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Thinking of a real estate career in 2013?

One of the attractions of working in real estate is that people of most ages can confidently start a career. This is different to many other professions, which tend to require training at a young age and a lengthy internship. A real estate career requires considerable professional education, but life experience can also be a great advantage. Real estate offers a wide selection of career paths including property sales and property management in the residential, commercial and rural sectors. There are also exciting opportunities in property development, business broking or working as a buyers agent. The State Government regulates qualifications for employment in the real estate sector and has a keen interest in seeing high standards are maintained. The starting point for most real estate careers is work as a registered real estate sales representative. This involves completing a course in property studies either at REIWA or another real estate training provider. To qualify for registration as a sales representative or property manager in Western Australia you must be aged over 18 and hold a current police clearance. Commonwealth industrial relations law means that sales representatives may be paid a

base salary and don’t have to rely on commissions alone. Property managers are generally paid a salary. A real estate salesperson must be employed by a licensed real estate agent who operates an agency. The requirements for a real estate license are more onerous if you are thinking of eventually running your own business. In order to be a licensed agent you must have completed a Diploma in Property Services (Agency Management) which can be undertaken as a one year part-time course at REIWA or elsewhere. A property degree from

Curtin University would also satisfy the educational requirements for licensing as a real estate agent. Other requirements for licensing include two years experience in negotiating real estate transactions, current police clearance and various other requirements which typically apply to any type of business operator. People can commence their real estate careers from 18 years of age having had experience in an unrelated field. More people are entering the sector with tertiary qualifications and with broad interest in all sectors of the market.

Experience in real estate work can be transportable, as some other states and territories recognise WA’s qualifications in their jurisdictions. Real estate can be a challenging yet rewarding career. There is a continuing demand for top quality property managers and for professional sales consultants with long term goals. If you have been thinking about this move for a while then get in touch with REIWA soon. Perhaps the New Year might herald your new career? Source:www.reiwa.com.au

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Let’s be honest. Few people have enough spare cash sitting around to pay upfront for an investment property.

Borrowing can give you the leg up you need to afford an investment property that would otherwise be out of reach. As everyone knows, to do so, you’ll usually need to take out a mortgage against that property or use the equity in your home to pay for it. Three reasons to borrow • It’s possible to achieve higher gains and make more income, and so achieve your financial goals earlier • Most costs (including interest) are tax-deductible so long as you keep evidence of expenses and can justify them • You can afford to buy a better quality and wider range of properties than if you were restricted to using only your own capital • Two reasons not to borrow • You have to be able to afford the interest (especially if interest rates go up) payments and you will have to eventually repay the loan. • If the value of your investment property heads in the wrong direction, you can end up losing money and you’ll still

have to repay the loan – a negative equity situation. Nevertheless, a properly managed investment loan can be a great strategy for growing your wealth faster. Securing a great investment property loan A mortgage is a mortgage, and most of the loans that can be used to purchase your own home can also be used to purchase an investment property. They’re re-labelled as “investment” loans, and the borrowing process and some of the loan features and conditions differ slightly. You can borrow to buy an investment property in two main ways. 1. Using your own home as equity The first is to use your own home as equity (if you own it outright or have paid off a lot of your mortgage already). This can involve redrawing on your existing mortgage or going back to the lender and increasing the loan amount to cover the new property. Some lenders won’t require a deposit for

the investment property if you already have adequate equity in your home. 2. Using the investment property as equity The second way to pay for an investment property is to use that property as equity, instead of your home. Most investment property loans allow you to make interest-only or principaland-interest repayments. The best variable rates currently available are as low as 6.23% (fromUBank). Right now, fixed rates on investment property loans are even lower. Homestar is offering 5.95% fixed for three years on its Investment Advantage loan. Deals like this, combined with low property prices, represent excellent value for long-term investors. Check out yourmortgage. com.au for the latest rates and the best deals. Finding the lowest available interest rate is as important when you’re borrowing to invest as when you’re borrowing to pay for your own home, but here are some other attributes

that don’t apply much to a home loan yet are vital for an investment property: • Portability. You might want to buy and sell investment properties more quickly than you would your own home, so having a portable, flexible loan is critical • Low fees. Pay close attention to entry fees and exit penalties, especially if your aim is to use leverage to buy more than one investment property. You don’t want to have to re-negotiate the whole loan contract and pay set-up costs each time to add a new property • High loan-to-value ratio. Investment loans that don’t require a deposit at all are preferable (the lender will accept equity in your home in lieu of a deposit), and you want to avoid paying lenders’ mortgage insurance (LMI) if possible • Repayment flexibility. This is also important. You may prefer interest-only payments, particularly in the early years of establishing your property portfolio. Source: com.au

