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By Tracey Evans So you’ve just been down to Exmouth to swim with the whalesharks and decided you like the look of the place.

The sparkling blue ocean and white sand against the red cliffs caught your eye and you thought it might be a place where you could spend more time.

Exmouth has gone ahead in leaps and bounds with a new marina giving it the look of a holiday mecca.

It always had a lot going for it because

of the stunning landscape and the great fishing, but Exmouth is being rediscovered with eco-tourism doing Exmouth a big favour, not to mention the resources boom.

Land at the new marina is going from $189,00, or you can get a two bedroom unit in Exmouth for $225,000.

A canal front block with a private mooring is on the market for $299,000.

If a fishing shack is more your style then $465,000 will get you that, whereas a three by two townhouse is priced from $580,000.

At the top end of the market at $989,000 is a four by one beachfront property.

If you are looking at renting out your

investment or you’d like some time in Exmouth without having to own property there, then $460 per week will get you a • three by one house.

A four by two house is currently available • for rent for $550, but a three by one villa is • renting for $1080 per week. $1800 per week will get you a three by • two townhouse on the marina whereas a • three by two house on the marina will set you back $2640 per week in rent.

But if a four by two house with a private jetty on the marina is more to your taste then your weekly rent will be $3240.

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Opportunities at Onslow’s future gas hub The State Government has called on businesses to submit their Expression of Interest (EOI) for the General Industrial Areas (GIA) to be developed near Onslow.

Lands Minister Brendon Grylls said interested companies were invited to provide information and their requirements through a LandCorp EOI survey to help gauge demand and plan the estate to meet industry needs.

user infrastructure corridors; and a heavy industry area for liquefied natural gas and hydrocarbon processing.

Mr Grylls said the GIA would play an important role in helping to optimise the ANSIA’s overall capabilities, and assist in developing functionality, by accommodating businesses, which would support the ANSIA’s proponents in construction and operation.

The 100ha GIA will form part of the Ashburton North Strategic Industrial Area (ANSIA), being developed 12km southwest of Onslow in support of major new gas resource projects.

The Minister encouraged businesses to register their interest quickly.

Spanning 8,000ha, the ANSIA also encompasses a State port; a common-user-coastal area; multi-

Delivery of Stage 1 lots is anticipated to occur in early 2014.

The EOI opens Wednesday July 11 and closes 12pm Wednesday August 8.

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Investors target apartments One of the most significant tends in the Western Australian property investment market is the growing popularity of apartment living.

Use your tax return

By Tracey Evans It’s tax time again, but that doesn’t have to mean looking forward to that tax return, hoping it’s a big one, and planning what you’ll blow it on first.

You could get very clever and use that lump sum and put it on your mortgage, helping to pay it off sooner.

If it’s property you’ve been dreaming about then your tax return can be put to good use as a deposit.

Even if it’s only $3000, some fi nanc e companies team up with builders and they’ll help you with the finance.

They have access to loans that are unique and can be used for construction costs on a new home.

With the house and land packages available now, they can come up with something for you to get you started.

Affordable housing is available and that means you can have it all, in your choice of design.

If you’re a fi rs t homebuyer in Western Australia, you can claim $7,000 for properties less than $750,000 ($1m if north of the 26th parallel).

The First Home Owner Grant is offered to people buying their fi rst property by state and federal government, to keep the housing market moving.

This means that you can add this to your tax return and any additional deposit you might have.

Then, as a fi rst homebuyer, you can apply to have your stamp duty exempt, depending on the value of the property.

There is also a Home Buyers Assistance Account that provides a grant of up to $2000 to cover expenses such as mortgage registration fees, settlement agent fees, valuation fees, inspection fees, loan establishment fees and lender fees that they spring on you when you apply for a loan.

The benefit you can claim is different in each state, so make sure you find out before you buy or build.

It could save you a lot in the long run.

In Western Australia go to dtf.wa.gov.au

This is apparent with the apartments in Pelago West, apartments set to be built in Baynton West on Gardugarli Drive and construction to begin soon on both Pelago East and the Hilton Hotel.

Uniquely situated in Karratha, the powerhouse of the Pilbara, the town offers investors returns, sometimes up to 14%.

During the eleven months ending May 2012, the value of building approvals for higher density homes in Western Australia such as apartments stood at $788.6 million according to Paul Bennion, Managing Director of DEPPRO tax depreciation.

Mr Bennion said that there was traditionally a surge by investors purchasing apartments at the start of financial year during the months of July and August.

“After visiting their accountant, many people decide to buy an apartment as an investment to minimize their tax.

“New apartments are generally favoured by investors because they are low

maintenance and generally deliver higher rental returns than a standard home.

“Over the last five years, DEPPRO has recorded a significant rise in the number of tax depreciation reports for new higher density properties such as apartments throughout Western Australia.

“However, it is unfortunate that many first time property investors who purchase apartments and units for investment purposes are still the most common group of investors who fail to obtain the full tax depreciation entitlements.

Mr Bennion said that first time investors fail to understand that the tax benefits from depreciation can be just as important as rental income.

“This is particularly the case with people buying an apartment because one year’s depreciation allowance could be equal to several years of rental income,” he said.

“While there are many issues concerning the depreciation entitlements on properties, in most cases, strata style homes such as apartments provide a higher rate of depreciation than houses - all being equal.

“Currently, there are a large number of new strata developments being sold to investors in Western Australia.

“Generally, owners of these strata style homes only depreciate the internal fixtures of the property without taking into account other items such as common property areas including car parking and recreational facilities.

Mr Bennion stated that overall, it is estimated that only one in five residential investors make use of the tax depreciation entitlements which are available to all investors on all investment properties.

“Most investors do not realize that tax benefits obtained through depreciation can be equivalent to 60% of the total purchase price of the property,” he said.

“For a new apartment in Western Australia this can equate to over $250,000 in possible tax benefits through depreciation.

“A large proportion of these tax benefits are never claimed which means that each year hundreds of millions of dollars in tax benefits are lost every year by investors not claiming their legitimate entitlements.”

❚ An artists impression of the apartments to be built in Baynton West

❚ Minister Brendon Grylls with Finabar’s John Chan at the commencement of Pelago East

❚ An artists impression of Pelago East

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Rental crisis in the cities With so many people moving west for the resources boom, people looking for somewhere to rent have found properties are few and far between.

❚ Defence Housing properties offer residential property investors a range of benefits

Invest with defence housing Defence Housing Australia supplies accommodation to members of the Australian Defence Force personnel.

They manage property worth about $8billion across Australia, with 65% managed on behalf of investors.

DHA sits within the Defence portfolio, but is not part of the Department of Defence.

They are a Commonwealth Government Business Enterprise established to undertake business activities on behalf of the Australian Government.

Overall responsibility for their activities is shared by the Minister for Defence and the Minister for Finance and Deregulation.

