ALEX RUTHERFORD SUBURB FLYOVER Q2, 2018.

PADDINGTON

BARDON

ASHGROVE

HERSTON

SPRING HILL

Today’s Paddington is all charm, sophistication and class. Fine food, boutique shopping and a short two kilometre walk (or bus-ride) to the city.Students and young professionals have always loved Paddington’s large sharehouses with 24% of the population being independent youth. These generous homes are increasingly filled by families and renovators who are keen to enjoy everything that contemporary Paddington has to offer with mature independents finding themselves as 20% of the population and 24% families.

PADDINGTONEat, shop, see and doProperty market update

BARDONEat, shop, see and doProperty market update

ASHGROVEEat, shop, see and doProperty market update

HERSTONEat, shop, see and doProperty market update

SPRING HILLEat, shop, see and doProperty market update

CLIENT EXPERIENCESWhat people have to say about Alex

PROFILE Alex Rutherford

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About this publication. In compiling this report the author has relied upon information supplied by several external sources including CoreLogic and PriceFinder. The publication is supplied on the basis that whilst every care has been taken in the preparation, no representation has been made and no responsibility is accepted for the accuracy of the whole or any part of the publication by the author. The transactions reported are for both confirmed settled and some yet to be confirmed settled transactions reported during the months of April, May and June 2018. Some properties may have been excluded on the basis that the information could not be verified to the authors satisfaction. Second Quarter, 2018.

PADDINGTON

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A SUBURB OF STEEP RIDGES

MANY ORIGINAL

AND HILLS CONTAINING

QUEENSLANDER HOMES

GRAPPINOIf you have never had the pleasure of travelling to Italy, this is a fantastic place to try authentic Italian cuisine. A family run ristorante that exudes an atmosphere of old world charm and elegant dining with exposed brick and art-deco furniture, similar to somewhere found down the cobblestone laneways in Italy. An ideal place to enjoy with family or friends.

BIOMEWe are loving the new ethical culture sweeping the Australian nation. Toxin free products that are good for you and the environment. Located among the bustle of Latrobe Terrace, step inside Biome and you will discover a colourful array of planet-friendly, toxin and cruelty free goodies ranging from organic cosmetics, children’s toys, cook books, cult magazines and all manner of green cleaning products, homewares, and water bottles galore.

THE UNFORGIVENNot sure where to head for a couple of drinks this weekend? Try the not so secret bar hidden within Darling and Co. A boutique den of shadow and mystery with a seductive interior and secret sensory treasures according to their delicious drinks menu. The cosy space leaves a lasting impression with leather lounges, backlit bar and candle lit corners. You will feel like you’ve stepped into a completely different space.

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PADDINGTON

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PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE

ADDRESS BED BATH CAR LAND SALE DATE SALE PRICE

7 Elizabeth Street 4 2 4 835m2 May-18 $3,300,000

151 Kennedy Terrace 5 4 2 683m2 May-18 $1,900,000

53 Stevenson Street 4 2 2 415m2 May-18 $1,810,000

40 Bernhard Street 5 2 3 405m2 Apr-18 $1,800,000

42 Annie Street 5 4 2 405m2 Apr-18 $1,700,000

2/101 Elizabeth Street 4 3 2 84m2 May-18 $785,000

2/35 Ozanne Street 3 1 4 238m2 May-18 $780,000

3/6 Ranley Grove 2 1 3 137m2 Apr-18 $771,000

6/6 Ranley Grove 3 2 1 196m2 May-18 $720,000

8/6 Ranley Grove 3 2 1 200m2 May-18 $718,000

top 5 house & unit sales

PaddingtonPaddington is currently one of the real buzz suburbs. An influx of many strong buyers with very few homes available is really driving up the prices. Alongside the demand, block sizes are usually smaller however homes are being renovated or designed to the highest quality taking advantage of the sloping blocks and creating some amazing architectural masterpieces. The ease of maintenance, just being able to move straight in and the proximity to the CBD makes this the go to suburb for executive families and professional couples.

