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| PUTTING YOUR ADVERTISING DOLLAR TO WORK |
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| In the US, eight out of ten people (in Australia and New Zealand seven out of ten) make their initial foray into the market via the Internet. After all, the net is convenient, inexpensive and wide-ranging and it allows purchasers to be anonymous until the |
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| DOES YOUR HOME HAVE HIDDEN QUALITIES? |
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| Many home sellers forget that their home is more than meets the purchaser’s eye. They no longer remember that behind the smart décor there is attention to detail and quality workmanship. But these features often cost a lot even though they aren’t immediat |
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| MEDIAN IS MARKET SAVVY |
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| It can be hard for inexperienced property investors to distinguish between a good investment and a bad one, especially if they keep looking for something they like.In reality, many investors make it harder for themselves than they need to by being too emo |
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| DIY INSULATION |
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| DIY TipsIf you’re considering doing it yourself, here are some things you need to know.FOLLOW THE STANDARD FOR INSTALLING INSULATIONStandards New Zealand has produced a national standard on how to install insulation in residential buildings. It provides c |
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| TAX AND RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY – WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS? |
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| To the unwise and uninformed residential rental property may seem like the ultimate quick and easy investment. But it’s not. Unlike passive investments such as shares or bonds, rental property requires specialist knowledge and not just finance, but equit |
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| MAKING THE MARKET WORK FOR YOU |
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| Following a couple of years of tough economic times, it’s now clear that the housing market is on the up. Despite still being bombarded with news of a subdued labour market, rising interest rates and changes to the tax treatment of housing, four weeks int |
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| WHY GIVE THE AGENT YOUR CONTACT DETAILS? |
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| These days it is almost impossible to conduct an inspection of a property for sale without giving your details to the agent. Many purchasers are reluctant to hand over their phone number or email address, feeling that their privacy is about to be invaded. |
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| A YEAR OF CHANGE FOR REAL ESTATE |
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| The new real estate agents act is now operative and buyers and sellers are guaranteed to have a different experience than they had under the old rules.The new act is almost primarily concerned with protecting the public and has introduced many more compul |
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| HOLIDAY SECURITY CHECKLIST |
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| Is yours one of the few houses in the street with an alarm, dog or well-secured doors and windows or where the occupants come and go at irregular times? Then give yourself a big tick for offering the least opportunity i.e greatest opposition or risk to as |
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| HOUSING MARKET REVISITS 2007 |
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| The latest figures released by the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) reveal further positive trends in terms of residential real estate turnover, median sale prices, and time to sell, indicating improved confidence of buyers and sellers in the |
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| ON THE 17TH OF NOVEMBER... |
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| The new Real Estate Agents Act will come into effect on the 17th of November 2009, completely replacing the 1976 Real Estate Agents Act.Great agencies are welcoming this change after 33 years of regulation under the old Act. Most of us want to be proud o |
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| THE LANGUAGE OF RECENT REPAIRS |
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| Homebuyers should remember that recent renovations in properties for sale aren’t always what they seem.Over time most houses will show evidence of the lifestyle of the people who have been living in them. Stains appear after friends have dropped in with a |
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| RENOVATE OR TRADE UP - WHAT DOES THE MARKET SAY? |
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| Many home owners who extend or renovate their homes make money when they sell, while others wonder why they have trouble getting their money back. What are the main things to consider before embarking on a renovation or extension?Firstly, ask yourself whe |
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| TIME TO INVEST? |
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| Positive Migration Growth is predicted to be as much as 20,000 for this year – that’s more than the population of Wainuiomata! This means up to 5,000 more homes will be required in New Zealand to satisfy the demand from immigrants on top of existing dome |
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| PLAYING THE WAITING GAME |
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| Many homebuyers think that it’s a good idea to watch the market and wait for ‘a better time to buy’, especially since there is so much talk of recession and falling property prices. They feel that if they postpone their purchase long enough, they might se |
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| WHEN SHOULD YOU SELL BEFORE AUCTION? |