A Board of Directors is responsible for their overall performance.

When you buy a Defence Housing Australia (DHA) property, you also enter in a lease agreement with them.

This means you have no tenanting obligations, your rental income is backed by the Australian Government and your investment is managed and maintained by property experts throughout the lease term.

It’s one of the most secure property investments available in Australia.

To meet the Defence housing obligations, DHA are very active in the residential property market.

They manage a sizeable property development,

construction and acquisition program.

All properties meet stringent Defence requirements in terms of location, size, amenity and inclusions.

Each year, DHA sell a portion of their portfolio to investors under a leaseback arrangement.

Revenue generated from this activity is their primary source of capital; it funds their operations and enables them to provide quality housing to Defence families.

In turn, investors benefit from their property expertise and the security and certainty of the lease agreement.

When you buy a DHA property you agree to lease it back to them for a specified term.

In return, you have no tenanting obligations and your rent is backed by the Australian Government.

Our standard lease terms are 9 or 12 years.

Shorter lease terms of 3 or 6 years may be offered on occasion.

Their long-term lease allows you to easily adopt a buy and hold strategy.

Plus, when you consider residential property market cycles in Australia have historically lasted 7 to 10 years—from peak, to slowing, to a flat period and then back to a peak again— you’ll benefit from time in the market and your portfolio will be less sensitive to fluctuations in property values.

At the end of the lease agreement, vacant possession is given to you.

This means you can move in, rent privately or sell as you wish.

Unlike conventional residential property investment, DHA calculate your rent from the date of settlement.

In addition, with the exception of the first and last month, they pay your rent monthly in advance throughout the lease term.

It’s even paid when the property isn’t occupied.

When you buy a DHA property, they also guarantee to pay the commencing rent or higher for the term of the lease.

Your rent will be reviewed to market value each year (see DHA Property Care), but it will never be adjusted below the commencing value.

For example, if your commencing rent is $400 per week, it can never drop below $400 a week; but it can go up.

Their rent guarantee means you can budget easily, because you’ll know exactly what your minimum rental income will be for the term of the lease. Financial institutions also look upon DHA property investment favourably— you receive reliable rent, so they know you’ll have the capacity to repay borrowings.

Register your interest in DHA property or call 133 DHA (133 342) to speak with one of our consultants.

Source : invest.dha.gov.au

Sydney has a crisis of a different kind that comes from the demand for accommodation close to the CBD. The low vacancy rates in both Perth and Sydney make both cities highly competitive for tenants.

Rental yields are rising in both cities according to Australian Property Monitors.

Unit rental prices in Sydney are now approaching those for houses, with the median weekly asking rental for units increasing by 4.4 per cent to $470 per week in the past quarter, compared with $500 per week for houses.

The low vacancy rates in Sydney make the rental market highly competitive for prospective tenants.

Perth rental prices have risen markedly over the past few months, up 7.5 per cent to $430 for houses and up 8.6 per cent to $380 for units.

“In the Sydney market, the price increases in units over the quarter reflect growing demand for this type of accommodation that typically is located closer to the CBD and provides more established urban infrastructure,” senior economist Andrew Wilson says.

“More widely, particularly in Perth, Darwin and Canberra, ongoing shortages of accommodation and low levels of new supply are placing upward pressure on rentals, which can be expected to continue over the rest of 2012.”

❚ The rental market is highly competitive in Sydney’s CBD Although Darwin recorded significant rental growth for both units and houses over the June quarter, much of this can be attributed to seasonal effects that are characterised by extreme quarterly fluctuations typical of this market.

Weekly median rents in Brisbane are actually higher than Melbourne.

The median rent for a house in Brisbane is $380 and for a unit the median rent is $360, compared with $360 for a house or $350 for a unit in Melbourne.

“The strong capital growth prospects for Sydney, Perth and to a lesser degree Brisbane, will act to dampen gross yield increases despite rent rises. They will nonetheless prove increasingly attractive to investors seeking capital gains as recoveries in the price cycles become increasingly evident,” Wilson says.

Source: Australian Property Investor

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Secure company lease ❚ Massive 1,093 square metre block

Huge development potential Sites like this are becoming extremely sought after in the increasingly competitive South Hedland Market.

A perfect rectangular shaped block ideal for development, once the proposed scheme amendment 51 takes effect.

implement a short-term lease, while you conduct your due diligence and plan your multiple unit build.

The property is a huge 1,093 square metres and is the perfect site for large development, and has an excellent opportunity to implement a short-term lease.

The current house on the property is a 3x1 fibro with a renovated kitchen.

Properties like this have been flying out the door and this won’t be any different.

Currently owner occupied, this property presents a fantastic opportunity for developers to

Please contact Richard Cook on 0409 750 490 to secure this rare development site or risk missing out.

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Located on a central site of 2,463 metres square, improvements are in excellent condition and include an enormous four bedroom, three bathroom brick home, workshop of approximately 220 metres square, extensive offices both inside and outside the workshop, totalling approximately 150 metres square, and concrete hardstand of approximately 300 metres square.

Site coverage of improvements is extensive at approximately 40 per cent and quality of improvements is significantly higher than average.

The substantial brick home is fully air conditioned and offers four extremely large bedrooms, one with an ensuite.

The home features spacious bathroom and laundry facilities, kitchen and adjoining dining area and large separate lounge/rumpus room, and outside, the home offers a large private front pergola with water feature, carport running the length of the home and a full length verandah at the rear.

Adjoining the rear verandah and overlooking the grassed back yard, is a covered outdoor recreation area with built in BBQ and outdoor sink, which is great for preparing freshly caught fish for the BBQ. The home is fantastic for housing company staff due to the spacious size and multiple recreation areas.

Located next to the house is the workshop with undercover access from the house.

The workshop features a concrete floor, structural steel frame and three phase power.

Inside the workshop are five air conditioned

office rooms and a separate ablutions/laundry room. Vehicle access is a strong feature with two openings at the front and one at the rear, all measuring approx 3.4m x 3.4m and offering drive through access.

At the rear of the workshop and adjoining the BBQ area is a brick lunchroom of approximately 20 metres square, which is suitable for a range of uses.

Surrounding the workshop is extensive concrete hardstand of approximately 300 metres square which adds to the high quality finish of the property.

Properties of this quality offering such extensive improvements are in high demand.

Don’t delay, call Crawford Realty commercial and industrial specialist Eliza Mearns today for more information on 0416 048 929, or email Eliza at commercial@crawfordrealty.com.au.

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The outdoor area includes a new patio with the single garage coming with parking for over four vehicles, and there is space on the large block at the back of the house, all situated in a great location close to the South Hedland CBD and Town Centre ReDevelopment.

Price $860,000

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The home boasts a fully renovated kitchen on a large 723 metre square block and is ready for a family, couple or individual to move straight into.