$870THOUSAND

MEDIUM SALE PRICE

AVERAGE TIME ON MARKET

61DAYS

33SALES

DURING THE QUARTER OWNERSHIP BREAKDOWN

FULLY OWNED PURCHASING RENTING

29% 49%22%

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A beautiful suburb with great parks, hilly backdrops with gorgeous forest and walking tracks with increasingly great cafe options. Filled with renovated and pre/post war Queenslander style homes and narrow streets give the suburb an old-world charm, and there are plenty of trees and greenery to lend this suburb a peaceful vibe. It is diverse and great for people with average incomes or those who are affluent with 61% of the population being families. Very good public and private schools and there is a park entrance on almost every street!

SMOKED PAPRIKAA favourite of ours and many locals, this modern Australian/European inspired restaurant has its spices in all the right places! Hungarian born chef and owner calls on his heritage to create traditional food adjusted to the Aussie tastebuds. Reasonably priced, Smoked Paprika offers a range of reasonably priced menu options from breakfast through to lunch using fresh, high quality ingredients prepared onsite. There are just too many tasty options to mention them all but visitors to the cafe are bound to find something that will be savoured.

THE LITTLE BLACK DRESS SHOP Just over the boarder you will find Brisbane’s premier fashion boutique. One of the most lavish boutique’s we have ever seen! The Little Black Dress Shop provides a luxury shopping experience with quality garments and premium international brands. Friendly, professional staff offer a one-on-one service to create a look you love with many other services tailored to you. This place just understands personal service and style!

FRANCESCA’S FLOWERS Because who doesn’t love flowers!Drink tea and eat cake while learning the tricks of the trade in a relaxing and inspirational workshop. Turn a ‘bunch of flowers’ into a stunning masterpiece with a number of workshops led by experienced floral designers in their private workshop. With all flowers and materials included, have fun being surrounded by natures beauty.

BARDON

A QUAINT LEAFY INNER CITY

NESTLES INTO THE FOOTHILLS

OF MOUNT COOT-THA

SUBURB, MUCH OF WHICH

BARDON

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PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE

BardonContinuing the trend of being a red hot, in demand suburb with an annual growth rate of 5%, many families and couples are choosing Bardon due to ease of transport and less of a commute into the CBD with traffic being a rising issue. The strong draw card for families being the variety of great schools only a short drive away while the suburb itself is covered in gorgeous leafy pockets and parks covering 13% of the total area, perfect for families on the common 405m2 block size!

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Ashgrove is a traditional Brisbane suburb: hilly, leafy and filled with character. Ashgrove is a traditional Queensland ‘timber and tin’ suburb, with generous Queenslanders, elevated post- war wooden homes and colonial cottages. Between the two World Wars, another style of housing became popular in this area: an elevated bungalow-style Queenslander with several smaller gables and a large staircase leading up to the verandah – a style which became known as The Ashgrovian.

Right from its establishment, Ashgrove has been a place for families which makes up 62% of the population with a large number of parks and sporting grounds, as well as pockets of native bushland giving Ashgrove the green, leafy ambience this suburb is famous for.

