Monthly Archives: April 2011
This year the Million Paws Walk will take place at the Mungarra Reserve, it looks to be a fantastic event for people of all ages.
The walk kicks off at 9am, you don’t have to be a dog owner to join in the fun, the 1.5km walk is an open event and those who have dogs are welcome to bring them along. There will be other activities on the day for you to get involved with and even a couple of competitions. Sausage sizzles and coffee will also be available, with all proceeds going towards the RSPCA’s vital programs, services and campaigns.
If you would like to register the easiest way to do this is online, the website also has all other information regarding start times and places.
Hello from everyone at Professionals Armidale, I am very excited that winter is upon us as we always sell a lot during winter so if you are thinking of selling please give me a call.
We are also pleased to announce that we have secured a new staff member to take over from Emalie and I look forward to introducing her in weeks to come.
The industry is extremely busy in the new England with many events planned this year. From an REINSW point of view we have once again decided to support the charity of Angel flight through this year’s Novice Auctioneers competition which will be held in Tamworth later in the year. We have fantastic news that Darryl “The Big Marn” Brohman and Steve “Blocker” Roach will be attending this fundraiser and helping us raise much needed funds for such a wonderful charity, more details will appear about this event in the coming months however if you would like to help support this event please let me know.
I was also very fortunate enough to be a guest speaker at the “Best of the Best” conference in Melbourne two weeks ago which saw the “best” agents from each state gather together and talk to a group of 300 agents from across Victoria. I am always proud to represent Armidale on the national stage and this would not be possible without all of you!
There’s a monster truck show coming to Armidale on the 14th of May and looks to be an exciting event!
Probably more suited to the guys out there but has the potential of being a great family night out, the main attraction will be the monster trucks themselves but the side acts (jet van & crane top just to name a few) look to be just as exciting.
The gates open at 3:30pm with a pit party at 3:45pm – 4:30pm. The show starts at 5:00pm at the Armidale Show grounds, for more information check out the website which has ticket prices and all other further information.
Come along and support our local RSPCA at the Million Paws Walk 2011.
It is a day event full of exciting stalls, entertainment, competitions for dogs and their owners. There will also be a BBQ and some special guest appearances, its all taking place at the Creeklands Armidale from 9am – 1pm and there will be free parking available. If you want to register early you can do it online, this will save you time on the day.
It looks to be a great day out for all ages; we hope to see you there!
Sometimes looking for a rental when you have pets can be a bit of a mission. These days more often than not landlords and property managers don’t allow pets. We have put some tips together to help you get the rental you’ve been dreaming of.
· Be Direct: Don’t be afraid to apply for houses when they don’t specify pets or not, you can always fill out the application form take it with you and ask on the day. If they do accept pets your are there with your application ready.
· Get Typing: There are some great free services online to give you the leg up in finding and applying for rentals. www.petfriendlyrentals.com.au is one that lists properties that do allow pets and also have some hints on winning landlords over. Including your pets medical records that show proof of age etc help the landlord in vision what kind of pet you have.
· Ask for a reference: If you’ve had a positive experience in your current property, and always pass your inspections, then don’t be afraid to ask for a written reference from your property manager.
· Offer Your Paw: Introduce your pet to the property manager, not always do they make exceptions but if they know the pet they may do.
The reality is that it’s the bad behaviour of some that ruin it for the well-behaved majority – once a landlord with an investment property has been badly burnt by a negative experience with a horror tenant and their misbehaved pets; they’re far more likely to ask their agent to put “Sorry No Pets” on their listing. It only takes a couple of good experiences to beak the mould so with the right information and communication with your property manager you can work towards having your dream rental.
The Australian Army band from New Castle is coming to Armidale this month.
They will be performing at the Ex -Services club and show commences at 7.30pm on the 28th of April. The show is about 70 minutes long and will cover a board spectrum of music styles including big band classics, Broadway show tunes, old tunes with a new twist just to name a few. To top it all off there will also be a toast to the ANZAC’s with some Australian inspired tunes.
