THESOURCE

WINTER 2016

Brent Speechley | M: 0412 467 796Suzanne Kenny | M: 0414 789 709

www.mclachlanpartners.com.au Central Coast Real Estate since 1924

R E A L   E S T A T E   N E W S

Welcome to our Winter Market Update.Things are still moving despite a federalelection being called!

With so much discussion creating confusionabout investors and Negative Gearing we areoften asked what is going to happen? Well theanswer is quite simple, people still need to livesomewhere and investors still require a safehaven for investment.

Unfortunately it appears that the tenants willprobably be the worst affected by any changeto this as the property owner to balance themortgage outlay will need to raise rents to coverthis. This will also tighten up the new investorscoming into the market which in turn will createa shortage of rental properties being availableand this will also put pressure on rent prices.From our point of view the positivity of buying aproperty for rental investment regardless of what

happens is still a great investment. A hypotheticalexample; whilst interest rates are at this level,what else could you buy for $500,000 and get astable $500pw return. An interest loan of$500,000 at 4.75% interest (better deals outthere) is a weekly investment of $457, take intoaccount council rates & maintenance of say$40pw the interest and maintenance allowanceof the loan is covered by the rent received. Thenjust up to the investor how fast and how muchthey want to pay off the mortgage.

It would be great to get this message out to themarket that if worst case scenario, NegativeGearing is wiped we are not in our area withproperty prices and rents any worse off as theinvestment is leaning more towards positivegearing than negative anyway.

Food for thought…

Brent Speechley Licensed Real Estate Agent

FEATURE PROPERTY2/110-112 Ocean Parade Blue Bay2 Bed • 2 Bathrooms • 2 Cars

THE ABSOLUTE ULTIMATE IN BEACHFRONTLIVING – BOUTIQUE SINGLE LEVEL LUXURYAPARTMENT

This would have to be one of the mostbeautiful & functional residential beachfrontapartments that we have ever had thepleasure in offering & now presents anamazing opportunity for one lucky purchaser.

Perfectly located on the north eastern cornerof the building & truly taking advantage ofevery inch of the panoramic ocean views onoffer with direct level access from securegarage area to be able to enter without anystairs.

www.mclachlanpartners.com.au

An amazing night of celebration washad at a glamourous awards nightheld at Sydney Town Hall. Hosted byworld renowned Real Estate CoachMichael Sheargold, the awards cele-brate Excellence in Independent RealEstate Agencies throughout Australiaand New Zealand.

Some of the countries top performingAgencies are part of the Network andthe calibre of finalists were impressive.

McLachlan Partners were a finalistin 5 categories:

FINALIST - McLachlan Partners 2016 ARERA Auctioneer of the Year

WINNER - McLachlan Partners 2016 ARERA Agent Achiever of the Year

WINNER - McLachlan Partners 2016 ARERA Corporate Super Star

FINALIST - McLachlan Partners 2016 ARERA Regional Agency

FINALIST - McLachlan Partners 2016 ARERA Community Service

THANK YOU CENTRAL COASTHonoured just to be a finalist; McLachlan Partners were veryproud to have taken home 2 Awards with Brent Speechley takingthe hotly contested Regional Agent Achiever of the Year Awardand Rachel Lilley the Corporate Super Star Award.

We thank all of our Central Coast Clients for these Awards, withoutyour continual support they would not be possible.

Brent Speechley wins RER Regional Agents of the Year 2016

1 0 T H A N N U A L   A R E R A ’ S

Fantastic sign the upper end of the market is still strong…. Unique Blue Bay home attractedinternational interest and sold to Aussie Ex pat via Skype video - Through a detailed negotiation process, manylate night video conferences and virtual tours, resulted in an amazing outcome for our vendors and extremelyexcited purchasers looking forward to making Blue Bay their new home.

Just goes to show that great marketing, true local knowledge and genuine experience with follow through to beable answer every possible question shows even logistics are never a problem in achieving great results.

Vendor Review of 9 Moorah Ave Blue Bay as seen on Ratemyagent.com.au - 02 June 2016“Brent Speechley was our first and only choice regarding selling our house. From the outset, Brent provided honest ad-vice regarding our house and the possible price we would be looking at. Through weekly phone calls and emails, meet-ings and open houses Brent provided us with up to date feedback and information following buyer interest. Ourcircumstances with regards to the sale of the house were exceptional with buyer interest coming from England. Brentwas able to negotiate and communicate essential information with all stakeholders resulting in the sale of our house.Brent's calm, reassuring and quietly confident manner reinforced to us that we had chosen the best person for ourhouse sale, resulting in an outstanding outcome.”

It’s whatclients sayour countsthat really

Unique Blue Bay home sold

to Aussie Ex Pat Via

RECENT TESTIMONIALS - AS SEEN ON RATEMYAGENT.COM.AU

Vendor Review - 5 Benalla Close11 June 2016“We have no hesitation in recommendingBrent Speechley and his team atMcLachlan Partners. He is veryprofessional and knowledgeable ofthe market he works in andachieved a great sale price for us. Ifyou are looking for an agent in thearea we would thoroughly recom-mend Brent”.

Vendor Review - 30 Anglers Dr 02 June 2016“I found Brent to be extremely com-petent friendly and very easy to talk

to, I felt very comfortable with Brentfrom the first time I met him and weare very happy with how he haslooked after us....Highly recommendBrent and Suzanne...”

Buyer Review - 35 Lindsay St12 May 2016“Brent is surrounded by a relaxedprofessionalism that makes buyinga house a relatively painless experience.He kept constant contact from startto finish, his expertise and knowledgeof the process an invaluable asset.Can't thank him enough, and wouldcall him first in the future.”

Buyer Review - 2 Redgum Close05 May 2016“ I have used brent before sellingand buying and buying again iwould not hesitate in recommendingbrent to anyone he is very personableand easy to deal with. I hope to usehim again one day and I’d be happyif he was the only real Estate agent Iever use. He has my trust.”

To read my reviews go to ratemyagent.com.au and search for Brent Speechley.

SPOTLIGHT ON BATEAU BAYMARKET STATISTICS98 Sales since 1st Jan 2016Highest $1,200,000, lowest $260,000 Average $644,000 (compared to previous 6 months1st July 2015 – 31st Dec 2015 $565,000)Bateau Bay owners are up $79,000

Brent SpeechleyLicensed Real Estate Agent2016 Regional Agent Achiever RER

Mobile: 0412 467 796 Office: 4332 1155brent@mclachlanpartners.com.au

Suzanne KennySales Consultant

Mobile: 0414 789 709Office: 4332 1155suzanne@mclachlanpartners.com.au

BRENT’S TEAM - Advice, Experience, Results

Brent & Suzanne have achieved over $10 MILLION in property sales in thelast quarter! Covering a range of suburbs.Their dedication to their clients in achievingthe best possible outcomes is outstanding!

We feel like we won the jackpot in finding the rightteam at the right time. This was such a positiveexperience and what a fantastic result! Thank youso much”.

Mr & Mrs Cambourn- VENDOR Killarney Vale

FOR SALE1/83 Pacific Street Long JettyLuxury Torrens Title Living

3 3 2 4 2 2 4 3 3

AUCTION (if not sold prior)

99 Toowoon Bay Road Toowoon BayExquisite Single Level Home

FOR SALE119A Elsiemer Street Toowoon BayBrand New Beach House

LAST QTR RESULTS

ON THE MARKET - www.mclachlanpartners.com.au