Local couple Ben Small and Melissa Reid, with daughter Scarlett Russell, have taken advantage of a booming housing market by purchasing their first family home. They said a 12month search paid off when they acted quickly on the opportunity.
PRESENTATION can be pivotal when it comes to selling your home.
Tidy rooms and minimal features have proven to be the difference between homes sold for their value and those which slip below market price.
Open2View South Australia franchiser Sheree Brennan said organising homes ready for listing had never been more important with high turnover rates on Yorke Peninsula recently.
“Presentation is paramount when it comes to selling a home,” she said.
“The number one key is removing any emotional attachment you have with the home.
“You need to be presenting the home for its next buyer by arranging things to suit them, like decluttering and moving everything out before the sale.
“Showcasing how the buyer can live there is crucial.”
Ms Brennan said it’s important to look at every single room before listing a home.
“Kitchens should be completely cleared down to a maximum of three appliances, while bathrooms should be stripped right back and have only two towels hanging,” she said.
“Depersonalising a home can improve the sale drastically — it’s all about looking tidy, having neutral colours and minimal features.
“This helps attract a wider-variety market, and making more people interested helps boost the home value.”
Overspending is also a common mistake when it comes to listing preparation, Ms Brennan said.
“Doing the simple things like putting dishes away, mowing the lawns, putting bins in the shed and removing exterior clutter can make a massive difference,” she said.
“These things sound very easy but they often don’t get done.”
Kadina’s Brad and Donna Kelly have put extra effort into tidying their home before its auction on Friday, April 22.
CHEERS TO PRESENTATION... Donna and Brad Kelly, of Kadina, are looking forward to reaping the rewards of a well-presented home come auction day Friday, April 22. The couple said they expect their extra efforts in depersonalising the home to add some value to their home.
With the help of Open2View, the couple said they were able to remove as many personal items from their home as possible.
“We kept it really simple by cleaning every little spot and making sure the lights worked for a twilight photo-
shoot,” they said.
“It doesn’t look like someone actually lives here, but everything has been staged to show how you could live here.
“We think our presentation could boost the value of the home and get us offers above what we initially expected.”
Easy ways to prepare a home for listing:
l Remove excess clutter
l Wash windows inside and out
l Hide power boards and cords out of sight
l Arrange furniture so rooms look spacious
l Counters to be cleared of appliances and utensils
l Remove magnets and photos from refrigerator
l Remove all towels and toilet paper roll
l Make beds with fresh, clean linen
l Store rubbish bins and garden hoses out of sight
l Fertilise and mow lawn
signs up in time.”
YORKE Peninsula’s housing industry has continued to boom amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Local agents have been kept busy with available stock being snapped up by a prompt buyers’ market at short notice.
South Australia’s regional house prices have become the fastest growing in the country, largely due to the peninsula’s ongoing surge.
Ardrossan, Stansbury and Marion Bay all featured in the state’s top 10 fastest growing towns in the property market across the last year up to March 31, according to CoreLogic’s Home Value Index.
Ray White Yorke Peninsula sales particularly peaked in March compared to months through the last financial year.
There were 123 properties purchased in March in the Yorke Peninsula Council area, up from 79 in February; while 126 were bought across the Copper Coast Council region, up from 91 in February.
Barunga West Council region had a slight 34.1 per cent median price decrease in March after a 197.1 per cent jump in February, while sales numbers have plateaued with 12 and 13 properties purchased in February and March respectively.
Ray White YP sales principal David Bussenschutt said he was mistaken for thinking the market couldn’t get any busier six months ago.
“It’s near impossible to keep up with the amount of stock coming to the market,” he said.
“Our phones are ringing before some homes are even advertised — sometimes we can’t even get for sale
Mr Bussenschutt said the surge has been caused by an influx of people relocating to the peninsula.
“Lots of people have moved for the lifestyle and the prices are really good compared to the city,” he said.
“The industry is super busy and everyone is really trying to make the most of this surge.”
Nutrien Harcourts sales specialist Troy Goldsworthy said the southern YP market has also been moving quickly.
“We’ve had lots of stock sold during the past 18 months and there’s only so much that can be purchased so we don’t have much left,” he said.
“There’s probably been more residential properties purchased because land buyers are usually looking for more permanent purchases.
“Prices have been a lot firmer of late, but the cost of coastal properties still seems to be rising.”
Local couple Ben Small and Melissa Reid have capitalised on the strong market by purchasing their first family home in Moonta through Ray White.
“We thought with the way the market was creeping it might’ve been our last chance to get in,” Mr Small said.
“We’d been looking (to buy) for the past 12 months and it’s been hard to find anything at a decent price, so we had to act pretty quick when we saw this pop up.
“It’s been hard for locals to compete with Adelaide and interstate buyers so we’re relieved to have finally found something.”
The couple said they have planned to give their new home a fresh paint job, before establishing a yard, upgrading the fencing and adding an outdoor entertaining area.
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THIS Moonta Bay home is perfect for a handyman, explains Blights property consultant Neville Hibbard.
“Renovations have started, with the kitchen wall removed to open up the living/dining area,” Neville says.