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❚ Wendy’s Karratha, always a popular spot in the Centro Shopping Centre, is up for sale.

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turning over in excess of $600,000. Owners and Franchisor will provide initial corporate training to assist new proprietors. The business will sell at $330,000 PSAV. Call John McManus now at Crawford Realty Karratha on 0409 084 649 or email john@crawfordrealtykarratha.com.au

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past 6 years and have now decided to offer the business for sale. Backed by the professional product development training and marketing, this is a great opportunity for an owner operator. The business is consistently in Australia’s top ten percent performers and regularly in the state’s top 5, yet it has scope for further business development and is currently

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❚ These state-of-the-art warehouse offices in Crane Circle offer excellent street exposure

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for the astute investor or owner occupier to capitalise on the resources boom in the Pilbara with several new projects forecast to begin in the next twelve months and existing projects showing phenomenal strength and growth. On offer is a choice of two new strata titled concrete tilt panel, high truss warehouse/ offices in a complex of three in the tightly held commercial market of Karratha. The properties have a terrific location right in the heart of the Karratha CBD and behind the new Pelago building with excellent street exposure. The warehouses constitute 453 square metres of floor space

which includes 62 square metres of office space and a mezzanine of 62 square metres. The properties have Anticon insulation, natural light panels, high bay internal clearance of approx. 7 metres, 3.6 metres wide by 4.5 metres high electric roller door, internal toilet with disabled access, kitchenette, staircase to mezzanine floor, rear access door to a small concrete pad and parking at the

front door plus extra visitor bays. The mezzanine floor can be easily converted to caretaker accommodation with plans having been drawn up for a bedroom, kitchen and bathroom and available to the buyer. The property is ideal for the owner/occupier and offers vacant possession or for the astute investor who could achieve in excess of $180,000

per annum with many tax advantages. So if it is exposure you are after in Karratha, then look no further than these properties. The demand for commercial rentals in this location is expected to be strong given its superior location and exposure. Call Leigh Anderson on 0427 568 010 for enquiries and any further information.

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Leasing Karratha 1/990 Croydon Road, LIE AVAILABLE NOW $11,500/ mth + GST + Outgoings Located in Karratha’s primary industrial area this modern building offers 182sqm of air-conditioned ofﬁce space, 267 sqm workshop space, 3 phase power and 2 electric roller doors.

1/16 Crane Circle, Pegs Creek AVAILABLE NOW P.O.A A unique mix of ofﬁce, workshop and live in accommodation in Karratha’s CBD. This one is not to be missed.

South Hedland 3A/3 Hunt Street AVAILABLE NOW $4,354/pm + GST & outgoings Approx. 90m2 ofﬁce space, shared bathroom and kitchenette facilities in excellent condition

Wedgefield 1/101 Pinnacles Street AVAILABLE NOW $7,500/pm + GST & outgoings Approx. 190m2 workshop plus mezzanine, air conditioned ofﬁce with kitchenette and bathroom

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Relax by the pool - it’s all been done!

This fully renovated 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom rendered brick and iron home is a true testament to the laid back resort style lifestyle of Dampier. This amazing family home sits on a massive 1034 sqm of prime Dampier earth. Outside you will find a truly spectacular resort style alfresco area perfect for entertaining your friends and family or simply relaxing with the kids. Tropical, low maintenance,

automatic reticulated (front and back) gardens and stylish landscaping surround a large sparkling below ground pool with shade sails above. A gabled patio area completes this functional and impressive area. The rear is a safe haven for the kids with a cubby house and a rear patio overlooking landscaped gardens perfect for relaxing, barbecuing and catching up with friends. Inside the property is just as impressive with

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contemporary styling throughout. A large kitchen/ living/meal area is the central hub of the home which has airconditioning, ceiling fans and tiles throughout. Plenty of parking and access is available to the block plus a store room and a 4×4 shed. This rare and unique property is available with vacant possession and is one of a kind in this price bracket.

