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Burrawang - Best NSW Pub!

2011-12-06T10:43:00.001+11:00

Julie and I are great mates with the owners of Burrawang Pub. Last night at the SMH Good Pub Food Guide Awards they won Best Country Pub AND best Overall Pub for NSW. We couldn't think of a more deserving reward for the incredible hard work and dedication they offer to the responsible drinking public. I recall back in the early 90's, Ed and Julie were looking for a run down pub they could weave

Weekly Wrap up - Apart-Age is alive and well?

2011-12-05T17:21:00.002+11:00

The recently introduced National Credit Code has had a side effect. Previously banks were comfortable lending to over 50's (even using 20-30 year loan terms) as most loans are paid out in under 12 years. The banks are now tightening their lending criteria. Lenders now 'ask for evidence of how the borrower will pay out the loan on retirement or death, using the code to explain their decision. The

Weekly Wrap up - Wollongong, the preferred riders destination

2011-11-29T14:56:00.002+11:00

I took some time out to watch the world class cycling field on Satuday afternoon at Wollongong lighthouse. I noticed a few things: The road surface was superb - it was obvious someone had focussed on getting this right It was a class field - Stage winners on European Grand Tours, Olympic Gold Medalists, World Champions on both track and road, and the Russian Olympic Cycling Team to name a few

Weekly Wrap up - Wonderful news for Wollongong - Lets build on it!

2011-11-23T15:08:00.001+11:00

Over the years, the Wollongong Mall and its environs have copped their fair share of flack. And it would be very hard to argue against the present mall being well past its use by date. GPT is about to start the West Keira project, the Mall is getting a wonderful Christmas makeover and positive energy is returning to the CBD. So how do we build on this? It's time to revamp the total look of the

Weekly wrap up: Kiwi Spectacular

2011-11-14T16:13:00.000+11:00

This weeks post is coming to you from Lake Tekapo on the South Island of New Zealand. Julie and I are here to attend a wedding at The Church of the Good Sheppard. http://alpinecottage.co.nz/pics/church2_fraser_gunn.jpg And taking a little bit of time out too. There are a few things evident. 1. New Zealanders are some of the most 'house proud' people on the planet. Everything is spotlessly clean,

Weekly Wrap up - Sydney to the Gong and beyond

2011-11-07T11:49:00.001+11:00

Completed the Sydney to the Gong ride yesterday and apart from making sure sufficient oxygen to sustain life reached my vital organs on the climbs, I had 3hrs 30 mins to reflect on a few things. We really have world class scenery. Botany Bay, Georges River, the wonderful rainforest of Royal National Park and then the stunning Illawarra coastline to the finish. We do live in an amazing part of the

Sydney to Gong this weekend - Sponsor me?

2011-11-04T10:50:00.001+11:00

Weekly Wrap up - Get up to speed, Valuers!

2011-10-31T12:10:00.005+11:00

We are spending an extraordinary amount of time working with Valuers on sale prices for properties. When you buy, the amount you can borrow against a property is determined mainly by two things. Your capacity to pay (usually a maximum of 30% of your gross income for ALL debt based repayments - including credit cards, car loans etc) and the valuation of the property (a maximum LVR - Loan to Value

Weekly Wrap up - No sudden deluge

2011-10-25T16:15:00.003+11:00

No great big emergency, no sudden deluge...just a steady repeat of last weeks numbers.We held 11 open houses with 71 attendees. A total of 3422 unique visits to our properties on the web and 3 sales negotiated.Auction results: Sydney 56% with Melbourne 60%Again we are hearing the lower end of the market is still the most active. We have negotiated $5.73m worth of sales since 1st September with a

Weekly Wrap up - A pat on the back, A brickbat and A bouquet

2011-10-17T09:32:00.005+11:00

My wife and I were in Canberra on the weekend. White fluffy clouds, birds singing in the trees and a comfortable 22 degs. Saturday morning, my phone rang. One of our sales agents was obviously stressed. Danny shouted, 'I can't get there!'. Eventually the torrential events of that Illawarra morning emerged with his journey between open houses blocked by debris, flooded streets and police cars.

Weekly Wrap up - What a WOW of a weekend!

2011-10-10T09:25:00.007+11:00

Let me start with the weekend results - 11 x advertised open houses, 2 x agent appointment open houses and 98 people through these 13 properties. In addition we have negotiated 4 sales from the weekend activity. That truly is a WOW!We had an incredible 2,874 unique visits (average 143 per property) to our internet advertised properties for the week.This reinforces our belief the Wollongong market

Steve Jobs from his Stanford speech in 2005.

