DECEMBER 2015

E D I EDITION
T I O N 68
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City Fringe FLYER

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Residential sales review of the year

015 has been a dynamic year

for us at Anne Duncan Real
Estate and for real estate in
general. Property prices reached
record levels throughout the year
and the cost of the average home
in Auckland is now closer to the
million dollar mark.
This year we saw huge numbers
through our auction room with some
great prices being achieved. And
again auction seems to be the most
popular and preferred sales method
and proving very successful with
clearance rates of 93% year to date.

Why auction?
Auction is the most transparent
process for both buyer and seller.
Buyers prefer auctions as opposed
to tender because they can see
where the value is and choose to
continue to bid or cease, whereas
with tender they fear they may be
paying $50,000 too much or they
miss the property for $1,000!!
For buyers it is important to see
value which they certainly see on
the auction floor.
For sellers the benefit is less

time on the market and the

auction process results in the
current market value. With good
competition they could get more
than expected.
Our auction rooms are friendly,
our staff are helpful and of course
professional and we work well
as a team to have happy buyers
& sellers. The auctioneer Neil
Newman is one of the best in the
business.

The outlook for 2016

be much the same as 2015. The

fundamentals are the same with a
shortage of stock in the inner city
and no shortage of buyers looking
for homes. The investment market
may be a little harder with the
increased price investors have to
pay to secure a property not in line
with current rents as well as the
30% deposit investors now need
to buy an investment property in
Auckland which has made it a bit
tougher.

The outlook for 2016 I believe will

Rentals round up for 2015

e have seen a few

property owners sell up
in 2015, however a lot of those
properties are being snapped up
by savvy investors who see the
long term strategy of holding
onto their stock.

in 2015 however with the exception

of January to April the number of
prospective tenants committing to
viewings has been down this year.
Although on the whole its been a
fairly balanced rental market for
supply and demand.

Many see the attractive low

interest rates as a helping hand
in buying investment property.

With the Auckland population

increasing and with the need for
more accommodation across
Auckland the weekly rents have
only headed upwards.

In November a couple of banks

released borrowing rates of
4.49% per annum for three
years fixed.
With the boom in property sales
values this year we might have
expected it to have more of an
impact on the rental market.
There certainly has not been any
reduction in weekly rental prices

October and November has on

average seen the length of time it
takes to rent a property increase
and that is why it is important
that rental properties reflect
a fair market rent in order to
attract the best quality tenants.
The biggest jump we have

found this year has been the

one bedroom market. A well
presented one bedroom with new
bathroom & open plan kitchen
has proved to be very popular
with no shortage of interest.
The city apartment market has in
general had a good year although
it can be difficult to attract longterm tenants.
The hardest properties to rent
are usually the larger homes or
properties that are a bit dated
and tired.
When it comes to tenancies the
average length of stay is around
2.5 years. Ten years ago this
would have been around 1.5
years. Now days most tenants
and landlords prefer the stability

of a fixed term tenancy so the

average length of stay per tenant
has greatly increased.
Within the next few years the
government has signalled its
intention for owners to have their
property better insulated and
have long-life smoke detectors
installed. Anne Duncan Rentals
has over the last three years
pushed for our owners to do away
with the replacement batterystyle detectors and install the
long-life models, as often we
find batteries removed on the
cheaper ones and not replaced.
To date we have installed over six
hundred long-life detectors in our
rental properties.
In 2016 we should see more of the
same with no real surprises.

See all our listings at www.anneduncan.co.nz

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The Team

FOR SALE

Anne Duncan Real Estate Ltd

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LICENSED REAL ESTATE AGENT (REAA 2008)

50 Donovan St, Blockhouse Bay

Greg Whitta
$821,000

web ID AD13302

1/84 St Georges Rd AVONDALE

$599,000
3 brm brick & tile unit is a rare
find. Generous open plan, recent
renovations is ready & waiting.
Within walking distance to train.

Anne Duncan
021 996 426

Greg Whitta
021 992 612

John Covich
021 946 933

Vincent Barnao
021 275 8925

Jamie Morrison
021 684 400

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FOR SALE
Emma Duncan
021 845 347

Wendy Keats
021 216 7332

Theo Thrasy
021 0277 6517

Kerry Glengarry
021 977 670

Sarah Williams
021 428 343

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Miriam Fan
027 292 9778

Joe OSullivan
0279 154 781

Michelle Roache
021 615 207

Anya Poching
021 708 968

32 Tasman Ave, Mt Albert

Greg Whitta / John Covich
$1,230,000

FOR SALE

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Des Ryder
0274 222 334
Rentals

29B Mark Rd MT ALBERT

$469,000
Funky & spacious 1 brm unit, bright
& sunny with generous sized bthrm
and separate laundry.