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 Stunning fully renovated rendered brick &

$1,075,000 -$1,175,000

iron home  Massive 1034sqm block

124a Irwin Crescent Dampier

 Automatically reticulated front and rear

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 Large contemporary kitchen/living/meals

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tropical gardens  Large below ground pool & shade sails

 Bathroom features separate shower and bath, finished with inlaid river stones  Long driveway, plenty of parking and double gated rear access, accommodating numerous cars, boats and caravans  Store room and 4x4 shed

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Ready to occupy this year! 13% potential rental return This immaculate 4 bedroom home offers many features, either as company or owner-occupied accommodation, or as an investment. Its neutral interior, renovated in the 1980s, features an open plan dining, kitchen and lounge. This allows the indoors to flow seamlessly from the dining area to the large outdoor covered patio. There is a large family-sized bathroom with shower and bath and ducted air-conditioning throughout, while the bedrooms have built-in-robes. The property is fully fenced and has a carport and tandem garage with doors opening onto the covered patio. This allows for extra off-street parking. As well as landscaped grounds with a rear grasscovered backyard, the property is close to recreation and shopping amenities and is very private and secure. This is a unique chance to be part of the renewed growth in Newman’s property market. Act today.

❚ This is a unique chance to be part of the renewed growth in Newman’s property market term lease.

fastfacts Price $979,000 Carney Street Newman AGENT

Crawford Realty

CONTACT Janine 0439 629 621 WEB

❚ Featuring landscaped grounds and a lovely rear backyard

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❚ The indoor dining area opens onto a large outdoor patio

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Featured Property Ready To Occupy This Year! Potential 13% ROI 4 1 4 $979,000 13 CARNEY STREET, Newman

• 4 bedrooms with built in robes tastefully decorated • Air conditioning throughout with large bathroom and laundry • Fully fenced with two large covered patio areas with great lighting • Tandem garage with doors at both ends with carport adjacent and extra parking

Properties for Lease Tom Price Lot 903 Pilkena St Tom Price

$2,300 / wk AVAILABLE NOVEMBER

Brand new 4 bed, 2 bathrooms plus office. Two lounges, close to LIA and shopping centre.

Great Starter Investment: 11% ROI

Central Convenient Location!

29B Nimingarra Dve, Newman

2 Barara Street, Newman

• Recently renovated inside

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Rock Solid Investment

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$575,000

• New kitchen with stainless appliances • 11.3% ROI

Brand New ROI 12% Two Year Lease

$829,000

When Location Counts ROI 11.8%

12 Yanboomah Close, Newman

Unit 35/4 Newman Dve, Newman

20A Ethel Creek St, Newman

• 11.5% ROI Currently

• Easy care low maintenance

• 4 bedrooms with built in robes

• 4x1 concrete construction, open plan lounge/dining

• Separate Lounge

• Master with ensuite bathroom

• Quality Fittings

• Split air conditioning throughout

• Near new with two year lease

• Quality fittings and appliances

• Double carport

• Double carport with extra parking

• Covered patio at front and rear

• Open plan lounge/dining

close to shops and restaurant

• Spacious kitchen with family room opening to rear patio

• Parking for four vehicles

• Central and convenient location

• Air conditioning throughout

$495,000

• 3 x 1 duplex home

design with ideal floor plan size

• 2 bedrooms with BIR

Will lease at up to $1300/week

• Appealing aesthetics and original

• Covered porch at front

20 Jabbarup Crescent, Newman

offering up to 11.8% in return!

• Open plan lounge/dining/kitchen

Immaculate Property - Long Lease

$869,000

Call us today: (08) 9175 1155

$949,000

$969,000

Newman 15 Mindarra Dve Newman

$1,200 / wk AVAILABLE NOVEMBER

This unique 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom development is situated in a prime location, only a short distance from the shopping centre, major banks and Post Office.