2011-10-06T12:53:00.002+11:00

"Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything - all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure - these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important."Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap

Weekly Wrap up - there are buyers out there!

2011-10-04T14:33:00.004+11:00

With the long weekend and everyone elsewhere, we only opened 5 properties this past weekend and subsequently saw a small turnout at our open homes. However, it appears it was well worth it as a genuine buyer (who took a contract copy) turned up at one of the houses.We had a total of 1,879 unique visits onto our sale properties from the web for the week averaging 104 per property.What is also

Weekly Wrap up - First Home Buyers Rule...

2011-09-26T09:38:00.007+10:00

We held 8 open houses on the weekend with 27 attendees. Lowest priced property via private treaty was $315,000 with the highest $565,000. We also have two auction properties going to the market on 6th October with price guides above $325,000 and $800,000 respectively. Most activity is in the first home owners arena with concerns about the removal of Stamp Duty concessions for First Home Buyers

Last weeks wrap up!

2011-09-19T10:17:00.003+10:00

We are seeing a mix of confidence levels in buyers at this time with open house attendees a little down on past weeks. On the flip side, those that turn out are genuine buyers. We notice that follow up calls to buyers will often find they have purchased. A great indicator in your suburb is 'sold signs'. We are still seeing sale boards with sold on them in a comfortable time frame.Clearance rates

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2011-09-15T21:19:00.006+10:00

Friday 16 September 2011 Auction gavel poised above Berkeley school The possible sale of the abandoned Berkeley South Public School would be a sad occasion for Berkeley mother and a former dux of the school, Phuong Barraclough. Mrs Barraclough and her three siblings attended the now derelict school as children, and she would have

Another very satisfied customer!

2011-09-05T11:00:00.002+10:00

Vendor Testimonial – 49 Parkes Street, Helensburgh It’s the 1st of September and a letter has arrived at our new address from Southern Estates informing us that the sale of our Helensburgh property is now settled. What a great Spring beginning. The whole experience has been a seamless process that has been professionally handled by Southern Estates and associated services right from the beginning

2011-08-31T14:38:00.000+10:00

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2011-08-18T22:06:00.003+10:00

Friday 19 August 2011 Chalices a signal of spring WHILE a magnolia tree in full bloom is a joyful sight, the highlight for me is the emergence of the first pink bud on my deciduous M. x soulangeana. And the first one emerged last week. It was a magical and symbolic moment. Hopefully, it's a sign that the cold, grey days of winter are coming

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2011-08-11T22:35:00.004+10:00

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2011-06-16T22:01:00.001+10:00

Friday 17 June 2011 Brace yourself for a grand cause IT IS winter and cold, a downtime in your garden, but there is plenty of work to do in preparation for spring-summer.ASSESS the structure of your garden now deciduous trees and shrubs have shed their leaves and summer perennials have been cut back. See how the land lies and what

How will the carbon tax affect you - click here

2011-05-31T16:48:00.002+10:00

There is a LOT of debate about the Carbon Tax. Ultimately it will come down to us - the voters, and how it will affect our hip pocket. An example of unexpected consequences is the GST. We voted it in, however I don't believe anyone realised the far reaching affects it would have on the way we do things. I believe ultimately, the GST has been good for Australia. Will that be the case for the CT!

Is Wollongong actually heaven?

2011-05-24T17:53:00.004+10:00

I recently attending the Australian Real Estate Conference at the Sydney Convention Centre . This outstanding two day event (alongside two and a half thousand estate agents and agency owners) showcased speakers such as Alan Jones, Rudi Giuliani (ex Mayor of New York City) and the very inspirational Nick Vuyicic (look him up). These people complemented industry specialists who humbly told their

To Style or Not to Style - Click here!

2011-05-19T12:57:00.004+10:00

The opinion accessed by the link at the start of this post is a very interesting one. I don't believe this captures the true picture or the point of the exercise. Let me give you a couple of examples.Recently we put a unit to the market...in the same complex in the same month of a recent almost identical unit sale. Upon advice from us, the owners replaced carpet, repainted walls and hired display

Success Story of the week!