ASHGROVE

CHARACTERISED BY ITS

CHARACTERISTIC

HILLY TERRAIN AND

ASHGROVIAN HOUSES

BUILT IN THE EARLY

20TH CENTURY

ADDRESS BED BATH CAR LAND SALE DATE SALE PRICE

94 Carey Street 5 4 2 2628m2 Apr-18 $2,210,000

25 Runic Street 5 2 2 845m2 May-18 $1,750,000

23 El Paso Street 4 3 4 3400m2 Apr-18 $1,660,000

48 David Avenue 4 3 2 405m2 Apr-18 $1,500,000

17 Brown Street 4 2 2 465m2 May-18 $1,335,000

34 David Avenue 3 2 4 405m2 Apr-18 $1,330,000

20 Hebe Street 4 3 2 607m2 Jun-18 $1,300,000

58 Leslie Street 4 2 2 405m2 Apr-18 $1,265,000

23 Carmel Street 4 2 2 838m2 Jun-18 $1,225,000

19 El Paso Street 4 2 2 1212m2 Jun-18 $1,135,000

top 10 house sales

$1.02MILLION

MEDIUM SALE PRICE

AVERAGE TIME ON MARKET

59DAYS

29SALES

DURING THE QUARTER OWNERSHIP BREAKDOWN

FULLY OWNED PURCHASING RENTING

39% 28%33%

LOADED FOOD COLoaded Food Co is a unique foodie space in Ashgrove that is putting a fresh, healthy twist on fast food for the time poor. Behind the concept is owner Katie Zahner and her team who are dedicated to making it easy to grab a bite to eat on the run. Every morsel of their delicious foodstuffs including sausage rolls, muffins, cakes, sandwiches and salads is made in house for home cooked goodness. With coffee from Black Sheep Roastery in Woolloongabba, meat from Billy’s, and seafood from Rufus King.

SEQUINS & SANDAt Sequins & Sand, they strive to give every woman the belief that they can look and feel fabulous on the beach and beyond, especially on precious summer holidays. Their staff are trained to assist in helping you find the perfect style of swimwear that not only fits well but

looks amazing! No skimp. No frump. You will find everything you need under one roof for your next summer vacation. Jewellery, bags, hats, shoes to sarongs and sizes from 10 – 26. Everything is hand-picked for its fabulous fabric, fit, colour and versatility with brands predominately from Australia.

JUNK BARA welcome addition to the suburban Brisbane bar scene, The Junk Bar embraces shabby chic, and a retro vibe, with lounges, trinkets, and old records all around. The Skukum Lounge offers a range of entertainment from live bands to shows playing constantly throughout the week and weekend. The Junk Bar’s cocktail list is impressive, and the service friendly, making for a fun night all around.

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PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE

AshgroveThis is the go to suburb for buyers seeking bigger land sizes and larger houses with the typical Queenslander or “Ashgrovian” style. While situated a little further out from the CBD, this beautiful leafy suburbs offers the perfect location for busy, growing families surrounded by shopping centres, café’s, schools and green spaces. Increasing in popularity and demand, new records are being set with each sale.

ADDRESS BED BATH CAR LAND SALE DATE SALE PRICE

78 Dorrington Drive 4 3 2 549m2 Apr-18 $1,427,000

74 Canberra Drive 5 2 2 455m2 Apr-18 $1,350,000

7 Park Avenue 5 4 2 594m2 Apr-18 $1,330,000

55 St Johns Avenue 3 3 2 837m2 Apr-18 $1,230,000

18 Glenlyon Drive 5 2 3 612m2 Apr-18 $1,220,000

6/11-15 Dorset Street 3 2 2 206m2 Apr-18 $1,200,000

17/14 Greenlanes Road 3 2 1 229m2 Apr-18 $568,000

208/22 Nathan Avenue 2 2 1 119m2 Apr-18 $477,250

2/40 Bott Street 2 2 2 – Apr-18 $442,500

4/42 Globe Street 3 1 2 149m2 Apr-18 $428,000

top 5 house & unit sales

$712THOUSAND

MEDIUM SALE PRICE

AVERAGE TIME ON MARKET

65DAYS

37SALES

DURING THE QUARTER OWNERSHIP BREAKDOWN

FULLY OWNED PURCHASING RENTING

30% 39% 31%

ASHGROVE

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HERSTON

FOOD TRUCK HEAVENJust over the border in Bowen Hills, you will find Brisbane’s first permanent food truck park. Each week offers new cuisines to try and fun events like trivia or themed nights. Keeping things fresh and interesting, experience the odd festival or two full of fun games, amazing food and specialty beverages. An amazing space for the up and coming Brisbane scene.