1/23 McLennan Drive, Newman

$1,800 p/w AVAILABLE 7/12

This 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom unit is perfect for company accommodation. Large bedrooms, spacious kitchen/ dinning single carport with extra off street parking.

29 Knox Way Newman

$2,230 / wk AVAILABLE DECEMBER

This home includes four large bedrooms, one bathroom, is fully furnished and fenced with an undercover carport. Perfect company accommodation.

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The minefield of credit reporting alone Brokers who don’t have contact with a reputable credit rating repairer to refer bad credit clients to, may be missing out on more than just commission from lost deals. In some cases, they may also be doing their clients a disservice, says a leading credit rating repairer and advocate for credit reporting accuracy. CEO of MyCRA Credit Rating Repairs, Graham Doessel says that while many people whose credit history shows up with defaults deserve that rating, there are also many whose credit file contains errors and omissions and he says those people should be given the chance to clear their name. Mr Doessel wants to help educate brokers and consumers alike on some of the myths surrounding credit files. Consumers always know they have bad credit before they apply for a loan. There can be many reasons for people not to know they have bad credit until they apply for a loan. They may have moved, been hospitalised, been an identity theft victim or even been a victim of error with their creditor. If the client was not notified prior to the default, in many instances the listing has been placed on the credit file unlawfully, and should be disputed. Credit file listings are always correctly placed on credit files. Credit reporting mistakes can and do happen – but most consumers are unable to recognise credit file errors. Some estimates point to as many as 34% of credit files containing errors or omissions. Credit file complaints are easily disputed. Some brokers assume if the listing is there – the client must be deserving of it. But in reality, once a listing has been placed on a credit file, it is very difficult for individuals to have it removed. So even if the listing shouldn’t be there, most often people are forced to put up with it. Often they are told the listing can be marked as paid, but will not be removed from the credit file. If a Default or Clear-out is on the credit file it can never be removed prior to the end date. Some brokers assume credit repair must be a ‘con’, as in their experience listings are never removed. In truth, unless the client can show why the listing was placed unlawfully on the credit file it will not be removed. It is up to the client (or the credit repairer acting on their behalf) to show reason as to why the listing was placed unlawfully, and negotiate its removal. The process of credit repair involves an audit-like investigation of the entire case to determine, based on legislation whether the credit listing was placed unlawfully on the credit file. If this is determined, the credit repairer will formally negotiate the removal of the listing from the credit file on the client’s behalf. A bad credit client should be steered to the nonconforming market. If a broker considers duty of care to their client, and they believe the client should be able to obtain mainstream credit, except for bad credit history – then another step must be inserted in the process – deciding on the possible validity of the bad credit before providing non-conforming finance options to them. Credit repair is a waste of money. If a potential borrower is able to have their unfair credit listing removed, they can reduce their interest charges by thousands just by entering a loan with a mainstream lender. On a loan amount of $350,000, a borrower would pay $487.62 more in interest each month over the first three years in a non-conforming loan at 9% interest vs the standard variable rate of say 7%. When we look at that in total, the borrower would be up for a staggering $17,554.34 more just in interest alone over those first three years.

There is an old saying in property investment that ‘the tenant is king’. Appropriately so - because the tenant plays a critical role in the success or failure of each and every investment property. By Ryan Crawford, Group Director, Crawford Property Group The investor who finds a quality tenant can then secure a sound income stream to service their mortgage as well as cover maintenance costs associated with their property. Alternatively, selecting a bad tenant can result in non-payment of rent and damage to the property, which is one of the main reasons that would drive a mining town investor to sell their property at a loss. It’s no surprise that investors are attracted to buying properties in mining towns because of the huge rental returns and regular capital growth. However, these financial riches are accompanied by unique challenges as often the investor lives hundreds of kilometres from their investment property, due to most mining towns being located in remote areas of Australia. Figures

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approximately half of all landlords in capital cities manage their own investment properties, very few selfmanage their investments if they are located in regional areas such as the Pilbara. Logistically, it is too difficult and can be fraught with danger. In addition, there are key differences between the type of tenants in the mining town marketplaces and those who rent properties in city areas. Traditionally, tenants in cities tend to be young, single or couples, who are students or have just entered the work force. In contrast, tenants in mining towns are predominantly mining companies who are leasing properties for highly paid, skilled employees. The predominance of these corporate tenants in mining towns comes with an expectation of quality accommodation in some markets, with a preference to new or near new properties that are professionally managed by local agents to assist with urgent leasing and maintenance requirements.

