Growing a sense of Community

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ISSUE 8, 2015
Community News
Success through difference
Growing a sense of Community
Service NSW
The recently opened Service NSW centre
in Albury brings together a multitude of
services under one roof, providing an easy
access point for customers. This new onestop-shop replaces a number of standalone government shopfronts.
Visit Service NSW for services such as
Vehicle Registration, Drivers Licenses,
Fishing and Firearms Licences, Birth and
Death Certificates, Seniors Cards and Fair
Trading licences plus many more.
Where to find it: Ground Floor, Australian
Taxation Office, 520 Smollett Street, Albury.
Opening hours: Mon to Fri - 7.00am to
7.00pm and Saturday 8.30am to 3.00pm.
You can also access Service NSW online by
visiting www.service.nsw.gov.au
A meeting of local residents in Gertrude
Colquhoun Park started an idea to create
Albury’s first Community Garden.
A weekend in July saw the establishment of Bungam Community Garden on the corner of Creek,
Stanley and Englehardt Streets. Nearby residents are excited about the opportunity to grow fresh
produce as well as the social aspect and team work that a community garden can provide. Local,
Mr Peter Atkins said, “I have lived nearby in Central Albury for 37 years and have met neighbours I
have never met before. It’s a great concept.” While plots have been allocated to those who applied,
Mr Atkins was confident that others could participate by contacting the council. “It’s great to see the
initiative and support of Albury City Council.” he said.
Remember to register your team
for this year’s Relay for Life.
24th & 25th of October.
Alexandra Park, East Albury.
To register go to: www.relayforlife.org.au
and select - Border Albury Wodonga
Rotary Albury Wodonga Community Market Goes Digital
Quote: “If you are not willing to learn, no one
can help you. If you are determined to learn,
no one can stop you.” - Anonymous
The new Rotary Market website has been launched and your help is needed!
They want to know what you think, what you’d like to see included or removed
and any other feedback you may have.
Check it out here: alburywodongacommunitymarket.com.au or alternatively,
scan the QR code. To leave feedback, click the ‘Contact us’ tab on the website.
The Rotary Albury-Wodonga Community Market
is held every Sunday in the Wilson St Carpark,
Albury from 8.30am.
Albury
Wodonga
Community
Market
Available 7 Days | (02) 6041 5755 | www.drummondrealestate.com.au
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
GLENROY
$449,000
•Superb lifestyle
home
•4 bedroom, 2
bathroom
•Renovated kitchen,
theatre room
•Nearly 2 acres
(approx.) in-ground
pool, entertaining
area
HOWLONG
$775,000
LAVINGTON
•Spectacular 2 storey
sandstone residence
•5 bedrooms, 5
bathrooms
•Perfect Bed &
Breakfast business or
home for a large family
•2 acres (approx.)
overlooking the golf
course
WEST ALBURY
$625,000
THURGOONA BETHANGA
•Peaceful 4 bedroom
home
•Magnificent master
suite
•Breathtaking views
•Large well-appointed
kitchen
•3.8 acres (approx.),
25 minutes from
Albury Wodonga
•Lovely in ground
pool, magical views
•Solar panels, 3 car
garage, 4 water tanks
$499,000
THURGOONA THURGOONA
$390,000
•Spacious 4 bedroom
home
•2 living areas,
functional kitchen,
walk in pantry
•Ducted heating and
cooling, split system
air conditioning
•Double lock up garage,
drive through access
BARNAWARTHA
$349,900
•Perfect lifestyle
opportunity
•Fantastic family
home
•4 bedrooms, 1
bathroom
•4 bedrooms, 2
bathrooms
•New kitchen, open
plan living
•Quality finishes, light,
bright living areas
•Only 30 minutes from
Albury Wodonga
•20 minutes from
Albury Wodonga
$449,990
THURGOONA
$339,000
•Immaculately
presented home
•Perfect family home
•3 bedrooms, 2
bathrooms
•5 bedrooms, 2
bathrooms, 3 living
areas
•Spacious timber
kitchen
•Open plan design,
entertainers kitchen
•Large fully fenced
rear
•Double garage,
alfresco area
EAST ALBURY
$449,000
•Architecturally
designed home
•4 bedrooms, 2
bathrooms
•Light filled living
areas with views
•Double lock up
garage, large block
•Magnificent 4
bedroom home
•Freshly renovated
throughout
•Elevated position
•Impressive saltwater
pool
ALBURY
THURGOONA
$359,000
•Central Albury red
brick home
•3 great sized
bedrooms
•High ceilings, ducted
cooling
•Double lock up shed
and pool
$420,000
•Perfectly positioned
family home
•4 bedrooms, 2
bathrooms
•Spacious kitchen,
north facing living
areas
•Outdoor entertaining
area overlooking
beautiful pool
BETHANGA
$429,000
$349,000
•Quality built Peter
Bowen home
•4 bedrooms, 2
bathrooms
•Sun drenched meals
area, large living
zone
•Manicured low
maintenance