PARADEJust over the border in Wilston, Parade is a paradise for beautiful gifts and homewares! You will also find the odd delicious piece of clothing and gorgeous jewellery. This store is perfect for something truly unique stocking local artists’ wares or a fantastic piece guests will talk about for years to come. We love Parade and know you will too!

PUTT PUTT Victoria Park’s Putt Putt Mini Golf course is like no other you’ve experienced before. This challenging and exciting 18 hole Putt Putt Mini Golf course weaves around a rocky terrain, sand traps, water traps and swinging poles! Sporting a magnificent view of Brisbane’s CBD skyline, while being fully licensed! Available to play morning, noon and night, Putt Putt Mini Golf at Victoria Park is a sure winner for your next get-together with friends and family.

HERSTON

Brisbane’s well-kept secret radiating with charm.Flying under the radar; a lovely little leafy pocket covered in hills, supplying beautiful views for many residents. A large majority of homes are traditional Queenslander style however with families who have lived in the area for a long time. Increasing renovation projects and new builds are popping up throughout as buyers discover the magic of this suburb. Surrounded by major roads that can lead you to anywhere you want to go, and so close to the city! Close to beautiful parks, major sporting facilities, great schools, universities, major hospitals, leash-free areas and weekend street markets.

HERSTON IS NAMED

IN THE AREA, WHICH

AFTER AN EARLY PROPERTY

WAS NAMED AFTER THE

OWNERS, ROBERT HERBERT

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PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE

HerstonHerston is a very tightly held suburb in high demand with many buyers seeing the close proximity to the city, transport and easy access to the major motorways. The classic Queenslander style homes and easy access to parks, walkways, bike paths and hospitals adds to the areas appeal.

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A city fringe suburb, filled with terrace homes and cafes. Such a variety of people and homes scattered throughout. You can have an original workers cottage right next door to a renovated prestige home. It has a socio-economic demographic of owner residents, while maintaining its hip street cred with bars, excellent restaurants, funky shops. Raised higher than the CBD (Thus the HILL part of the name) it is often cooler than the city and gets some great views. House prices are what you would expect being right next door to the CBD but your return is pretty much guaranteed. An excellent suburb, in the heart of things, but still with heart.

SPRING HILL

ONE OF THE OLDEST

NEIGHBOURHOODS

RESIDENTIAL

IN BRISBANE, WITH MANY

HOUSES DATING FROM

THE 19TH CENTURY

$318THOUSAND

MEDIUM SALE PRICE

AVERAGE TIME ON MARKET

24DAYS

10SALES

DURING THE QUARTER OWNERSHIP BREAKDOWN

FULLY OWNED PURCHASING RENTING

18% 25% 57%

ADDRESS BED BATH CAR LAND SALE DATE SALE PRICE

78 Scott Road 4 2 – 470m2 May-18 $820,000

29 Hetherington Street 3 1 2 493m2 Apr-18 $730,000

3/8 Mcleod Street 3 2 2 145m2 Apr-18 $535,000

6/26 Wyndham Street 3 2 1 69m2 Apr-18 $524,500

16 Hetherington Street 1 1 1 463m2 Apr-18 $395,000

5/184 Herston Road 2 1 1 101m2 Apr-18 $330,000

40/89 Scott Road 2 1 1 71m2 Mar-18 $307,000

3/226 Herston Road 2 1 1 600m2 Mar-18 $280,000

recent sales

SALON DECOThe Inchcolm Hotel serving up classy, modern Australian fare and amazing top shelf drinks from its extensive wine list and impeccable cocktail menu. Once the preferred party location for Brisbane’s high society, The New Inchcolm Hotel is also home to Socialites Bar, a new Brisbane bar in Spring Hill. Indulge in delectable dishes by renowned chef Anthony Hales amidst the charm of Georgian-Art Deco style décor. Utilizing his favourite flavours, ingredients and techniques, Anthony brings together a fun and modern offering with a homely twist. The menu utilises flavours, ingredients and technique from Australia and abroad using fresh and seasonal produce, whilst working directly with local farmers, artisans and producers.

