ALBURY WODONGA MARKET UPDATE

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ISSUE 7, 2015
Community News
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Drummond Real Estate Sales Team
ALBURY WODONGA MARKET UPDATE
Record Results
While it’s not booming like the capital cities, there are signs of improvement in the local real estate market, with the
median house price moving up from about $265,000 in 2011 to about $280,000 in 2015 (RP Data).
Peter Drummond, Managing Director of Drummond Real Estate says his company has had a record year with sales of
$48,999,369 of property in the region. 25 individual sales have been negotiated in the past month alone. “The average price
of properties we have sold in the last quarter across Albury and Wodonga is about $300,000” said Mr Drummond.
Albury-Wodonga has recently received a lot of publicity about being a great place to invest and is also attracting attention
as a “Tree Change” option for families and first home buyers who have been priced out of the city markets. Given the
median price in Sydney is approaching $1,000,000 and Melbourne is up around $650,000 there is good reason that many
see a move to regional centres such as Albury-Wodonga as common sense.
Terry Ryder of “Hotspotting” promotes Albury–Wodonga as an emerging investment “boom town”.
Many investors have followed his advice. He says there are lots of benefits of investing in Albury-Wodonga, including its
highly strategic location, steady population growth and strong diverse economy including manufacturing, agriculture,
tourism, education and medical services. There are two University and two TAFE campuses as well as a long established
Department of Defence presence and a processing centre for the Australian Taxation Office. The region’s largest employer,
Albury Wodonga Health has around 1,100 employees. With new technologies changing the current work environment, the
potential is also there for small businesses to relocate to improve efficiency in a lower cost environment.
“The diversity of economic elements, and the strength of multiple economic sectors, gives solidity to the Albury-Wodonga
economy” said Terry Ryder.
These are the same benefits that are attracting those “Tree Changers” wanting to live in an affordable home with an
affordable mortgage and a lifestyle they struggle to achieve in the major cities.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE OF A CHILD
Every day, foster carers with Upper Murray Family Care
make an incredible difference by providing safe and
caring homes to children who are unable to live with their
own families. Foster carers come from all walks of life,
backgrounds, ages and experiences. Foster carers can
be single, married or partnered. They may own their own
home or rent. They work in or away from their homes.
Some have children, some don’t.
receive a non taxed reimbursement to cover the additional
costs of caring for a child. Our carers tell us that the good
times far outweigh the tough, and their lives are enriched
as they help a child move toward reaching their potential.
If you would like to find out more about becoming a
foster carer with Upper Murray Family Care, contact
Jeanine on 02 6055 8042 or email jaughey@umfc.com.au
or visit www.umfc.com.au
With over 60 children in care in our region on any one
night, we are always looking for more carers!
The children aged from birth to 18 years cannot live
with their families for all sorts of reasons. Some stay in
care for only a few nights, others a few weeks and some
can live with loving carers for months or years. Carers
can specify the type of care and age range that would fit
best with their lifestyle and commitments. Some of our
carers provide respite care on one weekend a month,
while others prefer to deal with emergency or short term
placements. The choice is yours.
Foster Care does have challenges and isn’t always easy,
but training and 24 hour support are available. Carers also
Available 7 Days | (02) 6041 5755 | www.drummondrealestate.com.au
2014 Relay for Life Half Marathon runners
ARE YOU RELAY
READY?
Anne Hayward
It’s nearly that time of year again and teams are
gathering momentum in preparation for the 2015
Border Relay for Life. With around 58 teams already
registered, now is the time to get your team together
and start raising much needed funds for the Cancer
Council’s research, prevention, information and
support services. This year’s event will be held over
the weekend of 24th – 25th October in a new venue,
Alexandra Park, East Albury. It will include events
such as the Survivors and Carers Lap of Honour, the
Candlelight Ceremony and the Half Marathon, as well
as live entertainment and activities.
Past Chairperson, Anne Hayward has had long time
involvement with the event and says “The Border
Relay for Life is the second biggest Relay in NSW
and I’m still passionate about the event as cancer is
something that touches every family.”
The official launch will be held on 25th July in front
of Terry White Pharmacy, opposite QEII Square in
Albury and Junction Place in Wodonga. The first
team information session will be held on Tuesday,
28 July at the Commercial Club, 618 Dean St, Albury.
For information regarding the event or to register
your team visit: www.relayforlife.org.au and select Border Albury Wodonga.
February 2013 but without the extra help needed it’s
doubtful they will be able to continue in the same
capacity.
Quote: “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” Tim Notke
FOR SALE
THURGOONA
$775,000
Wanted - Homes to Sell
We have hundreds of buyers waiting.
Considering selling? Call Now!
