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ELEGANT COUNTRY LIVING This exquisitely detailed family home sits proudly among beautifully manicured gardens, a riding arena, stables and six horse paddocks which are the centrepiece of the nine stunning acre property where a relaxed rural lifestyle is guaranteed. The home itself offers a timeless style and is enhanced with cathedral ceilings to the kitchen, dining, living and family room that incorporates the meals area. The fully appointed large kitchen boasts high-gloss cabinetry, soft-close drawers and doors with abundant stone benches and built-in twin stainless ovens and microwave that are a perfect blend of classic style and modern functionality. The enormous lounge room is complete with a Coonara fire that will ensure the family is warm and cosy during those winter months and air-conditioning for yearround comfort with access to the outside entertaining area. Huge bay windows take in the views over the horse paddocks to the west and of the stunning sunsets. The spacious main bedroom has split-system air-conditioning and outside access, an oversized walk-in robe and beautiful ensuite featuring a frameless walk-in shower. Outside is an amazing covered entertaining area and heated spa with the most alluring views to relax and unwind after a long day riding. For added convenience, this property offers a separate double width driveway entrance for unloading floats or machinery access, plus there is a triple-sized garage with power and water connection. For those horse enthusiasts there are

six fenced paddocks of various sizes with their own irrigation systems and shelters for horses. The 40mx20m riding menage is well maintained plus the 10.5m x 12m shed has four internal stables, tack room and hay storage area also with power and water connection. Never run out of water with a 30,000-litre water tank plus mains water connection to the property. Within close proximity to riding trails, the Bunyip State Park plus freeway access and public transport. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to buy just 15 minutes from Pakenham town centre. These lifestyle properties are sought after and in high demand so say goodbye to unnecessary expensive agistment costs with everything at your doorstep. Call Michael or Brenda Studd today for further information – this truly is a delightful place to call home for your family and your many horses.

25 Thompson Road Inspect: By appointment Price: Sale by negotiation Contact: Michael Studd 0401 119 640 or Brenda Studd 0416 132 458 O’BRIEN REAL ESTATE PAKENHAM, 5940 4044

TOP VICTORIAN AGENTS REVEALED AT AWARDS NIGHT

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First National Real Estate Neilson Partners was recognised for outstanding achievement at the General Excellence and Marketing Awards, held the Grand Hyatt Melbourne, when Australia’s largest network of independent agents hosted its state awards dinner recently. The awards evening celebrated the best of Victoria’s real estate performances over the past year, which according to First National Neilson Partners Principal Ross Neilson, contributed to First National Real Estate winning Canstar Blue’s Most Satisfied Customers award nationally for 2016/17. “‘First National Neilson Partners was recognised, receiving 30 team and individual awards throughout the evening for both sales and property management services,” Ross said. “This has been a wonderful acknowledgement of our teams’ efforts and comes at a great time as we also celebrate our 100 year anniversary.” “We continue to focus on the things our clients value most in real estate -

STUNNING HOMESTEAD Serious vendors are offering this attractive property for sale by 29 April. A true credit to the current owners, all the hard work has been done leaving a stunning home on three manicured acres (approximate). With room for a horse or two, ducks, chooks and the like, there is a dam in the large rear paddock, chicken pens with their own water tank, lots of sheds, fruit trees including grape vines, olive trees, apricot, apple, pear, quince, pomegranate and a vegie garden. The home has been lovingly restored from top to bottom with a new roof and gutters, new cladding, new windows, concrete stumps, fully re-wired and 18 new solar panels. Inside the home you will discover a man cave/ rumpus room complete with pizza oven, powder room and even a second kitchen for entertaining. The main part of the home has new flooring, a new stunning country kitchen with vinyl wrap cabinets, pull-out double pantries, dishwasher and 900mm stainless steel oven, the living area has a new split-system air-conditioner and new wood heater with an impressive slate backdrop. There are three goodsized bedrooms with built-in robes and a large main bathroom. Country comfort at its best in a very convenient location only two kilometres to the beach, four kilometres to launch your boat and a short walk to the service station, bakery etc. Only seven minutes to Phillip Island.

