Spring is finally here! We’ve made it through the cold and wet winter months, Daylight Savings is around the corner and everywhere flowers are blooming. As well as improving everyone’s overall feeling of wellbeing, the warmer weather and longer days are a good opportunity to embark on some basic maintenance jobs around your rental property. NowRead more
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The commonly held view goes something like this: All mortgagee sales go for a song because the bank just wants to get rid of the property as soon as possible to cover the debt. Mortgagee sales can represent a great opportunity for the right buyer, in the right market, at the right time. However, theRead more
In a competitive market one of the questions we most encounter from homeowners is should we buy or sell first? Harcourts New Zealand CEO, Chris Kennedy shares his thoughts on the matter. It comes up because in a tightly competitive market homeowners are often worried they’ll miss out on a rare dream home if they waitRead more
When it comes to buying investment property, is rental yield the iron-clad indicator you can take to the bank? Or is it another statistic that can mislead or misrepresent the potential of a property? If you’re looking for investment property, consider rental yield as one tool in your kit, albeit an important tool. It indicatesRead more
So you’re ready to start looking for a new home in earnest? Congratulations! Inspecting potential properties can be both fun and at times draining. Before you begin inspecting property at open homes, the best thing to do is to have a list of features in mind. These would be your must-have features, nice-to-have features andRead more
What is rateable value, capital value, government value and market value? A question frequently asked and confused by many. In Australia and New Zealand the rateable value (RV) is the value set by the local authority or council in order to determine rates for a property. The RV is also known as the capital valueRead more
An open home is one of the most effective ways of marketing a property and attracting interest from a wide variety of buyers. Some of the many advantages are: You have plenty of time to ensure your property is tidy and ready for inspections You can control the viewing times Open homes can create plentyRead more
When preparing for an open home, it’s true what they say, first impressions really do count. That’s why it’s so important that your home make a positive first impression on every potential buyer that inspects your home. Simple measures like small, cosmetic changes to the interior of your home, moderate landscaping, repairs and de-cluttering canRead more
So you’ve found your dream home and it’s going to auction this weekend? Auctions can be very exciting and whilst you may be relying on your loan approval and good old fashioned luck, there are a few strategies that you can employ to help you win at auction. To win at auction: Bid confidently AccordingRead more
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