gardens, tennis court
•Stylish executive
home
$549,900
SPRINGDALE HEIGHTS
•Beautiful, quality
constructed home
•3 bedrooms plus
study, 3 bathrooms
•Formal lounge, great
sized kitchen and
family room
•Stunning outlook,
established gardens,
workshop
$359,000
•Beautiful family
home
•4 queen size
bedrooms, 2
bathrooms
•Well-appointed
kitchen, open plan
living
•Ducted gas heating
and evaporative
cooling
You can view the rest of our properties on www.drummondrealestate.com.au
RISK FREE SELLING
No Fees
No Advertising Costs
UNTIL SOLD AND SATISFIED
UNITS
FOR SALE
ALBURY
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Roomy 2 bedroom home unit
Full bathroom, separate kitchen
Gas heating, split system air conditioner
Lock up garage, fully enclosed backyard
WEST ALBURY
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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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•
$169,000
Live in or invest
2 spacious bedrooms
Split system air conditioning and heating
Single carport and additional car space
WEST ALBURY
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$210,000
$165,000
Spacious 2 bedroom unit
Modern kitchen, reverse cycle heating and cooling
Polished timber floorboards
2 private courtyards, storage shed
HOW YOU CAN ACHIEVE THE
HIGHEST POSSIBLE RENT
The dynamics of renting properties has changed over the decades.
There are more expectations on landlords in regards to legislation
and compliance, with a strong focus on presenting properties in a safe
and well-maintained condition. As a result of these changes, many
tenants expectations are high and they want more for their rent.
Community
Notice Board
EXPOSE YOURSELF TO ART
Myra Bloomfield - Director
Drummond Real Estate - Rentals
We’ve come up with a list of our top 4 tips to assist investors to keep up with the changing rental market and
to avoid falling behind in the competition.
Tips to help achieve the highest possible rent
• The presentation of the property both inside and out is one of the most important factors. Painting, new
window and floor coverings, updating bathroom and kitchens, and new appliances should all be factored
into your budget.
• Adding modern conveniences is becoming an expectation for many quality tenants, such as high-speed
internet, automated watering systems, dishwashers, airconditioning/heating and security systems.
• Many people are now looking for ways to save money, which includes minimising utility costs, as the bills
continue to increase. Rental properties with solar power are becoming more sought after. Likewise the
installation of rainwater tanks can also be a real selling point.
• With the lack of time in many people’s lives, including lawn, garden and pool care in the rent can also be
appealing.
If you want to achieve the highest possible rent and attract the best possible tenant, your property must stand
out over all the other properties. If the fixtures, fittings and appliances are becoming old, worn out and dated
and the property doesn’t have those ‘extras’ it will reflect on the quality of tenant willing to live in the property.
Large costly improvements are not possible for everyone. However, gradually improving the property will
assist in achieving the highest possible rent. To assist, you may want to consider looking at the equity in your
investment to fund these improvements.
EAST ALBURY
$310,000
WEST ALBURY •Renovators delight
•3 bedrooms, 1
bathroom
•Gas heating, ducted
cooling
•Double lock up shed,
great sized block
LAVINGTON
$265,000
LAVINGTON
•Beautiful light filled
home
•North facing kitchen
and living area
•Tranquil private
outdoor setting
$259,900
NORTH ALBURY
•Soild brick veneer
home
•Spacious kitchen
with gas cooking
•Great size double
lock up shed
$249,500
• Lovely renovated
home
•3 bedrooms, 2
bathrooms
•Split system heating
& cooling
•Fully fenced
yard, 6x9m shed,
outdoor undercover
entertaining.
$199,900
•Red brick beauty
•2 bedrooms,
remodelled kitchen
and bathroom
•Polished floor
boards, gas heating,
ceiling fans
•Carport plus storage
shed
•3 bedrooms, 1
bathroom
LAVINGTON
$212,000
•Charming 3 bedroom
home
•Beautifully renovated
kitchen
•Gas heating, split
system airconditioning
•Plenty of storage,
oversized single
carport
•3 bedrooms, 2
bathrooms
THURGOONA $269,000
•Quiet West Albury
location
•4 bedrooms, 1
bathroom
•New kitchen, gas
heating, reverse
cycle air conditioning
•Outdoor entertaining
area, low
maintenance yard
WODONGA
$170,000
•Tidy 2 bedroom
house
•High ceilings, open
plan, new kitchen
•Well positioned
•Good sized backyard
with room for garage
or deck
Marketing is skill - Advertising is luck. Ask us why today...
