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Hello Everyone
Better Homes Realty would like to send a big thank you to all those who voted for us in the 2010 Northern District Business Achiever Awards and we anxiously await the results of the nominations.
We have had once again another successful Auction last weekend at 22 Beswick Avenue, North Ryde with the land value property selling for an amazing $840,000, with smiles of joy from both parties involved in the successful sale.
If you or you know of anyone who is thinking of selling, please call Better Homes Realty for a free market appraisal and our friendly staff will help achieve the highest price for your property.
We have 2 exciting auctions this Saturday:
6 Genner Street, Denistone West
On site at 1.30pm (unless sold prior)
Register from 1.00pm
9 Lynbrae Avenue, Beecroft
On site at 3.30pm (unless sold prior)
Register from 1.00pm
We hope to see you at our open homes on Saturday.
Best Wishes
Betty and the team
SALES - PROPERTY OF THE WEEK
Abundant Character!
Enjoying a tranquil position, this magical home needs to be seen to be believed. Built in 1916, it looks to be a Californian bungalow but on closer inspection is actually English Vernacular style. The floor plan is incredibly flexible with formal lounge, formal dining, recent granite and Tassie oak kitchen with dishwasher and gas stove, meals and family room, music room / study or 5th bedroom, extensive master suite with dressing room and en-suite with heated floors and spa, 3 more double bedrooms, a total of 3 bathrooms, a workshop and wine cellar. Other features include polished timber floors, lyrebird and flannel flower ornate ceilings, skylights, gas fires and heating points, new wiring completed in 2004, and a plethora of power points. After WW2 the home existed as two separate flats so there is potential to create a dual occupancy subject to council approval. More treasures await outside with a SLUG and tandem carport, tallowwood entertaining deck, gazebo and children's cubby house. If you have an interest in fish you'll find a special treat upon inspection.
Open for Inspections
Saturday 31st July 10:00 to 10:40am
Thursday 5th August 12:30 to 1:00pm
Auction
Saturday 21st August
On site at 10:30am
(unless sold prior)
Registration from 10:00am
Please click here for further details 32 Kandy Ave
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Sales of residential land sales fell for a second consecutive quarter in March 2010, according to the latest residential land report from the Housing Industry association and property information and analytics provider rpdata.com.
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Washed and watered
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