2011-05-16T09:41:00.002+10:00

Jason Capelo provides expertise in knowing how to make your property stand out from the rest and thinking outside of the square is Jason’s trade mark.Jason’s recent property sale of $17,000 more than the most recent sale within the block, highlights his strategic and unconventional thinking. Through an effective marketing campaign and providing accurate advice he was able to provide endless

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2011-05-12T21:31:00.001+10:00

Australia - the Great Nanny State

2011-05-10T13:39:00.004+10:00

I can't believe the media have recently published articles on my two pet gripes: The Great Nanny State and bike lanes in Sydney! Skinned knees and sometimes broken arms were a rite of passage when growing up. There is a large body of opinion that the removal of 'risk' has consequences later in life as kids don't learn cause and effect at an early age. With the very best of intentions, lawmakers

Finally! Someone taking bike lanes seriously.

2011-05-04T11:45:00.003+10:00

More action on Sydney bike lanes...Perhaps Tim Blair from the Telegraph could agitate to improve Sydneysiders amenity by backing calls to provide an overall bike lane flow plan. Go Tim!

Illawarra Real Estate. Time to buy?

2011-04-28T11:14:00.005+10:00

There has been a lot of conflicting media reports on real estate over the last couple of months. So...is now the time to buy in the Illawarra? Most of the negative sentiment has focused on statistics supplied for the major capital cities (and some standout slow performers like Noosa and SE Queensland). Our team work at the 'coalface' every day. This means they see trends ahead of the formal

How can we do awesome customer service?

2011-04-17T18:49:00.006+10:00

In the space of a 24hr period we went from a delightful evening with 'wow' service to the opposite end of the spectrum and considering whether we would use a particular car hire company again. I then started to wonder....are Aussies great at customer service? Let me fill in the gaps...Noosa Nosherie is a cafe we wished we'd discovered 2 weeks earlier. Our last night of a two week vacation was a

Do you ride a bike?

2011-04-12T19:50:00.002+10:00

I have been watching the arguments in Sydney with interest. Clover Moore has long been an advocate of removing cars from city streets and funding cycleways for cheap and efficient city movement. She has recently opened a 3.2km section of purpose-built bike lane on Bourke Street in the city. It's open a few days and some goose named Tim Blair lets fly in the Telegraph because its not full! He even

What price to save lives?

2011-04-11T15:25:00.007+10:00

Strictly speaking, this post isn't about property...but then again, in a way it is!One noticeable thing about Queensland surf clubs is the quality of their buildings and surf rescue gear. We watched bright young cadets with wise old lifesavers looking over their shoulder clean down near new Polaris and Rhino ATV's. These machines have all the lifesaving gear necessary to bring life back to tired

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2011-04-07T20:31:00.003+10:00

Friday 08 April 2011 Mixing style and substance A portable wine cellar with a door like an oversized white board is not the ideal decorator accessory. Finding a discreet corner to park theirs was Melanie Dymond's challenge when she and her husband, Marino Candusio, found their 1890s Balaclava home. Read the article

Has Noosa lost its Mojo?

2011-04-06T22:14:00.006+10:00

Julianne and I have spent time this week wandering the streets of Noosa Heads, Noosa Junction and Gympie Terrace. I have never seen so many empty shops and For Lease signs. We were walking to Hastings Street this morning for a coffee and bumped into an estate agent fixing his just-blown-down a-frame outside his office. Bright and cheery, he engaged in a conversation about the market and he

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2011-03-31T21:02:00.001+11:00

Friday 01 April 2011 Investor's need is the seed Before buying, decide what you hope to achieve, writes Kate Robertson. With a lazy $500,000 to spend, what is the best investment choice? Established property, off-the-plan, newly built or a property with potential to grow in value immediately with renovation? Read the article

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2011-03-24T22:40:00.003+11:00

Friday 25 March 2011 Tips for a happier home life A little bit of organising can get your household running more smoothly. Here are some quick hints to make life easier now. ENTRIES: Lots of family members and activities make for a busy entryway to the home. If you don't already have it, install a sturdy coat rack at child height. Add

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2011-03-18T00:02:00.002+11:00

Friday 18 March 2011 Give your study an air of distinction You can imagine the scenes: Darwin in his study writing his theory of evolution, Winston Churchill preparing his wartime radio speeches in his office, Franklin D. Roosevelt planning his recovery measures to free the US from the Great Depression. Deep thinkers in their own deep,

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2011-03-11T00:54:00.002+11:00

Friday 11 March 2011Unleash your inner genius Science is finding new ways to get the creative juices flowing.Tony Park was not always the prolific author he is today. Before his name adorned a string of best-selling novels, he often struggled to write anything at all.Read the full article1.Bright start for new home salesNew home sales posted a modest rise in the first month of 2011, the Housing

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2011-03-03T21:21:00.002+11:00

Friday 04 March 2011Gen-Y make push to save for a home YOUNG people are making a big push to save for a home loan deposit, a decision that will potentially enliven a much depleted first home buyer market, a new survey suggests.Mortgage broker Loan Market says first home buyers have "dropped like flies" since the federal government dumped its more generous first home owners grant at the end of

Are House Prices Overvalued?

