Dress for Success, but Less is Always Best!

No, this does not mean you should parade in skimpy bathers or bikini, but it does reflect on two hugely important “drivers” or “killers” of sales. Put simply, you must look at your home through the eyes of a buyer and then remove any and all negative influences. Go to the front gate and look […]

Rentals in demand, but more likely to be put on the market

Right now, rentals are in hot demand, as we’ve commented previously, and while tenants are being more selective as they seek warmer, drier and more modern homes to rent, they just might have to change that view a little as the already growing number of investors selling in anticipation of their portfolio construction coming under […]

The Cost of Money

It’s been said before, and the soothsayers have used jargon to get the story across, but recent [2009] changes to the Reserve Bank Act have commended that all NZ banks must place larger amounts of their total funds in reserve, with the Reserve Bank. The result has meant that there isn’t enough money in circulation […]

Enquiry still at record levels… when will the dam burst?

Not much to say here other than for every one of the past eight months, website enquiry for property in all sectors has exceeded any other corresponding month ever! What that means is that people are looking, are interested in and are researching property, but not buying. When will they front up? There are a […]

Lifestyle Options

At the moment there are real opportunities for buyers and vendors alike in this sector of the market. Buyers, because there is little competition for semi-rural properties and vendors because there is in general, a dearth of good quality, well presented, well priced property on the market. So, it’s the old adage… until vendors and […]

Useful web sites

o www.firstnational.co.nz for nation-wide property listings and Real Estate information o www.powershop.co.nz Prices for NZ’s electricity compared. Can you save on your account? o www.sorted.org.nz for all your finance queries o www.interest.co.nz for the best mortgage rates from all lenders o Looking to move to OZ? See www.firstnational.com.au for Australia wide property listings.

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