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| There are lots of reasons why vendors choose to sell their home by Public Auction, but the less usual situation of selling the property during the marketing programme rather than waiting for the auction itself is not so well understood.What happens when a |
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| SELLERS WORK THE MARKET |
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| It’s a really bad time to sell….haven’t we all heard that more than once or twice lately? Many homeowners are probably thinking right this minute that it’s smart to wait until the market ‘picks up’ before they sell their current home and trade up to get t |
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| PURCHASERS GET MARKET SAVVY |
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| Many intending purchasers turn down the opportunity of inspecting properties in their price range simply because “it doesn’t sound like me” or “I don’t want to live in that street”. They think this will save them wasting time on houses they are convinced |
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| GETTING THE ASKING PRICE RIGHT |
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| The higher the asking price, the higher the sale price…..Right?Before saying 'yes' to this strategy, it pays to think it through. In fact, the opposite is often the case. If a property is really overpriced, purchasers just sit back and wait to see what ha |
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| PETRIFIED |
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| When: 1945Where: Japan Event: Surrender after the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. If anybody had reason to be petrified it was the people of Japan when their government surrendered, ending the second World War. The Japanese style of invasion had been |
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| VALUE PROPOSITION SEES GROWTH IN SALES NUMBERS |
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| Sale volumes show an upward trend for the month of March – according to figures released by the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ). Together with a traditional seasonal trend, agents quoted the value proposition from buyers especially in the mid |
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| WHY NOW'S A GOOD TIME TO BUY A HOME |
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| The economic stars are aligning for the housing market, so now is the time to be bold and buy. That's the view of BNZ chief economist, Tony Alexander, who has pointed to three fundamental indicators of the housing market migration, housing construction an |
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| A CRACK IN THE DAM? |
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| Isn’t it great we are now three months into 2009! Past are the slow months of Christmas holidays and the financial global upheaval which shook our confidence in 2008.January and February sales figures released by the Real Estate institute of New Zealand ( |
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| Frightening Rise in Mortgagee Sales |
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| When the Sunday Star Times recently published a front page story on mortgagee sales it lead us to believe there was an epidemic of forced property sales. Within hours I had a call from a radio station asking for supportive comment to include in their new |
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| Metro Mayors welcome Government leaky home action |
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| A meeting of the country’s metropolitan city Mayors has welcomed the Government’s latest step in seeking an enduring solution to the leaky homes issue.Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson has written to the Mayors to say that addressing t |
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| HELICOPTER VENDORS LOSE PURCHASERS |
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| There has been some media commentary lately about a style of parenting humorously labelled ‘helicopter’ parenting. ‘Helicopter’ parents hover anxiously over the activities of their offspring, exercising the level of control they feel is appropriate. Like |
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| WHAT'S YOUR RENT RIGHT NOW? |
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| Home loan affordability depends on many factors – the economic conditions of the time including interest rates, home prices and their relationship to income. In the last few years there has been a lot of publicity about first home buyers being pushed out |
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| TIME FOR A BENCHTOP MAKEOVER? |
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| Nothing updates your kitchen more than a new kitchen benchtop. If you doubt this, think of walking into 60’s kitchen with lime green or bright orange laminate benches that seemed daring and colourful at the time but once they’re out…..ouch!If you are deci |
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| A Degree of Confidence Returning to the Residential Market! |
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| Isn’t it great we are now dealing with 2009 figures! Past are the months of school holidays, Christmas and the financial global market upheaval. January sales figures released by The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) have recorded the lowest nu |
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| Government Announces Changes to Resource Management Act |
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| The Resource Management Act has come under scrutiny resulting in Prime Minister John Key announcing at the beginning of February that an Environmental Protection Authority will be set up to streamline and quicken timelines on consents for major building a |
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| The Property Band Wagon |
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| In these troubled times comfort comes from reading history books. Go back to the worst economic times of the 20th Century, the 1930’s, and you will discover we have learnt something from the past.United States history books have analysed recession’s to bi |