2011-03-01T11:35:00.008+11:00

Australians love to watch property prices and have become a little alarmed at recent reports that Australian property prices are the most overpriced in the world, next to Hong Kong, according to the Demographia consultancy’s report discussed in last month’s issue.ANZ recently came out with a report detailing current price movements. It confirmed that median house prices have slowed in most

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2011-02-24T22:14:00.003+11:00

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2011-02-17T20:41:00.003+11:00

Friday 18 February 2011She's done it again! Our wonderfully gifted Marie Kay has been awarded NSW Sports Federation's Masters Athlete of the year in a HUGE award celebration last night at Homebush. This combines with her two international Masters Athlete of the Year awards from last year. We are VERY proud of our Marie!1.Home lending improvesHome lending continues to improve, according to data

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2011-02-10T20:21:00.003+11:00

Friday 11 February 201115 minutes to clean and serene From the kitchen to the garage, sometimes it takes just minutes to finally rid a room of clutter.- Try a 15-minute de-clutter exercise. Pick a room and walk through with a garbage bag, looking at what's visible, like the teacup collecting dust on your mantel for five years. Ask yourself: Do I love it, do I use it, does it bring me joy? If not,

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2011-02-03T20:51:00.002+11:00

Friday 04 February 2011A Mother's Touch Making fun art for her children's bedrooms provided the creative spark for this stylist to enter a charming niche market, writes Harriet Alexander. Julz Beresford never imagined that the artwork she made for her baby daughter would go much further than being just that. The stuff in the shops - graphic prints and children's names - was not to the taste of

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2011-01-27T21:12:00.002+11:00

Friday 28 January 2011Honey, I shrunk the yard ... but it's still the great outdoors THE Australian backyard is an ingrained part of our culture. We cling to our patch of earth: in the green and terracotta suburbs, the dirt-brown bush and the bluestone bricks of the city.Read the full article1.Less work on housingThe value of work done on building new homes dropped in the September quarter last

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2011-01-20T20:29:00.002+11:00

Friday 21 January 2011Australia Day Celebrations & Illawarra Aquathon Celebrate Australia Day 2011 in Wollongong!Australia Day celebrations will be full of staged entertainment, roving entertainment, stalls, amusement rides & a spectacular fireworks display. More Information1.Housing finance posts modest growth Loans for owner-occupied housing increased in November 2010 for the sixth consecutive

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2011-01-13T21:00:00.002+11:00

Friday 14 January 2011Property or shares? It is one of the perennial questions of investing - shares or property? Both asset classes have their positives and negatives, their supporters and detractors. Over the very long term, it seems likely that Australian shares have provided better returns than property.Read the full article1.Dwelling approvals down again After a surprise lift the previous

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2011-01-06T22:59:00.002+11:00

Friday 07 January 2011Change you can believe in Whether galvanised by that shiny new treadmill under the tree, the trial gym membership in your Christmas stocking, or the flab you've packed on over the holidays, you're determined to get fit in 2011.Full Article1.Housing shortage will underpin market While the ratio of house prices to income has risen over the past decade, it has eased to below

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2010-12-16T21:38:00.003+11:00

Friday 17 December 2010Happy Holidays! Southern Estates management and staff would like to wish all clients and friends a very Merry Christmas, and safe holiday break!Our office will be closed from 12pm Thursday, 23rd December 2010 and re-opening on Tuesday, 4th January 2011.For any sales enquiries during this time, please contact Jason Capelo on 0424 372 722. For property management enquiries,

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2010-12-09T22:27:00.003+11:00

Friday 10 December 2010Matilda's Farmyard Nursery Animals Meet your favourite baby animals including lambs, chicks, piglets, goats, ducks, guinea pigs & bunnies! Entry is free!Kids can enter the pen to touch, pat and feed the baby animals. They can even brush the fur of a guinea pig using a toothbrush.1.Happy Christmas, borrowersThe Reserve Bank has lent its own little brand of cheer to the

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2010-12-02T21:09:00.003+11:00