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195 Soldiers Road Inspect: Saturday, 15 April, 12.30pm Price: $599,000 to $658,900 Contact: Lynn Pendergast lynnpendergast@atrealty.com.au LYNN PENDERGAST @ REALTY, 0458 780 023

communication, trustworthy and honest advice and exceptional results,” he said. The Commercial Department was a shining star receiving five awards while each of the Residential Rentals teams shone bright taking home an outstanding 11 awards. The sales teams also held their own and colleagues celebrated their wins with more than a dozen shiny plaques being awarded during the evening. While there are too many individual award winners to mention, the company congratulates Georgina Hynd for being acknowledged as the Victorian First National Receptionist of the Year and Candice Spector as Victorian Property Manager Rookie of the Year. Ross Neilson said the First National GEM Awards are an important event because they encourage First National’s agents to aspire to an ongoing process of performance improvement that benefits all clients.

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SPACE AND LOCATION

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A MAGNIFICENT family home designed with exceptional space, storage and huge indoor/outdoor entertaining areas. Situated in sought-after St John Heights Estate within walking distance of Kambrya College, a primary school, shops and extensive parklands, this home with approximately 35 squares of living is not to be missed. Features include oversized master with large walk-in robe and ensuite, three further double bedrooms, generous lounge dining, fully appointed galley-style kitchen with extra-large walk in pantry, huge family room and stunning outdoor alfresco barbecue area, plus large rumpus room with built-in cabinetry. Other features include 7.1m by 7.4m garage with direct home entry and rear garden access, ducted heating, ducted vac, alarm, spa, cooling, six-door linen cupboard, plus 7.6m x 3.6m work shed. An inspection is a must to appreciate its size, beauty and location.

27 Cashmere Crescent Inspect: By appointment Price: $650,000-$700,000 Contact: Graeme Curtis, 0419 538 940 FIRST NATIONAL NEILSON PARTNERS, BERWICK, 9707 6000

1.65 ACRES - SIMPLY STUNNING LOCATED on a sealed road behind modern auto gates in the vibrant township of Beaconsfield Upper is this value-packed fivebedroom, two-bathroom family haven. Fully renovated from top to bottom - you just have to move in. Sparkling brand-new kitchen with premium stonelined benches, ample cupboard space and is truly the heart of the home. Soaring vaulted ceilings create a sense of immense spaciousness in this home coupled with a wood-fired Coonara and an open fireplace make these very cozy spaces. Both bathrooms are lined in floor to ceiling tiles, finished to the highest of standards. Externally enjoy the peace and quiet of your surroundings under an excellent brand-new pergola area - the perfect place to enjoy an evening barbecue or lazy Sunday. An above-ground pool will keep the kids entertained. The bonus of an external rumpus room stacked with cupboards - would make the ideal home office, theatre room or kids’ play area. Sealed driveway leads to concrete floor shedding area, perfect for tradies. A rear paddock is ripe for a pony or kids’ footy ground. So close to Berwick’s amenities and schools, this is a rare opportunity not to be missed.

BEACONSFIELD UPPER

24 Brennan Avenue Inspect: Saturday, 12noon-12.30pm Price: Buyers over $940,000 Contact: Kristen Turner, 0410 615 228 PEAKE REAL ESTATE, BERWICK, 9707 5300