Mining companies are mindful of supporting their highly paid workforce and invest allot of time and energy in retaining staff and families within the town. Astute companies are mindful that Low quality accommodation and lack of professional management, results in higher turnover of staff, impacting the company negatively from a financial and cultural perspective. The key to successful investing in mining areas is relying on the right advice about the type of property that will appeal to the marketplace, prior to purchase. In addition, selecting a local property management company that has developed a long term working relationship with mining companies is also critical to success. Crawford Realty offers a premium property management service throughout the Pilbara that has been specialised to service investors and care for their properties in these unique investment regions. For more information visit http://www.crawfordrealty.com.au/ property-management.

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All credit repairers are the same. Consumers do need to be aware there are some agencies out there who are happy to take money, but don’t add enough benefit to be of value over what an individual could do themselves. People looking for a reputable credit repairer should ask plenty of questions, do their homework on the company, and request some testimonials from past clients before they commit.

The tenant is king in mining town investing

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Properties for Lease

Port & South Hedland Entry Level Investment

• Large kitchen includes gas cooking and breakfast bar • Open plan family meals area & large separate lounge room • Sparkling below ground swimming pool • Under cover entertaining area overlooking the pool

$625,000

Potential Like No Other

$699,000

12.43% Returns

• Offering vacant possession or secure a company lease at $1,900 pw • 3 x 1 existing brick and iron property with potential returns of 12% • Three great sized bedrooms all include built in robes and air conditioning • Modern renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, dishwasher not included

• Large open plan living area and family meals • Kitchen includes gas cooking, dish washer and double pantry • 4 good sized bedrooms with air conditioning and BIR • Huge under cover entertaining area

$830,000

1.5

• 3 x 1 with Vacant Possession or 12.19% ROI • Spacious lounge - Neat kitchen – Recently landscaped & A/C throughout • 3 generous sized bedrooms with BIRs • Excellent 710m2 corner block with large yards

1.5

$725,000

Huge Return Of Over 13% 44 Greene Place, South Hedland

1005sqm Development Block

29 Demarchi Road, South Hedland

153 Kennedy Street, South Hedland

2/4 Haines Road, South Hedland

• $78,000.00 PA / 12.48% Return On Investment • Modern Brick apartment on the 2nd ﬂoor of exclusive complex • Spacious lounge area with breakfast bar adjoining the kitchen • Complex amenities, pool, BBQ area with on-site caretaker

Ready To Sell!

Best Price in Hedland

205/15-21 Welsh Street, South Hedland

$920,000

Potential To Sub-Divide And Develop

7 Dongara Place, South Hedland • 4 x 1 brick house - $2,500 pw from Oct 2012 with 13% ROI • Large modern kitchen – spacious lounge room with dining • 4 generous sized bedrooms with BIRs – air-con throughout • Below ground pool w/shade sail – alfresco – grassed yard • Plenty of parking – fully fenced property – low maintenance!

$999,000

Prime Development Opportunity

11 Pedlar Street, South Hedland

61 Brodie Crescent, South Hedland

57 Moore Street, Port Hedland

• 4x1 Fibro & Iron home, located on a 1005sqm block • Modern renovated kitchen featuring gas cooking • Huge under cover entertaining area surrounded by gardens • Large powered workshop or double lock up garage • Fully fenced yard for parking up to 8 cars, a boat or caravan

• R20 958m2 block plus an additional 110m2 to come • 3 x 1.5 fully renovated inside / Fully fenced block • Huge lounge room / Nice new kitchen / New bathroom • Generous sized bedrooms with BIRs / Additional shower • Potential 1068m2 to sub-divide / Possible R30 zoning