No fees, no advertising costs until sold and satisfied
THURGOONA
$379,000
•Superb lifestyle home
•4 bedroom, 2 bathroom
•Renovated kitchen,
theatre room
•Nearly 2 acres
(approx.) in-ground
pool, entertaining area
HOWLONG
$775,000
•Covered alfresco
area, 3600 litre water
tank
$349,900
• Perfect Bed & Breakfast
business or home for a
large family
• 2 acres (approx.)
overlooking the golf
course
LAVINGTON
•Delightful 3 bedroom
townhouse
•4 bedrooms, 2
bathrooms
•Spacious kitchen
with gas cooking
•Quality appointments
•Ducted gas heating,
ducted evaporative
cooling
$499,500
LAVINGTON
$265,000
•Popular Forest Hill
location
•Beautiful light filled
home
•4 bedrooms, 2
bathrooms
•3 spacious bedrooms,
2 bathrooms
•Double garage,
storage and
workshop
•North facing kitchen
and living area
$625,000
THURGOONA •Tranquil private
outdoor setting
ALBURY
$359,900
•Stylish executive
home
•Central Albury red
brick home
•Magnificent master
suite
•3 great sized
bedrooms
•Large well appointed
kitchen
•High ceilings, ducted
cooling
•Lovely in ground
pool, magical views
•Double lock up shed
and pool
$449,990
WEST ALBURY
$355,000
•Immaculately
presented home
•Gorgeous light filled
family home
•5 bedrooms, 2
bathrooms, 3 living
areas
•3 bedrooms, 2
bathrooms
•2 living areas, ducted
cooling, gas heating
•Open plan design,
entertainers kitchen
•Double garage,
undercover
entertaining area
•Double garage,
alfresco area
SOUTH ALBURY
$399,000
•Beautiful 3 bedroom
period home
•Double red brick only
minutes to Dean Street
•Ducted gas heating and
evaporative cooling
•Great size yard with
bungalow and shedding
RISK FREE SELLING
No Fees
No Advertising Costs
UNTIL SOLD AND SATISFIED
•Securely fenced
private rear yard
•Panoramic views,
north facing backyard
WEST ALBURY
$359,000
•Beautiful family home
•4 queen size
bedrooms, 2
bathrooms
•Well-appointed
kitchen, open plan
living
•Ducted gas heating
and evaporative
cooling
$268,000
•Sensational home
with panoramic views
•Beautiful garden,
entertaining deck
ALBURY THURGOONA
•Perfect family home
•3 bedrooms, 2
bathrooms
•Spacious timber
kitchen
•Large fully fenced
rear
• 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
$575,000
•Impressively
presented home
•3 bedrooms with
ensuite
•2 living areas, ducted
cooling, gas heating
•Solar panels, outdoor
entertaining area,
workshop
•Beautiful kitchen,
ducted heating and
cooling
THURGOONA
$320,000
•4 bedrooms, 2
bathrooms
• Spectacular 2 storey
sandstone residence
ALBURY
THURGOONA
•Quality family home
SPRINGDALE HEIGHTS
$349,000
•Magnificent 4
bedroom home
•Freshly renovated
throughout
•Elevated position
•Impressive saltwater
pool
You can view the rest of our properties on www.drummondrealestate.com.au
UNITS
FOR SALE
WEST ALBURY
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Live in or invest
2 spacious bedrooms
Split system air conditioning and heating
Single carport and additional car space
LAVINGTON
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$205,000
Neatly renovated 2 bedroom unit
Gas heating and cooking
Floating timber floors
Single lock up garage, secure yard
WEST ALBURY
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$120,000
Neat and tidy unit
2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Split system heating and cooling
Previously rented at $190 per week
WEST ALBURY
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$169,000
$165,000
Spacious 2 bedroom unit
Modern kitchen, reverse cycle heating and cooling
Polished timber floorboards
2 private courtyards, storage shed
SO WHAT IS FAIR WEAR
AND TEAR?
As Property Managers we constantly come across owners who have
very little understanding of the concept of fair wear and tear. This
lack of understanding can cause conflict and stress for everyone
including the tenant. Your tenant is not responsible for fair wear
and tear to the premises.
Community
Notice Board
LIONS CLUB OF ALBURY
CHARITY AUCTION
Myra Bloomfield - Director
Drummond Real Estate - Rentals
What exactly does fair wear and tear mean? It’s the deterioration that occurs over time with the use of the premises even
though the premises received reasonable care and maintenance. Such deterioration could be caused by exposure, time
or just ordinary use. The tenant is only liable for negligent, irresponsible or intentional actions that cause damage to the
premises.
Some examples of this may help to explain the difference.
DAMAGE
Faded curtains or frayed cords
Missing curtains or torn by the tenant’s cat
Furniture indentations and traffic marks on the carpet
Stains or burn marks on the carpet
Scuffed wooden floors
Badly scratched or gouged wooden floors
Faded, chipped or cracked paint
Unapproved or poor quality paint job
Worn kitchen bench tops
Burns or cuts in bench tops
Cracks in the walls from movement
Holes in walls left by tenant removing picture hooks or shelves
Water stain on carpet from leaking roof or bad plumbing
Water stain on carpet from indoor pot plant
Paint worn off wall near light switch
Damage to paint caused by removing stickers or posters
Loose hinges or handles on doors
Missing handles and knobs
When outgoing inspections are being conducted, we are always very conscious of the concept of fair wear and tear. You
cannot expect a tenant to replace carpet in a room that has a minor stain and is over 25 years old. Yes, we have had this
argument in the past. There is such a thing as a use by date.