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TIME TO TAKE HOLD OF THE AUSTRALIAN DREAM WATERFORD Rise location, block nearing 1000 square metres, immaculate and unassuming brilliance. First time offered for sale, the absolute epitome of what is the ’Australian Dream’ in every way. Proudly built by Rawdon Hill on arguably the best block in Waterford Rise Lakeside, with three double bedrooms, master suite with ensuite that includes dual vanities, double shower, separate toilet, fitted-out walk-in robe, bedrooms two and three in a separate wing with built-in robes, additional bathroom with a spa. Zoned living spaces are superb with a formal lounge, separate study, home office or formal dining room, oversize family room radiates brilliant ambiance with a gas log fire. The generously sized open plan meals zone connects with the outstanding kitchen with beautiful streaming natural light, electric cooktop and oven/griller, twodrawer dishwasher, pot drawers, stainless steel trimmed appliances, breakfast bar and separate coffee bar servery. Standouts seem never-ending with massive storage options, timber look wash flooring, near-new upgrade carpet, ducted vacuum, cooling, select feature cornice, nine-foot ceiling height, top quality window furnishings. Neutral colour palette throughout, clearly immaculate, stunning, perfectly cared for and an enviable home.

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26 Arbour Rise Pakenham Price: Negotiable over $595,000 Inspection: By appointment Contact: Craig Currie, 0417 135 075 CRAIG CURRIE, 0417 135 075

Why buying and investment property can be a great idea. The great Australian dream has always been to own your own home. This raises the question, when is the best time to buy? The answer is, if you are buying your family home to live in, you should be looking to buy as soon as you are able to. Historically, real estate has doubled in value every 12 to 13 years, since records began. Whilst values can move up or drop over a shorter time frame, there is a consistent growth curve over time that shows this. Prices are currently rising and the rate of growth also seems to be increasing so you don’t want to wait currently if you are ready to buy. You may not be able to afford the same home next year. Buying an investment property is also a great way to secure your financial future. Currently we are experiencing record low interest rates and very high demand from tenants which should ensure a healthy return on your investment. Returns of 4.5% plus are available in the Pakenham market at the moment. I advise talking to your accountant or financial advisor, see what equity you have available in your current home and see what the bank will be prepared to lend you.

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If you would like to find out more about buying an investment property or the current market, please call Rod on 5940 4044.

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FOR SALE STUNNING HOMESTEAD ON 3 ACRES

This attractive property is a true credit to the current owners, all the hard work has been done leaving a home to be proud of on 3 manicures acres (approx). A dam in the large rear paddock, chicken pens and lots of sheds, fruit trees and a vegie garden. The home has been lovingly restored from top to bottom and has added 18 new solar panels, a new stunning country kitchen with vinyl wrap cabinets, dishwasher and 900ml s/s oven, the living area has a new split system air conditioner and new wood heater with an impressive slate backdrop. There are three good sized bedrooms with built in robes and a large main bathroom. Only 2 km to the beach, 4 km to launch your boat and 7 min to Phillip Island. ADDRESS: 195 Soldiers Rd, Bass PRICE: $599,000 to $658,900 INSPECT: Saturday 15th April at 12.00pm to12.30pm or by appointment AGENT: Lynn Pendergast 0458 780 023 Atrealty Pty Ltd

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Purchasing a house and land package today will ensure you not only lock in at today’s prices, you will minimise stamp duty and once finished, you will have a new home that should not require maintenance for many years. If you buy right, it will go close to paying for itself. If you project forward 10 to 15 years, how great will life look if your rental property has doubled in value whilst being paid for by someone else. The biggest problem you might have now is a tax one, when you sell. This as a good problem to have as no one ever went broke making a profit.

LYNN PENDERGAST 0458 780 023

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T O N A 15 Scenic Drive, BEACONSFIELD Fantastic Lifestyle Opportunity Opportunity awaits the astute buyer or investor as we present this ideal family home situated in the sought-after Berwick Views Estate. Within walking distance to shops, cafes & restaurants the trendy Beaconsfield precinct has on offer along with elite schools, Holm Park recreation reserve and approx. 15-minute walk to Beaconsfield train station. With a little cosmetic work, this family home offers great potential.