• Existing dwelling on site is in excellent condition and sits on 965m2 block • Prime development site / future development potential! • Solid income of $130,357pa with a strong company lease in place • Large front & rear yard with below ground pool

$1,075,000

$1,200,000

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Little Pearler

Vacant Possession - Achieve 10.04% 458 McKenzie Way, Bulgarra

1/309 Perentie Road, Baynton

• 3 x 1 Unit with no common walls set on a 484 sqm lot • Quiet complex of 7 • Outdoor entertaining area with beautiful tropical gardens • Offering vacant possession • Close to school and five minutes from town centre

• Large formal lounge/dining with timber flooring throughout • Above ground pool surrounded by tropical gardens • Private front court yard, rear entertaining. • Fully powered shed/workshop • Ample undercover parking with side access

• Brand new spacious 3 bedroom 2 bathroom Townhouse • Open plan living flows effortlessly out onto a large alfresco area • Three luxury sized bedrooms all with built in robes • Kitchen with stylish design and quality stainless steel appliances • Plentiful internal and external storage space

$630,000

Strong Investment - Achieve 11.34%

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$725,000

Development Site Zoned R30

$799,000

Dampier Ahoy!

176 Richardson Way, Bulgarra

196 Forrest Crescent, Dampier

• National Corporate tenant with a 12 month lease • Split system air-conditioning throughout • Beautifully constructed in Karratha stone, with timber feature ceiling. • Large walk ins and built ins throughout

• 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Home currently owner/occupied • 744 m2 lot zoned R30 • Close to town centre, schools and amenities • Level site making it easy to redevelop • Suitable for a two storey development

• 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home with carport under main roof • Huge 989sqm block • Currently tenanted to a corporate company • Close to schools, recreation areas and beach

$825,000

8b Comrie Court, Baynton

Spacious Modern Home

Max Depreciation - Achieve 10.15%

4F Wotherspoon Road, Millars Well

8/7 Grant Place Port Hedland

$1,300 / wk AVAILABLE 05/11/12

2x1 unit with small easy care gardens located close to the local shopping centre & beaches.

19 Haines Street South Hedland

$1,500 / wk AVAILABLE NOW

This 3x1 unit is fully furnished and located in a secure complex. The bedrooms have BIR’s and there is a combined kitchen, dining, living area. The outside features a shared bbq area.

177 Anderson Street $1800/wk Port Hedland AVAILABLE 17/12/12 2x1 home with a sunken lounge & separate dining/kitchen. Fully fenced yard with established gardens, carport. Just a stone’s throw from the local shopping centre.

25E Koombana Avenue $1800/wk South Hedland AVAILABLE 10/12/12 3 bedroom 1 bathroom home that has been renovated inside. Entertaining area at rear and grassed areas with a fully fenced yard.

44 Counihan Crescent from $2900/wk Port Hedland AVAILABLE DECEMBER Premium 3 bedroom 2 bathroom apartments with all the trimmings, the complex features a below ground pool, gymnasium & underground parking. Prices from $2900/wk for ground ﬂoor to $3200/wk for 3rd ﬂoor.

23/5 Quartz Quarry Road $3100/wk South Hedland AVAILABLE 15/12/12 6 bedroom 5 bathroom home with large verandahs around the outside. Open plan living arrangement. 4 corner bedrooms all have ensuites.

60 Dowding Way Port Hedland

From $5,600 / wk AVAILABLE 16/10

Unique 3 dwellings under 1 roof. 3x1 downstairs, 3x3 with entertaining balcony upstairs & a 2x1 unit at the rear. Company accommodation solution.