Rentals

Tony Whyte
021 896 425
Rentals

Simon Puffett
021 222 2194
Rentals

Damian Sheridan
021 921 229
Rentals

746 New North Road,

Mt Albert, Auckland
Ph 09 846 9470
www.anneduncan.co.nz

Jamie Morrison 021 684 400

LD
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Shane Ryder
0274 222 585

HOW TO REACH US

Emma Duncan 021 845 347

1/45 Asquith Ave, Mt Albert

Anne Duncan
$756,000

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Rachel Berry
021 1954 321

Jamie Morrison 021 684 400

LD
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11 Caughey Pl, Mt Albert

Kerry Glengarry / Anya Poching
$1,140,000

web ID AD13281

web ID AD13299

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4/25 Norrie Ave, Mt Albert

Miriam Fan
$576,000

Jamie Morrison 021 684 400

1-2/6 Willcott St MT ALBERT

$969,000
Home & income in the Gladstone
& MAGS school zone. One 2 brm
flat plus 1 brm flat with study &
private sunny courtyards.

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10 Asquith Ave, Mt Albert

Anne Duncan
$1,445,000

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33 Aurora Ave, Owairaka

Michelle Roache
$815,000

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position? (tick)

Keen to sell now/soon

Need appraisal before
making up my mind
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my house is worth

40A Stewart Rd, Mt Albert

Jamie Morrison
$1,220,000

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12A Fontenoy St, Mt Albert
Joe OSullivan / Mo Li
$1,000,000

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At Christmas, all roads lead home. (Marjorie Holmes)

31 Burch St, Mt Albert

John Covich
$1,530,000

ing the standard in Real Estate

AUCTION

AUCTION

web ID AD13311

web ID AD13316

7 Fairleigh Ave MT ALBERT

12 Bannister Pl NEW WINDSOR

1950s brick & tile charmer on an easy care sundrenched site. Renovated, 3 bedrooms &
bathroom on the main level, with a fourth guest bedroom & bathroom on the lower level.

1960s classic family home in original condition. 3 brms, open plan kitchen & dining &
basement garage with plenty of storage. Separate workshop & fully fenced back lawn.

Jamie Morrison 021 684 400

Anne Duncan 021 996 426

Vincent Barnao 0212 758 925

AUCTION 7pm Wednesday 9 December 2015. Unless sold prior.

Emma Duncan 021 845 347

AUCTION 7pm Wednesday 9 December 2015. Unless sold prior.

AUCTION

AUCTION

web ID AD13313

web ID AD13315

15B Fifth Ave MT ALBERT

33 Mulgan St NEW WINDSOR

This large 4 double bedroom, brick & cedar townhouse has plenty of easy care outdoor
space, great for relaxation and entertaining.

Set on a full 673m2 section offering 3 bedrooms, mod kitchen, open plan dining and
lounge that flows onto a generous entertainers deck and huge terraced garden.

John Covich 021 946 933

Anne Duncan 021 996 426

AUCTION 7pm Wednesday 9 December 2015. Unless sold prior.

AUCTION 7pm Wednesday 9 December 2015. Unless sold prior.

AUCTION

Emma Duncan 021 845 347

AUCTION

web ID AD13312

web ID AD13318

2/15 Stewart Rd MT ALBERT

4 Waitaki St HENDERSON

Sunny modern living on a split level offering private, sun filled spaces that flow onto a
North West facing garden & large deck. Spacious bedrooms, storage & generous living.

845m2 of land this fully fenced 4 bdrm family home with sunroom has potential to add
further value. Look to the future and landbank.

Jamie Morrison 021 684 400

Wendy Keats 021 2167 332

AUCTION 7pm Wednesday 9 December 2015. Unless sold prior.

AUCTION 7pm Wednesday 16 December 2015. Unless sold prior.

AUCTION

Sarah Williams 021 428 343

FOR SALE

web ID AD13314

6 Mt Royal Ave MT ALBERT

Character bungalow, perfect for working from home or for extended family. Complete
with pool, bar, gym, 4 car garaging and the bonus of a separate self contained flat.

Anne Duncan 021 996 426

Emma Duncan 021 845 347

AUCTION 7pm Wednesday 9 December 2015. Unless sold prior.

web ID AD13317

2 Tagor St GLEN EDEN

$749,000
Two levels, two entrances. Upstairs is 3 brms, sunny & modern open plan living with
2 decks. Downstairs, 1 brm, bthrm & living space. Double internal garage plus carport.