67-69 Brookvale Close, BEACONSFIELD 4

Price Suit Buyers Over $640,000 View By Appointment (Photo ID Required) Contact Anita Taylor 0432 805 596 Kristen Turner 0410 615 228

Vintage Styling On 1/2 Acre Oozing warmth, tradition and true Victorian charm, this period masterpiece simply must be on your inspection list. Unique half acre, pristinely manicured, located within the Beaconsfield precinct, close to Monash Freeway, Beaconsfield train station – not to mention some of Victoria’s top schooling facilities. Ducted heating, evaporative cooling, ducted vacuum, full alarm & camera system. 7m x 10m double lock up garage.

Contact Sarah James 0419 144 611 Kristen Turner 0410 615 228

EASTER & ANZAC DAY TRADING HOURS As a mark of respect, our ofice will not be open on Good Friday (14th April), Easter Monday (17th April) or Anzac Day (Tuesday 25th April).

As your investment portfolio grows, so too does our Property Management Team.

Although our ofice is closed, we can still be contacted for Sales & Rental enquiries on 9707 5300.

We wish you all a Happy Easter!

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At Peake Real Estate, we are absolutely committed to delivering you better returns with less stress. So if you’re looking for a new property manager, look no further and call us today on 9707 5300 to speak with the team.

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cONTEmpORARY STYLE

Exceptional residence with quality finishes to create a family haven. Open plan & spacious family living accompanied with a sleek hostess kitchen. Features include: ducted heating, s/s air con, ceiling fans, an undercover decked alfresco area & low maintenance colour filled garden.

Berwick

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INSpEcTION BY AppOINTmENT Serdar Ozcetin 0438 837 084

• Small factory/ofice • Features include two ofices & toilet facilities • Suit many uses • Approx. 156m2

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North Side court Location INSpEcT: By appointment BUYERS: $650,000 - $700,000 Graeme curtis 0419 538 940

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A superb family residence situated in a quiet north side location with 4 BR’s, large formal lounge and dining rooms, fully appointed American Oak kitchen plus separate rumpus room with bar. Double garage with rear access, large garden shed and huge covered patio.

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INSpEcT: By appointment BUYERS: Over $650,000 Graeme curtis 0419 538 940

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2/84 Sweeney Drive

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• TITLED & READY TO BUILD • 2 Acre Lifestyle Allotments • Excellent Views • Protective Building Covenants • Building and Waste Envelopes • LAST LOT REMAINING!

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FOR LEASE BY NEGOTIATION INSpEcT: Saturday 12:00pm BUYERS: Over $515,000 Libby Rodriguez 0415 269 538 Todd mcKenna 0418 391 182

SpAcE AND LOcATION

A magnificent home featuring oversized master and ens, 3 dbl BRs, lounge, dining, galley style kitchen, family rm, rumpus rm, alfresco, a 7.1m X 7.4m garage with direct hm entry and rear yard access, ducted heating, alarm, cooling, a 7.6m x 3.6m work shed and more!

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cLOSE TO EVERYTHING! INSpEcT: By Appointment BUYERS: $440,000 Nyall Greene 0409 560 779

Conveniently located, this home features a large, well appointed kitchen and a generous living space. The ensuite is huge and includes twin vanities and a bath! Other features include ducted heating, high ceilings and double-glazed windows. Just 4 yo, it won’t last. Call now.

INSpEcT: Saturday 11.00am BUYERS: Over $375,00 craig Ward 0409 695 188

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96-100 Main Street and 49 James Street PRIME DEVELOPMENT SITE

INSPECT: By Appointment

• To be sold as one • Approximately 2,000sqm in 3 Titles • Frontage to Main Street & James Street, Pakenham • Zoned Commercial 1 • Sold with vacant possession • Income potential of $55,600 per annum exclusive of GST and outgoings (as it stands).

BUYERS: Expressions Of Interest Closing Monday May 1 at 3:00pm Todd McKenna 0418 391 182 Ross Neilson 0418 331 696

An excellent high exposure site in the heart of Pakenham that lends itself for further development subject to Council approval for multi storey ofice, administration site, retail or medical facilities.

