Lydia Kellner
Updated Mar 5, 2024, 2:06pm
First published 5 Mar 2024, 1:29pm
News Corp Australia Network
12 The Esplanade, Parham’s iconic dunny tree. Pic: realestate.com.au
It’s been a well-loved tourist attraction for the past 25 years, all thanks to an unusual front yard feature.
But now, 12 The Esplanade, Parham, home of the dunny tree, has been listed for sale, giving buyers a chance to secure a well-loved beachfront home that has delighted travelers for decades.
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This article is reprinted by permission from NextAvenue.org.
When I used to work and was quite busy, I would read The Wall Street Journal every day and listen to NPR on my daily commute. I used to think I was fairly well-informed. Now that I’m retired and my time is virtually unlimited, I can’t be bothered to keep up on the news.
Therefore I was completely surprised when I read in Fortune that on Oct. 31, 2023, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) lost…
February was another positive month for realtors in Windsor and Essex County. Both listings and sales increased last month.
According to the Windsor Essex County Association of Realtors, sales increased 5.84 per cent last month, and market activity rose 3.94 per cent.
February was the second consecutive month since last August that home sales increased as 326 properties changed hands compared to 308 during the same month of 2023.
Home sales are up 8.77 per cent this year after January’s 5.34 per cent increase.
More people put their homes on the market.
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A spacious house located at 518 Quinobequin Road in Waban has new owners. The 2,913-square-foot property, built in 1950, was sold on Feb. 14, 2024, for $3,895,000, or $1,337 per square foot. This two-story home provides a generous living space with its four bedrooms and two bathrooms. On the exterior, the house is characterized by a gable roof design, featuring roofing made of asphalt. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. The property is equipped with hot water heating and a cooling system. The property encompasses a generous 0.3-acre of land.
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289-291 Cross Rd, Clarence Gardens. Pic: realcommercial.com.au
It’s been the headquarters of award-winning SA chocolate brand Bracegirdle’s for well over a decade.
But now, the iconic Swiss-chalet-style building at 289-291 Cross Rd, Clarence Gardens, could be yours for the taking, with the landmark property offered to the market for $1.8m.
Leased to the chocolatier until 2031, the 1935-built property promises a net annual rental return of $98,375.48, making it a profitable deal for investors, according to selling agent Nick Mastrangelo of Mastracorp Real Estate.
“The tenants just signed a seven-year lease, so the value of the property is very much…
The city of Newark sold seven blighted or vacant properties for $1 each in a lottery aimed at supporting their rehabilitation, reports Gaby Galvin in Smart Cities Dive. According to Galvin, “Mayor Ras Baraka bills the $1-home program, which targets low- and moderate-income residents, as a way to close wealth gaps and prevent corporate investors from buying up homes and hiking up the rent.”
Buyers will have access to a low-interest mortgage to fund repairs or construction. The properties include vacant lots, single-family homes, and multifamily buildings. “Buyers can’t be current homeowners, they must have lived in Newark for at…
Getamover analyzed Zoopla data, comparing average sale prices to listing prices and found that East Renfrewshire had the highest number of properties sold above their listed price.
An average home in East Renfrewshire initially lists for about £235,479, yet sells for an average of £272,187, showing an increase of £36,708 for potential buyers who are looking to purchase a house in this area.
David Burrows, head of Getamover, said: “Buying a home is expensive no matter where in the UK you choose to settle down, but a fantastic investment, this study gives huge insight into the most desired areas of…