Wendy Keats 021 2167 332

Sarah Williams 021 428 343

Anne Duncan Auction Centre - 746 New North Rd, Mt Albert

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City Fringe FLYER

Creative
Christmas Crafts

Santa hat
Christmas
brownies
Ingredients
125g butter, chopped
1 1/3 cups (200g) Dark Melts,
plus cup (75g) extra
cup (110g) castor sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups (300g) plain flour
cups (140g) mini choc bits
16-20 stawberries
cup (125ml) whipped cream

ooking for ideas for quirky

presents this Christmas?
Then look no further! Below is a
list of local markets selling the
best of crafts, jewellery, fashion,
ceramics, glass, knitware and lots
more. There are plenty of ideas for
that perfect present and the good
thing is youll usually be buying
handmade products and supporting
local & independent traders.
Victoria Markets
This legendary outdoor market
returned last month and is a great
place to go on a Saturday morning.
With something for everyone this
original artisan market offers a
wide range of authentic products
and limited edition pieces of
jewellery, fashion, ceramics
and lots more. More than just a
market this place is a platform for
designers, artists and foodies to
showcase their talents to a wide
audience.
9-2pm, Saturdays @ 210 Victoria
Street West

Auckland Fair is one of New

Zealands biggest and best design,
art and craft markets for a unique
shopping experience. This fair has
been running for five years and
focuses on showcasing the best
independent talent from all around
the country. On the day youll find
the best quality, locally made
homewares, ceramics, clothing,
prints, jewellery, toys and a whole
lot more. Held down by Aucklands
waterfront inside Shed 10, this
market is well worth a look.
10-4pm, Sunday, December 6 @
Shed 10, Queens Wharf
Craft Harvest showcases three
markets in Parnell Community
Centre in the run up to Christmas.
Fresh, mostly hand-made, high
quality wares are on offer to those
who want an original, authentic gift
for their loved ones. Choose from
a wide range of handmade cards,
beautiful childrens ware, soy
candles, felted scarves and bags,
quilts and heirloom soft toys. An
array of beautifully stained glass
accessories and crocheted items
are also available.

Parnell Community Centre, 1

Jubilee Building, 545 Parnell Rd

5th, 12th & 19th December @

Most Saturdays & Sundays

Farewell from Dale Burden outgoing Principal of MAGS

Preheat oven to 18 C/16 C fan

forced. Grease and line base and
sides of a 19cm square cake pan.

My predecessors had done this

and I was excited about making a
difference.

Combine butter, Dark Melts and

sugar in large microwave safe
bowl; microwave uncovered on
medium for 1 minute; stir. Repeat
process in 30 second intervals until
melted and smooth; cool 2-5 mins.

The achievement that I can look

back on with the most pride in is
achieving the goal of being the
school of choice for this area. When
I first moved into Mount Albert
most of the students were getting
onto buses and going elsewhere.
In my road I rarely saw a uniform.
Now most of the students live in
the area including the 20 students
living in my street.

Stir in eggs, then flour and then

Mini Choc Bits. Spoon mixture into
prepared pan, smooth top. Bake
25 minutes, or until mixture is just
firm to touch. Cool in pan. Turn out
and use a 4cm round cutter to cut
16 rounds.
Place extra Dark Melts in a
microwave safe bowl; microwave
uncovered on MEDIUM for 1
minute; stir. Repeat process in 30
second intervals until melted. Drop
a little melted chocolate on the
cut-side of each strawberry and
adhere to brownie round.
Transfer whipped cream to a
piping bag fitted with a small round
nozzle, pipe cream on strawberries
to make Santa hat pom poms and
trimming.

www.taste.com

To fill those Christmas Hampers

try these food markets;
Mt Albert Farmers Market, La
Cigale French Style Farmers
Market, Parnell Farmers Market,
Grey Lynn market or go further
afield to Matakana Village market
where youll find the best of artisan
home-grown, quality goods at
reasonable prices.

Most memorable moments in your

time there?

hat achievements are you

most proud of at the school?

When I arrived at Mount Albert

Grammar School I saw the
potential for the school to be
much better than it was. I wanted
it to be the school of choice for
our local community because of
my belief in the importance of
community schools and my own
very positive experience at my
local coeducational secondary
school. The goal was to leave
the school better than I found it.

I was fortunate enough to build

a strong senior management
team around me and together
we appointed a strong staff and
changed the culture of the school.
The crux of our culture is about
the achievement of excellence
in all aspects of school life. This
has been achieved by having high
expectations of students, teachers
and parents. Once the mind set
changed at MAGS excellence
became a habit- now its an
expectation that is worked hard for
by all of our community.
Is there anything else you think the

school could have achieved under

your leadership?
Secondary Schools are never the
finished product. Every year at
MAGS another 600 new students
arrive. When you are focused as we
are on continuous improvement
there is always something to do
and thats the way it should be.
Schools can never stand still.
Your parting words to the Mt
Albert community...
Mount Albert is a great community.
It has everything families need.
It has at its core one of New
Zealands best secondary schools.
I have loved every day at MAGS. The
students and staff are fantastic.
I have enjoyed working and sharing
this experience with my family.
The strength of the school spirit
and the depth of its soul will be
my greatest memories. A school
culture that produces students that
genuinely care about each other,
want to be the best that they can be
and have the willingness to serve
others, is what marks out a great
school from a good one. MAGS
is a great school and I have been
privileged and proud to have been
its Headmaster.

One of the most glorious messes in the world is the mess created in the living room on Christmas Day. (Andy Rooney)