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Shangri-La With a high-end fit out reminiscent of the exotic resort it was named for, this home epitomises luxury and elegance. PAGE 6
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Reduced 11 Belhus Drive Trigg After previously being made available, owners have now reduced the price for the sale of this showcase home. Few houses enjoy
For Home Open times visit such a privileged position as this stunning tri-level home that epitomises relaxed beachside living with its award-winning features www.daveyrealestate.com.au and amazing ocean views near Mettams Pool. This very secure and well appointed home on 572m2 of Green Title land exudes uncompromising style. A massive 100 year old dragon tree enchants the landscaped front pool with solar heating, mosaic tiles,
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Unit 2, 91 Wanneroo Rd, Greenwood........................... 9342 5333
North Beach
26 North Beach Rd, North Beach ........................... 9447 1644
Coastal
Unit 3, 4 Warburton Rd, Padbury ....................................... 9402 4255
Scarborough
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Target the northern coastal strip
Licensing system caveat Proposal makes good sense, but the devil is in the details, REIWA president Alan Bourke tells SCOTT WOODSIDE
Annual capital growth over a decade exceeds 11%, reports SCOTT WOODSIDE ANYONE considering upgrading their home should target the northern coastal strip, Principal of Acton Coastal Chris Jonker says. Mr Jonker said that the northern coastal strip stretching from Trigg to Quinns Rocks currently offered buyers fantastic value for money, especially in the price range above $900,000. “Northern coastal suburbs that have delivered annual average rates of capital growth in excess of 11 per cent over the last 10 years include North Beach, Watermans Bay, Marmion, Hillarys, Kallaroo, Mullaloo, Ocean Reef and Quinns
Rocks,� he said. “During the past year, property prices in many of these suburbs have underperformed compared to their long-term average capital growth rates which means that they are historically undervalued. “For example, the median price of a home in Watermans Bay fell by 3.2 per cent over the past year compared to an annual capital growth rate of 12.7 per cent over the last decade – the median price in Ocean Reef rose by just 1.8 per cent over the last year compared to an annual average capital growth rate of 11.1 per cent during the last decade.� Mr Jonker said that the winter months offer buyers
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an excellent opportunity to secure a coastal property as selling activity tends to decline before the market upswing during the spring and summer months. “So overall, now is an excellent time to consider purchasing a quality home along the northern coastal strip,� he said.
WA REAL estate agents have expressed reservations over a Federal push to create a national licensing system for the profession. “The proposal to have a national license for real estate personnel made good sense, but the devil is in the details,� REIWA President Alan Bourke said. “The plan from Canberra is broadly to ensure that when workers move interstate their licences are uniform and recognised across state borders,� he said. “However, the proposal has the effect of watering down our existing high standards and lowering the benchmark for training and for ongoing professional development.� Mr Bourke said buying a house was the single biggest investment most Australians Alan Bourke. will make and that REIWA is adamant that the key to providing a low-risk professional service to homebuyers is by mandating a high level of qualification and ongoing professional development.
“While it is important to have a high level of initial training, it is equally important that agents are kept up to date with changes in the industry including government requirements and the regulatory environment agents operate within,â€? he said. “This requirement is not contained within the current Federal proposal.â€? The Board of the Real Estate Institute of Australia, which met in Perth at the end of June, has called for the Federal Government, states and territories to agree to a national licensing system, which requires agents to achieve a diploma level for licensing, compulsory continuing professional development and licensing for commercial agency work. The national licensing scheme is due to start in July of 2012, however Mr Bourke said the industry would continue to lobby for changes so that the professional safeguards currently in place are not undermined. â–
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International Business and Residential Sales On Eddys last trip to Malaysia he was invited to do a presentation of business and properties for sale in West Australia at a Business MigrationSeminar held at the Royal Golf Club in Perak. It was a success and has now been invited back to do another in West Malaysia. These seminars are held for Business families intending to migrate to Australia or New Zealand. They are in the market to buying businesses and homes. Eddy Boehm joined the industry in 1977 and is an experienced business owner with extensive experience in sales, marketing and business development in a range of industries. Eddy is a passionate and enthusiastic individual who is committed to achieving the outcomes for each client he takes on. If you are thinking of selling your business or property call and discuss with Eddy or Anita how you may benefit from having your property linked to an overseas agency.
