For a prospective tenant of buyer there is nothing more worrying than to see moss and mould on the building, fences, outside furniture or paths. It spells cold and damp! We all know that in reality there will always be shady side of buildings and sections and that’s where moss and mould develop. So, remove […]
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SO WHY WOULD YOU WAIT FOR THE FIERCELY COMPETITIVE SPRING “SELLING SEASON?” No, this is not a real estate salesperson trying to talk the market up! I don’t do that, but what I must do is advise you about the various options in the market and especially in the current situation. So think on this: […]
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It has been confusing lately with some banks going on and on about the likelihood of mortgages interest rates increasing around the end of the year rather than later! At the same time, non-bank commentators have stayed firm in the view that the economic recovery, if you could call it that yet, is so sluggish […]
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We at First National have developed a close relationship with ANZ Bank built around support of our customers. For vendors it’s the chance to quickly and simply apply for an ANZ Rewards Visa card with up to $5,000 limit to help with pre-sale repairs and maintenance and / or targeted marketing campaigns. Pre-loaded with 5,000 […]
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As a generalization though it seems likely the quiet sales of sections in residential subdivisions will remain the case well into 2012. The brand builders are focusing on support for their Canterbury and Auckland operations so most current speculative activity seems centred on smaller local builders constructing tasteful family homes in new subdivisions.
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Across the country First National has noticed another trend continuing… the quiet lift in sales of sections in some, and a growing number of, holiday locations. Buyers seem to be from the larger cities and have decided now is a good time for them to secure a location for a future holiday home. Again, the […]
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We’ve said it before …every time there’s political drama, disaster and economic trauma anywhere in the world, New Zealand immigration enquiry sets new records. We don’t doubt that this will occur in the nest few months as the effects of Japan’s disaster and the Middle East trauma continues to have effect on worldwide confidence. So […]
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Another good piece of advice I heard the other day was from a vendor who called in his most honest mate and also a workmate he trusted, to review his home before he put it on the market. Seeking to remove negatives in presentation this ploy worked a treat and issues that were raised had […]
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We’re seeing many vendors taking a proactive position when preparing to sell their home and arranging for a LIM report to be available for enquirers and even going to the extent of having a Building Report produced on the home. While each of these cost money, they remove delays in any purchase confirmation as these […]
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If you are cold and want to shift, now’s the time! With the recent lift sales listings are thinning though, so it’s a good idea to confirm in your own mind whether you really do want to move and if so, at least get that market research into serious mode. If not, and you are […]
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