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| WHO DETERMINES THE PRICE? |
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| Many vendors tell their agent to discourage purchasers who say the price of their property is ‘too high’ from carrying out an inspection. This makes sense, they think, as letting purchasers whose price range is a bit lower inspect the property is just ask |
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| WAITING FOR THE "RIGHT" BUYER |
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| Many people think that the way to ensure their property sells for a high price is to inflate the asking price.In fact, the opposite is often the case. If a property is really overpriced, purchasers just sit back and wait to see what happens. If they’ve be |
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| MORTGAGE TERMS & CONDITIONS |
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| Many people see a mortgage as just “taking out a loan”, when in actual fact it is quite a bit more than that. When you buy a property (say a house), you take out a loan with your bank and in return for the bank taking your word that you will repay that lo |
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| KNOCK DOWN BIDDING STRESS |
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| Many buyers, especially those new to the buying process, feel a certain reluctance to bid on a property that is up for sale by Public Auction. Those that don’t overcome their nervousness probably miss out on some desirable properties and some good buys - |
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| PAINTING TIPS |
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| An experienced team from Guthrie Bowron have put together the answers to some of the most commonly asked questions on painting.Can I paint over mould?Painting over mould which isn’t eradicated only postpones the problem. Remove mould mildew by using a hot |
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| THE ART OF NEGOTIATION |
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| Negotiating the selling price of a property is often the most emotionally difficult part of the selling process, especially for vendors. After all, purchasers can always move onto another property if they don’t like the vendor’s counteroffers but vendors |
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| THE BEST TIME TO SELL |
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| Home owners often talk about ‘selling at the right time’. By this they usually mean when the market is good for sellers. But there is another sense in which timing is important. Most agents say that the hardest sale to make is the one that comes along in |
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| SHOULD WE WAIT TO BUY? |
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| Many homebuyers think that if they put off buying a property for a bit longer, they are likely to secure themselves a 'bargain' as the market declines. While bargains do exist, of course, for people who are in the right place at the right time, there are |
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| 15 QUESTIONS TO ASK AN AGENT |
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| You want the agent who is going to sell your single greatest asset to have experience, expertise, professionalism and a fantastic track record. But how can you tell just from looking at them? From what they tell you about their services? Click here for fi |
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| HEATING - WHAT'S HOT AND WHAT'S NOT |
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| With winter here, now is a good time to think about ways to keep your house warm.Not only will you stay healthier by choosing an energy-efficient option you might even avoid wrecking the planet.The days of a roaring fire or permanently on electric heaters |
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| $35m SHARED EQUITY PILOT FUNDED IN BUDGET 2008 |
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| Budget 2008 will fund a two year Shared Equity pilot to assist up to 700 households into starter homes, Housing Minister Maryan Street announced today.The government is investing $35 million in capital into the pilot, which will be restricted to homes in |
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| WHAT IF I CAN'T GET MY PRICE? |
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| Is it ever financially sound to hold onto a property that doesn’t reach the desired price rather than sell for less?Agents often hear home owners say: “If I don’t get my price, I’m not selling.” There is no hard and fast rule and of course, many people wh |
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| PASSIVE SOLAR DESIGN A SMART INVESTMENT |
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| Research shows that about 40% of day to day energy use comes from heating and cooling the space we live in.Passive solar building design is becoming more popular with home builders who are keen to reduce their energy use while not giving up the comfort of |
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| VIRTUAL TOURS |
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| Should vendors care whether the internet listing of their property includes a virtual tour? Research into the use of virtual tours by intending purchasers is food for thought.Before 2006, virtual tours had a bad reputation. They were slow, clunky, and cap |
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| RENOVATING - THE COST-VALUE RATIO |
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| Most people think about the possibility of renovating their homes for a long time before they do it. But mostly what they think of is how they would do it and whether they can afford the changes they need and want. Many fail to think about the most import |
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| BATHROOMS - KEEP IT SIMPLE |
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| Whether you are renovating an existing space or designing a bathroom or new abode - keep it simple. Ideas and straightforward solutions could help you keep to a budget and create a better bathroom.1. Avoid neutral colour schemes that border on bland by in |