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Health Store
$279,000
Lotto Kiosk
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Currently leased out to the Local Post Office/General Store at $22,297 P.A. Rent reviewed on 1st May each year by C.P.I. Lease is a 5 Year plus 5 Year plus 5 Year ending May 2015. At the end of each option rent is reviewed by Market valuation. Excellent location in the Commercial Precinct PARABURDOO
Three shops situated in the heart of Lathlain to be sold. Perfect opportunity for the opportunistic buyer. Between the School, Lathlain Football Oval, the Childcare Centre, Civic hall and Bus Stop. This you have to see !!
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Beauty Salon
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Chinese Cafe
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Natural Food Health Store
In Major Shopping Centre, South
Excellent Beauty Salon
Chinese Takeaway - Good Fitout
Good Health is Good Business. This well known and respected store is well appointed and presented and offered as a well managed profitable package. Specialising in the sale of health foods, supplements with substantial repeat business from loyal local customers. The business is ready to walk into and take money immediately from day one
Located in a MAJOR shopping centre. Sells magazines papers and tobacco products. Easy to operate and showing good growth! Lotto Kiosk is priced to sell. Buyers will not be disappointed!!!
Attractive salon offering waxing, massage, tinting, facials, acrylic and natural nails, and permanent hair removal. This Salon has 5 treatment rooms, 1 spray tan room offering a complete ambience of relaxation with expert treatments showing steady growth in takings and earnings. There is convenient parking immediately outside the salon and nothing to spend.
Chinese takeaway - cafe with 20 seats inside. Full kitchen. Well established. Great location. This business has an area of 75 sq. mts. and is in very good condition. Prime location in shopping area with lots of passing traffic. Plenty of parking for customers
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Bratwurst
$79,000
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Butcher
$299,000
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Baby Store
$59,000
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Fish and Chips
$59,000
Bratwurst Hut on Wheels!!..
Taking over $1.1 million a year!
Children’s Boutique
Take Away plus Fish and Chips
Outstanding opportunity, seller of bratwurst, meatloaf, Frankfurts, pretzels, soft drinks & sauerkruaut.Business on wheels! Completely self contained, “ready for business” trailer that you can tow anywhere –even indoors! Great for hotel/ convention centres, airports, stadiums, shopping malls, country clubs and more. Events already in place such as shows, festivals & more.
This butcher store is located in the Northern Suburbs directly opposite major retail shops in a 7 day shoppping centre being established for 15 years taking an average of $23,000 per week. It has its own website and trades as aar as Christmas Island. With a lease of $1,428 pcm inc gst this business is sure to stay. Trading 9am to 5pm min-fri and sat 9am to 2pm.
Girrawheen’s premier children’s clothing, toys & accessories new and resale store! Located in a very busy shopping plaza anchored by a large Super mart Store. Lots of cross-shoppers because the quality of items offered at this business. The seller buys only the highest quality of merchandise from customers/parents who actually bring the items to them for eventual resale.
Takeaway - selling a variety of hot foods including burgers and fish and chips, sandwiches, drinks etc. Situated in shopping centre foodcourt. Shopping centre hours. Very modern fitout. This business has an area of 65 sq. mts. Walk -in coolroom. Two freezers. Hot and cold food counter display. Cheap rent and long lease.
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Boutique
$149,000
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Jester
$289,000
Lawnmowers
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$119,000
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Ladies Fashion Boutique
Jesters Pie Business For Sale
Lawnmower and Power Equipment
Baked Food Manufacturer
Located in a busy shopping centre with very little competition. Has a large viewing area along the front allowing for a large display of current fashions. This quality ladies boutique caters to the tastes of all customers offering a large range of well-known brands and styles The shop area is approx. 61m2 and is located on the main walkway of the centre close to the entrance.
Well established and fully systemized. Located in Tuart Hill and Osborne Park. Very profitable well established and easily run business that is part of the hugely successful Jesters Pies national franchise. Pies are handmade fresh on the premises throughout the day using ultra-thin, light puff pastry and the finest quality ingredients. Try a ‘Ned Kelly’ or a box of ‘World’s best Chips’!
This full service power equipment dealer in the Balcatta has been in business for years. Chainsaws, Lawnmowers just about anything to do with power equipment. This company is a power equipment retail, service & parts company. They provide repair, service & warranty for most MAJOR brands of equipment.
