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Dear [subscriber-firstname] ,
Elders Real Estate Ipswich enters a new era as we have just taken over the Harcourts office at 130 Brisbane Rd Ipswich and will be re-branding it for our second Elders Office. The location is ideal for presentation of our window cards for Sales, Rentals and Commercial. We have also taken on some of the key staff who will continue to keep Elders Ipswich at the forefront for service. We have come a long way from our humble opening, working at the back of a workshop Shed in Lobb St Churchill. In those days there was myself and Kym Miles. We had one computer between the 2 of us, and we had to dodge the trucks coming in and out of the yard to get to our office. We have the same ethics then as we have today. Hard work, long hours and ethics. One of our competitors was overheard saying this week that we had good luck..! Well.. When hard work meets opportunity, then I guess that’s luck. Please pop and say hi anytime. Kind regards,
Andrew Kenman Principal - Elders Ipswich Phone: 07 3281 0100
Mobile: 0409 570 124
Email: andrew.kenman@eldersipswich.com.au
Website: eldersipswich.com.au 
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20 Walkers Lane BOOVAL
4 Bed | 1 Bath | 2 Car
$369,000
Designed For Todays Needs
4 Generous size bedrooms - 3 with built-ins Renovated inside, polished floors Air-conditioning, Gas hot water Under cover entertaining area Water tanks & in-ground water pool Double lock-up garage Close to shops and transport *Sustainability Declaration available on reequest To view your new home, please call Alison Dargan on 0419 126 246. Open For Inspection:
Saturday, 10/4/2010, 11:00am to 11:30am
More Info
Alison Dargan | 0419 126 246
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129 South Station Rd SILKSTONE
2 Bed | 1 Bath | Car
$230,000
Old World Cottage
This Old World Cottage is calling out for a new owner. The warmth and charm about this Home you could easily make her your own. She has a new kitchen and is just waiting for you to add your own touches to the living areas. FEATURING - Two bedrooms with built-ins - New modern kitchen - Separate living and dining - Air conditioning - Fully fenced with backyard access. - Covered outdoor entertaining area. - Walk to shops and transport This area is serviced by: - Booval Fair - Brothers Leagues club - Silkstone Primary School - Booval Train Station - Buses - 40minutes to Brisbane * Sustainability Declaration is available on request. To view your new Old World Cottage, call Alison Dargan on 0419 126 246. Open For Inspection:
Saturday, 10/4/2010, 12:00pm to 12:30pm
More Info
Alison Dargan | 0419 126 246
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30 Jonquil Circuit FLINDERS VIEW
Bed | Bath | Car
For Sale Make an offer $159,000
Sensation waiting to Happen! Build your Dream Home!
· Flat block with slight slope to road · Last block in prestige area · Close to Parks and easy access to major roads Get your Plans ready! Book your builder now ! Superb location and last vacant block left in established area of Flinders View. This piece of land is well located with easy access to Major roads, leafy parks and sporting facilicties. Elevated south south west facing block with lovely neighborhood views Dimensions of block: .Frontage 17m .Rear boundary 20m .Leftside fence line 24m .Rightside looking at block from street 34m 300m walk to Park 1000m walk to shops & clubs. 3400m walk to Primary school or 3 minute drive. The sustainability declaration for this property can be obtained by contacting the agent. Please call David Luscombe for a detailed inspection on 0414494884 View more information and photos
David Luscombe | 0414 494 884
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89 Camrose Cr UNDERWOOD
6 Bed | 3 Bath | Car
Offers from $499,999
Duplex by the Park. Live in Privacy with rental returns!