Entry is by gold coin donation with all proceeds going towards the Armidale legacy. What a great way to get behind your local community and celebrate Armidale. Are any of you attending this event? Let us know its always great to see communities coming together for such a great cause.
As you all know Sydney is a fast paced busy city, however recent surveys show that the residents of Sydney are looking for a better lifestyle – one that Armidale can provide. We have put together some reasons why smaller cities like Armidale often have a better lifestyle.
· Work/ life balance – living in a smaller community encourages people to spend more time with family than working.
· Less over time – people are less likely to work over time.
· Safer for young families – with less traffic it is a safer place for young families to live because there is less danger.
· Cost – it’s a more cost effective way to live, property is cheaper and there is less of a commute to work.
If you would like any further information on the benefits of living in smaller cities or know of anyone who is looking to move to Armidale we would love to help.
There’s nothing more convenient than having good neighbours. When you’re in need they are there – even if its just some milk for your tea. They are there so say a quick hello and probably know us better than we think!
The community of Armidale I like to think is a friendly one. A friendly neighbourhood is not one that goes unnoticed it gives a safe warm feeling to the street which could even potentially assist when it comes time to sell your home.
Has anyone lived in a friendly neighbourhood that even organise events? Like street parties and BBQ’s even play groups for mums. If your street is lacking in this much needed good vibe you can change it! Start organizing small evens – maybe see who’s into exercising in the morning –see if you can join them? There are many ways to create a friendly atmosphere in your neighbourhood you just need to get out there!
Not only does this have social benefits but it also creates a safe environment for everyone including young families.
So if you haven’t already got out there make sure you do! Remember nothing ventured nothing gained – get out there and amongst your neighbourhood!
Can you believe it is already April??? The year is going very quickly and March was a fantastic month for our office with a record month in Sales we are now short on listings especially below the $350,000 mark so if you are thinking of selling please call us no matter what price range because all ranges are very busy.
If you are thinking of selling one thing many people do not think of is that they need to organise a contract for the sale of land from a solicitor or a conveyancer this process can take up to 3 weeks as information from council is required this is called a 149 Certificate and often times when people go to sell and appoint an agent they naturally believe the next day they will see a sign up and the property advertised it is however illegal to promote or advertise a property without the agent having a copy of the contract or a signed agency agreement, so my advice is to call your legal representative before you appoint an agent and tell them you are thinking of selling instruct them to prepare the contract then once you have appointed an agent call them and let them know who is representing you in the sale of your home.
Also do not allow an agent to show people through your property or advertise it without a contract you may think “Its ok what harm can it do?” well picture this you have just sold your home your awaiting settlement and it all goes pear shaped with the agent caught breaching the act and all of a sudden you find yourself caught up in a legal battle which ultimately will delay your settlement by months or years and you can not enter into a contract with another person during that time.
As a person’s home is there biggest asset it needs to be treated professionally and whilst it looks good that the agent is hungry to sell it for you, you don’t need the stress of being caught up in illegal activity all through no fault or your own.
Do you have a conference coming up but are stuck for a venue? Then look no further – Armidale have plenty of venues available.
No matter how many you are catering for or how big the budget is do you stay local you are putting on a conference? There are a fair few to choose from in our local area and if you are catering for people who are coming in from out of town there is also accommodation available.
- Wicklow Hotel Armidale is one of Armidales older buildings having been around since 1852 and has recently been refurbished.
- Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place – Conference Venue a slightly smaller venue but perfect if you aren’t catering for a large group.
- Armidale City Bowling Club located in more of a central location with two main conference rooms gives you a choice for the type and size of room you are after.
- Armidale Golf Club further out towards the airport and university but offers more of a quiet relaxed environment. They also have a regular catering service called ‘Passed the Post’.
- Armidale Town Hall Conference Venue what better way to show off Armidales charm than to hold your event at the town hall? It has the capacity of 210 people which is great for bigger events.
- Last but not least New England Regional Art Museum Conference Venue which is a more cultural based venue which could give guests more of an insight to see what Armidale is really about
Have you got any big conferences coming up soon or have you been to any of the above venues before and loved it? Let us know its always great to hear from people who read our blog!
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