This food manufacturing business has over 12 years of solid sales and profits. They have a variety of products that are sold to retailers, hotels, cafes, caterers, schools and supermarkets. All of the fixtures, fittings and equipment necessary in the running of a food manufacturing and wholesale business are included in the sale. There is a fully functional website.
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Caffissimo
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$229,000
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City Kebab
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$129,000 Blessing of Double Happiness 2011 Fred Hollows Foundation Rasuwa Community Eye Centre - Nepal
Cafe In CBD High Rise Building Esplanade
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Located in one of Perth’s property hotspots, Wesfarmers on The Esplanade! Benefits include: Fully trained team who are loyal and responsible to manage the store unsupervised. New 7 year lease. Near New fitout. Opportunity to grow profits by owner operating the business. Opportunity for a Liquor Licence! (Subject to approval).
This kebab food outlet is situated in popular and busy Perth CBD area.... Fit out cost more than the asking price. • Fabulous position in Shopping Mall • High foot traffic area • Easy to operate • Well laid out • Straight forward Menu. Plenty of people take away – Don’t miss this opportunity
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Thanks due to the success that we enjoyed in 2010 we were abe to accomplish out commitment to fund the community eye centre in Rasuwa, Nepal. Helping restore sight to the poor in the underdeveloped regions of the world has always been a dream. The Fred Hollows Foundation eventually want to see Community Eye Centres move to self-sufficiency by generating income through their work, but it takes taim. Being able to successfully sell Real estate and at the same time give somebody else the gift of sight fulfils the Chinese blessing of Double Happiness. Part of Eddy’s earnings in 2011 will be donated the the Fred Hollows Foundation in support of a Community Eye Centre in a remote region, Rasuwa - Nepal. A total of 773 people were examind and treated at the Rasuwa Community Eye Centre and a further 488 people were treated at the satelite clinic at Kalikasthan. 728 people received spectacles and 201 received medications.
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Contemporary comfort and style New home with free-flowing living zone reflects changing face of suburb By COURTNEY NOTTE POLISHED, sophisticated and contemporary, this new home reflects the changing face of Scarborough. Its expansive facade hints at the 275sq m comfortable and stylish interior. As well as the considerable living space, the property has a 60sq m double garage and balconies that total 45sq m. There is also privacy galore, with bedrooms, bathrooms and living areas on both levels, making it ideal for a family with teenagers. At ground level is a wide foyer with polished timber floorboards and open timber-tread staircase. It branches off to a sunken lounge room, which is simply and elegantly decorated – a theme that continues in the first-floor living areas – and has sliding door access to a courtyard. Here, a small covered sitting area overlooks a patch of artificial grass, for fashion minus the fuss. Two bedrooms, a shared bathroom and functional laundry complete this level.
Upstairs, bi-fold doors connect the free-flowing living room, meals area and kitchen to the home’s biggest balcony, with views along the coast and to Rottnest Island. A cedar-lined roof and privacy walls partially enclose this alfresco area for protection from the elements while entertaining or relaxing. Thanks to the balcony’s perfect position off the kitchen, there would always be a feeling of being part of the action in this free-flowing zone. The gourmet kitchen has sleek white-stone benches atop chocolate-coloured cabinets, stainless steel Miele and Blanco appliances, and frosted glass display cupboards. A powder room and home office (or fourth bedroom) are on this level, along with the spacious main bedroom, which has a private balcony and spa ensuite. The house, close to the Doubleview border, has ducted vacuuming, security system and ducted reverse-cycle airconditioning. ■
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Few homes of this calibre Ultra-modern and epitomising luxury, elegance, writes COURTNEY NOTTE HOMES of this calibre and class are a rare find, and rarer still in a sought-after location like this one, on the crest of Sydenham Street in Doubleview with incredible views over the area. Ultra-modern inside and out, the doublestorey Oswald-built home, the aptly named ‘Shangri-La’, epitomises luxury and elegance. With a high-end fit out reminiscent of the renowned exotic resorts it was named for, it is the ultimate in stylish and sophisticated living. This is evident from the front, where the striking façade, with stone cladding to an oversized portico, is sure to capture the attention of passers-by. None of the outdoor areas surpasses the rear alfresco in making a lasting impression. Sleek and streamlined in keeping with the rest of the house, it has a cedar-lined patio overlooking a lap pool, and a glass safety fence separating these two areas. A clever use of glass enhances the consider-