Friday 03 December 2010Lucky Bear's Christmas Party 2010 If you go down to Crown St Mall on Saturday 4th December you're in for a big surprise!The Leukaemia Foundation will be holding Lucky Bear's Christmas Party at the Amphitheatre Stage on Saturday the 4th December at 10am in support of patients affected by blood cancers. 1.A bounce in the stepApprovals to build new homes bounced back last

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2010-11-18T22:32:00.002+11:00

Friday 19 November 2010The sound and the fury Few things divide neighbours like noise. So what can we do about it?Chances are you entered this world screaming your head off, and your poor mum was likely doing the same: birth is seldom a quiet event.From that rowdy start, life requires us to navigate a complex love-hate relationship with noise -- to strike a balance between the sounds we hear,

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2010-11-11T21:27:00.003+11:00

Friday 12 November 2010Illawarra Business Awards The 2010 Integral Energy Illawarra Business Awards will again turn the spolight on the Illawarra business community and celebrate the achievements and diverstiy of the region's business community.The awards congratulate and recognise the many success stories that make up our local business community. They acknowledge and promote the importance of

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2010-11-04T21:04:00.003+11:00

Friday 05 November 2010Viva La Gong Festival 2010 Wollongong's festival of culture and creativity will bring the heart of Wollongong alive with a spectacular street parade, followed by an artistic extravaganza.Listen to fabulous music, experience exciting performances by local and visiting acts, and enjoy delicious food from around the world in a carnival atmosphere unique to Wollongong. 1.

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2010-10-28T22:13:00.003+11:00

Friday 29 October 20102010 Sydney to Gong Ride A Challenge within a ChallengeThe Gong Ride is a one of a kind fundraising event. You can pedal 90km from Sydney to Wollongong on any day of the year but it's only on the first Sunday of November that you'll experience the camaraderie, fellowship, unity, safety, scenery and sense of achievement for pedalling in support of people living with MS. But

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2010-10-21T22:47:00.002+11:00

Friday 22 October 2010A Taste of Viva La Gong Enjoy a taste of the Viva La Gong Festival with a special preview on Saturday 30 October at the Crown St Mall Amphitheatre from 12 noon-2pm.RIOGHRiogh is a six-piece ensemble specialising in Irish and Celtic music, combining classic ballads and upbeat favourites with a fresh take and contemporary sound. Featuring some of the country's finest musicians

2010-10-15T13:34:00.000+11:00

First there was QE2, now La NiñaEconomic trends• Investors are always looking out for “the next big thing”. Currently investors are fretting whether the US economy will experience a double-dip recession, in turn debating whether the Federal Reserve needs to apply more stimulus – more quantitative easing, or QE2. • But closer to home there is a weather trend to watch – La Niña – an event

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2010-10-14T20:57:00.002+11:00

Friday 15 October 2010Jazz in the Mall Experience all that Jazz at Crown St Mall when the Wollongong Conservatorium Jazz Ensemble performs live featuring top jazz musicians!Venue: Crown St Mall, Address: Crown Street Mall Amphitheatre, Wollongong, Next Date: Saturday, 16 October 2010Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PMTickets: Free EventContact No: (02) 4226 1188 1.Housing finance upHome loans rose again

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2010-10-07T22:03:00.002+11:00

Friday 08 October 2010Aprons in the Gong Bring all your family and frineds & help raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Event in Wollongong!Celebrate the lighting of the Wollongong lighthouse go "PINK" as part of the National Breast Cancer Foundation celebrations for Pink Ribbon month in Wollongong!More Information - National Breast Cancer Foundation1.Choice survey reveals what annoys

2010-10-01T11:35:00.004+10:00

Tears of a TurtleZooming through the Amazon in Peru on the way to our eco lodge our amazing guide Luis stopped the boat every now and then to point out some of the fascinating wildlife.A cayman (a sort of a small crocodile) basking on the bank, a family of capybaras (squat wombat sized rodents) nestled nibbling away at food, birds galore and what would soon become my hands down favourites – small

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2010-09-30T21:27:00.003+10:00

Friday 01 October 2010Crown St Mall Modelling Workshops Learn how to walk the catwalk, use make up to enhance your features and style your hair to suit your face. Crown Street Mall's Modelling Workshop will teach you the basics needed to present well in a modelling competition and give you some pointers to be the best you can be in this field. More Information1.Common mistakes that cost

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2010-09-23T22:05:00.002+10:00