Properties for Lease

Karratha

Port & South Hedland

$830,000

Quality Tenant

$860,000

Sound Investment - Achieve 10.15%

72 Marniyarra Loop, Bayton

226a Fremantle Cres, Dampier

32 Brolga Meander, Nickol

• Good sized bedrooms with split system A/C • Master Bedroom with luxury walk through robe • Large open plan living with designer kitchen • Fenced off front yard • Alfresco dining area

• 3 good sized bedrooms, 1 bathroom • New functional kitchen with abundant cupboard space • Tiled floors throughout • Split system air conditioning • Fantastic location close to school, beach and shops

• Stunning galley kitchen featuring quality appliances and full length breakfast bar • 5 large bedrooms all with air conditioning and built in robes • Undercover entertaining space overlooking gardens • Meticulous gardens with very child-friendly level grounds

$865,000

$870,000

$1,050,000

Karratha 20/1925 Ridley Street Bulgarra

$500 / wk AVAILABLE NOW

Come home and not worry about a thing with your modern bedsit. Fully equipped with everything you need including your own washing machine, this is the perfect home for the hard worker.

6/163 Withnell Way Bulgarra

$1,100 / wk AVAILABLE NOW

Situated Close to Karratha’s CBD this lovely 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom two storey villa is the perfect place to come home and relax. With separate living area and own courtyard you will not want to miss the opportunity to live here. Fully Furnished villa. One month rent free.

10 Hyde Road Pegs Creek

$1,400 / wk AVAILABLE NOW

Situated close to Karratha’s CBD this 4 x1 has it all. With stunning views of the hills this beautiful family home has large open living that ﬂows on the undercover alfresco area. The rear yard is surrounded by tropical gardens and features a beautiful large swimming pool and shed.

45 Mujira Ramble Baynton

$1,700 / wk AVAILABLE NOW

Step inside this beautifully presented 4x2 property and instantly feel at home! The large gourmet kitchen is perfect for the cooking lover and with large open living space that ﬂows onto your very own patio, surrounded by stunning landscaping you couldn’t feel more at ease coming home after a long day at work.

3 Yirrawarri Street Baynton

$2,100 / wk AVAILABLE NOW

Situated in sought after Baynton West this stunning 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home has the finest fittings and finishes that are hard to pass by! With luxury master bedroom and ensuite, Open living and theatre room, Outdoor entertaining equipped with swimming pool and built in bbq, this home really has it all.

Hedland: (08) 9172 5300

Karratha: (08) 9143 1599

ORESOME (WA) P/L T/as Crawford Realty RA 58282 • ABN: 31 131 733 876

Crawford Realty Karratha P/L T/as Crawford Realty Karratha RA 62843 • ABN: 50 147 982 152

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Priced to sell Three bedrooms with built-in robes and a study are the features of this property situated on a 743m2 block. The entry leads into large lounge and dining which allows plenty of living space. The outdoor area is capped off by sparkling below ground pool and patio, which are great for entertaining and relaxing. A huge shed-cum-workshop with power is an added bonus for the tradesman or simply use it for extra storage.

❚ Enjoy the relaxed lifestyle Dampier has to offer with this unique property

Living in paradise Relax and escape the daily grind to the carefree coastal lifestyle on offer in this fabulous Dampier property within walking distance to the beach. The home sits on a 911 square metre block and consists of 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and open plan living. Step outside the back of the property and you have a massive backyard with a built-in bar and rear access which is shire approved. Pool fencing is already in place in the backyard, you just need to add the pool.

Currently under lease until 2013

this property is going to sell; make us an offer today.

fastfacts Price $775,000 303 Viveash Way Bulgarra AGENT

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CONTACT John 0409 084 649 WEB

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This property is in a great location within close proximity to the new Frank Butler Centre

fastfacts Price $800,000 252 Yule Crescent Dampier AGENT

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CONTACT Leigh 0427 568 010 WEB

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It is the perfect retreat with a relaxed environment

❚ This centrally located Bulgarra home offers great value for the investor

Investment opportunity This is a rare opportunity to secure an investment or your own corporate or operational facility in the Karratha Light Industrial Area. This is an excellent property that has been well designed and well laid out. The facilities are modern with the majority of the laydown in concrete with the balance in compacted road base. It has a separate modern office consisting of a reception and two office spaces, a modern lunch room and excellent amenities. Commercial features include an office reception, modern staff amenities, a huge 500m2 workshop, three bay roller doors, a mezzanine and visitor parking. Operationally it is extremely practical and commercially very professional. Properties like this are difficult to find with services companies seeking to lease or expand constantly, placing

great pressure on the market. This is a quality commercial and operational complex, which will suit a variety of commercial applications. As an investment it will lease readily and as a commercial operation it would have great appeal.

