Posted on January 19th, 2011 by Colin Wong Areinz (Waitakere Real Estate Mreinz REAA 2008)
Three years of difficult times when although record numbers of people have been visiting real estate websites, property transactions have remained at lower than half recent [albeit inflated] figures just might have ended. And the reason I say that is that as I write this note, right on Christmas, we are seeing buyer activity at […]
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Posted on January 17th, 2011 by Colin Wong Areinz (Waitakere Real Estate Mreinz REAA 2008)
Yes, it’s true! The banks are itching to lend to qualifying people and up to 95% of valuation, it seems. What we are seeing though is that those people being granted extra support by banks are those who front up and present their case personally. Again, if you are thinking of a move, go discuss […]
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Posted on January 17th, 2011 by Colin Wong Areinz (Waitakere Real Estate Mreinz REAA 2008)
Well, this is the time of the year when tenants aspiring to a better property in 2011 really need to move. Especially as in general we are seeing most markets reporting lower vacancy rates [empty homes] than for many years…although in Wellington the opposite is true, with our major team there carrying more vacant tenancies […]
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Posted on January 17th, 2011 by Colin Wong Areinz (Waitakere Real Estate Mreinz REAA 2008)
Simple tips to help keep your home & contents secure while you are on holiday: • Cancel your newspapers • Put a hold on your mail • Ensure that all your doors & windows are securely locked • Ask your neighbour to park their car in your drive • If away for more than 2 […]
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