Friday 24 September 2010Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk Less than 2 hours from Sydney, The Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk is one of the regions newest attractions. Nestled amongst temperate rainforest, the Treetop Walk takes you along the picturesque Illawarra escarpment and offers inspiring views from Bass Point in the South to Bundeena in the North.Attraction features:500 metres long at an average

2010-09-03T16:42:00.002+10:00

House prices up 0.4% in JulyRP Data predicts little growth for the remainder of 2010Australian house prices grew by a seasonally adjusted 0.4% during July, following on from a 1% fall in June, according to the latest RP Data-Rismark figures.The research found that in the July quarter, national city dwelling values were

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2010-09-02T21:35:00.003+10:00

Friday 03 September 2010Fathers' Day this Sunday... Dad....... A childs prospective.4 years: My Daddy can do anything!7 years: My Dad knows a lot...a whole lot.8 years: My father does not know quite everything.12 years: Oh well, naturally Father does not know that either.14 years: Oh, Father? He is hopelessly old-fashioned.21 years: Oh, that man-he is out of date!25 years: He knows a little bit

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2010-08-26T22:24:00.003+10:00

Friday 27 August 2010Daffodil Day Friday 27 August, 2010 If you have a mother, father, sister, brother or best friend, there's every chance your life will be touched by cancer. No matter who you are, Daffodil Day is for you.It's a day for all of us to give hope for a brighter, cancer-free future for ourselves, and for those we love. Daffodil Day merchandise is on sale throughout August, and you

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2010-08-19T22:18:00.003+10:00

Friday 20 August 2010Happy with our lot…In the news, consumer sentiment rises; first home buyers pick up in QLD, NSW; and a sky-high price for penthouse…1.Sentiment stronger than expected The Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment rose by 5.4 per cent in August from 113.1 in July to 119.2 in August.Westpac's Chief Economist, Bill Evans, commented that it is now back to around

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2010-08-12T22:07:00.003+10:00

Friday 13 August 2010Quote of the Week.....Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.Anthony Robbins1.Housing commitments trend downAustralian Bureau of Statistics Housing Finance figures for June show, in trend terms, the number of commitments for owner occupied homes fell 0.8 per cent, compared to the previous month. In seasonally adjusted terms, the number of

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2010-07-29T21:52:00.003+10:00

Friday 30 July 2010Quote of the week......Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage. - Anais Nin, 1903-19771.Are Australian house prices overvalued?Simply comparing house prices to income is not the way to measure affordability, according to research from the Economics and Market Research group of the ANZ Bank. As Mark Twain said it, "the reports of my death are greatly exaggerated

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2010-07-22T21:23:00.003+10:00

Friday 23 July 2010Stressdown Day - Friday July 23Today is Lifeline's National Fundraising day, Stress Down Day. It's easy, wear your slippers or dress up or down! Did you know 9 out of 10 Australians are stressed? Lifeline answers over 1200 calls a day, 365 days a year from Australians experiencing stress, anxiety, bullying, loneliness and depression. Up to 50 of these calls are from people at

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2010-07-15T21:20:00.002+10:00

Friday 16 July 2010Regrets...'I have a few...too few to mention'Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." (Mark Twain)1.Lending turns up again Housing finance commitments rose in May, finally breaking a

epro Newsletter from Jason Capelo

2010-07-15T18:02:00.002+10:00

In This Issue... Contact UsJason CapeloPhone: 61 2 42295344 Fax: 61 2 42297202 98 Market Street Wollongong NSW 2500 Another happy clientJust wanted to send you an email now that the land has gone to exchange and thank you for all your help you have given us to get the property.We have been looking for the right property for quiet a while now and we have come across many real-estate agents.

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2010-07-15T17:57:00.001+10:00

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2010-07-08T21:31:00.003+10:00

Friday 09 July 2010Quote of the Week"Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless." ~Mother Teresa~1.Rates on hold Mortgage holders welcomed the Reserve Bank's decision this week to keep interest rates on hold for another month.This means that the Official Cash Rate remains at 4.5 per cent for this month and interest rates to borrowers stay at "around their

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2010-07-01T20:51:00.003+10:00

Friday 02 July 2010Happiness is a journey, not a destination.We convince ourselves that life will be better after we get married, have a baby, then another. Then we are frustrated that the kids aren't old enough and we'll be more content when they are.After that, we're frustrated that we have teenagers to deal with. We will certainly be happy when they are out of that stage. We tell ourselves