· 2 X 3 Bedroom Duplex · Backs onto Parklands & walk thru to shops · Rental appraisal $650 to $670 per week Multi unit Dwelling on 1136m2 with potential to improve rental returns with a quick makeover. Currently set up is: 2 x 2 bedroom flats each with a 1 bedroom studio attached. Plenty of room with easy access to parklands and major shops at Underwood. Fully fenced flat block with 2 x single carports. For more detailed information please call David Luscombe on 0414494884 The sustainability declaration for this property can be obtained by contacting the agent. Open For Inspection:
By Appointment, please call to arrange. View more information and photos
David Luscombe | 0414 494 884
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When dream homes become a nightmare |
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 Mortgage stress is affecting just as many households in Ascot as it is in Acacia Ridge, according to the experts.
Repossession rates may be on the rise in Queensland but Ben Paris, of Debt Mediators, said the suffering was not confined to outer suburbs.
"Mortgage stress does not discriminate between inner city properties and those in the mortgage belt," Mr Paris said.
"It is often said that the mortgage belt or the outer suburbs is where the repossessions are but in my experience it's pretty evenly distributed.
"There's mortgage stress being felt in Chelmer and Hamilton as well as the mortgage belt. What happens in these suburbs is that they will normally sell before the bank will so we don't always hear about it."
Mr Paris said he knew of a mansion in Brisbane's inner north that the bank was currently foreclosing on.
Repossessions increased by 20 per cent in 2009. Last year, lenders took legal action to repossess 1638 Queensland properties, up from 1361 in 2008 and 1025 the year before, court records show.
Prestige property agent John Johnston said a common assumption was that someone with a $2 million house had paid for it with $2 million cash.
"That is nearly never the case. Often a person buying a house like this will have $1 million cash but they still have a $1 million mortgage as well," he said.
"It is a time-honoured Australian tradition to commit yourself fully in buying your ideal home - whatever spectrum of the market.
"If something happens to their income, then they can be forced to sell. But usually at the top of the market these sellers are better equipped to handle these situations."
Trent Keegan, from Raine & Horne Burpengary, which services northern fringes like Caboolture and North Lakes, said he had not seen one repossession.
"These areas might fit the stereotype, but right now we're not seeing the mortgage stress in fact, this crazy little pocket is doing very well."
Roger Clark, of Remax Jindalee, said the Centenary region was in the same situation.
"I haven't witnessed any cases of mortgage stress in the past 100 days," he said.
"What I have noticed is that prices here have firmed, meaning they have increased."
But in Capalaba, in Brisbane's east, local Ray White agent Dave Hardman said households were definitely feeling the mortgage pinch.
"There hasn't been any mortgagee in possession sales in months but I would say 80 per cent of houses were selling are due to couples separating and I'd guess that a lot of that would be down to financial stress," he said.
"Prices in the area haven't gone down, but the volume of sales has decreased dramatically. People are worried about money and aren't making any decisions." source: domain.com.au
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Learners guide to renting a property |
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They say buying a house is one of the most stressful things you can do – but finding a place to rent is no barrel of laughs either.
There’s the trawling through real estate websites, the early morning Saturday wake-up to go to inspections, and then competing with other potential tenants who offer to pay $10 more than the asking price to secure the property!
To boost your chances of securing a property, make sure you make a good first impression when you turn up to inspections.
It might sound obvious, but a clean and tidy appearance and a friendly demeanour can help the landlord or real estate agent notice you and move you to the top of the list.
For younger tenants, for example uni students, it might be a good idea to bring along the parents as well. It also can’t hurt to hand over glowing references from previous landlords.
If you are successful you’ll need to hand over a security bond.
This is basically a deposit to protect the landlord for any damage to the property or unpaid rent. Expect this to be equivalent to about four weeks rent, although it varies from state to state. Check with the local consumer affairs department.
The bond will be refunded to you when you leave the premises assuming the property is in similar condition to when you moved in, normal wear and tear excepted.
You’ll probably be asked to pay a couple of weeks rent in advance as well, so you’ll need to have a fair sum saved up before you can rent a property.
You’ll also have to sign a lease – basically a legal document outlining the terms and conditions of the tenancy. You’ll also be given a condition report.
This basically is a checklist describing the condition of the premises that the landlord/agent has filled in.
Make sure you check it carefully and that they haven’t missed anything important such as a chip in the wall or a cracked shower screen.