WINNING APPLIANCESBeneath the new mega tower built at 233 Barry Parade, you will find the most amazing appliance store that offer free delivery, removal and connection! Competitive prices to begin with however if you find the same product somewhere else for cheaper, they will match it! Amazing!

SPRING HILL BATHSSpring Hill Baths is a heritage listed swimming pool built in 1886. It was Brisbane’s first in-ground pool and its heritage features have been preserved today. With classic changing rooms and grandstand seating, it is a truly beautiful place to swim. The Spring Hill Baths offers a 25 metre indoor heated pool, kiosk, aqua aerobics and swimming lessons.

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PROPERTY MARKET UPDATE

Spring HillTightly held Spring Hill has seen several off market sales due to very specific buyer requirements not met in the surrounding suburbs. This suburbs offers such a fantastic proximity to the city with a mix of different style terrace homes either ready to move into or to be fully renovated. On the open market, homes are taking a little longer to sell. The active market is seeking either very price relative homes or larger blocks in the adjoining suburbs. As these markets are being pushed up in price, buyers are realising Spring Hill offers very good value.

SPRING HILL

ADDRESS BED BATH CAR LAND SALE DATE SALE PRICE

17 Mulgrave Street 3 2 2 166m2 Apr-18 $1,100,000

18 Hipwood Street 2 1 1 239m2 Apr-18 $800,000

164 Water Street 4 3 2 205m2 Jun-18 $802,500

216 Water Street 2 1 1 278m2 Apr-18 $715,000

2/88 Victoria Street 3 3 2 1m2 May-18 $1,300,000

404/8 Dickens Street 2 2 1 99m2 Apr-18 $520,000

6/505 Boundary Street 3 2 1 113m2 Apr-18 $492,000

103/99 Gregory Terrace 2 2 1 124m2 May-18 $485,000

A3/99 Gregory Terrace 2 2 1 – May-18 $485,000

4/317 Boundary Street 2 2 1 102m2 Jun-18 $446,000

recent house & unit sales

$492THOUSAND

MEDIUM SALE PRICE

AVERAGE TIME ON MARKET

158DAYS

14SALES

DURING THE QUARTER OWNERSHIP BREAKDOWN

FULLY OWNED PURCHASING RENTING

11% 18% 71%

CLIENT EXPERIENCES

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PROPERTY ADVISOR

As a top industry professional of 17 years Alex is renowned as a straight talker who puts her money where her mouth is. Professional and enthusiastic, Alex delights in the delivery of exceptional customer service, combined with negotiation skills that can only be learned through a wealth of experience and a proactive selling style; leaving no stone unturned in pursuit of the market’s best possible sale price.

Constant communication and old fashion hard work ensures a high number of loyal customers who often refer their family and friends.

Need someone who will get you the best possible price without the typical agent talk; Alex makes the perfect choice for your next real estate transaction.

HER KEYS FOR SUCCESS

HARD WORK,

ARE OLD FASHIONED

LOYALTY AND HONESTY

BUYER: DELBAND & NARIMAN, ASHGROVE Alex truly knows her profession and has the best communication skills. Everything was very clear from our first visit and we bought the house with peace of mind. Strongly recommended.

SELLER: BEN, CLAYFIELD Thanks to Alex and her team for their continued efforts in the sale of our apartment. In a tough market, we always felt at ease with Alex’s warm and friendly personality and appreciated her honest feedback. Alex is now our agent of choice when we come to sell again and we will definitely be recommending her to all our family and friends.

SELLER: VERNOICA & STEPHEN, HERSTONThanks again Alex and team for the incredibly efficient way you sold our investment property. Your communication was outstanding, which was very important to us due to the fact we live in Sydney. We appreciated your honesty in the negotiating process and keeping us informed of our options at all times. We would definitely recommend you to others!

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