2010-06-25T12:05:00.001+10:00

Will SMEs back Gillard?While Julia Gillard's decision to challenge for the leadership of the Australian Labor Party has shocked no one, the speed at which support for Kevin Rudd evaporated was staggering.Just a few days ago, Gillard was emphatically ruling out a try at the top job. This morning, after a lightening move from the ALP's Right faction, she is now Australia's first female Prime

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2010-06-24T23:10:00.003+10:00

Friday 25 June 2010Quote of the WeekIt is important to keep the promises made to friends. This is the true meaning of friendship. To become people who can do so, however, we must first learn to keep the promises we have made to ourselves.1.Investors arrest slowdown Price growth for residential properties may slow down in 2010, but investors will keep interest alive in the market, according to

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2010-06-17T21:04:00.003+10:00

Friday 18 June 2010Quote of the week...It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth -- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up -- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had.- Elisabeth Kubler-Ross1.Investor loans risingLoans for investment housing continued to rise in April, according to dwelling

2010-06-11T12:25:00.001+10:00

Confidence slides; Investors prop up propertyConsumer sentiment; Housing Finance• The Westpac/Melbourne Institute consumer confidence index fell by 5.7 per cent in June – marking the third consecutive month of falls. In annual terms confidence is up just 1.7 per cent on a year ago.• Over the past three months confidence has fallen by 13.7 per cent - the biggest quarterly fall

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2010-06-10T21:19:00.002+10:00

Friday 11 June 2010It's all about Attitude........When your determination changes, everything will begin to move in the direction you desire. The moment you resolve to be victorious, every nerve and fiber in your being will immediately orient itself toward your success. 1.First Home Buyer awardsBeing a first home buyer is about breaking free and finally owning your own home. But it can be a

2010-06-09T13:11:00.005+10:00

Residential Tenancies UpdateThe Residential Tenancies Bill 2010 has been introduced to the NSW Parliament and is expected to pass during the current Parliamentary session.In its current form, (see link below to download a copy), the amended Bill appears to have addressed only some of the concerns expressed by the many

2010-06-04T13:50:00.003+10:00

Finally, the Reserve Bank keeps rates steady• For the first time in four months the Reserve Bank has elected to leave interest rate settings on hold. The cash rate remains at 4.50 per cent. • It is what left unsaid that stands out in the Reserve Bank’s statement. The statement is surprisingly short and makes no reference to housing prices, consumer spending or the job market. The Reserve Bank

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2010-06-03T21:30:00.002+10:00

Friday 04 June 2010Quote of the week....Defeat is not the worst of failures. Not to have tried is the true failure. - George Edward Woodberry1.Keeping it in reserveAs was widely predicted, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) decided this week to leave the official cash rate unchanged at 4.5 per cent. In a statement announcing the decision, Reserve Bank Governor Glenn Stevens remarked on the need

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2010-05-27T21:07:00.003+10:00

Friday 28 May 2010Quote of the week...."If you want to understand the causes that existed in the past, look at the results as they are manifested in the present. And if you want to understand what results will be manifested in the future, look at the causes that exist in the present."1.Affordability drops in March Quarter The decline in housing affordability continued early in 2010, according to

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2010-05-20T21:24:00.002+10:00

Friday 21 May 2010One week to go until Australia's Biggest Morning Tea! The count down is on........Southern Estates will be hosting a "Biggest Morning Tea" at our office at 98 Market St, Wollongong on Thursday 27 May at 10:30am. We would love for you to come along and join us for a warm cuppa, a delicious assortment of cakes and great company!By taking part you can help Cancer Council support

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2010-05-13T21:18:00.003+10:00

Friday 14 May 2010Australia's Biggest Morning Tea - Thursday 27 MayAustralia's Biggest Morning Tea is one of Cancer Council's leading fundraising events and the largest, most successful event of its kind in Australia. Over $70 million has been raised since it first began in 1994. The concept is simple, host a morning tea for your friends or workmates and raise funds to help the fight against

2010-05-12T17:35:00.010+10:00

New tax on property under fireMedia reports indicate that the State Government has just announced a new ad valorem tax on property transfers. 0.2% on the purchase price for properties between half a million and a million dollars increasing to 0.25% in excess of $1m. This new tax is in addition to the existing stamp duty on conveyances contained in the NSW budget to be announced in June and

2010-05-12T13:45:00.005+10:00

Australia's Federal Budget 2010/11 - Making Sense of it The Federal Budget is hardly the most riveting document you are ever likely to read. Sure you know it’s important, but the problem is that it’s a huge document with countless facts, figures and tables. And when it comes to analysis, economists seem to be writing for other economists; and accountants writing for other accountants.It’s always

