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11<br />
Looking for a Property?<br />
What really counts<br />
You are in the market for a new property,<br />
scrolling the Internet, examining<br />
properties for sale and zeroing in on<br />
those with potential. They might be<br />
in locations that offer cheaper land,<br />
larger houses, or convenience to work<br />
or school. You may have visited show<br />
homes and open homes becoming<br />
confused, overwhelmed or swept<br />
away with emotional factors like having<br />
everything new, or extra features such<br />
as three car garaging.<br />
To be happy with your choice, list the<br />
features that you need, considering:<br />
; Family space – Is there room for<br />
the children to play indoors and<br />
for television and entertainment<br />
units? Should this be open plan or<br />
separated?<br />
; Kitchen – What needs to be in your<br />
kitchen? How serious are you about<br />
a butler’s pantry? Is it a whim or<br />
something that offers a practical<br />
solution to the way you use your<br />
kitchen?<br />
; Bedroom sizes – What are optimum<br />
sizes? Smaller bedrooms may<br />
translate to slightly lower building<br />
costs while extra space can be<br />
useful. When looking at existing<br />
homes, consider whether the size of<br />
each bedroom is sufficient.<br />
; Garaging – A standard double<br />
garage once two cars are parked<br />
there offers little space for the toys.<br />
What toys do you have and could<br />
they live with the lawnmower in a<br />
garden shed, a cheaper option to<br />
three car garaging? If the budget<br />
allows and a larger garage with<br />
workshop is important, make it a<br />
selection priority.<br />
; Size of land – Lifestyle properties<br />
offer space for children, pets,<br />
hobbies, an expansive garden and<br />
perhaps a home-run business but<br />
they require work so are not for<br />
everyone and a compact section<br />
might be more sensible if a tight<br />
budget or busy lifestyle.<br />
; Bathrooms – Second and third<br />
bathrooms are great in homes with<br />
teenagers and a wet shower room is<br />
ideal for young children. A bath might<br />
be fashionable though is often not<br />
used and its absence could mean a<br />
more spacious bathroom.<br />
; Laundry – Would a laundry in the<br />
garage do the job?<br />
; Storage – How much storage do you<br />
need? Weigh up what can truly be<br />
stored in the garage once vehicles<br />
are in, a preference in winter.<br />
Garages vary in size so check the<br />
size to ensure your vehicles will fit.<br />
Look also at where else the house<br />
offers storage capacity such as in<br />
hall cupboards, a large hot water<br />
cylinder cupboard, wardrobes (check<br />
their width and depth), walk-in robe,<br />
attic storage trusses, as well as the<br />
potential for hooks and shelving in<br />
the garage for bikes, tools, garden<br />
equipment and even kayaks.<br />
; Off-street parking – How many<br />
vehicles can be parked on the<br />
driveway? Will this space be<br />
sufficient?<br />
; Garden - Is there sufficient space<br />
for your children to play or for<br />
entertaining?<br />
A checklist will allow you to determine<br />
what will suit your needs, the point of<br />
the exercise, saving you time looking at<br />
properties or potential house designs<br />
while assisting you to decide whether<br />
to buy a new or existing home with<br />
both options having advantages and<br />
disadvantages.<br />
Hastings McLeod Limited Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 rolleston@pb.co.nz Office 03 929 0306<br />
Stand out from the crowd!<br />
A bargain price!<br />
WEB ID ROU65248<br />
ROLLESTON<br />
15 Tiny Hill Drive<br />
Our owners have spent a lot of time & consideration<br />
into creating this beautiful home that is bound to tick all<br />
the boxes. With three oversized double bedrooms, this<br />
home is perfect for those who have teenagers or unistudents,<br />
or even a possible empty nester. The Master<br />
also boasts a lovely ensuite, walk in robe and sliders out<br />
to the wooden deck. The internal access oversized<br />
double garage is carpeted, and leads straight through to<br />
the kitchen, making unpacking the groceries a bit<br />
easier!<br />
DEADLINE SALE<br />
VIEW Sunday 17 Feb 12.15 - 12.45pm<br />
DEADLINE SALE closes Thursday 14th <strong>February</strong>, <strong>2019</strong> at<br />
6.00pm, (unless sold prior)<br />
Angela Hunt<br />
Mobile 021 548 777<br />
angela.hunt@pb.co.nz<br />
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WEB ID ROU65623<br />
LEESTON<br />
35 Chapman Street<br />
This beautiful home is set on a manageable 609m2<br />
section with an easy care garden boasting mature trees<br />
which sitting outside on a summer's day is a welcome<br />
relief to the heat and creates a wonderful park like oasis<br />
for you to enjoy. Sited perfectly to make the most of the<br />
all-day sun, this light and bright home is warm and<br />
inviting from the moment you step inside. The trendy<br />
kitchen has fantastic storage, gas hot water, wall oven<br />
and dish draws, perfect for either a family or couple.<br />
View By Appointment<br />
Angela Hunt<br />
Mobile 021 548 777<br />
angela.hunt@pb.co.nz<br />
Penny Dadson-Clausen<br />
Mobile 027 895 5943<br />
Office 03 929 0306<br />
pennyd@pb.co.nz<br />
$455,000<br />
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pb.co.nz
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