If they have, make sure you add it to the condition report.
If not it could mean that when the tenancy is over this will end up being deducted from your bond, even though the damage was there when you moved in.
Once you’ve moved in it’s your responsibility to keep the property clean and tidy. The landlord does have the right to inspect the property to make sure you’re taking care of it.
They are required to give you seven days notice before coming for an inspection.
If something goes wrong and repairs are needed, it’s also your responsibility to tell the landlord or agent about any damage as soon as possible.
If the repairs are urgent, for example a burst water service or a gas leak, but you can’t get in touch with the landlord or agent, you may be able to organise the repairs yourself (up to $1000) and be reimbursed.
Your lease should have this information and will probably list the tradesperson you can use.
One issue you may face is the landlord upping the rent – if you’re on a fixed lease that is unlikely to happen unless there’s a special clause. If you’re paying on a week by week basis it’s a different story – the landlord can increase the rent but will have to give you notice. source: money.ninemsn.com.au
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| Office Details |
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| Elders Real Estate Ipswich |
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106 Limestone Street , IPSWICH 4305 QUEENSLAND
Ph: 07 3281 0100
Fax: 07 3281 0400
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Alison Dargan - Senior Sales Agent It is with great pleasure we welcome Alison to our team. Alison is an estate agent who delivers what she sets out to achieve, this has been proven by her latest achievements of being the Top sales person in Queensland in 2 major categories at the latest agency franchise awards night. Alison has the ethics and drive that Elders Ipswich requires from all it’s agents. Buying, Selling or just after real estate information, then call Alison M: 0419 126 246
Office: (07) 3281 0100 Fax: (07) 3281 0400 Email: Contact
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| Chocolate Pancakes with Chocolate Sauce |
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| INGREDIENTS
¾ cup self-raising flour, sifted
¼ cup cocoa, sifted
¼ cup caster sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg
35g butter, melted
½ cup white chocolate, chopped
chocolate sauce and ice-cream, to serve
METHOD
Place flour, cocoa and sugar in a bowl.
Whisk buttermilk, egg and butter. Pour over dry ingredients and whisk until combined. Stir through white chocolate.
Cook quarter of a cup of the mixture in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Remove and keep warm. Repeat with leftover mixture.
Serve pancakes with chocolate sauce and ice-cream, if desired.
source: recipefinder.com.au
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| Prinny the swimming cat is no soggy moggy |
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| PRINNY the swimming Persian cat isn't so precious she won't get her paws wet.
Instead, the cat joins her friend Bandit the blue heeler when he’s taking a dip at Doggy Paddle in Rosebud, in Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, as part of his hydrotherapy sessions for a bad back.
“I’ve never seen a cat swim before,” Doggy Paddle owner Jacque Olsen said.
“Bandit came here with a bad back and his owner said the cat swims with him at home, so Prinny hopped in the pool with him next time he came.”
Ms Olsen set up the 8m x 2m lap pool for her staffy cross ridgeback, Ubud, who suffered an embolism and was paralysed in the back legs.
“After six months of swimming Ubud was walking again,” Ms Olsen said.
Ubud’s recovery prompted Ms Olsen to set up her Doggy Paddle swim and grooming business and she now has about 150 dogs on her books - and one cat, Prinny.
“I’ve always loved animals and always wanted to work with them,” the former graphic designer said.
“Ubud died last year but she has brought many beautiful dogs into my life. And Prinny of course.”
source: news.com.au
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| Bob Irwin doing well after heart attack |
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| BOB Irwin, the father of late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin, is "doing well" and on the road to recovery after suffering a heart attack.
The 69-year-old is resting in a private Brisbane hospital after suffering a heart attack at his home near Kingaroy on Sunday night.
He was initially taken to Kingaroy hospital but was flown by the Royal Flying Doctor Service to Brisbane's Holy Spirit Northside Hospital, where he is in a specialist cardiac care unit.