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able sense of space in the entry foyer, where a wall of lantern-effect windows behind the staircase integrates the entry with a courtyard. The open staircase here seems to float, with glass treads supported by a glass frame and concealed steel spine. Two bedrooms, a bathroom, laundry and theatre room complete the ground floor. With the main open-plan living areas on the first floor to take in expansive views across the area, the house is a perfect example of the value of ‘upside-down’ design. An important feature of the first floor is the space and privacy between the living areas and sleeping quarters, provided by a bridge between the two zones. Oversized cedar-framed stacking doors integrate the living room with a full-length balcony, the best vantage point from which to enjoy the view to the city. While travertine marble flooring extends
throughout the ground floor, this upper living area is defined by polished concrete flooring that flows out to the balcony, to support the seamless indoor/outdoor connection. The kitchen is a chef’s dream, and is as functional as it is fashionable. A stone waterfall-edge island bench is the centrepiece around which an array of white and chocolate-hued cabinets are set. Over the bridge, the opulent master suite reminds you that the home was modelled on a hotel. A dividing wall with eye-catching pendant lights separates the bedroom from a walk-in robe and lavish ensuite, with separate shower and powder rooms. The home, on a 668sq m block, comes complete with a dumbwaiter from the double garage to the kitchen, heated pool and smart wiring. Plans for a fourth bedroom extension at ground level are complete. ■
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This one’s a spacious winner Immaculate, with fittings and finishes to match, reports COURTNEY NOTTE IN the prestigious Harbour Rise Estate, this immaculately presented home is showroom quality, with grand dimensions and fittings and finishes to match. The most has been made of space on the 570sq m block, with the double storey house offering a total of 487sqm of living space that incorporates four bedrooms with walk-in robes and three luxurious bathrooms. There is also a study that could be used as a fifth bedroom depending on the needs of the owners, a gourmet kitchen with granite bench tops and a walk-in pantry, a state-of-the-art home theatre room, separate family and dining rooms and an alfresco area with shade sail cover, concrete pool and elaborate water feature. With extras such as the double garage, workshop and parking for four cars behind the security gates, you will want for nothing in this lavishly appointed residence. There is an immediate feeling of space on entry, thanks to the double height ceiling void and high windows that flood the area with natural light. Ahead is the carpeted staircase to the first floor, and to the right, a walkway branches off to the central free flowing living areas.
A bulkhead ceiling with feature lighting defines the kitchen, with carved timber cabinets and stainless steel appliances, while columns border the entry to the separate dining room, with a glass brick feature window. Full-width built-in cupboards feature in the family room, and are perfect for concealing home entertainment equipment. Upstairs, the opulent master bedroom and adjoining ensuite will satisfy even the fussiest buyer. The bedroom is light and bright, and the open ensuite no less impressive with an oval spa, dual vanity with feature light-
ing and big shower recess with glass pivot door. A big balcony on this level is the perfect spot to relax with a glass of wine and watch the sunset. The indoor-outdoor cedar-lined alfresco area is one of the home’s best features, and has a well-equipped kitchen and big windows that overlook the pool area. The home comes complete with smart wiring, ducted reverse-cycle airconditioning, eco-friendly solar panels, alarm system, intercom, ducted vacuuming and an indoor spa. ■
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Outstanding coastal living Luxury home has too many attributes to list, writes COURTNEY NOTTE IN this Watermans Bay residence, Oswald Homes has constructed a house with such an impressive array of features, from outstanding quality and thoughtful design to upmarket decor, that it is impossible to select one favourite attribute. Its presence in the street is such that it could never go unnoticed, despite being set back from the road behind a limestone and timberslat privacy fence on a 912sq m block. The manicured gardens in the courtyard and protected bushland opposite offer a leafy outlook from a spacious cedar-lined balcony at the front. Through double doors, the entry foyer impresses with its sense of space, achieved with a double height ceiling void and minimalist decor. Blackbutt timber flooring adds a streamlined look and feel to the foyer, which is overlooked by a first-floor mezzanine. From here, the floorboards extend throughout the spacious and stylish ground floor. This level comprises a cosy sunken lounge room with coffered ceiling feature, separate dining room with garden outlook, beautifully crafted kitchen, family room with
