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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Following quiet growth in buyer activity in the latter part of 2009 the New Year has started with strong indications that buyers across the country and across all market sectors are “cherry picking” the best presented and competitively priced homes. We are seeing similar trends, with our buyers conducting very thorough research before committing to […]
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If you traveled around the country over the Festive Season you might have seen some First National offices and signs that are, well, different! That’s because, across Australia and New Zealand, we are changing the way we look! That means over 550 offices, tens of thousands of signs and well, gazillions of business cards plus […]
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As the year starts and following increases in mortgage rates in the latter part of 2009, rates seem to have stabilised for the moment. However, in view of the increasing cost to our banks of sourcing money offshore and higher investment expectations of Kiwis depositing money with their bank, it is likely that money is […]
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