Richardson & Wrench Lindfield

Decisions are being made ………………………………… “see what Sold feels like”

Richard Patterson — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 05:19:06 +0000

What a great break we all enjoyed at Easter time to catch up with family and friends and break bread and share stories. So, I am sitting watching the golf and reflecting on our first selling period for 2012 and I must say it there has been a steady stream of sales, showing some strong results and within a reasonable time frame.

Whilst we are not the largest team in town, which by the by, is an intentional decision on my part, we had strong performance figures and saw us set some record making sales.

Richardson & Wrench Lindfield has sold 4 top end properties, one which is an iconic period family home with tennis court, which I believe achieved a Kur-ring-gai record for the year to date, plus a further 2 street records have been achieved by our small, but effective team.

With 3 decades of selling in this area, I cannot begin to tell you in a brief note, the changes I’ve witnessed, some of them are wonderful and others ….well, less so.

In a market that is a little unsteady, please call us and we would be happy to show you, how we achieve great results and remember ….. it’s about you and your home …. not us, using your money, to promote our business brand !

( these days there is a lot of that going on out there, be careful the shiny new penny can cost you a fortune, for the same return )

I must say after the many people I have had the priveledge to sell for over the years, I have always enjoyed walking away feeling satisfied & knowing I’ve left nothing on the table after the negotiations. It’s my belief aggressive companies, with set in stone targets, are looking for the sale … At R and W Lindfield the sale is the outcome of careful, thoughtful communication and negotiation with both parties, not an end of month “must have” ……… ask any of my team …. that’s not our philosophy, ours is one of nurturing to get the right money from the market. I am happy to say after 30 years of selling peoples homes in Killara, Lindfield & Roseville, I can still walk down the street with my head held high and interestingly, the only ones who can’t look me in the eye, are some of those agents who know, I know, what they’re doing.

Until next time
Richard
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Full of living

Melanie Patterson — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 23:53:09 +0000

	A statement piece of furniture can add another element to a room!
	Dark tonal furniture adds a lot of depth, and in this hallway it makes entering very welcoming and formalised.
	Low levelled furniture is well balanced in this living space, with the tall elongated windows, which is really well broken by the light fitting set on the wall to add height to the room.
	This structured room is made to feel more organic with features such as the ladder to break the linearity of the living space, making it feel warm and inviting.
	Placing an assortment of pictures in different width frames adds an element of variety. A wash on your floorboards also adds light into the room.
	The pale blue walls tones the room down, giving the living area a beachy appeal.
	A creative wall feature can really add character to a room, showing its absolute potential.
	The dark furniture in this living space is really dependent on the light from the windows as its source. Utilise windows to help create tone in a living space.
	The light tones in this room help widen the dimensions of the room, making it appear larger and lighter.
	The organic wood adds a rustic effect, helping the room feel more cosy and warm, filled with natural light. This is enhanced through the natural textures in all furniture throughout the living room. Here, the white framed doors really adds light into the room.
	Neutral colours accompanied by neutral toned furniture helps add warmth to a living space. This makes the room feel more spacious, adding value to your property in the perception of your buyers.
	Light pouring into the room helps evoke a happy mood into the living area, and blue toned hues add a sense of calmness. Creating a mood in a room makes it more inviting. There’s no point in having a room in your home that is useless!
	I love this living room for the fact that the bulbous light fitting brings the whole room together. Notice that all furniture stops prior to the vaulted ceilings, leaving an empty space. The light in this instance brings down the height and dimensions of the room, allowing it to all tie in and merge.


	Something a little different, but an alternative way of adding a feature to a wall may be an image of somesort. Basic, clever and quirky.
	A collection of neutral and blue toned ornaments create a feast for the eyes. Note that book stacking is an effective way of adding height to shelves as well as filling the gaps, thus making any living room feel a bit more complete.
	Why not make a piece of equipment a feature in a room?
	A light filled white living space can be made to feel more warm through the use of pastel colours. In this room this is added by green pastel sofa, making it a feature statement in the room. White based rooms create the feeling of space and light, which is what buyers particularly look for in living spaces.
	Again, light is pouring into the room. The orange pastelled painting is main feature, accompanied by darker toned timber furniture to add warmth to the large sterile space. Buyers will be looking to see balance can be created in rooms, and in this case it is the balance of the light filled room vs. darker timbers.
	Making a effective feature wall can be as simple as multiple framed drawings/ paintings of photos. The key to this idea is to put them up randomly, cluttering the wall.
	Add an artistic corner with a painting and a couple of ornamental pieces too add a bit more character into your room.
	Book cluttering… Messy yet somehow artistic and quirky!
	Here again, is the idea of creating a feature wall out of an assortment of wall hangings. Home made paintings by your children adds personality to your room, making the room immensly inviting.
	Continuing on from this idea, a more structured approach is also effective. These drawings all revolve around a theme- running, making it basically a piece of art. Interesting additions to a room allow a room to reach its potentials.
	One thing I use in my own home is my cook book collection colour coordinated, adding an interesting and eye-catching feature in a room. Make something ordinary in your living space a feature, just by a touch of organisation.
	Pastel colours are coming into fashion, adding warmth to a room, yet keeping the room open and spacious.