Properties without a lease already in place are very rare to fi nd in the Hedland property market, so don’t miss out on your

chance to purchase your own home.

The property is a Modern 3 x 1 brick veneer and iron home offering a large spacious lounge with a separate entry, open plan private dining area and fully renovated kitchen offering a chef’s Whirlpool cooker and oven.

The large master bedroom has a built in robe and all minor bedrooms are a good size with built in robes, and the bathroom is of good quality with vanity, bath and shower.

Call Hayden Crawford, award winning sales representative, today on 9172 5300 or 0488 070 067.

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11 Pedlar Street, South Hedland

• Strong lease to government tenant returning $1400 per week • Completely renovated with not a cent to spend • Attractive near new kitchen and bathroom • Two spacious air conditioned bedrooms • Highly attractive to corporate tenant market • Ideal set and forget positive cashflow investment • 10.9% return! - call now, this property will not last.

• 3 x 1 Brick veneer and iron property • New Kitchen with Chef’s Whirlpool Cooker/ Oven • All bedrooms are good size with BIRs • Excellent outdoor area with a brand new patio • Huge amount of parking with single garage • 723m2 block with space at the back of the house • Close to South Hedland CBD & redevelopment

• 4 x 1 Fibro & Iron home, fully fenced for parking up to 8 cars/boat or caravan • 4 good sized bedrooms include air cons & fans • Open plan living area, modern renovated kitchen & breakfast bar • Huge under cover entertaining area surrounded by lush tropical gardens • Large powered workshop or double lock up garage

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Exec Living in South Hedland’s Best location 2 Spatula Court, South Hedland

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3 Moore Street, Port Hedland • New floor coverings throughout the property • Large open plan kitchen, dining and living area • ‘L’ shaped modern kitchen with stylish fittings • Large master bedroom with split A/C and Built in • Large back yard with lawn and established trees • Renovated large bathroom with glass shower door

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157 Anderson Street, Port Hedland

• Four good sized bedrooms include BIRs. • O/plan living & meals area include air condition & ceiling fans.

• Large tiled laundry includes built in storage.

• Huge elevated decked under cover entertaining area.

• Lush reticulated gardens all located on a 870sqm Block.

• 870sqm block including two unit duplex • Total of 5 large bedrooms and two bathrooms • Two good sized kitchens including ample bench and storage space • Open plan living and meals area include air condition and ceiling fans.

• Separate lounge room with air conditioning.

• Large tiled laundry includes built in storage.

• Large shaded garden area to the rear of the properties

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Modern Workshop

14 Throssell Road, South Hedland

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31 Harwell Way, Wedgefield

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Guaranteed return $6,935 p/m, 10.5% net Available leased or vacant for owner occupiers Drive through workshop of approx. 150m2 Spacious internal office/showroom fully air con approx. 47m2 • Mezzanine level 50m2, outdoor area 45m2 • Brand new & ultra low maintenance • A fantastic high return asset in a supercharged growth area

• Consistently top 10 & 20 performer in the state • New 15 year TAB contract on offer • Average weekly commissions over $5,550 and growing • Prime main street location, neighbouring Subway and hotel • Huge growth potential with town expansion • Super strong trading history • No rent payable, extremely low overheads • Superb high growth business opportunity, call now!

For Sale

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$789,000 + GST

Perfect New Company Premise

For Sale $530,000 GST / Going Concern

Ideal For Big Business

3/103 Oxide Way, Wedgefield

Substantial, fenced and level 4449m2 site Spacious solid brick four bedroom home Immaculate near new offices approx. 100m2 Drive through workshop with office & three phase power Second workshop approx. 100m2 Additional hardstand over 280m2 with outdoor three phase Investors return a minimum 10% net, $26,000 per month Amazingly rare offering in excellent condition, call today.

For Sale

6 Ridley Street, Wedgefield

• For investors guaranteed to lease at $10,500 p/m, over 10% NET • High quality, low maintenance new property • 1475m2 approx. fully fenced site • 200m2 approx. clear span workshop • 6m roof, 4m(w) x 5m(h) roller door • Air con office approx 64m2, kitchenette and bathroom • Construction completion July, ready to occupy August • Top quality set and forget investment!

• Substantial 4694m2 site, compact, level and fenced • Heavy vehicle suitable access and improvements • Drive through structural steel workshop • Three phase power & air to three locations • 3 bedroom accommodation unit • 3 room brick office - air conditioned • 64m2 powered undercover concrete hardstand • Significant bonus of development potential - call today!

For Sale

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3-44 Counihan Crescent, $11,638/pm + GST Pretty Pool AVAILABLE DECEMBER 190m2 brand new commercial space, exclusive location, incredible views, 3m high ceilings, never-seen-before opportunity.

South Hedland

9/2 Byass Street, $4,000/pm + GST South Hedland AVAILABLE NOW 83m2 air conditioned offices with bathroom & kitchen access, fixed outgoings. Rare offering, be quick to secure.

Unit 2-4/3241 Throssell Road $9,160/pm + GST South Hedland AVAILABLE AUGUST Office/retail, town centre location, 169m2 area with bathroom & kitchenette 1A/2 Byass Street $11,550/pm + GST South Hedland AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 2 280m office, boardroom & managers office, shared bathroom & kitchen, 30 workstations.

3/2 Byass Street $12,875/pm + GST South Hedland AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 2 300m office, 6 air cond offices, training & reception room, kitchenette & bathroom.

Wedgefield

2/103 Oxide Way $6,994/pm + GST Wedgefield AVAILABLE JANUARY 2013 2 2 2 2 112m workshop, 48m office, 52m mezzanine, 30m exclusive hardstand 1/101 Pinnacles St $7,500/pm + GST Wedgefield AVAILABLE AUGUST 190m2 workshop, air cond office kitchenette & bathroom, mezzanine.

2/101 Pinnacles St $7,500/pm + GST Wedgefield AVAILABLE AUGUST 2 190m workshop, air cond office kitchenette & bathroom, mezzanine.

2/10 Schilliman Street $8,000/pm + GST Wedgefield AVAILABLE NOW 700m2 site, 200m2 workshop with office & ablutions, highly visible corner location.

$3,100,000 + GST

Huge Site/ Accommodation Bonus

2/119 Iron Ore Street, Wedgefield

Under Applica

Commercial Rentals

Commercial and Industrial Properties for Sale High Profit Business

128 Paton Road, $2400/wk South Hedland AVAILABLE NOW Beautifully renovated 3 bedroom 1 bathroom home partially furnished with lush gardens surrounding the home. Large U/c patio at rear of the property.

Long Lease required.