access to the alfresco area, separate media room with decorative electric wall heater, and separate children’s wing, positioned to minimise noise and enhance privacy. The home cook will appreciate the kitchen fit out, with unusual pearl-flecked black stone bench tops offset by metallic cabinetry and patterned glass splashbacks. An oven and induction hotplates, integrated dishwasher and island bench with builtin wine racks ensure it is functional and chic. An exotic eastern influence is obvious in the back yard, where limestone-retained tropical gardens, a pool and elevated decked wood pole gazebo combine to create an outdoor retreat reminiscent of a Balinese resort. The view of the pool from a second outdoor dining area with shade sail cover is unobstructed, thanks to glass safety partitions. Upstairs, the spacious master suite features a walk-in robe and adjoining ensuite with an inset oval spa. It also has private access to the balcony and is close to a study on this level. Extras include ducted airconditioning, a double garage with internal entry, lush bore reticulated gardens, parking for a boat or caravan and a security system. â–
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Tranquillity in the inner city Elegant modern home in rare position, writes COURTNEY NOTTE A LEAFY outlook to adjacent parkland from most rooms of this home offered the current owners a tranquillity not often associated with inner city properties. It is rare that a house affords an opportunity to ‘live amongst the trees’ and is also so convenient to beaches and popular amenities such as the Herdsman Markets, Floreat Forum and Perth CBD. These aspects were the owners’ favourite elements of this modern double storey residence, which is perfect for people who want a low maintenance home but do not want to sacrifice space or style. On a 310sq m block and offering 230sq m of living space and a high-end fit out, new owners can rest assured they will not have to sacrifice anything. The facade is an ultra-modern combination of mocha and cream coloured rendered panels and a feature limestone portico. It sets the tone for the light and bright interior, which is a fusion of fresh design and classic decor. Polished blackbutt timber flooring flows throughout the ground floor and unifies the separate living spaces, including an open-plan zone where many glass doors and windows overlook a
rear courtyard. In turn, the courtyard offers an uninterrupted view over the abutting parkland via a stone support and iron-inset fence. Modern elegance defines the free flowing section of the home, thanks in large part to the sophisticated colour scheme and complementary decor. High shadowline ceilings enhance the sense of space in the open dining and family rooms, while a bulkhead ceiling defines the designer kitchen, with Miele appliances. All of this overlooks the rear courtyard and park, with playground equipment. For good separation between the living areas and bedroom, the sleeping quarters are upstairs. The main bedroom has sliding doors to a private balcony, with one of the best views of the park. This room also has an ensuite with a dual vanity unit and a frameless glass shower with a pivot door. Extras include a double lock-up garage with internal access, designer bathrooms with quality fittings, provision for a lift, an upstairs study or living area and ducted reverse cycle airconditioning. ■
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Straight ahead is a door to the family room, which in turn connects to a big patio and separate gazebo, with steps to a sunken, shady barbecue area. Off the family room and ideally positioned for entertaining is the kitchen, featuring a breakfast bar and dishwasher, timber cabinetry that is in keeping with the country charm of the house, and a servery to the adjacent formal dinging room. There are sliding doors to separate parts of the back yard from most of the living rooms. An upstairs lounge room or study, which seems bigger thanks to high, vaulted ceilings, opens to a north-facing decked balcony that overlooks the back yard. While the three minor bedrooms share a bathroom, the master bedroom has its own ensuite. Extras include a double garage, separate storeroom, floorboards in the bedrooms and air conditioning. It is on a 758sq m block. â–
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The unfailing attraction of living near the beach Homes fetch $350,000 to $3million+, writes KEREN BELLOS
suburb profile
