The Star: February 21, 2019

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We truly believe in a
customer first based
service, achieving the
results you want with
the personal service &
respect you deserve.
You can Trust in Trish.
Trish Lawrence AREINZ
(Nat.Dip.RE)
Licensee Agent/Director
NEW LISTING
CENTRAL CITY: 2/271 Bealey Ave
Offers over $165,000
EASY RENO: Downstairs in block of 10. 1 bdrm.
Add to your investment / Airbnb portfolio –
Original, needs total transformation.
(NOTE: Company Share Title, special lending
conditions may apply).
Ref: tlcrealty.co.nz/tlc10012
Open Sunday 11-11.30 am
FOR SALE
DARFIELD: 3 Dundee Close: $595,000
SPECTACULAR VIEWS: Escape the city for a
more healthy Darfield village lifestyle. 250m2
home. 4 bedrooms, study, and spacious family
living. High decile local schools.
Ref: tlcrealty.co.nz/tlc10011
Open Sunday: 1.30 - 2pm
MAIREHAU/ST ALBANS: 240 Westminster St
Offers over $442,000
FAMILY HOME: 4 beds, 1 bath, 2 living, 2 gge,
carport. A large 2-storey home in a great
location for schools.
Ref: tlcrealty.co.nz/tlc10009
Open Sunday: 12 - 12.30pm
SOLD - SOLD - SOLD
ON THE CITY FRINGE: SYDENHAM: 14 King St
We can sell yours too, call now.
Your personal negotiator,
working exclusively for you!
Trish Lawrence
ph 0800 874 745
Appears every week in
For more information:
tlc realty limited
Licensed Agent REAA 2008
Mike Fulham
P 364 7406
E mike@christchurchstar.co.nz
Dressing your
property up for sale
Your house is on the market and you hope to get a good price. While
market performance will largely influence this, presenting your home
at its best will help.
First impressions count from the
moment potential buyers view a
property from the street to the moment
they walk through the front door.
Weed the garden, cut back unruly
shrubs and prune trees where needed.
Kill off weeds in the lawn, sprinkle grass
seed over bald patches and fertilise the
lawn.
Indoors, tidy up. Get rid of excess
or bulky furniture, toys, books, hobby
items or fitness equipment and if too
many photos on the wall pack these
away so the home looks roomy.
If there is a gap or a room needs
enhancing, look at what you have. A
piece of furniture might be painted up
or an old leather bound book popped
on the coffee table. Shelves will also add
depth to a narrow space while mirrors
may give the illusion of a larger space. In
entryways, add an easy chair, small table,
bookcase or large vase.
Awkward spaces such as coved
ceilings in attics or upstairs rooms might
be converted into storage shelving and
the room given a purpose as an office,
playroom or extra bedroom so viewers
can see how the room might be used.
Stow possessions neatly in containers,
shelving or tidily in cupboards;
highlighting the storage potential within
the home, ensuring it is clean and tidy
for viewing at any time.
Move the pets outside as not all buyers
will be pet lovers while some may suffer
pet allergies putting them off a house if
they see a pet inside.
If parts of the house look tired,
Oamaru
Home & Property appears every Thursday, delivered FREE
throughout Christchurch
For more information and bookings, contact Mike Fulham
M: 021 300 567 E: mike@starmedia.kiwi
NEW LISTINGS
consider renovating by painting walls,
replacing worn carpet, or modernising
the kitchen, bathroom and toilet;
rooms that should sparkle. Replace
tired cabinetry, or the benches and
cupboard/drawer fronts then update old
toilets, showers or kitchen appliances.
Modernising these rooms can lift the
final selling price.
Use consistent and light paint
colours throughout for balance and
seamlessness, making the house appear
more spacious. An effect that is increased
when walls and curtains share the same
or a similar colour.
Consider the personality and purpose
of a room. Bright colours lift living areas
especially if large and open. However,
bedrooms are suited to calmer softer
colours with just a touch of bold. Layer
bedding or use throws for effect along
with cushions or a stuffed toy in a
children’s room.
With curtaining, smaller patterns
or plain fabrics are the rule for smaller
rooms whereas larger patterns make
spacious areas cosier. If blinds or drapes
are past their best, replace these even if it
is only with neutral cotton curtains. The
effect will be worth it.
Eco-friendly features will also add
value for some buyers though not
universally, however earthy natural
colours and features are popular.
Consider who your target buyers are
likely to be and what will appeal to them.
Your
Earthquake
damaged
home!
Talk to us if you are serious about
selling your “As is Where is” home.
We have sold over
150 “As is Where is”
homes and we have
a huge database of
qualified buyers.
Phil & Holly Jones
Ph 03-382-2230
Phil 027 435 7711
Holly 027 222 0220
holly.jones@raywhite.com
Licensed (REAA 2008) Results Realty Ltd
We have achieved
record breaking
prices recently!
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Private Rental
Owners
Do you follow the law?
• Health & Safety form
• Insulation form
• New AML form
• Deposit Bond
• Inspections
• We do full & casual
management
Call Diane 027 435 6410 AREINZ
NZQA Level 4 Property Management
Diane Astle Realty Ltd MREINZ
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CONTACT:
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P 364 7419
E vicky.sayers@
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HALSWELL
Front Unit
2 Dble Bedrooms
This is a secure front
property, permanent
materials, across
from Halswell School,
close to buses, library,
healthcare and shops,
in a great location 15
minutes from central
Christchurch
Contact Brian Davidson
(03) 322 8739 or
021 0293 6712
Local Oamaru & Loyal
8809397AA
SOUTH HILL COTTAGE
Price: $185,000
Web: KM3GF3
3 1 1
3 1 1
INVESTMENT OR FIRST HOME!
Price: SBD BEO $225,000
Web: KM1GF3
SBD BEO = ‘Sale By Deadline Buyer Enquiry Over’
3 1 -
STYLISH, SUNNY, SEASIDE SPECIAL!
Price: SBD BEO $449,000
Web: KHZGF3
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Call Oamaru’s No. 1 Team For Listing & Selling - Ph (03) 434 9014
Robertson Real Estate Ltd MREINZ - Licensed Real Estate Agent REAA 2008
5 2 3
GRACE AND GRANDEUR
Price: SBD BEO $699,000
Web: KN8GF3
ESTABLISH YOUR DREAM ON FERRY ROAD
Price: SBD BEO $219,000+GST (if any)
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