Archive for September, 2009

100% Local Auction Clearance Rate September 30, 2009 No Comments

On Saturday 26th September our local area property market achieved an auction clearance rate of 100%. A great result, even better when compared with the Sydneywide HomePrice Guide figure of 67%.
The properties auctioned in our local area were diverse. From the first auction at 9:30am that Beach & Bay Realty auctioned – a 1 bedroom [...]

Sutherland Shire Photographers? September 23, 2009 3 Comments

We will be launching an online photography competition for Sutherland Shire residents very soon.
Just in the final stages of planning and wondering….what sort of prize would motivate you to enter?
Here are some photo’s I took this morning on my Canon digital SLR. The photos are un-edited, thanks to the giant dust storm that swept Sydney. [...]

Interest Rate Forecast 2 Comments

China holds over 2 trillion US$ in foreign reserves of which about 700billion US$ is invested in US$ Treasury Notes, which earn interest but are losing value with the falling US$. China also holds over 1000 tonnes of gold which costs money to store but at least is going up in value to over USD [...]

Escape Artfest Mollymook September 22, 2009 No Comments

Once a year the Southern Shoalhaven, NSW witnesses a creative explosion in the form of the annual Escape Artfest. A truly inspiring event, Artfest 09 will be held from 2nd – 11th October, ten days of artistic bliss, showcasing and celebrating the districts talented artists, businesses and wider community.
Nestled between pristine beaches and beautiful bushland, [...]

Mollymook Holiday Home For Spring September 18, 2009 No Comments

October school holidays are just around the corner, where are you off to?
Avoid the crowds at Byron Bay and drunken backpackers at Surfers Paradise.
Mollymook is a fantastic, affordable family holiday destination only 2.5 hours drive from Sydney. Pack up the family and a short car trip away you can relax at our fully contained 4 [...]

True Local Seminar September 11, 2009 No Comments

On Wednesday night I attended an internet seminar held by www.truelocal.com.au, an Australian online directory service, part of the News Ltd Group.
The seminar was well attended by local business owners in The Sutherland Shire where talk was of Google robots, search engines, changing consumer behaviour and Youtube.
Some interesting statistics were mentioned:

95% of people use the [...]

Sutherland Shire Spring Events September 9, 2009 No Comments

The weather is warming up, people are returning back to the beaches and there seems to be a little spring in everyone’s step. Spring is a great time to live in or visit the Shire and there are some great events to look forward to.
Cronulla Spring Fair/ Saturday 12th – Sunday 13th September
With over 100 [...]

First Property Video on YouTube September 5, 2009 No Comments

We have uploaded our first property video on YouTube.  The property for sale  is 1 Laguna Street, Caringbah South. For Sale $775,000.
Click here to see more information on 1 Laguna Street, Caringbah South

Inspiring Real Estate In Cronulla September 4, 2009 No Comments

Today I went and inspected a development in the heart of the Cronulla, “Drift” on Gerrale Street, due for completion in December. The developer gave us the grand tour, 11 apartments only 2 on each level plus penthouse occupying the entire floor.
From start to finish every detail of everyday living and “lifestyle” has [...]