Pakenham

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4 Howitt Place

SPACIOUS LUXURY LIVING IN A PRIME LOCATION

INSPECT: By Appointment

With an elegant street appeal & positioned in a quiet enclave of the Lakeside Estate is this superb easy flow floorplan residence. Generous size living rooms with the additional features of ornate cornices & a gas log fire. The kitchen is complete with butler’s pantry, stone bench, s/s appliances & an array of storage. Generous proportioned bedrooms, master with ensuite & WIR, remaining bedrooms with BIR’s & services by a large bathroom. Vast outdoor entertaining, accompanied by a 8 person spa, mature garden setting & additional storage room. Other features includeducted heating, refrigerated cooling & home office.

BUYERS: Over $575,000 Todd McKenna 0418 391 182 Matt Clark 0417 411 883

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Pakenham 13 Eddie Barron Terrace

Admire the views with ample space. For sale. Buyers over $670,000 Exclusively positioned high on the hill on 800sqm with stunning views over Westernport Bay & surrounds, features include a fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar, master bedroom with ensuite, retreat & private balcony , 4 living zones incl an upstairs rumpus, evap & SS cooling, GDH, wood heater, alarm, powder room, laundry shoot, oversized garage with rear access, alfresco, solar heated salt water pool, beautifully manicured gardens & lawns, automated sprinkler system, garden sheds plus more!

F5 G2 H2 J1 5940 4044 Shop 3 11 John Street Pakenham obrienrealestate.com.au Inspect Contact Agent Michael Studd 0401 119 640 Brenda Studd 0416 132 458

Tynong North 25 Thompson Road

Elegant country living on 9 acres. For sale. Sale by negotiation This glorious lifestyle property offers manicured gardens, riding arena, 4 stables & shedding, 6 horse paddocks with irrigation close by to riding trails, the home features cathedral ceilings, full kitchen stone benches, twin ss ovens, gas fired hot air heating plus coonara fire, air con, alarm, huge laundry, covered entertaining area, heated spa with the most alluring views, mains water & 30,000ltr tank, plus more & only 15 mins from Pakenham town centre.

F4 G2 H2 I1 5940 4044 Shop 3 11 John Street Pakenham obrienrealestate.com.au Inspect Contact Agent Michael Studd 0401 119 640 Brenda Studd 0416 132 458

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Hunting for more than eggs this Easter?

Your search for the best service is over. To experience the OBrien Real Estate difference, call today. OBrien Real Estate Pakenham Ph 5940 4044 obrienrealestate.com.au

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Selling Made Easy with “A MUST READ FOR ALL SELLERS” AMAZING RESULT - SOLD IN 5 DAYS - GOT MORE THAN WE PAID FOR! Vendor Review 3/4/2017 Rate My Agent. When we were looking for an agent we ‘interviewed’ a total of 3 agents. One never got back to us after knowing we were going to market & the other one would have been just as successful however we decided to use Craig based on his local knowledge & best still, he was much more competitive in terms of commission price. We couldn’t see the point in paying 3 x times the commission to another agent to achieve the same result. This we are confident of. It was definitely NOT a case of ‘ you get what you pay for ‘ We got quite the opposite. His marketing of the property was just as outstanding as any other agent. We have no hesitation in recommending Craig to sell your home.

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33 Main Street

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$500,000 - $520,000

GREAT LOCATION ON 2000M2 Attention all truckie’s, tradies’s and anyone who wants a huge backyard. Situated on a half acre allotment is this charming 3 bedroom home situated in the Main Street of the very tightly held township of Nar Nar Goon. The home consists of 3 bedrooms, a spacious lounge with gas log fire, a refurbished kitchen, an adjoining meals area which opens out to a small porch area. Outside comprises of an inground salt chlorinated pool ideal for those hot summer days. A large workshop 15m x 7.5m with mezzanine floor and wet bar with an adjoining carport, plus another double carport. This property offers a rare opportunity to secure a large allotment in a township location.