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| MAKING AN AGREEMENT OVER THE FENCE |
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| Q The boundary fence with our neighbour is in a poor state of repair and I would like to have a new fence built. I have always understood if a new fence is built my neighbour must contribute to the cost. Is that correct? If so, is there any limit on how |
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| MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR AGENT'S KNOWHOW |
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| Is a real estate agent the pushy guy with the sales pitch or the expert with the local market knowledge who can help novice buyers get the statistics they need to make an informed buy? Certainly, there are some agents who think that they can achieve their |
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| 'GO UP' TO TACKLE HOUSING UNAFFORDABILITY |
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| Burgeoning land prices are affecting housing affordability, while developers are controlling ample supply, according to a report by building research group Branz.The report pinpoints the cost of purchasing space to build as the main factor in the 20 per c |
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| MORE KIWIS TO LOSE HOMES |
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| Real estate experts have warned of increased mortgagee sales this year as the housing market cools and interest rates rise.New figures released yesterday showed the housing slowdown continuing this year.While prices were holding, the rate of house price r |
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| BIGGER HOUSE OR MORE CLUTTER |
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| While it is true that many of us need to trade up to a bigger property as our families expand or our lifestyles change, it is also true that clutter can expand to fill the spaces we provide for it.It's well-known that New Zealand homes have grown massivel |
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| GUIDELINES FOR BUYING OFF THE PLAN |
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| There are obviously risks and disadvantages for purchasers buying off the plan, but most of these can be minimised by doing some research while some can even be turned to the purchaser’s advantage. Developers often offer units or townhouse for sale before |
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| DECEASED ESTATE NOT ALWAYS PLAIN SELLING |
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| Deceased estate sales usually create a lot of interest amongst buyers. Interest is just what is needed to create the competition necessary to achieve the highest price.But this is where the easy part ends. Where there was originally just one owner, there |
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| HOUSE SALES SLOW AS MARKET CONSOLIDATES |
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| House sales in December provide more evidence that the market is entering a period of consolidation after its spectacular seven-year run, according to the Real Estate Institute.The national median sale price of a house in December was $345,000, down from |
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| FAST TALK IS NOT COMMUNICATION |
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| Most vendors would choose the agent who they think will get them the highest price for their property. But do they know what qualities and skills are most likely to bring this about, especially in a market where properties for sale outnumber buyers?When t |
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| 'BUYER ENQUIRY' OVER SHOULD NOT MISLEAD |
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| The Commerce Commission says real estate agents need to heed the warning contained in a recent court case relating to pricing practices to avoid breaching the Fair Trading Act.Wellington real estate agent Tim Whitehead was sentenced in the Hastings Distri |
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| IS IT REALLY SO HARD FOR FIRST HOME BUYERS? |
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| Open a newspaper or turn on a radio these days and you will find media commentators talking about how expensive property has become and how hard it is for young people to buy their first home. Is this much-discussed phenomenon just another urban myth?Whil |
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| YOU DON'T HAVE TO LOVE IT |
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| Some property investors have difficulty buying a house or apartment they don’t ‘like’ even if it is a good sound investment. Surprisingly, many investors make it harder for themselves than they need to by being unnecessarily emotional about their purchase |
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| MORE THAN JUST COSMETIC IMPROVEMENTS |
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| A cosmetic tweak here and there will add re-sale value to almost any home. External changes are visible and obvious to the agent who will be selling your home and rarely need to be pointed out. But vendors should remember to inform their agent of the less |
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| APARTMENT GROWTH IN LOWER HUTT |
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| Regardless of how investors track fundamentals, anticipate emerging capital markets, examine yields and review historic sales data, many will be quick to acknowledge that they can still be surprised, and not always unpleasantly, at the speed and strength |
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| WHAT DETERMINES A PROPERTIES ASKING PRICE? |
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| There are many criteria that vendors think are relevant in setting the asking price of their homes. Many base their price on what they need for the purchase of their next property, or what it has cost them to do their renovations. But are any of these cri |
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| IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR... |
