David Tung & Juan Xin Move Issue 1

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Introducing

Juan Xin & DaviD Tung

Marketing

42A Waiatarua road

remuera

MOVE

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David entered the real estate profession twenty-odd years ago after spending some time in the hospitality service industry and operating several service-oriented businesses.Working with Juan Xin, the pair have over 30 years combined experience selling realty. With previous experience in accounting and customer service, Juan is dedicated, precise and customer-focused. She is performs well under pressure; a skill that helps her achieve the best result to ensure satisfied vendors and purchasers.

Both David and Juan come from multi-cultural backgrounds. David’s gained from living and working overseas and transacting business with people from all walks of life and cultures, which has enabled him to apply the sound and proven business ethics of integrity and honesty to his real estate dealings. Juan’s own background has provided her with the skills to mix with a broad range of people and her exceptional ability to form strong working relationships has translated into a successful real estate career.

“There is always a great feeling of satisfaction when you drive passed a property you have recently introduced to its new owners and who are now enjoying their new home. Pride of ownership is obviously evident when you re-visit these properties and it is this important factor that makes working in

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Juan’s expertise is coupled with a friendly, determined and well-organised work ethic, making her the perfect choice when buying or selling your property. She has specialist experience in selling apartments, but can help with all your property needs. Reinforcing his commitment to the industry, as well as being a Licensed Agent, David is also qualified as an Associate of the Real Estate Institute of NZ. As many of his previous clients will testify, he prides himself on his personal commitment to giving exemplary service on a one-to-one basis and very seldom walks away from a challenge. With so much experience and commitment to perservering to achieve great results, David and Juan make a dedicated team.

Juan Xin j.xin@barfoot.co.nz

Mobile: 0275 623 999Office: 09 575 9079

DDI: 09 213 7981

David Tung AREINZ d.tung@barfoot.co.nzMobile: 021 668 833Office: 09 575 9079

DDI: 09 215 2850

the real estate industry worthwhile. Being a small part of people’s lives and participating in one of their biggest decisions adds to the reasons for staying focussed on assisting vendors and purchasers,”says David Tung.

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Denise Tuson, Publisher. denise@movemags.com

Disclaimer:Whilst care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars, no responsibility is accepted for the accuracy of the whole or any part thereof and interested persons are advised to make their own enquiries and satisfy themselves in all respects.

page 2 Team Profile

page 6 Never Judge a Book by its Cover - 42A Waiatarua Road,

Remuera

page 14 Recently sold properties

page 19 Photography | tips before your photographer arrives

page 23 Peter Thompson’s Market Report

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Welcome to David Tung and Juan Xin’s first issue of MOVE Magazine, New Zealand’s most innovative digital magazine specialising in real estate. 42A Waiatarua Road, Remuera is showcased as an easy lifestyle property in the heart of one of Auckland’s finest suburbs.

We also give hints on preparing your home before the photographer arrives. Beautiful photography certainly creates more buyer interest!

Barfoot & Thompson are delighted to announce that we were awarded the REINZ Best Agency in NZ (in all disciplines) in 2014.

Please call us for any of your real estate questions. We would love to come and see you!

Editorial

Juan Xin j.xin@barfoot.co.nzMobile: 0275 623 999Office: 09 575 9079DDI: 09 213 7981

David Tung AREINZ d.tung@barfoot.co.nzMobile: 021 668 833Office: 09 575 9079DDI: 09 215 2850

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Never judge a book by its cover!

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FEATURE PROPERTY

42A Waiatarua road, remuera

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The “Entertainer” is an understatement for thisdeceptively spacious modern executive family home in a sought-after location.

An informal family lifestyle, the home features an open plan kitchen/dining/living which flows seamlessly through to the outdoor entertaining zones. Enjoy thein-ground solar heated pool and easy care grassy areas.

You will soon understand the owner’s reluctance to leave this spacious 260m2 two level home. Four generously sized bedrooms (two with ensuites), family bathroom, and versatile living areas create an emphasis on an easy care lifestyle.

With its north-west aspect, the large picture windows capturethe mood of the day, all year round. Enjoy the sun from dawnto dusk and never be too far from your family’s activity.