SCARBOROUGH first came to Aus- approval for the redevelopment of a mixedtralia’s attention in 1885, when a visiting use, four-storey building on their agency’s Sydney journalist praised its pristine white site at 62 Scarborough Beach Road, which would include basement parking, groundsand and sparkling blue water. Today, the glorious coastline is one of the floor offices and 11 luxury apartments. The O’Rourkes have operated in the area suburb’s iconic landmarks, with crowds of locals, surfers and tourists enjoying the per- for almost 40 years and sold land to one of fect combination of sun, sand and surf all the first developments, SandCastles condominiums. year round. The Observation Rise, Seashells and While the beach’s beauty has remained unchanged throughout the years, various CeVue apartments have since been conbuildings and entertainment centres have structed, with the new White Sands and transformed Scarborough’s urban-coastal Ocean29 developments in the pipeline. Mr O’Rourke said residential accommocharacter. Fast food restaurant Peters by the Sea, dation further inland was forever changing, one of the foreshore’s first shops, is still a with old beach houses and post-war homes favourite haunt of hungry beach dwellers, replaced by new luxury duplexes and but Luna Park, the Snake Pit and Scarbor- triplexes. He told Residential that developments of ough Hotel were demolished decades ago to make way for developments such as the all sizes were in huge demand, especially 24-level Observation City hotel that was from young mining executives and baby boomers who were paying from $350,000 built in the 1980s. to more than $3 million More recently, the Scarto secure a property. borough Beach Amphithe“Young executives and atre, which can accommodate baby boomers are reloup to 5000 people for culturPOPULATION: cating to Scarborough al and sporting events, was 12,591 residents because of its lifestyle,” constructed as part of the MEDIAN RESIDENT AGE: Mr O’Rourke said. foreshore’s redevelopment. 34 years “It has a holiday Under Amendment 458 of MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD atmosphere all year the City of Stirling’s Town INCOME: round and the new townPlanning Scheme, shops and $1,076/week houses, villas and beachapartments are also being front apartments offer litbuilt to create a “vibrant and MEDIAN HOUSE PRICE: tle or no maintenance, busy local economy” that will $755,000 security and the lock-up transform Scarborough into MEDIAN MORTGAGE and leave aspect, which an “exciting hub of activity for REPAYMENT: offers peace of mind, both residents and visitors.” $1,400/month especially for the fly-in, “Scarborough Beach Road fly-out clientele.” between Hinderwell Street SOURCE: REIWA He said Scarborough’s and West Coast Highway has popular streets included been rezoned to four stories on both sides of the road, with commercial The Esplanade, Filburn,Wilton and Westview shops and offices on the ground floor and because they offered spectacular views of three stories of residential facilities above,” the beach or Perth city. “I bought my first one-bedroom unit at O’Rourke Realty Investments General Man10/29-31 Hastings Street the day I turned 18 ager Jarrad O’Rourke explained. “West Coast Highway has been rezoned for $29,000,” Mr O’Rourke said when asked between Brighton Road and Pearl Parade to if Scarborough was a good investment. “If it was still there, it would be worth eight stories, with a 12-storey tower approved on each of the Contacio, BP serv- $500,000. “We bought our office site for $120,000 ice station and White Sands Tavern sites.” Mr O’Rourke said his family had received in 1983 and today it’s worth $5 million.” ■
Stirling MHR Michael Keenan and Scarborough MLA Liza Harvey at Scarborough.
Scarborough
Enjoying the suburb, beach STIRLING MHR Michael Keenan and his family have lived in Scarborough for the past 6½ years. “We like being close to the beach and also enjoy the higher density living,” Mr Keenan told Residential. “Scarborough contains many different housing options, from very expensive to pretty reasonable, and the suburb has a great vibrancy as a result.” He’d seen a lot of development occur. Mr Keenan, who is the Scarboro Surf Life Saving Club‘s patron, said he was a great admirer of the work they did patrolling the “world’s best beach”.
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Infrastructure points to best investment locations Buy where there are public projects, says a prominent agent. By SCOTT WOODSIDE ANYONE considering buying an investment property in the new financial year should focus on well-located areas that will benefit from new infrastructure spending, according to Principal of O'Rourke Realty Investments Rory O’Rourke. Mr O'Rourke said the announcement of $46.5 million to build the northern suburbs rail extension to Butler in the latest State Budget was just one example of how a well-located area could benefit from new infrastructure. “New investment in railways has been an important driver for property values, especially in the outer Perth suburban areas,” he said.