Port Hedland

Future Development Site

• Solid 4 x 1 Weatherboard & Iron Home • Spacious lounge/dining area with open plan design • Executive kitchen & Breakfast Bar • Excellent outdoor patio with large undercover area • Large 845m2 block, access both sides of the house • Lovely tropical gardens with a below ground pool

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$1,250,000 + GST

For Sale

$2,200,000 + GST

Leased

25 Moorambine Street $8,500/pm + GST Wedgefield AVAILABLE NOW 2 2 520m hardstand, 85m workshop, renovated offices, bathroom, kitchenette.

12 Carlindie Way $9,500/pm + GST Wedgefield AVAILABLE NOW 2 2 1750m site, 120m workshop, hugely functional hardstand.

3/101 Pinnacles Street $9,700/pm + GST Wedgefield AVAILABLE AUGUST 2 319m workshop, 3x electric roller doors, air cond office, kitchenette & bathroom.

2/106 Oxide Way $10,500/pm + GST Wedgefield AVAILABLE NOW 1575m2 site, brand new 200m2 workshop, 64m2 kitchenette and ablutions.

116 Pinnacles Street $22,000/pm+ GST Wedgefield AVAILABLE JULY 3014m2, 256m2 workshop, 178m2 office, 62.7 mezzanine, kitchenette & bathroom.

Ryan Crawford

George Cook

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Dave Rowe

Richard Cook

Hayden Crawford

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Eliza Mearns

Katie Rohrlach

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Development Sales Manager

Sales Consultant

Sales Consultant

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$1,300,000

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• Attain $2800p/wk and 11.2% ROI in Sept 2012 / $145,600 P/A • Separate formal lounge area, additional dining room • Large outdoor wooden deck area with BGP & shade sails • Private bar with LCD Television set up in the entertaining area • 995m2 block located in one of Port Hedland’s best streets

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19 Somerset Crescent, $1600/wk South Hedland AVAILABLE 25/07/2012 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom home perfect for a young couple or small family.

Fully fenced yard with rear paved entertaining area. 2 double access gates (left and right of front). Open plan lounge/dining and kitchen. Carpeted bedrooms with BIR’s.

11 Pedlar Street, $2350/wk South Hedland AVAILABLE 06/07/2012 4 Bedroom 1 Bathroom with unapproved free standing office . There is a combined kitchen & dining with a separate lounge room, lino floors & airconditioning throughout the property with ceiling fans in all the bedrooms. Combined garage and workshop with a fully fenced yard.

3 Leeds Street, Port Hedland

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Moore Street Development Site!

• Huge outside entertaining patio area, below ground pool & lush tropical ret. garden • Executive 4 Bedroom2 Bathroom modern built home will return a huge $130,000PA • Spacious living areas, separate Lounge room all include ceiling fans and split system air con • Large kitchen including dishwasher, breakfast bar, ample storage & bench space • Master bedroom includes large walk in robes and en-suite facility, further 3 beds BIRs and split air conditioning

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❚ Excellent investment opportunity in Bulgarra

Spacious investment Rare as hen’s teeth are great investments like this one.

Built in a tidy complex of 6 private unit situated at the front of the complex and located in sought after Bulgarra, this villa is excellent buying and offers a fabulous opportunity to invest or buy a quality home.

Leased at $1600 per week until September 2012, sporting a great return of 10.8% Located walking distance to sporting complex, recreational club and schools, this property will sell to

the first to view.

The private and secure front villa has three bedrooms and two bathrooms and is complete with an open and spacious living area with high ceilings.

With an alfresco entertaining area outside and tropical garden, this home is certain to catch your eye.

The property is conveniently located with easy walking distance to a sporting complex, recreational club and schools.

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Price $770,000 Lockyer Street Bulgarra AGENT

Crawford Realty

CONTACT Sherrie 0409 118 895 WEB

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Luxury living

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Touch of class This beautifully appointed single storey executive home must be inspected to appreciate the craftsmanship and appointments that abound in this truly delightful brand new property.

Comprising of 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with a formal lounge providing a private retreat with Fox cabling and AV connection.

The master bedroom has a huge walk in robe that

leads into a five star ensuite with a bath and shower with space and practical elegance.

The kitchen overlooks a dining and family room with plenty of fridge and freezer space, stainless steel stove and splash back, truly the ultimate in classic functionality and superior class.

The outdoor area with entertaining facilities is capped off by a high tech below ground pool and water feature.

The double lock –up garage has a 20 metre square storage area and easy access to the home.

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Marinyarra Loop Baynton Crawford Realty

CONTACT John 0409 084 649 WEB

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This craftsman built, two storey family home is centrally located in Baynton West.

Upstairs comprises of a huge master bedroom with walk in robe and spacious quality fitted ensuite.

The long passage accesses the ultra modern gourmet kitchen with expansive bench top and quality fittings, including island bench, all overlooking the family and dining area.

There are 2 linen cupboards and all bedrooms have built in robes and plenty of room for a queen sized bed.

The large entertaining area with gazebo and sparkling below ground pool provides the perfect setting for enjoying the quality lifestyle.

The bathroom includes a huge shower and bath with attractive vanity.

Rear access provides double carport and lockup storage with easy access.

Downstairs entry leads to a formal lounge with all the entertainment fittings and privacy.

This quality home is finished with beautiful appointments throughout and is one that should definitely not be missed.

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❚ The ultra-modern kitchen features quality fittings

K A R R AT H A

Crawford Realty

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Current Sale Properties

Millars Well

7A Rouse Court Millars Well

$1450 pw AVAILABLE NOW

4C Kallama Parade Millars Well

$1200 pw AVAILABLE NOW

Now Leased

Superb Investment

Superb Buying - Achieve 11.22%

• Bargain buying for the astute investor with healthy profits to be made for little effort • Close to local park and playground • A tastefully renovated timber kitchen complete with quality tasteful finishes • Three good sized bedrooms complete with built in robes • New tiling, paint and blinds throughout • A large 741 square metre block

• Leased to April 2013 to a corporate tenant • Generous 567 square metre block with space to install a pool or large shed • Three good sized bedrooms , one bathroom with large open plan living zone • Splendid undercover outdoors entertaining area overlooking tropical gardens • Functional kitchen with abundant cupboard space

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Neat Investment

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Development Site – Zoned R30 • Neat three bedrooms, one bathroom with below ground pool • 744 m2 lot zoned R30 • Close to town centre, schools and amenities • Level site making it easy to redevelop • Suitable for a two storey accommodation • Don’t delay securing this property as these properties are in high demand

• Below ground pool with astro turf and shade sail • Massive under cover areas • Ample parking for toys • Close to town • Leases at $1450.00 per week

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$769,000

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$730,000

Maximum Depreciation – Achieve 10.4% • Sure to become Karratha`s premium residential address • A quality beautifully finished master built display home • A safe family friendly environment with parks close by • New Baynton West Family Centre just around the corner • Walking distance to New Baynton West Primary School

$845,000

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23 Curlew Street BAYNTON

• A sensational opportunity to invest • Efficient split system air throughout living and bedroom areas • Open living • Above ground pool with salt chlorinator and paved surrounds • A fully enclosed rear yard just the place for kids and pets • Loads of parking for all the toys

• This is a large family home built to a very high standard • Utilise the dual living option if needed • Open living, theatre room • Large bedrooms • Parks, playgrounds, sports oval, family centre and new school all close by • Karratha is growing, rents are increasing and so are property values. Don`t hesitate.