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Viewing times: Sat/Sun 1.00-1.30pm or by appointment

Auction: 10:30am 17 September 2014at 34 Shortland Street, City (unless sold prior).

www.barfoot.co.nz/527161

Juan Xin j.xin@barfoot.co.nzMobile: 0275 623 999Office: 09 575 9079DDI: 09 213 7981

David Tung AREINZ d.tung@barfoot.co.nzMobile: 021 668 833Office: 09 575 9079DDI: 09 2152850

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1. 2/32 Waimarie Street

2. 3/6 Dickens Street

3. 40a Devore Street 4 . 65 Orakei Road

5. 1/31 Waimarie Street

6. 3/66 St Heliers Bay Road

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Properties Sold by David Tung &

Juan Xin Within the Last 12 Months

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Properties Sold by David Tung &

Juan Xin Within the Last 12 Months 7

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7. 3/66 St Heliers Bay Road

8. 2/67a Selwyn Avenue

9. 2/67a Selwyn Avenue 10. 5/63a Landscape Road

11. 70a Melanesia Road

12. 65 Orakei Road

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Properties Sold by David Tung &

Juan Xin Within the Last 12 Months 11

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13. 38b Waimarie Street

14. 1/448 Onehunga Mall

15. 107 Sandringham Road 16. 55D Riddell Road

17. 3J/21 St Jude Street

All properties sold within the last 12 months

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Properties Sold by David Tung &

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Prepare Your Home for the Photographer!

Ramshackle house image courtesay ofJim Pollard

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6 Tips to Get the Best from Your

PhotographerWe recently sat down with professional photographer,

Louis Abreu, and talked about how

owners can make the best out of their photographer

We all know that first impressions count.

These days, the initial interaction buyers

have with a home is often via photos.

There are a few simple things vendors

can do prior to their photographer

arriving to present their home to its best.

1. Presentation

Making your home look great may seem

obvious but often we overlook some

basic chores. Remove all the clutter

around your home and make sure it

is tidy. Clean the windows rain spots

show on photos. Also make sure things

stacked under beds are removed. Make

sure your photos are not being ‘date

stamped’, take down your

Christmas decorations!

2. Colour Co-Ordinate

Make sure bedspreads, duvets,

pillowcases, curtains, cushions all match.

Too much of a clash and all your eye will

be drawn to is that bright pink cushion,

not the room.

3. Props and Accessories

Don’t go out and spend a fortune, just

look at what you have. Lovely candles

burning in your holders, fresh flowers in

your favourite vase, a bowl of fresh fruit,

all these add life to the images. To add

some real drama, perhaps place a bottle

of wine and a few canapés on a plate on

the Just don’t go overboard and

re-clutter the house you just tidied!

4. A word about Photoshopping

Yes, we all love having the technology to

enhance our photos. However, having a

‘Blue Sky’ policy isn’t always necessary.

If it’s raining, surfaces will be wet, photos

will be what we call ‘flat’. If you then ask

for a blue sky to be put in, the result is

a photo that looks ‘off’. Think twice and

follow your photographer’s advice!

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5. Light Bulbs

Do a quick run around and count up how

many bulbs need replacing, including wall

lights, lamps, bedside tables. If you don’t

replace your ceiling lights, the photos will

have black holes in them. Before the photog-

rapher comes, put every single light on.

6. Grounds

Make sure the grass is cut and all leaves are

swept away.

Lastly, there’s no wrong or right time to have

your house photographed. Any time of the year

is as good as another. Don’t get wrapped up in

having to sell in a certain season.

A good photographer will always make your

house sparkle!

Louis Abreu

021 024 77 038

louisabreu@yahoo.com

22Casa del Mar images courtesay ofVictor Carter

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Auckland house sales numbers fall as listings reach seven month low

For the second consecutive month the number of homes sold in Auckland fell, prices remained

stable while at the end of July the number of listings was at a 7-month low.

“The average sales price in July reached $719,312 for the month, which was less than a 1 percent

increase over June’s average price,” said Peter Thompson, Managing Director of Barfoot &

Thompson.

“Sales values over the past four months have been moving around after reaching an all-time high

of $725,708 in March.”

Prices at present are best described as steady.

In part that’s because a price and trading downturn is normal in winter, but another likely cause is

the impending General Election. The housing market invariably goes quiet during a run in to an

election.

After improving modestly in the first four months of the year, by the end of July the supply

situation had again become extremely tight with only 3273 properties on our books, the lowest

number for seven months.

“We normally see new listings increase during August as vendors prepare to take advantage of the

increase in sales activity as spring approaches. However, with a General Election in September,

the potential exists that trading in August may not follow the normal pattern as the market awaits

the Election outcome."

“A stand out feature of July’s trading was that we sold 169 homes for in excess of $1 million, which

represents nearly one house in every six sold."

Sales of homes in this price segment are currently running 28.7 percent ahead of where they were

last year after the first 7 months of the year.

Investing in a home to improve lifestyle has always been a strong feature of property buying in

Auckland, and buyers with the financial resources to do are still active in the top end of the

market.

“At the same time there are large numbers of properties in Auckland’s outer southern, western

and northern suburbs being sold for less than $500,000."

Out of the total number of sales during July of 983, 29.4 percent or 289 were homes in the under

$500,000 price category.

Peter Thompson’s Market Report

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