fastfacts Price $2,300,000 + GST Lot 2867 Cowle Rd, LIE Pegs Creek AGENT

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CONTACT John 0409 084 649 WEB

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❚ This affordable property with huge potential offers investors a unique opportunity to enter the Karratha property market

Invest or nest Are you looking for that perfect investment opportunity in a growth location?

fastfacts Price $530,000 14A Snook Way Pegs Creek AGENT

Crawford Realty

CONTACT Leigh 0427 568 010 WEB

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❚ This well-appointed complex will suit a variety of commercial applications

This is your chance to get into the Karratha property market with this two-bedroom unit. The unit has a spacious living area with the kitchen tucked into one corner and two bedrooms with built in robes. At the rear of the property is undercover parking for two cars and a courtyard. Enjoy a quiet, friendly location close to schools, the main shopping centre and Karratha CBD Conveniently located and bursting with potential this unit in a small complex of only three; it is a perfect entry point into today’s market.

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Quality, affordable property with 12.84% ROI This 3x1 property has it all – a secure company lease until April 2013 and top quality build. Investors will bring in $1,900 per week rent for $98,000 per annum or a 12.84 per cent return on investment. This brick build home inside a quiet South Hedland complex has three spacious bedrooms, a modern bathroom, carport and air conditioning and ceiling fans throughout. The master bedroom has a built in robe, while the property also includes a lounge room, dining area, neat kitchen and undercover alfresco area. This is a low maintenance, high returning investment property so do not delay in securing it today.

fastfacts Price $769,000 2/13 Rutherford Road South Hedland AGENT

Crawford Realty

CONTACT Hayden 0488 070 067 WEB

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❚ This property will bring investors $1,900 per week rent for $98,000 per annum or a 12.84 per cent return on investment.

Price, presentation and location This property offers investors a fantastic opportunity to secure a company lease, which will pay up to $2,200 per week and return a huge 11.49 per cent.

❚ This property is in a great location and will see continued tenant demand with high rentals and capital growth

Or put in terms of a yearly rental return, it comes to $114,400. This stunning property features 3 good-sized bedrooms with polished wooden floorboards and ceiling fans and split system air conditioning. The open plan living area also features solid wooden flooring, air conditioning and ceiling fans. The functional country style kitchen includes free standing gas cooking, breakfast bar and ample storage and bench space. Just off from the main living area and kitchen is a large fully renovated laundry with separate toilet facilities. The beautifully renovated bathroom includes a fitted vanity unit, glass screened shower over bath with chrome fittings and tiled walls and flooring, all finished to a very high standard. Once you walk outside the

home you may be forgiven that you have just arrived at your very own tropical resort with its palmlined, below ground pool and huge under cover entertaining area all surrounded by a garden oasis that is watered by an automatic reticulation system. The 811m2 block also has parking room for up to four cars. This property is in a great location and will see continued tenant demand with high rentals and capital growth.

fastfacts Price $995,000 7 Trembath Street Port Hedland AGENT

Crawford Realty

CONTACT Calum 0411 518 889 WEB

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Great value - achieve 12.19% return This home already produces big returns but it has even bigger potential for equity growth for potential investors will to conduct simple renovations or add an extra dwelling out the back.

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Investors will be able to immediately enjoy rental returns of $1,700 per week for a sum of $88,000 per annum. That equates to a 12.19 return on investment. This is a home with massive potential. It has 3 generously-sized bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a spacious lounge and separate dining and kitchen areas. This excellent sized property is fully fenced with parking for more than six vehicles. At 819m2, the block is perfect for adding a granny flat or additional dwelling to bump up rental returns.

It is rare to find a 3 bedroom single bathroom home that is not only in a great location like this but also coming at such an affordable price, so don’t miss out.

fastfacts Price $725,000 20 Greene Place South Hedland AGENT

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Hayden 0488 070 067

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❚ With 12.19 per cent returns and such a large block, this is a home with massive potential.