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$950,000

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Huge Potential – Subdivisible

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$960,000

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2 Hyde Road PEGS CREEK

13 Marniyarra Loop BAYNTON

11 Marniyarra Loop BAYNTON

• 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom residence with Corporate Lease to November, 2012 • Current DA for subdivision of the property into two lots • 903 square metre block to be subdivided into 532 and 371 square metre lots • Quiet street close to CBD, Schools and Cattrall Park • Properties like this are extremely rare in Karratha so act quickly

• 2 Storey quality brick home with maximum use of space for entertaining and living • Compact block opposite school and parkland • Huge garage and storage area • Quality fittings to all bathrooms with spacious showers and baths • Spacious bedrooms with Walk- in robe to master • Huge open living and access to outdoor area

• Great location opposite schools • Quality fittings to all bathrooms with spacious showers and baths • Spacious bedrooms with Walk- in robe to master • Huge open living and access to outdoor entertaining area • Gourmet kitchen with benchtop space • 2 Storey quality brick home with maximum use of space for entertaining and living

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$1,050,000

Super Investment

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$1,100,000

Multiple Occupancy - Achieve 10%

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23 Fantail Bend NICKOL • Impressive Timik four bedroom, two bathroom investment property • Large entry foyer with tall ceilings throughout, quality window treatments, tiled floors and quality carpets in all bedrooms • Gourmet kitchen with island bench and enormous walk in pantry • Long lease with corporate client • Superb outdoor entertaining area and double lock up garage

• Cleverly designed 5 Bedroom, 3 bathroom home • Potential to accommodate multiple occupants with separate living areas • Quality throughout with wide open living areas • An easily maintained property with a below ground pool • Vacant Possession • Surrounded by quality homes, parks and new amenities

• 6040m2 level commercial block with 50 metre frontage • Fully fenced with double gates and fully serviced • Excellent heavy vehicle access • High exposure street • Excellent investment for the investor or owner occupier • Be quick to secure as this won’t last long

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Now Leased

$850 pw AVAILABLE NOW

Located close to Sporting Complex and Town, this beautifully refurbished fully furnished one bedroom unit is a must. Perfect for the busy couple. Do not delay this won’t last long.

796 Andover Way Bulgarra

$1300 pw

$1450 pw AVAILABLE NOW

Come home to an this gorgeous 4 bedroom home. With beautiful established gardens, lovely gourmet kitchen and fantastic secure rear yard you won’t want to leave. Plenty of room for the caravan and boat this is the perfect property for the active family.

Nickol

20 Sandpiper Turn Nickol

$1995 pw

dAVAILABLE NOW Leafise ow Would like to live N in one of Karratha’s nest properties? With Spacious

living which opens into large kitchen and dining room, Separate lounge and study and beautiful patio you would be living in luxury like a king or queen in this.

22 Thistle Loop Nickol

$2000 pw AVAILABLE NOW

Surrounded by luscious tropical gardens this home is sure to impress.

Spend time around the pool in your own oasis or simply enjoy some family time in the large open living area or theatre room the choice is yours! This is simply a home you must see!!!

Pegs Creek

$1,100,000

Rare Commercial Land Rare Commercial Land 1510 Lambert Road KIE

$1400 pw AVAILABLE NOW

professionals. The large front and back yards are ideal for those out door types. Tiled floors within the home make for easy maintenance, which means you can relax that little bit more in Karratha.

$995,000

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100 Bajamalu Drive BAYNTON

31 Curlew Street Baynton

Want some privacy? Sick of sharing a bathroom with some-one? Then this property is defiantly for you! With four large bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, low maintenance gardens and large double garage, this home is perfect for the hard working.

AVAILABLE NOW This home has abundance spaced for the whole family or ease Nowof Lstorage

Beautifully Designed

Two Storey Luxury

$1850 pw AVAILABLE NOW

808 Clarkson Way Bulgarra

Dual Living

11 Leonard Way NICKOL

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47 Bajamalu Drive Baynton

Fresh and fully furnished, this lovely town house is almost too good to be true! With 3 good sized bedrooms, Fully Furnished with near everything you need, just bring clothes & groceries that’s all you need! This property would be perfect for hard working couple or FIFO.

Bulgarra

$945,000

• Massive 4 bedroom 2 bathroom Karratha Stone house with vacant possession • Two living areas with separate dining room which features built in bar • Stunning kitchen with extensive cupboard space and dishwasher • Magnificent entertaining area overlooking in ground pool and tropical gardens • Big powered shed with extra bedroom and double carport

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$1300 pw AVAILABLE NOW

4/1925 Ridley Street Bulgarra

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Modern Reno - Achieve 10.8%

17/638 Samson Way Bulgarra

3x2 new home in Baynton West, close to family centre and sporting grounds, good sized bedrooms, open plan living with separate lounge area, modern galley kitchen, this truly is a must-see property!

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35 Demetre Crescent PEGS CREEK

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Baynton

6 Ganbarr Street BAYNTON

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Modern kitchen and bathroom

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$710,000

84 Wellard Way BULGARRA

Come home after a long day of working and simply put your feet up and relax. This lovely 2x2 is perfect for the hard working. With open living space and lovely undercover alfresco for entertaining you really can’t go wrong with this property.

• Immaculately presented 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom residence with vacant possession • Quiet street close to CBD, Schools and playing fields • Recently painted throughout and new carpets in all bedrooms • Huge patio overlooking manicured gardens • At a great price, central location and excellent presentation there is nothing to do but move in or lease out.

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31 Truslove Way PEGS CREEK

Now Leased

260 Lewington Way BULGARRA

Under Offe

• 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom home with

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565 Emma Street BULGARRA

18/1928 Ridley Street BULGARRA

This lovely 4x2 home has just has a complete makeover! With large bedrooms, open living and low maintenance gardens this property is defiantly a timeless masterpiece!

9 Thompson Way Pegs Creek Now

$1600 pw

LeasedAVAILABLE NOW

Step inside this large property and instantly feel at home. With Large Bedrooms, Tiled Living room and beautiful in ground pool plus space to enjoy with family, you won’t want to leave.