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| You guessed it, the big clean up. Well, in theory anyway. But maybe you just want to get the house in order, rather than going the full Monty. Either way, here are just a couple of tips to get the ball rolling:- Prevention is, of course, the best solut |
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| IS THE OFFER TOO LOW? |
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| One of the most stressful situations facing any home seller is finding that the offers on their property fall short of their expectations. Stressful though the experience might be, most vendors readily understand the relationship between timing and price |
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| DOES YOUR HOME HAVE THE 'WOW' FACTOR? |
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| Are two houses of identical design, size and presentation standard always equal? What if the living area of one faces north and the other south? Given that more buyers write ‘north-facing’ on their wish list, the north-facing property is surely more salea |
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| HOW TO PREDICT LOCATION TRENDS |
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| Is a ‘good’ suburb the same as a ‘good’ location?What do estate agents, investors and experienced home buyers mean when they agree that a location ia a ‘good’ one? After all, most of us can’t afford to shop for real estate in so-called ‘good’ (blue ribbon |
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| IS IT BETTER TO BUY OR SELL FIRST? |
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| Selling the home you’re living in before buying another one is the financially safe option in most circumstances. But could the state of the market affect your decision? Selling first means you know exactly how much you are getting for your current proper |
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| WHO ARE OUR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY INVESTORS? |
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| Many people think that anyone who owns an investment property or two must be ‘out of their league’. After all, only a minority of the population owns any kind of second property. The idea that property investment is only possible for those on high incomes |
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| KEEP TALKING TO YOUR AGENT |
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| What does an agent do for a vendor? Yes, the answer is obvious. They sell their house! But a sale is just the final outcome of a range of other activities carried out on a vendor’s behalf. A sale has two main areas of expertise: marketing and negotiating. |
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| THE 2007 BUDGET & PROPERTY |
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| We look briefly on the impact the 2007 budget has on different sectors of the housing market.For the first homebuyer:Design and research into a Shared Equity scheme, similar to overseas examples, has $1.4 million set aside to investigate a shared equity |
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| HOUSE PRICES REFUSE TO SLOW |
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| Wellington property prices have risen 15.8 per cent in the past year, holding out against a predicted market slowdown, but cracks are starting to show around the country. Quotable Valuations' June statistics showed the Wellington region at the front of th |
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| WHAT MAKES A GOOD REAL ESTATE AD? |
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| Most vendors have a pretty firm idea of what they want from a real estate ad. Many would say they disagree with ads that exaggerate a property’s features; yet agents often report that some vendors want to ‘oversell’ their property. What does this mean? Th |
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| SIMPLE REPAIRS OR ELABORATE COVERUP? |
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| Homebuyers should remember that recent renovations in properties for sale aren’t always what they seem.Over time most houses will show evidence of the lifestyle of the people who have been living in them. Stains appear after friends have dropped in with a |
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| WHAT DO THEIR OTHER CLIENTS SAY? |
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| Trust is the most important element of the sales process or any relationship where communication is at the heart of the transaction.It stands to reason that if you don’t trust the person that is selling your single greatest asset, communication is likely |
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| BUILDING & RESOURCE CONSENTS - WHAT DO THEY MEAN? |
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| As a homeowner, you may be constructing a new building, undertaking renovations or making additions to your home. Before any of these works can take place, a building consent is required for most building work. Some consent requirements may come as a surp |
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| SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT |
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| The Real Estate Institute has taken issue with what it regards as inaccuracies or misunderstandings in the current debate over reform of the industry, the Real Estate Institute’s National President Murray Cleland said today.“Recent coverage and comment of |
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| EMPTY HOUSES HARD TO SELL |
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| Many people think it’s cleaner and simpler to move out of their home before selling it while others find themselves doing it by default, because they have already found another home. But selling an empty home should be avoided where possible. Few empty ho |
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| RENOVATION - DREAM OR NIGHTMARE? |
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| Renovating a home is time-consuming and not always the wish-fulfilment the home owners planned. There may be a financial blowout, especially if home owners deviate from their original budget as new ideas occur to them. Is there a reasonably simple way of |