64B Wattletree Road

Buyers Over $395,000

QUALITY HOME – LOW MAINTENANCE This quality, modern three bedroom home situated within walking distance to shops and transport has plenty to offer. Two spacious living areas, ample robe space in the bedrooms, full ensuite, double garage with remote door and a hassle free low maintenance yard. It may be your own home, investment or just a great opportunity to buy into the popular Bunyip township. Impressive Inspection – Call Today!

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15 Hatfield Drive

Buyers Over $380,000

SPACE, STYLE & QUALITY!! Beautifully presented from top to bottom is this family home consisting of three bedrooms – master with walk in robe and full ensuite. Oversized kitchen with big breakfast bar, corner pantry, hotplates and oven. Tiled meals area with ducted heating throughout, light and bright lounge with split system cooling plus downlights. Private entertaining area with timber decking. Garage with internal access plus separate steel garage – perfect for the man cave/workshop. The best of everything here!!

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156 Thewlis Road

Buyers Over $1,050,000

QUALITY LOCATION – LOVELY 11 ACRES The long driveway that leads to an established home & lovely view over the neighbouring valley makes this a superb opportunity for those who are striving to have a small acreage/famlet, yet be close to all township facilities. The dwelling incorporates large open living area, 3 good sized bedrooms, ensuite & main bathroom, timber kitchen, adjoining meals area which has garden outlook, a double garage/workshop with direct entry. Plenty of shedding, 10m X 12m concrete floor & caravan/horse float area with ample room to swing trailers, boats or truck. The chook run, fenced vegie patch & 8 paddocks complete this enviable property. Not easily found, an inspection is highly recommended.

Derrick Brown 0418 317 096

Stephen O’Loughlin 0408 591 170

Phil Caswell 0419 882 650

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119 Main Street Pakenham

HONESTY AND TRUST ARE THEIR OWN REWARDS FOR NICOLA “I find the people here are down to earth. I click with them,” she said. “People in the Pakenham area want you to be upfront and honest. They want to know that you are there to get them the absolute best price you can. I think that’s why I fit so well here because that’s how I work.”

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a hard work to get to that point, but it’s definitely worthwhile.” Nicola recently shed tears with a vendor after achieving $30,000 more for her client’s home compared to an identical neighbouring property. “You can only sell a home once so you need to get as much as you possible can out of that house to move forward.”

Nicola is impeccable in her service and I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking at selling or buying their home...

Nicola believes it is important to give back to the community which supports her. As an individual she sponsors Lakeside Primary School, Cardinia Basketball Club, the Puma baseball club, as well as several football clubs. She said the Pakenham market had “gone crazy” and showed no signs of slowing. “When I started 10 (parties) at an opening would have been a really good open. But now we’re getting 30 plus in that $400,000 range.” She said that prices were unpredictable, with vendors often achieving over their expectations. “I love being able to exceed my vendor’s expectations and present them with a price that they never would have imagined. Watching their face when they open the offer, that is the best part. There is a lot of

- Ratemyagent testimonial She said Officer was hot among investors and those looking for the Berwick postcode. “From an investor’s point of view the capital growth in Officer is a lot higher than in Pakenham. There is a lot of infrastructure in the area and it’s a little bit newer.” Nicola will relocate her family from Emerald to Lakeside by the end of the year in order to immerse herself even more into the community she loves. “Being a real estate agent is so demanding on you and your family, but being able to get that extra amount of money for a vendor makes it worthwhile. “That my clients trust me with their biggest asset means the world to me.” Contact Nicola Parreira on 0407 921 332.

The number one agent in Officer, Nicola Parreira.

Why Choose Nicola… Best agent!

SOLD BEFORE HITTING THE MARKET!