All about kitchens!

Melanie Patterson — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 05:26:37 +0000

	A light filled kitchen makes it an enticing room to be apart of, increasing the usability, thus gaining full utilisation of all rooms in your home.
	Clever organisation of draws make everything seem to function so much better!
	This modern kitchen has utilized space without cupboards, making the room slightly less formal, bringing a casual feel into the combined dining.
	Colour!! A great way to bring vibrance into your home through small eclectic things.
	A beautiful tea pot in kitchens adds warmth and makes every cup of tea that little bit more special!
	An alternative and creative way of adding your own style and touch to your kitchen. The use of blackboard paint can be fun for the kids, bringing out your artistic side!
	The contrast of new and old features in this kitchen adds another level of sophistication to the room, to maximise the value of your kitchen.
	More clever and quirky storage units for your kitchen can enhance usability of a kitchen, making working space a lot better.
	Again, contrasting old with new creates depth in a space, and a certain quality, adding value to your home.
	Okay, so not a kitchen, but what a chic room. Just love the soft colours and textures as well as the flowers set in the room.
	Modern lights adds another element to a kitchen. Simple, clean and light.
	LOVE the wooden stakes on the roof here. Adds cosiness to the kitchen and a country appeal, with a touch of sophistication. The marble bench top adds a modernity with the lanterns and stainless steel appliances.
	Make the use of every inch of cupboard space! A drawer directly under your sink!

	Another clever way to utilise space in your kitchen. Bookshelf space with all of your loved cookbooks adds a cosy and homely element to your kitchen space.
	Stacking all of your white goods with another can actually look chic in a glass cabinet. The interior of the cabinet, painted in blue adds a beachy and rugged feel.
	Colourful, modern and playful. Simple and a fun and easy way to add a feature to your kitchen.
	A clean and rustic look achieved by the dark timber cupboards and storage unit, makes this kitchen warming and enticing to enter.
	Simple yet effective and chic. Lighting in your kitchen and household does not have to be complicated to add a specific feel and ambiance.
	Make use of every corner of the kitchen and hide all those appliances! Clever storage spaces such as these will enhance the value of your kitchen immensely.

	Storing all of your white goods can accumulate to a massive collection, making the kitchen feel rustic and cluttered, yet ironically organised.
	Again, jars have been used here to store kitchen basics, and the door has been used as a checklist! Easy way of keeping track of those missing items in your pantry.
	Why not make some kitchen tools a feature?
	Heavy pans are always hard to store with their lids, so make use of some towel racks to lean them against the doors! Simplicity at its best!
	Shelving can help store kitchen objects vertically through a room, adding more space for down below!
	Jars! Make use of all those jam jars and put them to use! An eclectic way to store everything in your pantry.

It’s all about textures!

Melanie Patterson — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:37:52 +0000

	By Lena Corwin. Throws are a simple and effective way of adding vibrance into a living room, as well as adding the “cosy” dimension
	By Lena Corwin. The modernist bed lamp mixed with the wooden bed head and tonal bed covers creates a clean feel to the bedroom. With natural light pouring into the room, it will help the room feel fresh!
	By Lena Corwin. Natural wood, painted wood, floorboards mixed with the colourful plastic chairs (that I have sourced from Matt Blatt) also creates a modern tone. Adding different elements of textures and patterns will set a personal dimension to your room.
	Lena Corwin. From a far, the natural light fills the room which does not become too overbearing due to the natural tones in the wood.
	By Lena Corwin. The white tones in the room help add the feeling of overwhelming light to a room, paired with a light toned wood frame and organic elements in a room.
	By Lena Corwin. Mixing colours, textures and patterns can be fun and add vibrance especially to a kids bedroom! The light that fills the room, combined with the floorboards help open up the room to make it feel less crowded, leaving more play with patterns and textures…
	By Lena Corwin. Keeping all tones neutral with beiges add an organic mood to a room plus the element of cosiness. Raspberry red tones also create this mood…
	By Lena Corwin. Why not add a bit of personality through ornaments and vases?
	By Lena Corwin. Mixing tonal patterns always adds another element of festivities and formalities to the table… literally.
	Lena Corwin. This may sound a little silly, but I’ve always found organic cups very chic… Complete your dinner set with an assortment of organic plates, bowls and platters.. But then again the odd one here and there is always appealing too.
	By The Selby. Jars are a great way to create a sense of order in your cupboard or even out on display to show off your passion for cooking and baking!
	By The Selby. The differing textures in this photo all come together… The leather, wood and glass all with neutral tones make the room so much more appealing and interesting… Mirrors are a great way to make a room feel bigger, so place them to reflect a window that is filled with natural light or scenery.
	The Selby. There’s something soothing about the combination of food, beautiful flowers and wine… The Selby. Love the contrasting paintings!