$269,000
LAVINGTON •Fantastic 3 bedroom
home
• 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
•Spacious kitchen,
study
•Polished floorboards,
ducted heating and
cooling
• Outdoor entertaining
area, low maintenance
yard
NORTH ALBURY
$219,900
• Quiet West Albury
location
• New kitchen, gas
heating, reverse cycle
air conditioning
$255,000
OPEN AGE LEARNING
Term 3 – from July 20 to September 10
FAIR WEAR AND TEAR WEST ALBURY
The Lions Club of Albury is organising a Charity Auction with
proceeds to be donated to Headspace Albury Wodonga.
When: 21st August 2015
Time: 5.30pm – 8.30pm
Location: SS&A Club Albury
For more information, please phone the project chairperson,
Ruth Ellis on 0448 881 801.
•Huge backyard
LAVINGTON
$249,900
Monday:
Card Making
Tuesday:
Music (Piano), Exercise, Various Handworks, Computers, Drawing/Painting, Creative Writing
Wednesday: Art - Mixed Medium
Thursday:
Computers, Tai Chi, Apple iPhones and iPads, Mobile phones, Tablets etc.
Friday:
Photo Shop Elements Eleven (Intermediate and Advanced) Bring Laptop.
For more information, please phone or visit office.
Open Age Learning, 432 Townsend Street Albury.
Ph: 02 6021 5122
ROTARY COMMUNITY MARKET
Located at Wilson Street Albury car park.
Access from Olive Street opposite the SS&A Club, or parking
available underneath – access from Wilson Street.
Every Sunday from 9am – 1pm. For site bookings please call
02 6056 5443 or email: rotarycommunitymarket@gmail.com
LAND
FOR SALE
GEROGERY •Central North Albury
home
•Low maintenance
family home
• Build your dream home
•3 bedrooms, 2
bathrooms plus study
•3 good size bedrooms
• 26 hectare (approx.) property
•Large lounge and
extra dining area
• Only 20 minutes from Albury
•Large living zone,
well-appointed
kitchen
•Double lock up
garage/workshop
•Currently tenanted at
$320 per week
$290,000
• Potential for subdivision (STCA)
JINDERA $90,000
• Central Jindera block
THURGOONA $259,900
THURGOONA
•Soild brick veneer
home
$220,000
•Ready-made
investment
•3 good size bedrooms
•Gas heating, ducted
evaporative cooling
•Lock-up garage,
pergola
•3 bedrooms, 1
bathroom
•Spacious kitchen
with gas cooking
•Great size double
lock up shed
• 1013m2 (approx.)
• Rear lane access
• Also available to purchase with the home next door
TALLANGATTA $179,990
• Country lifestyle acreage
• 10.3 acres (approx.)
• 30 Minutes from Albury
JINDERA
$250,000
•Inviting 3 bedroom, 2
bathroom home
•Renovated kitchen,
hardwood floors
•Ducted evaporative
cooling, ducted gas
floor heating, wood
fire
•Generous 1075m2
(approx.) block
BURRUMBUTTOCK
$135,000
• Build the home you’ve always dreamed of
•Unique and inviting
home
•Large living area
BURRUMBUTTOCK •Updated kitchen,
modern bathroom
• Affordable parcel of land
•Loft style bedroom
• 1021m2 (approx.)
Marketing is skill - Advertising is luck. Ask us why today...
Available 7 Days | (02) 6041 5755 | www.drummondrealestate.com.au
• Services including sewer, water, power
• Great spot to build your dream home
$39,000
Property Management Customer Service Officer
Full Time Position
Our high profile, professional and busy Real Estate Agency is seeking an outstanding,
mature individual to handle our entire enquiry at the front desk.
To be successful in this position, ideally you would need to have great communication
skills and possess an excellent understanding and knowledge of the local area. We
are searching for that someone who stands out from the crowd and who is passionate
about helping others. We are looking for that special individual who will wow our
customers and clients when they meet with us.
We take a genuine interest in our staff and their development and offer a team spirit
unlike any other.
Please e-mail your resume to myra@drummondrealestate.com.au
Testimonials
“Thank you Clark once again! It’s been a pleasure to work
with you and your professional team at Drummond Real
Estate in achieving yet another sale for us at Anchor Safe
Systems. I take pleasure in highly recommending your
company including yourself to whoever may be thinking of
selling or buying. Thank you Clark.”
Anchor Safe Systems | 0400 217 610 | Seller,
Warrenlee Drive, West Albury
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“Josh Kibble was the only agent who listened to my
requirements and followed up when he found a house
which might suit. A patient man with a sense of humour!
Thanks Josh.”
Janine O’Connor | Purchaser,
Tumgarra Place, Lavington
Available 7 Days | Phone (02) 6041 5755 | www.drummondrealestate.com.au
588 Stanley Street, Albury | email: mail@drummondrealestate.com.au