Nicola is a star. We had another agent to our house from another agency and they were nowhere near as good as Nicola! Nicola gave us confidence in getting the best price for our house and she walked us through the process very well. I think Nicola is the most down to earth person out there. She will say it as it is and is and puts you number one 100% of the time. Nicola certainly loves a surprise and she definitely came through with one! She sold our house in less than a week with a price well above expectation. Nicola sets high goals and achieves them. She is extremely hard working and will work around the clock to fit in with you. Could not of asked for a better agent. Love her work.

My husband and I would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to Nicola on the sale of one of our investment properties. From our first meeting with Nicola, we experienced nothing but professionalism and a genuine approach to our expectations. Nicola sold our property before we went to market due to her exceptional negotiating skills and product knowledge for a price far greater than another local agent managing the property presented us with. Other agents we have dealt with in the past have not always had our best interests at heart so to experience this kind of service was a breath of fresh air. If you are thinking of buying or selling, without question, it’s Nicola Parreira.

Above and Beyond!

Thank you so much to our agent Nicola Parreira!

Nicola Parreira represented me in the sale of my townhouse. I was so impressed with her professionalism, sincerity, skills and follow up (which was the key differentiator when choosing a real estate agent). Nicola is impeccable in her service and I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking at selling or buying their home. I sold my townhouse in 9 days with such great preparation, superb communication and negotiation the experience exceeded my expectations. Thank you once again Nicola

From the moment we spoke to Nicola on the phone about the sale of our property we knew she would be the one to sell it for us! She continued to impress us all the way through. With her determined attitude, passion for her job, professionalism, and excellent communication our home sold very quickly and for a price we could have only dreamed for! Nicola exceeded all our expectations, made the overwhelming experience a much nicer process for us, keeping us informed all the way through, with realistic and honest feedback! We have already recommended Nicola to others and would certainly make the call to her for future business! Nicola thank you!!

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Barry Plant real estate agent Nicola Parreira was only 23 when she learnt that in real estate trust and honesty are everything. She bought her first home in her early 20s and quickly followed up with the purchase of an investment property. It was the worst deal of her life. “I trusted the developer and ended up losing a lot of money. I swore to myself that I would never ever do that to anyone else,” Nicola said. “I wish it hadn’t happened, but I don’t think I’d be where I am now if I didn’t go through that.” Nicola’s honesty and rapport with vendors recently won her the coveted Ratemyagent Agent of the Year award for Officer. Nicola didn’t attend the gala awards ceremony hearing about her win via an email the following morning. “It was exciting to win, because you work so many hours and put in so much hard work,” she said. “It is good to be acknowledged for the hard work and for people to see that.” The win has already lifted Nicola’s profile. Her phone has run hot with vendors who have seen her number one ranking on the popular website. Nicola joined the team at Barry Plant two years ago. Prior to that she owned her own finance business and then worked in the Rowville real estate market. She feels at home in the Casey Cardinia region.

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POLICIES WILL HEAT AN ALREADY BOILING MARKET HOME BUYERS

GUIDE MAT SUCKLING DIRECTOR OF RMS HOMES Ideally, I would have begun my first formal guide like this; the hows, whys, whats, wheres and whos of home buying! Considering the issues facing home buyers, I believe it pertinent to discuss some other topics which are affecting home buyers. Affordability. It is the enemy of first, second, and third home buyers. Most people across Melbourne are finding their money is getting them less than what it used to. In order to assist those struggling to save enough for deposits lobby groups, consumer groups and government representatives are considering possible solutions to the ‘affordability crisis’. I believe the responses from government are reactionary and not well thought through. To be honest, I think they will continue to heat an already boiling market. I will explain why they are not only ineffective, but also dangerous to the economy. Stamp duty – as of 1 July, all first home buyers, whether buying an established home or a house and land package (to the value of $600,000) will not have to pay stamp duty. Previously, first home buyers received a 50 per cent reduction. The excitement generated has led to some of our competitors using it as motivation in their latest marketing. Less stamp duty equals less upfront costs for a home buyer; that has to be good, right? I believe it will continue to drive up prices, especially land prices. The basic rules of economics are; - When supply is high – demand is low (in this case, prices go down).