Welcoming in 2012

Richard Patterson — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 02:46:47 +0000

Happy New Year to all … I hope everyone has enjoyed their festivities & enjoyed some “time” to sit back & do whatever it is that they enjoy.

2011 on all accounts, has seen some strong sales & rentals, with the top end price range, in both areenas, seeing longer days on the market with a few adjustments needed to put the deals together.

Selling & leasing real estate, in this sought after area of Lindfield, Roseville & Killara, is always an honour for my team & I and we don’t deny we are very spoilt in this part of Sydney when it comes to desirability.

Over the past year, like everyone else, I have read so much information on the economy & how it pertains to the selling & purchasing of property – the reader is left hanging at the end as no two articles or opinions are the same. Of course we are charting unknown territory when it comes to the affect of the European economy … let’s not forget however, we have previously encounted many different obsticles that do have a roll on affect to the property market.

News of interest rate cuts will certainly, I believe, give more clarity when it comes to decision making at this level. Confidence is the key.

I can say with my years in the industry, if common sense prevails … the owner wants to sell & the purchaser has the means to purchase … the property … with a little give & take from both sides occurs the deal is done in all climates.

The best piece of advice I can give anyone is to buy & sell on the same market . All the best for a great 2012.

For some great reading … enjoy

http://www.propertyobserver.com.au/residential/home-prices-up-but-aussies-refuse-to-borrow-christopher-joye/2012010252948

http://www.propertyobserver.com.au/residential/ten-fundamental-reasons-why-prices-wont-crash-in-2012-academic/2011122352947

until next time

Richard

Interiors to entice

admin — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 08:47:02 +0000

	Sunshine and a neutral colour palette is always a winner in any part of your home but, in particular a kitchen where we all spend so much time together…or simply all alone preparing something delicious for you family and friends…..a good kitchen in neutral colours, great bench space and here I must say I love the glass fronted cupboards…its like bookshelves in a sitting room it ads a warmth and interest to a space that can often be cold.
	Wondering what to do with all those really pretty jam and chutney jars you have in the cupboard…I know the plan is to make your own jams, relishes and chutneys, but until you get around to this what about picking assorted flowers or herbs and having a pretty collection to bring pleasure to all who see. I also love to see multiples of the same flowers….if you are passing our office in Lindfield (next to ciao down) you will often see that I have a collection of beautiful things in our office to be enjoyed by those on the inside and those passing…. it’s our home away from home and loving interiors the way I do I like to be surrounded by things that please the eye…… helps our environment be a warm, and friendly space to do great things on all things to do with property.
	A variation on the same theme…. you know it is not about going to a florist and buying a large bunch of flowers….. a touch here and there adds interest, warmth and a great eye for design on making a space appeal, easy to do and not the least bit expensive….. a reflection of thought
	Ok I know… but things in threes…..simple yes?
	Creating a mood, showing your gorgeous collectables, your love of cooking, your personality so to speak…wouldn’t it be terrible if we all embraced beige
	A cutlery drawer to die for
	A colour to embrace “turquoise” I love it! Perfect colour to use as a punctuation throughout the home especially in the warmer months
	Great colour…..what flavour?
	A statement outdoors this would look so fabulous poolside on a wall…certainly not beige
	A more discreet way to introduce this great colour
	May not be turquoise but certainly a touch of summer…shells place together as a story in the home look just beautiful
	An eclectic mix of retro creates a strong personality in the room grouped together to make the statement stronger
	Tres provincial and so gorgeous who doesn’t want to walk through that door….whatever your front door looks like I always think its a great idea to make it one that begs you to come inside and see the beautiful space behind.
	A great workspace… if you are someone who works from home, whether it is a school project you are working on. or emailing friends/clients, organising a get together, planning your next holiday or that everyday day chore none of us can escape in paying your bills, how easy is it to create something like this to make it all the more pleasuarable. Time and imagination is all that is stopping all of us from making a space like this to sit at and work: be it a small desk in a corner of the room or a designated study make it truly unique to reflect your dreams and passions in life….. cosy haven to retreat for whatever the reason.
	A perfect place for us to escape
	This space whilst seems minimalist on a closer look shows so many treasures…the “come closer and see” artistic display behind the desk, headphones, stacked storage unit a dock and a laptop…what else do you need….fabulous
	Happy Melbourne Cup
	Now this is a drink for a celebration…..good luck!