Mr Irwin's wife Judy said he was now stable and has asked for privacy.
"He suffered a large heart attack but is currently stable in ICU," Mrs Irwin said.
"We would appreciate respect for our privacy so that Bob may make a full and speedy recovery."
She also thanked staff at Kingaroy hospital and the RFDS for "the wonderful care provided".
A spokeswoman for Australia Zoo, which he founded on the Sunshine Coast, said Mr Irwin was "doing well" but could not comment further.
On Sunday, Mr Irwin's daughter-in-law, Terri, who is currently in the United States, said the incident had given the family a big scare.
"It has been a worrying time, but Terri, Bindi and Robert Irwin and the entire Australia Zoo family are relieved that Bob is now doing well," she said.
"Knowing Bob, he's as tough as nails, and will be back on his feet in no time."
The hospital said it was unable to comment on his condition.
Bob and Judy Irwin now live on a property half-an-hour outside of Kingaroy.
source: news.com.au
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| Push to probe Tyson's reality TV show |
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| An animal welfare group wants New York City prosecutors to investigate boxing great Mike Tyson's upcoming reality television show about pigeon racing.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals alleges the Brooklyn-based show is cruel to animals. It says races likely will involve illegal gambling.
The show will follow Tyson as he competes in pigeon races. The former world heavyweight champion has raised pigeons all his life but is a racing rookie.
The show is expected to air next year on Animal Planet.
Network representatives haven't responded to an email sent on Sunday by The Associated Press seeking comment. Tyson's representatives can't be reached by telephone.
PETA sent a letter dated March 18 to the Brooklyn district lawyer's office requesting an investigation.
District lawyer spokesman Jonah Bruno says the office is looking into the allegations.
source: ninemsn.com.au
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| Amazing but True |
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| 5 Most Bizarre But True Stories in Australia...
Water Buffalo Takes the Plunge!
Earlier this month, a Howard Springs man finished mowing his lawn and noticed a water buffalo casually strolling up the driveway. Karl Stowers was stunned as he watched it jump in his pool and swim. Mr. Stowers yelled at it to no avail and then lured the beast out of the pool with food. It proceeded to run across his freshly mowed lawn and roll around in a mud puddle. The buffalo may be the same one spotted strolling around in the yards of other Howard Springs’ residents.
Love Soars to New Heights!
A few days after Christmas, a North Cairns police officer heard voices from above and spotted two people climbing down a crane access ladder over a construction site. Elisha Walker and Nigel Meighan were each recently released on a good behaviour bond after they plead guilty to the stunt. Mr. Meighan told the magistrate it was just a silly thing he and Walker thought up when they saw the crane, and they had not considered the consequences since they were drunk at the time.
Praying Mantis Becomes a Video Star!
A Brisbane couple, Maria and Rod Thompson, has captured amazing video of a praying mantis chasing a computer mouse cursor around the screen. Mrs. Thompson said the mantis was seen in the home before, and one night it poked its head over the computer as her husband was checking email. When the mouse was bumped, the praying mantis surprised them by leaping at the cursor. This began a twenty-minute game, and the couple filmed the unusual spectacle that can now be seen on YouTube.
Truck Driver Gets Stuck on the Phone!
43-year-old Darwin truck driver, Gye Gardner, broke his mobile phone's headset and repaired it with superglue. His boss called before it dried, and it stuck to his ear. He said he usually kept the headset in his ear most of the day, and friends even jokingly suggested that he leave it stuck and plug his ear into the power point at night to charge the headset. Gardner scraped the earpiece from his ear but several pieces of skin were left stuck to the headset. He said removing it was painful, but it did not hurt as much as his pride!
Man is all Thumbs!
Semi-retired gun salesperson and firearms inspector, Geoff McLaren, now has his thumb replaced by his left big toe after his thumb was blown off in a recent workplace accident. Surgeons at Sydney Hospital performed the delicate microsurgery. McClaren says he loves to wear sandals, so a missing toe may cramp his style just a bit!
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