Commercial 1/16 Crane Circle Pegs Creek

$3,920 p/wk + GST + Outgoings AVAILABLE NOW

This brand new 453m2 unit provides an excellent opportunity for a company requiring a large work space and live in accommodation in Karrathas CBD. Internal office space – 62m2, internal work space – 329m2, live in accommodation – 62m2

4/2885 Coolawanyah Rd KIE

COMMERCIAL

$2,000,000

$1,418.25 p/wk + GST + Outgoings AVAILABLE NOW

This brand new 453m2 unit provides an excellent opportunity for a company requiring a large work space and live in accommodation in Karrathas CBD. Internal office space – 62m2, internal work space – 329m2, live in accommodation – 62m2

Trust the sale of your property to the proven market leaders Ryan

Mark

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Sherrie

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Candace

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Lifestyle Investment BINDOON • Bindoon farm - 2 properties adjoining 91 acres and 191 Acres • Can sell separately • Beautiful pictureque country • 63kms from Midland on Great Northern H’way • Fertile soil with Brockman River running through • Suitable for citrus fruits;cropping; grazing sheep or cattle.

• House & Sheds

Owner 0428 515 011

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Rebound in building approvals Building approvals rose strongly in May 2012, in a rare piece of positive news for the new home building sector, said the Housing Industry Association, the voice of Australia’s residential building industry.

“Building approvals were up by a sizeable 27.3 per cent in May 2012.

“This result provides some hope of an improved new home building outlook emerging in time and delivers preliminary evidence that recent interest rate cuts may be starting to have an impact,” said HIA Senior Economist, Andrew Harvey.

“However, we need to keep in mind that the result comes off a very low base in April and is driven by the highly volatile multi-unit part of the market.

“The level of approvals in the core segment of detached housing remains well below the levels recorded one year ago,” said Andrew Harvey.

“Key factors behind the strong May result include a partial rebound in Western Australia which saw approvals up by 24.8 per cent in May after a 47.2 per cent fall in April, along with a similar rebound in South Australia.

“There is also a “bring forward” effect in both Victoria and NSW where buyers have rushed into the housing market to secure state government home buyer incentives before they end on 30 June 2012,” said HIA Senior Economist, Andrew Harvey.

Multi-unit approvals rose by 58.3 per cent in May 2012 to be up by 41.5 per cent on May 2011, while detached housing approvals were up by 9.0 per cent in May 2012, but down by 8.5 per cent when compared to May 2011.

The May result follows a 7.6 per cent fall in total approvals in April to their lowest level since May 2009.

“Leading indicators of housing activity over recent quarters have simply been appalling, so today’s positive building approvals result is welcome news which comes at a time when many builders, manufacturers and suppliers in the residential building industry continue to face very challenging conditions,” said Mr Harvey.

In May 2012, total seasonally adjusted building approvals rose by 25.1 per cent in NSW, 31.8 per cent in Victoria, 10.3 per cent in Queensland, and 16.2 per cent in Western Australia.

In trend terms, total approvals rose by

21.5 per cent in the Northern Territory and by 27.5 per cent in the Australian Capital Territory.

Tasmania was the only jurisdiction to experience a fall in approvals in May 2012, down by 12.1 per cent in seasonally adjusted terms.

Get rid of that mortgage If you want to save yourself a lot of money in the long run then its time to change your ways.

Expressions of Interest Karratha City Centre Traders Reference Group LandCorp and the Shire of Roebourne recognise that an important part of Karratha City Centre Infrastructure Works Project is to keep residents as well as owners and occupiers of businesses within the city centre well informed on the project stages.

Key to this will be the formation of a City Centre Traders Reference Group (CCTRG), intended to be an important forum within the project’s overall communications framework. The primary objectives of this group will be to: • Consider issues and impacts of the project on the community • Circulate relevant information from CCTRG meetings to the wider community.

Individuals selected for the CCTRG will become vital contributors in realising the Karratha City Centre vision.

For more information, or to obtain an Expressions of Interest form and Terms of Reference, please contact Jacinta Harvey on 0429 770 119 or email jacinta.harvey@landcorp.com.au

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Nominations close at 5pm WST on 1 August 2012.

Here are a few tips that can help you to pay off that mortgage earlier.

By making more frequent payments you can actually reduce your mortgage sooner than you think.

Make it a goal to make payments more frequently: put any spare cash, especially if you happen to get a lump sum, straight into your mortgage.

If you can stretch yourself, paying more off now helps you to owe less later on.

Set yourself a budget and plan what your expenses really are.

Work out carefully how much you can really afford to put away into your repayments and how much goes on bills.

Put money into your mortgage fortnightly rather than monthly.

When you pay half the usual monthly repayment fortnightly, it means you make about one extra payment a year.

There are 26 fortnights in a year and with that in mind, paying $2,000 per month would net $24,000 in total payments.

z With just a little planning, paying off your mortgage early is possible for all home owners and investors, whatever your budget But by paying $1,000 fortnightly, your payments would equal $26,000 in the year.

In this case it costs $2,000 more annually, but it’s a good method of increasing your payments in a balanced way.

Using a mortgageoffset account to reduce the loan interest is another method of paying your mortgage off earlier.

A standard variable rate loan, generally offers you the option of putting 100% of your income and savings into an offset account, to reduce your loan interest.

By paying your income directly into an offset account you can take a big chunk out of the principal.

As soon as settlement occurs pay the first home loan instalment as soon as you can.

By making a repayment on the first day, you can reduce the principal immediately – and therefore all future interest repayments.

If you align your loan repayments with your income cycle it makes it much easier to budget.

Make the mortgage repayment one of your priorities and then you know how much you can spend on other items.

If interest rates fall, don’t lower your minimum regular payment.

It’s tempting to see it as an opportunity to get more cash to spend.

If you had the

discipline to pay the higher rate before, you should use this opportunity to pay off your loan faster.

Split your loan between a fixed rate and a variable rate.

When it’s not clear if interest rates will go up or down in the future, choosing between the security of a fixed rate loan and the flexibility of one at a variable rate can be difficult.

So, if you split your loan you can get some of the benefits of both.

Use Internet banking for automatic repayments to have some control over your loan.

Depending on your budget, you can always alter what is drawn automatically.

Source: yourmortgage.com.au

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Two low maintenance homes in Newman These two separate near new homes are located just 200 metres

from

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Boulevard

Shopping Centre, the retail and commercial hub of not only Newman, but of the entire East Pilbara.

The three bedrooms in each home afford room for queen sized beds, and a good sized open plan living and dining area together with a quality kitchen seals the deal.

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The homes feature low maintenance Broome style construction and as they’re only a couple of years old, there is plenty of depreciation available to assist the after tax position of these substantial positive cash flow investments.

❚ Above : 4A Moondoorow Street ❚ Below : 4B Moondoorow Street

The location, and these quality homes, will ensure above average returns in Newman’s strongly growing market.

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The homes are currently rented to the local hospital as residential accommodation for medical staff and will always be a valuable rental proposition as a school and the police station are also located nearby.

The homes are located on a good streetscape with other quality homes in the area.

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Both backyards boast nicely landscaped gardens and lawn and also include auto reticulation for your convenience.