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2010-05-06T22:01:00.004+10:00

Friday 07 May 2010Quote of the week24 golden hours "Every morning you are handed 24 golden hours. They are one of the few things in this world that you get free of charge. If you had all the money in the world, you couldn't buy an extra hour. What will you do with this priceless treasure? Remember, you must use it, as it is given only once. Once wasted you cannot get it back." - Author Unknown -

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2010-04-29T22:33:00.003+10:00

Friday 30 April 2010 The Story of the Butterfly A man found a cocoon of a butterfly.One day a small opening appeared.He sat and watched the butterfly for several hoursas it struggled to squeeze its body through the tiny hole.Then it stopped, as if it couldn't go further.So the man decided to help the butterfly.He took a pair of scissors andsnipped off the remaining bits of cocoon.The butterfly

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2010-04-22T23:06:00.002+10:00

Friday 23 April 2010This week we celebrate the Anzacs... I saw a kid marchin' with medals on his chest.He marched alongside Diggers marching six abreast.He knew that it was ANZAC Day - he walked along with pride.He did his best to keep in step with the Diggers by his side.And when the march was over the kid was rather tired.A Digger said "Whose medals, son?" to which the kid replied:"They belong

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2010-04-15T21:37:00.002+10:00

Friday 16 April 2010Quote of the Week"Keep away from small people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great."~ Mark Twain ~1.Home lending falters Finance for both new and existing dwellings took a tumble in February, according to figures released this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.Loans for

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2010-04-08T20:41:00.003+10:00

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2010-04-01T21:42:00.002+11:00

Friday 02 April 2010Wishing you a very safe and happy Easter!In our special holiday issue a few handy reminders:Double Demits start midnight 31 March and end midnight Monday 5 April. Please take care on the roads.Daylight saving finishes on Sunday 4 April. So before you go to bed on Saturday night, put your clocks backwards one hour.And with winter nipping at our heels, its also a good time to

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2010-03-25T21:31:00.003+11:00

Friday 26 March 2010CourageNo matter how wonderful our dreams, how noble our ideals, or how high our hopes, ultimately we need courage to make them a reality. Without action, it's as if they never existed.1.Housing starts to climbThe number of housing starts jumped again in the December 2009 quarter, following on a rise in the previous period, according to figures released this week by the

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2010-03-18T20:42:00.003+11:00

Friday 19 March 2010Keeping on track....It's foolish to be obsessed with past failures. And it's just as foolish to be self-satisfied with one's small achievements. The present and the future are what are important, not the past. ... Those who neglect this spirit of continual striving will start to veer off in a ruinous direction.1.Home loans on holidaysThe holiday season put a dent in the

2010-03-16T09:58:00.000+11:00

US housing expert has some home truths ANDREW WEST March 16, 2010 AN ADVISER to the Obama administration has warned the Keneally government to exercise extreme caution before using proposed powers that would allow it to acquire private land and turn it over to property developers.Henry Cisneros, who was secretary of housing and urban development under President Bill

Makes me MAD - typical heavy handed approach

2010-03-12T16:19:00.001+11:00

Private land to be seized for housing MATTHEW MOORE URBAN AFFAIRS EDITOR SMH March 12, 2010 THE state government is rushing to prepare laws to create a development authority with sweeping powers to compulsorily acquire and rezone privately owned land for resale to developers.With Sydney's population set to grow 40 per cent to 6 million in the next 25 years, the government

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2010-03-11T21:41:00.005+11:00

Friday 12 March 2010Quote of the WeekThere may be times when others seem enviable. But others are others and you are you. Rather than comparing your joys and sorrows to those of others, you should aim to surpass your limits in the situation you are in right now. Those who can do this are the true victors in life.Buddhist Philosopher Daisaku Ikeda1.Construction expands againThe national

2010-03-10T15:05:00.001+11:00

Warning: RBA to crunch housing boom to save economy from overheating Glenn Dyer writes: HOUSING AFFORDABILITY, INTEREST RATES We have been warned: the current housing boom risks ending in tears with the Reserve Bank forced to crunch it to save the rest of the economy from overheating. Its not a new warning from the

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2010-03-04T20:34:00.003+11:00

Friday 05 March 2010The Leukaemia Foundation World's Greatest ShaveThe World's Greatest Shave is one of Australia's biggest fundraising events. Money raised is used by the Leukaemia Foundation to fund free services to support patients and families living with leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders. It also funds blood cancer research to find better treatments and cures. More