Real Estate Agents….. Well most think that they can be done without but when it comes to seeling your house most of us although we dont like to agree with it couldnt have done without our agent. Now you will probably agree with me more if you had a good agent. This like in any…
Category: Home Sellers and Buyers Guides
Home Hints – What Way Should I Sell My Home?
1. by offer and negotiation 2. by auction 3. by tender. Most people sell through an agent, but private sales are becoming more common. 1. Selling by offer and negotiation Most homes are still sold this way. You set an asking price, put your home on the market and if a buyer is interested they…
Home Hints – How Do I Decide What To Sell My Home For
It’s important to do your homework before you decide on the asking price for your home. There are several sources of information you can use to work out what your home might sell for. Your rateable value The rateable value (RV) provided by your local authority is not necessarily a good guide to what your…
Home Hints – Should I Sell It, Do It Up Or Rent It?
What are your options? Before you decide to sell, here are a few things to think about first could you get the home you want by renovating or extending instead? how much more will you have to pay to get the home you want – can you afford it? would it be a good idea…
Home Hints – What Legal Stuff Needs To Be Done
Your lawyer’s job is to protect you by checking contracts, explaining your rights, and making sure the property’s title is in order. They also do the legal work to transfer the property to you (the conveyancing) and register your mortgage on the property title. They’ll provide advice on things like different ways to own the…
Home Hints – Getting That Loan
Buying a home is a big financial commitment and is going to impact your life for a good part of your adult life. And usually we don’t have enough money to go out and buy a home. So we need to finance this. What’s this? It’s a loan. When you buy a home you usually…
Home Hints – What Do I Do When I Want To Buy My Home In New Zealand
Well by now hopefully you have chosen what you want. Done your research and found what you need to find and are able to make an educated decision when it comes to buying your home. There are three main ways to buy a home 1. by offer and negotiation – you make an offer and…
Home Hints – Things You Need To Look Out For Before Buying Your Home
When you have decided on a house you need to take a good look at it and make sure that you are going to be buying it in a reasonable condition (do a building inspection) – this is where every dollar counts because there are some things that can be a disaster for you…
Home Hints – What Are The Things To Keep In Mind When Buying Property
Once you’ve found a home you’re interested in you’ll want to check it out carefully. It really is a case of buyer beware. You don’t want to end up with a lemon, or costs you hadn’t planned for. Here are some ways you can check out the place you’re interested in. 1. Check the…
Home Hints – Where Do You Start When Looking To Buy Real Estate In New Zealand
How do you find a home? Once you know what you want and can afford, you want to get a ‘feel’ for the market. You could start by • searching the Internet – try trademe.co.nz or realestate.co.nz • reading the papers – weekend papers often have lots of adverts • driving around areas you…
Home Hints – How Much Can You Afford?
How much can you borrow? The amount you can borrow depends on • the value of the home you want to buy • how much equity or deposit you have to contribute • how much you can afford to pay towards your loan. These things all need to balance, so if you can afford a…
Home Hints – What Type Of House Do You Want To Live In
After you think about the area you want to live in you need to decide what type of home you want to live in. Sometimes this can change the area you will need to look in so you need to get this step sorted out relatively early so that you can get it right so…
Home Hints – Where Do You Want To Live?
By now if you’re looking to buy a property you will have been told about the saying, Location, Location, Location. But why do people go on about this so much? Why is it so important? Well your home is one of the biggest assets most people will ever buy in their lives. It is therefore…