- When supply is low – demand is high (in this case, prices go up). This stamp duty policy is going to encourage developers to raise land prices, not drop them, as demand for land is going to surge beyond its already ridiculous levels. Anyone who has been shopping for affordable land across Melbourne is finding it difficult, with most blocks having title dates of mid to late 2018! With wage growth not matching inflation, the issue of serviceability becomes an issue when land prices are increasing at the rate they are currently. What is the point of buying a block of land at X dollars, when you won’t be able to afford the house you want due to banks’ serviceability requirements! Home start finance initiatives (government sponsored lending programs) have been a successful option for low deposit home buyers in both South Australia and Western Australia. They provide people wanting to buy a home who have the capacity to service the repayments an opportunity to purchase via sharing an equity stake with the buyer. In order to be successful these programs rely heavily on the property value increasing, allowing the government sponsored program to recoup their monies at a profit when the home is sold. The buyer also pays a portion of their home loan repayment in interest to the government sponsored lender. I can hear many of you say “With the expenses I have, it is so hard to save a deposit. Mat, you are supposed to help us home buyers, why are you so negative when it comes to a program such as this?” There are two things we need to observe about Western Australia and South Australia. Both economies are in need of a kick start – unemployment in South Australia is high, and Western Australia is still recovering from the end of the mining boom. House prices in Western Australia have actually gone down in the past 18

months, leading it to become the most affordable state for first home buyers! The risk of the property market heating in these states is low – these initiatives stimulate the construction and development economy. We don’t have these issues in Melbourne. And like the stamp duty exemption, such a government incentivised program will only encourage developers to raise prices if more people are able to purchase property! The global financial crisis that started in America was caused by two things; 1. Government sponsored lending programs; and 2. Reckless bank policies which allowed low income earners with zero deposits to buy houses they couldn’t afford. The interference of government on financial policy creates more harm than good. It encourages developers to be greedy. Unfortunately, it is often that the underprivileged are misled and taken advantage of. Not everyone can afford mortgage repayments, whether it is due to existing credit circumstances or current work situation (part-time, casual or made redundant). There is a minimum standard that must be adhered to before a home buyer can be eligible to purchase a home. At RMS, we call it being financially fit. Via our numerous home buyer programs, we support all types of buyers from all types of circumstances get in a position where they become financially ‘fit’ to meet the demands of the lending requirements. So, after all that doom and gloom, do I have a solution to the affordability problem? 1. The first home owners grant and stamp duty concessions should be means tested. The degree to which buyers are eligible for these grants and concessions should be tested on a case by case basis. It is unfair and a waste of tax payer dollars for someone who already has a sizeable deposit (more than 10 per cent or has the

capacity via mum and dad) to receive the same concession as someone who has a five per cent deposit. 2. Place rules on developers pre-releasing land, and price cap land lots in greenfield land estates. Developers can’t pre-release stock quick enough to the market. Some estates are requiring depositors to register for ballots that may get them a block of land that is over 12 months away from title! Anyone lucky enough to receive a block avoids the dreaded ballot for the next stage, where usually prices will continue to rise only to live 50 metres down the road from the first release of land. This is driven by expression of interest and the amount of registered buyers. The scarcity of land availability driven by demand will only continue to drive prices up. If developers are required to release the bulk of their land within a certain timeframe when titles are due, we will see more stock on the market which will ideally give buyers freedom of choice. This freedom of choice will cool demand (as a result of a greater supply) and provide price relief for buyers looking for house and land packages. 3. Make building easier! Governments make it hard for developers to subdivide land, and for builders to build on land. The regulations and codes that must be followed and adhered to slow land releases and building approvals. It has never been harder to buy and build homes. The government (both local, state and federal) can incentivise buyers by making the development and building process easier – deregulate! This will allow quicker land releases, quicker building approvals, and less holding costs for both developers, builders and buyers. The only firms that get rich from lag times are government departments and banks! 12348651-PB15-17

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