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With the initial works package now completed, construction of new roadways, services and landscaping for the Warambie Road precinct is due to commence on 23 July 2012 as part of the Karratha City Centre Infrastructure Works project.

Both the Shire of Roebourne and LandCorp agree the priority will be to keep residents, business owners and tenants in the city centre well informed on the progress of works undertaken as part of this project.

“From 23 July until the end of October 2012 there will be some disruption to traffic movements, including a road closure between Sherlock Crescent and Sharpe Avenue along Warambie Road,” Ms Harvey said.

“Works will also include the junction at Warambie Road and Harwood Way and alternative routes to access the Warambie Road precinct will be available by using Sherlock Crescent and Sharpe Avenue with two way access along these streets remaining open.

“Local businesses in the area will remain open and trade as normal during the construction period.

“The contractors, Downer Australia will provide signage and temporary barriers to protect the safety of the community around the works area and the speed limit on roads may be reduced.

“Our contractors will endeavour to minimise disruption from the works for the people and businesses of Karratha,” Ms Harvey said.

“We are grateful to the people and businesses of Karratha for their understanding and co-operation during the development.

“We continue to work hard alongside the Shire of Roebourne and our contractors to help transform Karratha into the City of the North.”

Want more information?

Please call Jacinta Harvey, LandCorp Regional Manager Pilbara on 0429 770 119 or contractors Downer Australia on 0467 773 788.

Further information and updates will be available at www.landcorp.com.au

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The Pam Buchanan Family Centre was acknowledged for its contribution to the community at the WA Institute of Architecture Awards on Friday, July 13.

Acknowledgment was a commendation in the public architecture category for the Pam Buchanan Family Centre in Baynton West.

The building is revolutionary as it seeks to provide space for young families to interact and play outside of the hermetically sealed environments typical of its harsh location.

The various elements of the building are ringed via a continuous roof creating deep, covered outdoor play spaces and a sheltered interior courtyard.

In their assessment the jury stated that, “the Pam Buchanan Family Centre is an important work of architecture as a model for addressing the social and early childhood educational needs of rapidly growing communities in the north-west regions of WA. “The overall form and ethos is about affording protection and comfort.

“A new project for a new community – already integral to the lives of those it is intended to assist.”

The Pam Buchanan Family Centre is a “one stop shop” for family and child-related services, which opened in February 2012.

The multi- purpose centre includes: • a child care centre • office and clinic space for specialist health providers • two infant health clinics • playgroup facilities with outdoor shaded areas • coffee shop • meeting rooms and office space The $10.1 million building is proudly funded by the Australian Government’s Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program, the State Government’s Royalties for Regions Pilbara Cities Program, Lotterywest and LandCorp.

The on the night, CODA Studio was the State’s most awarded practice, receiving two awards and three commendations across five distinct categories.

The Fremantle based practice works across the breadth of Western Australia and has been recognised for their excellence in architecture across a range of project scales.

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FAQ’s for buying and selling property What are the procedures for auctions?

The auctioneer will open the auction by describing the contract and any special conditions that will be a condition of sale.

The auctioneer may state that the owner has the right to make up to a disclosed number of bids up to the reserve price and that if the owner does bid then that bid will be disclosed as an owner bid.

The owner normally sets a reserve price. If bidding does not reach the reserve price then the property will not be sold.

The auctioneer will normally disclose if bidding has reached the reserve price.

Prior to an auction is it important to talk to the owner’s agent and discuss any conditions such as the amount of deposit to be paid upon signing of the contract and the settlement date.

Normally your bids at auction cannot be subject to any conditions.

If your bid is the highest bid, then you will be required to immediately sign the contract and pay the deposit. You cannot change your mind.

Settlement is delayed, what are my options?

Section 4 of the Joint Form of General Conditions provides contractual conditions for the event of a delay in settlement through setting out the rights and obligations of the buyer and seller depending on whether it is a buyer or seller delay.

What’s the process when there are multiple offers on a property for sale?

There is not any right or wrong procedure.

It is important to remember that it is always a seller’s right to assume that any offer received from a buyer is their best offer.

If the seller has several offers to consider then the seller may ask the agent to inform the buyers that there are multiple offers and that the buyers have until a specified time to present their best offer.

The seller could also decide to only negotiate with one of the offers.

What happens if finance is not approved by the date on the contract?

On the assumption that you have used the REIWA standard contract, the contract continues on until either the seller terminates the contract or the buyer satisfies the finance condition and notifies the seller.

Conditions for the Sale of Land.

Essentially the buyer is entitled to the keys at Settlement or on possession.

If immediately prior to the settlement the seller occupies the property as the seller’s principal place of residence then the seller may remain in occupation until 12 noon on the day following settlement. If that is the case then the buyer will not be entitled to the keys until 12 noon on the day following settlement.

What information do I need to tell the agent?

There is no such thing as ‘buyer beware’. The agent needs to be informed about all information that you know about the property. If you know that something does not work e.g a bathroom exhaust fan, or an improvement to the property that does not have council approval then inform the agent.

The agent will have an obligation to relay all relevant information onto prospective buyers prior to them entering into a contract.

The agent will include relevant information in the contract so that there can be no misunderstandings e.g. the dishwasher is not included in the sale of the property.

What do I look for when doing the final inspection prior to settlement of the property I am buying?

When can I have the keys to the property once it’s settled?

This is addressed at section 6.5 of the Joint Form of General

For example the seller may have agreed to repair a cracked wall.

The purpose of the final inspection is to ensure that the property is in the same state and condition that it was in immediately prior to signing the contract.

The seller in the Joint Form of General Conditions at section 9.1(e) has made a representation to the buyer that the property at settlement will be in the same condition as it was in immediately before the Contract Date.

The buyer would also be looking to ensure that the seller has complied with any special conditions on the contract.

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You need Summit North West because they build homes that fit your world today and tomorrow.

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Superb location A unique opportunity to acquire this neat four bedroom one bathroom home on a large 827 square metre lot, zoned R30, represents an opportunity to become part of the lucrative Karratha redevelopment scene.

This very neat and tidy residence is situated on a level site, allowing easy redevelopment and is suitable for a two-storey development for the right buyer.

The property is owner occupied therefore offering vacant possession or could be leased short term whilst awaiting DA approval.

Situated in an advantageous location just a hop, step and jump to the CBD, school and amenities, the benefits of this location are endless.

The property faces Searipple Road which allows excellent exposure and there has also been some suggestion that this may be re zoned to R40 in years to come.

Executive living in South Hedland’s best location Calum Wardle and Crawford Realty present for sale this stunning executive home located in South Hedland, the best location offering the smart investor future capital growth and fantastic cash flow returns.

Built in 1998, comprising four generous bedrooms, two well-appointed modern bathrooms and huge open living areas, including large modern kitchen and adjoining undercover entertaining area, overlooking a resort style below-ground pool.

