: Alina @ INCH 1300 780 296

Mandarin Class 4.00pm – 5:00pm Gold Coin Donation

Yoga 6.00pm – 7.00pm

Cost - $12 or $10 concession Bring your own Mat

9.30am – 12.30pm

Community Lunch 12.00pm-1.00pm

9.30am – 2.30pm

9.30am - 2.30pm

10.00am – 12:00pm

Donations greatly appreciated

English Class

Community Lunch

10.00am – 12:00pm

10.00am-12.30pm

Gold Coin Donation

Saturday

Yoga 9.30am - 10.30am

Cost - $12 or $10 concession Bring your own Mat

Gold Coin Donation

Legal Service 6.15pm

Donations greatly appreciated

Yoga

Meditation 7.00pm – 8.15pm Run By Donation

6.00pm – 7.00pm

Cost - $12 or $10 concession Bring your own Mat

1st Sat of Every Month

Meditation - Deep Peace 7.15pm – 8.15pm

6.00pm - 8.15pm

Sacred Sounds Meditation

Run By Donation

Free Community Information and Legal Education Seminars The Nundah Community Legal Service will be holding free Community Information and Legal Education Seminars here at our Centre. These seminars will be run by our Legal Service Staff and Volunteers together with other Community Support and Organisations in our local area. The aim of the seminars is to help people understand their legal rights and obligations and inform our community of the assistance and support available.

Some of the topics we will cover are: Family Law, Domestic Violence, Employment Law, Neighbourhood Disputes and Older Persons Rights.

Upcoming Sessions: NEIGHBOURHOOD ISSUES AND DISPUTES: 5.30pm - Monday 14 October, 2013 EMPLOYMENT LAW: 5.30pm Tuesday 29 October, 2013 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: 10am - Tuesday 26 November, 2013

You can book your place at the Seminars by phoning our Centre on 3260 6820 or email: admin1@nundahcc.org.au Everyone in our community is welcome to attend. The seminars are free of charge and refreshments will be provided.

(This project is funded by Legal Aid Queensland)

FUNDING ACKNOWLEDGMENT: The Nundah Community Support Group Inc [NCSGI] which administers the Nundah Neighbourhood Centre and the Nundah Community Legal Service acknowledges its funding from Queensland’s Attorney-General’s Department and the Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services; project grants from Gambling Community Benefit Fund, Brisbane City Council and others plus donations from clients and the community.

DISCLAIMER: This publication contains general information only. Readers should not act on the basis of any material in this publication and obtain specific expert professional advice about their own particular situation. The NCSGI expressly disclaims any liability whatsoever caused to any persons with respect to any action taken in reliance in the contents of this publication.

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Interest Rates Remain on Hold With auction clearance rates at their highest levels in years, the Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to keep the official cash rate on hold at 2.5 per cent. This news should help to keep interest rates low and support the continuing trend toward a more confident property market.

Several economic factors could be influencing the RBA’s decision to keep the cash rate on hold

at its current low level. These include the high Australian dollar impacting export markets, falling commodity prices and unemployment growth.

Meanwhile, home buyers are clearly enjoying the current lower interest rates, with housing prices Australia-wide indicating a recovery and loads of options available to those in the market for a home or investment loan.

Richard Ledingham - Lending Specialist. Visit www.fourfold.com.au

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Timing is Everything – Stay Prepared!

We are all time conscious, but some are more so than others. Where a property owner and the local market are concerned, remaining prepared is crucial.

Our 9 month old son is acutely aware that 5:30am is nappy change and feeding time. That is why my wife and I stay in touch with how many nappies we have in stock and the amount of appropriate food we have on hand to suit his age. Similarly, if you stay prepared with the right tools at your disposal, you will be in a good position to make better property choices, and make the most of opportunities There are plenty of options out there and like many important things in life, not all options will suit you personally. Getting to know the type of services we as property agents offer is a simple process and ironically it is highly valuable even though it is free with no obligation.

So what should you look for in a good market report? Firstly, a report customised for you is always the best option. Details, such as the property’s location, the period for sale, its sale price, the land size and comparable property features give a clear

understanding of the property characteristics which are important to its saleability.

Next, compare how similar properties in your area are listed for sale. This will provide you with an appropriate snapshot of the market near your property.

Finally, be sure to have your agent put it in writing so you can review it alongside last years report. There it is; a simple and painless approach to staying in touch with your market, regardless of whether you are considering to list and sell your home.

For an unbiased snapshot of the market near your home be sure to contact me soon.

Darryl Finlay – Havig & Jackson As well as a local real estate agent, Darryl is a passionate member of the community. He is the host of the monthly CHILLIsphere Music Nights at Chica Cino, and proud sponsor of The Nundah Croquet Club at Oxenham Park. His details are below for your reference!

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