Reserve Bank cuts by 0.25 per cent

Richard Patterson — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 05:26:46 +0000

The Reserve Bank has cut interest rates by 0.25 per cent. The 25 basis point fall is the first movement in rates since Melbourne Cup Day 2010 and has been widely tipped since lower-than-expected inflation figures were released last week.

The 25 basis point reduction is good news for people paying off a mortgage.

“This fall in rates will be greatly appreciated by households as it will put an extra $60 into their pockets each month,” says Domain property expert Carolyn Boyd.

The official interest rate is now 4.5 per cent. Until today, mortgage holders on variable interest rates were being charged a standard variable rate of about 7.83 per cent by their lenders.

Each 0.25 per cent drop in interest rates slices about $60 off the monthly interest cost of an average Australian mortgage.

Boyd says it’s a good idea for mortgage holders to keep paying their loans at the same rate they have been for the last year, and not take advantage of the opportunity to decrease their repayments.

“You’ll still get any rate cut your lender passes on, of course, but if you keep your repayments at the same level, you will pay your loan off sooner and build a buffer for any unexpected rough spots.”

Today’s rate cut will provide a welcome boost to the property market, which has slowed in the last year and remains subdued in most parts of Australia. It could also improve the confidence of potential first home buyers.

until next time

Richard

Styling ideas for your home

Melanie Patterson — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 01:56:28 +0000

source:Martha Stewart

What a gorgeous kitchen this would be to cook in!

Imagine Christmas morning surrounded by your team.

A great colour palette with lots of windows to give light and beautiful vistas. Lots of bench space piled with delicious food

Cooking here would be too easy …. look at all the hanging pots open shelving and I love the island bench…is that on casters?

A great urban kitchen and chic with a real twist of an artisitic eye creates interest for those looking for a simple yet sophisticated look.

Details such as the little bird, stacking boxes and a collection of eclectic goodies makes one feel they have entered a space with intimacy and adds appeal for those looking for a home which offer a personalilty and a unique flavour.

Property Sales Market 2011

Richard Patterson — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 06:14:37 +0000

LINDFIELD
– 2070

• Number of houses sold last week – 4

• Number of houses sold this week – 1

• Number of apartments sold last week – 1

• Number of apartments sold this week – 0
ROSEVILLE
– 2069

• Number of houses sold last week – 2

• Number of houses sold this week – 2

• Number of apartments sold last week – 0

• Number of apartments sold this week – 0

KILLARA
- 2071

• Number of houses sold last week – 2

• Number of houses sold this week – 3

• Number of apartments sold last week – 2

• Number of apartments sold this week – 0

As we are so tightly aligned with the stock market in our area, buyers
this year have been hesitant to be pro-active purchasing property. The past few weeks however, have shown

that some decisions are being made and it is good to see the “sold” stickers going onto our local properties again.

I am happy to report that one of our properties, 23 Gladstone Parade Lindfield had a great outcome and achieved

over $200,000 above the written reserve. Three buyers registered, three buyers bid aggressively and after 16
bids the property sold under the hammer, this set a new street record in Gladstone Parade.

In fact over the years, there have always been benchmark properties that we reflect on, as the property that
marked the change of the mood within the buying group. Perhaps this will be the property that marks a change

in the current market.

Certainly, the Spring stock levels are down on previous years which may automatically help make buyers more

pro-active in securing properties prior to the Christmas selling period. We see this as a great opportunity for those

of you thinking of selling to come onto the market and benefit.

On a lighter note …

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xasG_9Dbt6I

After watching the determination of the Wallabies yesterday I was inspired by their tenacious attitude and like

many will have a busy week ahead combining work and the World Cup…..let’s hope we can do it again against

the All Blacks!

Go the Wallabies!!!

until next time

Richard

Interest rates hold

Richard Patterson — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 06:09:03 +0000

It’s good news for mortgage holders today – the Reserve Bank has opted to keep rates on hold at 4.75 per cent for another month.

The move comes on the back of recent comments by the Governor of the Reserve Bank that consumers had become cautious and were spending less and saving more.

“Whether we were going to get a rate rise was a bit touch and go this month,” says Domain.com.au property expert Carolyn Boyd. “On one hand inflation came in higher than expected last week, but on the other there’s still plenty of uncertainty in the global economy and locally, retailers are complaining of very tough conditions.”

Looking over the next year, it is difficult to tell where rates are headed with economists divided about whether they will head up, or down, or remain stable.

But Boyd says for mortgage holders, it’s always safer to err on the side of caution and assume that rates could go up. “With that thinking in place, it’s a good idea to pay a bit extra off your mortgage if you can,” she says.

Each 0.25 per cent interest rate rise adds another $60 to the monthly cost of an average Australian mortgage.

source: domain