The master bedroom includes walk in robes and ensuite facilities, with the further three bedrooms all including built in robes and air conditioning.

A large modern kitchen features ample storage and bench space, breakfast bar and dishwasher, with the open plan living and family meals area being separate from the formal lounge room.

The home is located on a 628 square metre fully fenced secure corner block, and has undercover parking with additional parking for several cars.

offers the discerning buyer so many options of luxury living for the growing family or high- end executives in town, or the smart investor that can capitalise on the growth of South Hedland over the coming years with fantastic cash positive returns.

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This property has fantastic potential with its large 962 metre square block.

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This lucrative development site has the potential to construct 10 x (1x1 units) once the R30 zoning comes into place, which could be sold for around $615,000 per unit.

The lot currently has an existing 3x2 Fibro home, with a spacious lounge area and separate dining, which can be purchased and leased for $1800 per week whilst you organise your development requirements.

The home has a large kitchen with plenty of bench space, with all three bedrooms being of good size, and all containing built in robes.

Outside, there is an excellent outdoor patio area for entertaining

and a below ground pool in standard condition, perfect for those balmy Pilbara nights.

Situated in a great location close to the South Hedland CBD, this is one not to be missed.

Please note buyers must make their own investigations into the development potential of the site, which is subject to the scheme amendment of the block to R30, The Town of Port Hedland & Council requirements.

Do not delay in securing this fantastic development opportunity that will Price $995,000 provide substantial profit margins when Weaver Place selling the developed units or extremely South Hedland lucrative cash flow if AGENT Crawford Realty you retain and lease CONTACT Hayden 0488 070 067 each unit for around $1300p/wk.

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Watch out for online scams SCAMwatch is warning consumers to be on the lookout for scam online classified ads for residential and holiday rental properties.

Scammers will quote extremely low prices to gain your attention.

If you show interest, you will receive a lengthy email detailing why you cannot

inspect the property in person, typically because the owner is out of the country.

This scam often uses a fake copy of a genuine property advertisement to fool you. The scammer may also try to gain your trust with false but convincing copies of lease and ID documents and elaborate stories, sometimes claiming that they are carrying out humanitarian work overseas

for a charity.

They will typically try to trick you into giving them an upfront fee, and if you are looking for a holiday rental, may request another electronic transfer when you enter the country.

The scammer’s correspondence may be poorly written and will ask for your personal information, sometimes disguised as a rental application.

SCAMwatch urges you to be alert scammers create elaborate stories to try and trick you into paying upfront, before you have the chance to work out that it’s a scam.

Never provide your personal details via email - scammers will use them to steal your money or commit identity fraud.

If you send money, legitimate keys to the property will not be provided in return and your money will be gone - along with the ‘owner’.

You can report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page on the SCAMwatch website www.scamwatch.gov.au or by calling 1300 795 995.

For more information check out the money transfer requests page on SCAMwatch.

❚ SCAMwatch warns consumers to be particularly careful when organising residential and holiday accommodation properties online.

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Newman $829,000

Beautifully appointed single storey executive home has to be inspected to appreciate the craftsmanship and appointments that abound in this truly delightful property. Comprising of 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms. Formal lounge provides private retreat with Fox cabling and a.v connection.

Phone John 0409 084 649

This near new home is located just 200 metres from the Boulevard Shopping Centre, the retail and commercial hub of not only Newman, but of the entire East Pilbara.

The three bedrooms afford room for a queen sized bed, and a good sized open plan living and dining area together with a quality kitchen seals the deal.

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• For residential rentals insist on inspecting the property - a drive-by is not enough. The property may genuinely exist, but it is owned by someone else.

• If you are overseas looking for an Australian holiday rental, ask someone you can trust to make inquiries. A Real Estate agent in the area may be able to assist.

• Search online for the address of the property, the name of the person offering the property and their email address - many scams can be identified this way.

• Where possible, avoid paying via money transfer. It is rare to recover money sent this way.

• Consider using a reputable accommodation website that offers added protection.

• Report scams to the ACCC

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Hedland sales agent in top 10

Energy efficiency PART 1 in the home The amount of energy used by households across the country is increasing as more, and often larger homes are built.

Although many Australians are making efforts to reduce energy use at home, more people need to commit to energy efficiency.

And it’s easy to do, you just need to know where to start.

We at Pilbara Echo will give you a step-by-step guide on what is energy efficiency, and how you can help.

The use of household appliances is on the rise no matter where you live.

You can make considerable energy savings by living in homes that have been designed well and

include energy-efficient appliances and features.

Good design can reduce the need for expensive heating and cooling without reducing comfort.

You can think about and improve the energy effi iency c of your home if you are building or renovating, buying or selling or renting.

The decisions you make now will affect your lifestyle and your energy costs for many years to come.

But what is energy efficiency?

Energy effi ciency simply means using less energy to provide the same service or achieve the same result.

It’s about doing things smarter, or with improved technology, with absolutely no drop in service or your level of comfort.

You use less energy as well as save money and reduce your impact on the environment.

It is the goal of efforts to reduce the amount of energy required to provide products and services.

For example, installing fluorescent lights or natural skylights reduces the amount of energy required to attain the same level of illumination compared to using traditional incandescent light bulbs.

Compact fluorescent lights use two-thirds less energy and may last six to 10 times longer than incandescent lights.

Improvements in energy efficiency are most often achieved by adopting a more efficient technology or production process.

Port Hedland sales agent, Rick Hockey, from First National Real Estate Hedland was announced in June, as First National Real Estate network’s Top 10 Salesperson of the Year.

Real Estate Business looked beyond sales volumes in order to provide a snapshot of the broader business approaches adopted by the top agents nationally.

Mr Hockey is delighted with the ranking he’s been given but, given the rigorous nature of the assessment, points out that it has much more to do with business methods than the impact of the mining boom on real estate in Western Australia.

“Your reputation is important in a town the size of Port Hedland so it’s essential to maintain a high level of communication with your customers and develop better techniques than competitors.” Mr Hockey said.

“Loving property is a good place to start but also having an intimate understanding of property investment makes all the difference.

However, in June, one of the nation’s most popular real estate industry magazines has ranked him 19th in its inaugural Top 100 Agents review.

Real Estate Business magazine’s Top 100 Agents ranking identifies the most productive agents in Australia and provides a blueprint for agents who aspire to reach the pinnacle in their profession.

It assesses key characteristics, business practices and attitudes that place the Top 100 ahead of the pack.

❚ Award Winning Agent Rick Hockey “Naturally, the systems we use play a massive role but without the support of the entire team at First National Hedland, it wouldn’t be possible to excel.”

Mr Hockey worked in the mining industry for 27 years before commencing as a sales agent with First National Hedland three years ago.

He had purchased so much property through First National Hedland that the agency’s principal, Morag Lowe, told him he might as well work for her.

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