Available 7 Days | (02) 6041 5755 | www.drummondrealestate.com.au
Holbrook Rotary Art and Photography Show
28 August - 5 September 2015
HOLBROOK SHIRE HALL
OPENING NIGHT - Fri 28 August 6.30 pm
Admission & Dinner $30.00
Concessions & Exhibiting Artists $20.00
VIEWING HOURS: Weekends 10am to 4pm
Weekdays 11am to 4pm
Daytime Admission: Adults $5.00 Concession $2 Children free.
Regional artists and photographers are encouraged to enter.
For further information contact Milt 0413 002 624 or
[email protected]
OPEN AGE LEARNING
Term 3 – from July 20 to September 10
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: [email protected]
LIONS CLUB OF ALBURY
CHARITY AUCTION
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.
Last Quarter Sales Results
You do not like
where You are?
Move.
You are not a tree.
Drummond
Real Estate
Estate -- happily
happily moving
moving families
families
Drummond Real
for years.
we move
move yours?
yours?
for
years. May
May we
6041 5755
R E A L
E S T A T E
191 Rivergum Drive, East Albury
7 William Street, Yackandandah
447 Bell Street, Lavington
3/13 Kyle Court, Wodonga
397 Elton Court, Lavington
3 Augusta Court, Thurgoona
305 Union Road, North Albury
613-615 Schubach Street, East Albury
578 Heathwood Avenue, Lavington
1068 Koonwarra Street, North Albury
148 Corrys Road, Thurgoona
599 Regina Avenue, North Albury
3/732 Lavis Street, East Albury
861 Huon Creek Road, Huon Creek
302 Gulpha Street, North Albury
482 Hartley Street, Lavington
1/576 Ebden Street, South Albury
870 Union Road, Glenroy
78 Warrenlee Drive, West Albury
1039 Baratta Street, North Albury
428 Parkview Crescent, Lavington
1/486 McKenzie Street, Lavington
930 Tullimbar Street, North Albury
368 Glenly Street, North Albury
767 David Street, North Albury
388 Urana Road, Lavington
78 Feathertop Circuit, Thurgoona
739 Yambla Avenue, Albury
2/933 Malaguena Avenue, Glenroy
364 Parnall Street, Lavington
1074 Yarramba Crescent, North Albury
3 Western View Drive, West Albury
2/529 Kiewa Place, Albury
17 Buronga Drive, Springdale Heights
6 Hurworth Court, West Albury
409 Halehaven Crescent, Lavington
842 St James Crescent, North Albury
38/588 Oliver Street, Lavington
3/1060 Caratel Street, North Albury
8 Valverde Court, Thurgoona
26 Kennedia Street, Thurgoona
1/41 Brockley Street, Wodonga
894 Clinton Avenue, West Albury
8/429 Griffith Road, Lavington
2/366 Smith Street, North Albury
66 Victoria Street, Howlong
752 Wood Street, Albury
949 Pemberton Street, West Albury
432 Bownds Street, Lavington
553 Fielder Court, Albury
$420,000
$230,000
$203,500
$208,000
$233,000
$331,000
$195,000
$329,000
$225,000
$215,000
$459,000
$313,550
$161,000
$499,900
$205,000
$233,000
$190,000
$365,000
$99,500
$205,000
$315,000
$197,000
$251,000
$210,000
$290,000
$370,000
$231,500
$420,000
$297,000
$247,500
$228,000
$335,100
$240,000
$215,000
$356,500
$320,000
$259,900
$119,000
$96,000
$300,000
$239,000
$170,000
$279,000
$159,000
$210,500
$261,000
$420,000
$279,500
$220,000
$550,000
While the list above shows results from the
last quarter, 42 recent sales in 53 days shows
improved activity in the market place.
If you want your property sold, it may pay to
call Team Drummond.
24
HOURS
588 Stanley Street, Albury
Availablewww.drummondrealestate.com.au
7 Days | Phone (02) 6041 5755 | www.drummondrealestate.com.au
588 Stanley Street, Albury | email:
[email protected]
www.jenman.com.au
© Neil Jenman 2014
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