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“The extension of the railway to Butler will give an added stimulus to the property market in this area of Perth during the coming years. “In the State Budget, the Government also announced spending of $63.8 million on Joondalup Health Campus Stage 1. Health services in a local area are also an important issue that can enhance local property values. “Major new infrastructure is also being built in the inner city of Perth where we have major investments such as the City Link, the foreshore redevelopment and Perth Arena. “All these projects will boost the demand for inner-city living and have a positive impact on property values. “Overall, the outlook for the residential property investment market in WA remains very positive for the coming financial year,” Mr O’Rourke said. “There is still a large under
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supply of properties because not enough new homes are being constructed relative to the huge growth in our population.” Residential Valuations Manager of Propell National Valuers Travis Coleman said it was no secret that it was currently a buyers’ market because of the large number of properties listed for sale in Perth. “Depending on location, these areas offer astute property buyers the opportunity to make long-term capital growth once the market recovers,” he said. “Current areas in Perth offering the largest selection of homes with price discounts include the western suburbs with 89.7 per cent of homes sold with price discounts followed by Rockingham (85 per cent), Armadale/Serpentine (85.1 per cent) Stirling East (79.6 per cent) and the City of Perth (77.8 per cent).” ■
Census data vital for planning Fill in form to help prepare and design cities THE Australian Census of Population and Housing is held every five years and the next one is due on August 9, just a few weeks away. “For the property sector, the results from the census are very helpful when it comes to determining the way in which we prepare and design our cities and towns as well as indicating the projected infrastructure and service needs as population grows or declines in different areas,” REIWA President Alan Bourke said. “Historically, the census has been coordinated by an army of volunteers who deliver and retrieve the millions of hard copy census forms across the length and breadth of our vast nation. “This year, some 43,000 people will help
with the mammoth task of getting a form to every household to ensure the most accurate snapshot of the state of the nation and its 22 million inhabitants.” Mr Bourke said the census was a massive logistical exercise and paid dividends in the rich data it provided governments, businesses and members of the public for the years following its release. “The ABS can determine such things as current population, characteristics of small population groups and the dwellings in which they live and whether dwelling are owned outright, mortgaged or rented,” he said. “At REIWA we like to use much of this data to help illustrate our online suburb profiles, which in turn assists many buyers, sellers and investors with their decisions.” ■
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Outdoor designs to flaunt biggest asset Next Generation of patios to add value By KEREN BELLOS
Dome, gable and flat patios with steel or timber frames span the interior of Next Generation‘s Osborne Park showroom in an impressive display of quality craftsmanship. Roofing options include beautiful gloss timber-lined alfresco areas, which are insulated, as well as flat sheet polycarbonate panels that allow light to flood in, reflect heat and offer protection from harmful UV radiation. Mr Coleman has been involved in the construction of more than 1000 patios for the domestic and commercial sectors, with a long list of happy clients that includes builders, Western Power, town councils and the Water Corporation. He said there were many key design considerations for each project, such as the home’s features. “It’s important to consider the home’s style, patio location, angle of the sun, weather coming in, and the way it will look out at different aspects because patios can frame water features, for example,” Mr Coleman said.
MATTHEW Coleman knows how to add value to your biggest investment – your home. His company, Next Generation Patios & Pergolas, combines form and function with designer flair to create outdoor structures that flaunt modern architectural style. Corrugated metal patios with skylights are a thing of the past for Mr Coleman, who offers only the latest in outdoor living products. “While there’s nothing wrong with the older-style patios, I prefer to explore new technologies and offer the next generation of roof sheeting,” he told Residential. “Additions can devalue a home and a lot of the time you see a big patio on the side of a house that looks like a shed. “We always strive to create an amazing feature that adds value.”
“You also don’t want to jeopardise views, or make adjacent rooms dark and gloomy. “We also ensure the home’s guttering and drainage are adequate, and marry the patio’s gutters with those of the house.” Once a customer’s requirements have been gathered and the design considerations assessed, Next Generation provides a quote, drafts easy-to-understand plans and seeks council approval. A patio takes about three to four weeks to complete after council permission is granted, with an emphasis on customer service and quality control throughout. Mr Coleman said he took great pride in his company’s projects and enjoyed seeing the end results. It seems product quality and longevity, designs that won’t date and sterling customer service are all part of the next generation of patios. For more information, phone 1300 787 515 or visit the showroom at Unit 2, 18 Main Street, Osborne Park. ■
Matthew Coleman has a host of innovative designs to offer.
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