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| REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT SAFE AS HOUSES |
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| Most people enjoy the thrill of investing in the stock market with its potential windfalls. But only those who are very experienced and who already have a good real estate investment portfolio will be prepared to invest big dollars. Why is this?Certainly, |
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| HOLIDAY EUPHORIA NOT NECESSARILY RETIREMENT BLISS |
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| Many city people choose to retire to small coastal towns, often places where they have enjoyed family summer holidays. It seems like a logical progression of ideas. Instead of settling for three weeks at Christmas, retirees can enjoy sun-filled summer hol |
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| AVERAGES DISTORT PRICE MOVEMENTS |
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| Many people referring to property price movements in a given location talk about quarterly or annual averages. But what do averages really tell consumers about property prices? Many people want to buy an average-priced property because they think that is |
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| INSPECTION STRATEGIES DEPEND ON MARKET |
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| The number of properties to inspect varies from buyer to buyer. But inspection strategies may vary depending on the state of the market.In a market where there are more properties for sale than people wanting to buy – in other words a buyers’ market – buy |
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| TARGET BUYERS WHO WILL LOVE YOUR HOME |
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| Many vendors are puzzled and upset when buyers find fault with their homes. But what does their fault-finding mean and how can the feedback be changed for the better?Many vendors think it’s all about features and the lack of them – things like extra bedro |
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| PUT YOUR AGENT'S WEBSITE TO THE TEST |
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| Listing your property on an agent’s website is an inexpensive way of getting wide exposure. Research shows that some real estate agents generate more than 60% of their business from their website. But if you are counting on internet exposure to sell your |
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| SALES THAT DON'T HAPPEN |
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| One of the worst things a vendor can experience during the selling of their home is an offer falling through before contracts are exchanged. One moment, everything seems certain and they can start making plans, and the next moment they are back to square |
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| SURVEY SHOWS CRISIS IN HOME AFFORDABILITY |
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| A comprehensive study shows almost three-quarters of take-home pay is needed to service the mortgage on an average house. In some areas, the average wage earner would have to spend all their pay on mortgage payments to afford the average house. The most u |
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| SELLING STATE HOUSES WOULD 'EASE MARKET' |
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| The Government could push down some house prices and rents by selling $1.3 billion worth of state houses each year and use the cash to build new homes, a property expert says. The director of the Massey University Property Foundation, Bob Hargreaves, said |
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| $335,000 AVERAGE HOUSE PRICE A RECORD HIGH |
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| House prices have reached a record high, with Kiwi houses selling for an average of $335,000 in February. Real Estate Institute vice-president Mike Elford said the market in February was even stronger than first predicted. The new high will be unwelcome n |
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| RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MARKET BOUNDS AHEAD IN FEBRUARY |
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| The residential property market bounced back to achieve a new record national median price in February, according to the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand Inc. (REINZ).The national median price bounded ahead from the January median of $327,000 to a new |
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| RADICAL PLAN ON ROCKETING HOUSE PRICES |
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| Prospective homeowners in the most expensive parts of the country will benefit from a new scheme under which the Government will take a silent stake in their homes. However, critics say it will not change New Zealand's position as one of the most unafford |
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| “JIM JUNO’S HILL” IS SOLD |
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| The elevated, sunny parcel of land at the back of Stokes Valley Road homes between Morrison Grove and Hawthorn Crescent has been sold to a Lower Hutt developer, who plans to build about 30-plus quality family homes on the site.All will be offered as desig |
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| INCREASES IN PROPERTY VALUES REFLECT CONFIDENCE |
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| QV’s property statistics released today report a 9.3% growth in residential property values over the past year (calculated over the three months ending February 2007 in comparison to the same period last year).The growth rate increased from 8.8% reported |
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| KEEPING ABREAST OF THE MARKET |
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| Most residential property buyers and sellers like to keep up-to-date with what is happening in their local market - as long as they can do it in a way that places them under no obligation to become a client of the agent who provides the information. Most |