“Apart from the kitchen, the home just needs a repaint and a bit of love again.
“The home offers four bedrooms, all having built-ins, and the master is situated at the opposite end of the house with an ensuite.
“It features formal dining and living, a separate open loungeroom, as well as ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning.
“Completing this package is a swimming pool with an outdoor entertaining area, new Colorbond roof, solar panels and low-maintenance gardens at the front and back.
“It’s only a five-minute drive to the main street, schools, restaurants and beach.”
The home is set to be auctioned onsite from 11am on Friday, April 29.
Wauraltee Beach
One of nature’s gifts
45.11 ha (111.5 acres) of beachfront with building consent
Over 1.3km of pristine beachfront land. Natural scrub/sandhill and abundance of wildlife are all included in your purchase along with the "Catch of the Day" at your doorstep. Certainly a unique opportunity to acquire a lifestyle experience with your nearest neighbour at least 2km away and out of sight nestled among the natural coastal vegetation. Located 9km south of Port Victoria on the west coast of Yorke Peninsula and within 2.5hrs drive from Adelaide. Auction online: Monday, 16th May at 7pm.
20 Edwards Street
A home for all occasions
Sea and rural views every day. Modern two-storey residence with space. Excellent in/outdoor entertaining facilities. Generous shedding with games room. Easy care landscaped yard. Part furnished. Lock up and leave.
Auction online: Tuesday, 26th April (USP)
OPEN: Saturday, 1.30pm-2.15pm
Port Vincent 15 Curramulka Road
5 2 4
House & flat Town centre location, corner block, great shedding. 3br house in need of cosmetic upgrade + 2br/cont.
flat. 350m to kiosk, 200m to back beach. Easy care private corner block. Furnished.
Auction online: Tuesday, 26th April (USP)
OPEN: Sunday, 12.30pm-1pm
Port Julia 18 Jetty Road
Seafront dreamer
Walk out your front door onto the beach. Your boat’s on its mooring. Humble two-storey beach shack with heaps of potential with renovation ideas. The location doesn’t get any better than this.
Auction online: Wednesday, 20th April OPEN: Sunday, 3pm-3.45pm
Stansbury 7 Seaview Court
5 2 4
Houseproud owners live here
Generous sized rooms and sea glimpses. House has 3brs + ens and WIR. Spectacular out/indoor ent facilities and seaside deck. Great shed (inc 2 brs) + room for car, boat and w/shop. Open-plan living with big picture windows. Easy-care yard, Solar panels and r/w tank. Private location. Offered part furnished.
Auction: Monday, 2nd May (USP)
OPEN: Sunday, 11am-11.45am
Contact Len Easther or Matt Easther 8853 7018; 0418 373 620
THIS well-presented home would make for a great permanent home or ideal holiday getaway, according to Blights property consultant Neville Hibbard.
“The home offers three bedrooms, while the main has a robe and two-way bathroom,” Neville says.
“It also has an open-plan kitchen/dining/ lounge area, two toilets and a garage under the main roof with direct access to the house and well-fenced rear yard.”
EXCEPTIONALLY presented, this spacious Stansbury home has three bedrooms in the main dwelling, plus two more in a detached structure (lined shed), Elders Real Estate YP principal Len Easther says.
“The generously sized indoor/outdoor entertaining areas are perfect for family and friends to enjoy beautiful sea glimpses framed by big picture windows,” Len says.
“There are stunning sea views from the front deck, plus there’s a full-length rear verandah, and a family-sized lounge/dining area with built-in bar.
“The main bedroom has an ensuite
bathroom and walk-in robe, and the other bedrooms have built-in wardrobes.
“Other features include ducted air conditioning throughout, solar panels, rainwater storage and easy-care yard, and the 820 square metre block gives plenty of room for the large shed that provides car and van parking bays, along with a workshop.
“Located in a secluded and quiet part of the township, the home is offered partly furnished; it is being offered for sale by online auction (Openn Negotiation), unless sold beforehand, on May 2.”
NORTH BEACH
7 Clayton Drive
To be auctioned
Agent Ray White Yorke Peninsula RLA 228054
Phone David Bussenschutt 0429 692 511
OFFERING kilometres of pristine drive-on beachfront, the Wallaroo seaside lifestyle is in ever-so-high demand, explained Ray White Yorke Peninsula sales principal David Bussenschutt.
“This classic beach shack has had some extensive interior updates,” David says.
“The modern kitchen includes new cabinetry, a corner pantry and easycare wood-look flooring, while the bathroom and laundry area has large neutral tiles and modern fixtures.
“There’s a central open-plan living space with split-system air conditioning and sea views from the kitchen sink.
“All three adjacent bedrooms are carpeted and the fourth rear office/ storage room could be used as a sleep out if required.
“Outside features a double carport with concrete flooring and a 4.6metre x 9m shed, all situated on a 642-square-metre corner allotment with ample potential for improvements.
“The home is currently tenanted at $270 per week with a lease in place until February 2023.
“There are three open inspections planned before the on-site auction from 4.30pm on Friday, April 22.”
