The Real Impact on the Real Estate market from COVID-19

MAY 2020 | ISSUE 5

MY MARKET NEWSLETTER News, Trends & Information for Frenchs Forest, Belrose & Davidson

Open Houses Are Back And So Are The Buyers!

We're tipping Winter to be the new Spring.

As fast as the buyers went, they are back with open home numbers exceeding the busy February 2020 market.

With the easing of restrictions and returning confidence from buyers, we anticipate sellers will do the same in the coming months. This will mean more competition as properties flood the market in Spring.

I am recommending that my clients look at selling before Spring to take advantage of the renewed buyer confidence as of the 9th May, 2020.

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THIS MONTH'S FEATURED ARTICLE Beat the Spring Market Rush & Prepare now!

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By selling first, you know exactly what you can spend on your purchase and you won't have the concern or pressure of selling within a very tight window, nor the need for bridging finance which can be extremely costly.

Another factor to consider is that you will now be a cash buyer that is able to move faster then most buyers and the seller will consider you favourably.

Discuss your situations with Shane Broekman and plan your ideal sales campaign today.

Contact Shane: M: 0404 044 280 E: shaneb@ljhff.com.au

Leading The 2020 Market The Right Way The team at LJ Hooker Forest are local home home owners and residents as well, so we understand that you want an agent that genuinely cares about your final outcome like it was their own home.

We believe every sale is a reflection on us, so we always ensure our level of service, negotiating skills and marketing, is of a standard that exceeds all expectations.

With more homeowners choosing LJ Hooker Forest to guide them through these unprecedented times, isn't it time you ask for market leading advice?

Shane Broekman

SALES MANAGER | AUCTIONEER | LOCAL

As we continue to sell more properties, we meet more buyers. This means our clients have twice the amount of qualified and genuine buyers that we work with.

HOW TO KNOW YOU HAVE FOUND THE RIGHT PROPERTY

by Shane Broekman

You project yourself in this home

House hunting is a bit like online dating. You might get a few

apartment began, you started projecting

matches, but how to know you found THE one you want to buy? Even

yourself. You imagine how you will arrange

if it feels right, doubt can be part of the equation. Buying a home is a

the furniture in the living room or what

big commitment, which is why it is entirely normal to feel a bit shaky

colour you will paint the walls in your new

when the time comes to make an offer.

bedroom. Again, another sign that you

might have found your new home.

As soon as the inspection of the house or

But when you know, you know, and you might very well be 100% ready to take the plunge. However, if you want to double-check that

It is all you can think and talk about

your intuition is right before sealing the deal, look for these six signs.

You can't stop thinking and talking about it. You have slept it on it (maybe a few

You feel it in your heart

times), and the excitement doesn't fade.

It all starts with a feeling. Right away, the place you are visiting feels

On the contrary, all you want is to go back.

like home. Sometimes this happens even before entering the

You share your excitement and tell

property. In most cases, trusting your intuition is the right thing to

everyone about it. This is another clear

do. When you know that it is right for you, that it is meant to be, you

sign that you found the one.

always feel it in your heart.

You don't feel like visiting more homes The property ticks all the boxes

No matter the number of potential homes

Before you started house hunting, you should have prepared a

you have inspected so far, you don't feel

list of all your must-haves, as well as your deal breakers. Does

like house-hunting anymore. Other houses

the property tick all the boxes? You can't deny the facts, so if the

or apartments you were looking forward to

house or apartment you have a crush on matches all your

visiting have all lost their attractiveness,

criteria, then it is probably the one.

and you don't feel curious about them anymore, because you know you found the

Everything seems to be right: the timing, the location,

one.

the price the seller is asking. Moreover, your finances are in

order, the bank has approved the loan you

So, are all the signs there? Then you know

applied for, and you feel 100% ready to take the leap. When the

you found the one home right for you to

stars align, it is always a good sign.

buy.

Current Listings and Recent Sales - LJ Hooker Forest FOR SALE

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

OFF MARKET, Frenchs Forest

8 Comeroy Cres, Frenchs Forest

OFF MARKET, Frenchs Forest

ASKING: $2,350,000 4+ bed - 3 bath - 2 car - pool - North to rear Inspect by appointment

AUCTION GUIDE: $1,550,000 4 bed - 2 bath - 1+ car - cul-de-sac location Open House: 12pm to 12.45pm SAT & WED

ASKING: Contact Agent 3 bed - 2 bath - 2 car - 784m2 block Inspect by appointment

8 Laurie Place, Belrose

FEATURE PROPERTY

Positioned on 737m2 of land in a quiet cul-de-sac and defined by its space and modern finishes throughout, this spacious family home will satisfy a large combined family or those who wish to run their business from home without compromising living and entertaining space.

ASKING: $1,650,000 - $1,800,000 6 bed - 3 bath - 3 car garage Open House: 1pm to 1.45pm SAT

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

1 Pound Avenue, Frenchs Forest

9 Peacock Parade, Frenchs Forest

1 Cobb Street, Frenchs Forest

SOLD: Confidential (please call) 3+ bed - 2 bath - 2 car - pool - A+ location Buyer Origin: St Ives

SOLD: Confidential (please call) 4 bed - 3 bath - 2 car - 1250m2 block Buyer Origin: Belrose

SOLD: $1,460,000 4+ bed - 1+ bath - 2 car Inspect by appointment

12 & 14 Gladys Ave, Frenchs Forest

DEVELOPMENT

4704m2 of R2 zoned land with uninterrupted views to the North and across the road from the new Northern Beaches Hospital. Potential development options include; Senior Living, Aged Care and Affordable Housing. Locations like this do not come up very often and the location is quiet yet so convenient.

ASKING: $1,400 to $1,500 per m2 8 bed - 4 bath - 4 car - pool - North Views Information Memorandum available upon request

Shane Broekman SALES MANAGER | AUCTIONEER | LOCAL RESIDENT 0404 044 280 shaneb@ljhff.com.au With nearly 14 years of local real estate experience and the most recommended agent across Belrose, Davidson and Frenchs Forest combined, there is no one better prepared to assist you with the sale of your home.

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