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| THE COST OF FALSE ECONOMY |
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| Some home buyers are tempted to save money by doing without recommended pest and building reports, even on near-new properties. No matter how new a house if there is any chance that it has been subject to careless workmanship, termites may have already en |
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| SELLING WITH THE LEAST DISRUPTION |
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| Most professional agents understand that it takes a lot of time and energy keeping a property immaculate and inspection-ready and that some restriction of access is reasonable. But can too much emphasis on privacy mean more disruption in the long run?Most |
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| 'ELEGANT' TOWER WILL GIVE THE CBD A LIFT |
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| If, as you report (13 Feb.), Hutt City Council has taken steps to clarify the untidy boundary situation re the proposed 16 storey apartment block which will facilitate its construction, then I whole heartedly congratulate them.The development, as illustra |
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| CENTRAL LAND SITE UP FOR SALE |
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| Another rare large parcel of central Lower Hutt land is on the market with the sale by tender of the former Zenith Garden Centre in Epuni Street.The property is being marketed by the Professionals Hutt City Ltd.Principal John Ross says the former garden c |
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| DON’T KNOCK RISING HOUSE PRICES |
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| The economic benefit of rising residential property prices should not be underestimated ordismissed, according to the National President of the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand(Inc) Mr Murray Cleland.A building boom in provincial areas and the economi |
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| RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MARKET OPENS YEAR WITH STRONG SALES |
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| The residential property market started 2007 with much stronger sales but with a customary easing of the national median property price in January, according to the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand Inc. (REINZ).The national median price eased from $33 |
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| LOCAL AGENTS MANAGE SALE OF NEW STOKES VALLEY SUBDIVISION |
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| The sale of 45 brand new homes in Stokes Valley’s most recent subdivision in 20 years will be overseen by Professionals Hutt City real estate agents John and Maria O’Flaherty. The O’Flaherty’s, who have lived in the Valley for the last 18 years, are plea |
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| HOT RESIDENTIAL AUCTION ON PETONE’S FAMOUS JACKSON STREET |
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| This past Saturday saw fast and furious bidding at 389 Jackson Street in Petone. With more than 90 people present, numerous “spotters” from Professionals Hutt City were placed throughout the crowd in order to facilitate the bidding and ensure each bid wa |
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| OPEN HOME SURVIVAL GUIDE |
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| It looks like your dream home, but is it really? Buying with your heart and not your head can saddle you with an expensive lemon. But what should you look for?The Open Home sign goes up, the real estate agent opens the door, your heart quickens. Is this |
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| TARGET MARKETING |
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| Most selling agents recommend ten or more marketing activities. Careful analysis of results achieved by each marketing vehicle will almost always reveal that four to six only of the marketing activities suggested will be the ones responsible for bringing |
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| 1.2 ACRE ‘ZENITH GARDEN CENTRE’ OF LOWER HUTT TO BE SOLD - ZONED GENERAL RESIDENTIAL |
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| Established in 1965 and known as the first of its kind in the Wellington Region, the popular Zenith Garden Centre of Lower Hutt is now to be sold by closed tender. The Centre has a Rateable Valuation of $800,000 and occupies approximately 1.2 acres of pr |
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| HUTT HOUSE PRICES STILL ON THE BOIL |
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| Local house sale prices are still on the boil in Lower Hutt, bucking the national trend indicating a slow cooling of New Zealand's housing market.Quotable Value's December statistics show growth in average local house sale prices of 17.2 percent over the |
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| HISTORIC MANSION AND 1.8 ACRES OF PRIVATE GROUND FOR SALE |
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| In a peaceful setting of mature gardens and 90 year old trees, Frederic Wallis House is the perfect picture of English serenity. The mansion, which was designed by Wellington architect Stanley Fearn, was built in 1927 in the English vernacular revival sty |
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| BEST PRACTICE INTERNATIONAL SALES AWARD WINNER |
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| Professionals Hutt City Ltd, Lower Hutt was recently awarded the International Sales Team Award at this year’s annual Best Practice Sales Congress held at Sydney’s Sofitel Wentworth Hotel.“Professionals Hutt City Ltd was chosen for this prestigious award |
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| THE KEYS TO REAL ESTATE SUCCESS |
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| Who has a key to the front door of your home? A neighbour? Perhaps you've given one to a family member or close friend for emergencies. I'm guessing there aren't too many people that you'd trust with access to your most valuable possessions.I was reflecti |
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