One of the common questions I’m asked by property investors is “What’s the next ‘hot spot’ – where should I should buy my investment?” I guess I annoy some people because I don’t tell them what they’d like to hear, instead I say something like – “We are in the business of helping our clients…
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Moving To New Zealand
Moving to New Zealand is a big decision that you will probably not regret when you get here. This country is great. It’s not a safe fix from the everyday problems our lives bring us but the relaxed and calm nature of how life is here is a far cry from many of the places…
Educate to Motivate – It's In The Plan
When you come to selling your home you need to understand how it is going to be done by the agent you employ. Or if you so wish to do it yourself you will then really need to knowhow it’s done – you will be all alone. But well before this stage of the game…
Solar Energy – The Next Generation Of Free Renewable Power
With the increasing awareness that fossil fuels are quickly becoming depleted, we need to start focusing on renewable sources of energy. Solar power is one of the most viable options. Of course, this is no surprise. Using the power of the sun has been around in some form since the dawn of time and there…
Unemployment In New Zealand Soars To 6% – A 9 Year High
The unemployment rate has surged to a nine-year high, rising to 6 per cent in the three months to June from 5 per cent the previous quarter, with women bearing the brunt of risingjoblessness. The Household Labour Force Survey, published today by Statistics New Zealand (SNZ), also showed seasonally adjusted employment falling 0.4 per cent to 2.17…
Home Ventilation Systems
There are three main types of ventilation systems. Forced-air ventilation systems These blow dry air into your house from the roof space above the ceiling. They work best where there is a decent amount of space in the roof. The roof space must also be dry and reasonably warm on sunny winter days. Note: Strictly…
Your a lier! Tell The Truth Or Stop Waisting My Time!!
This week I have cought quite a number of people lying to me during a sales presentation. This is one thing that drives me up the wall more than anything else in the world. But why do we do it. I know everyone does it and I am not an exception. But in a serious…
Microsoft vs Google. Bing.com Already 13th Most Visited Site In The US
So while we are all recovering from Google’s announcement of theChrome OS, let’s get back to one of hottest pre-Google Chrome OS items – Bing. What has now become of Bing – Google Search’s rival? For the past few days, Bing camp’s has been pretty quiet lately. Mashable is reporting that the latest June data…
So You Got Another Job Rejection
Does This Sound Familiar To You…. 1. Thank you for sending your resume applying for the advertised position of Sales Representative. We are writing to advise you that unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful in this instance. While at this time we are not able to assist you in your job search, we would like…
Anyone Want Free Work
When you employ a real estate professional to sell your house for you think about it like this. The agent and agency are performance based. Your agent will not be paid for their service untill the property is sold. The only investment you need to make is on professional marketing. So why would you worry…
The Background To Land Surveying
The principles of land surveying date back almost as far as the idea of land ownership. Ever since ancient man determined that one piece of land would belong toonegroup, and the other piece to another group, there was a need to mediate between land disputes. This is where land surveying came in, although today surveys are…
Michael Jackson Dies Aged 50
I am sorry if this doesnt have anything to do with Real Estate but I have to share this sad day in Pop history. Michael Jackson, the sensationally gifted “King of Pop” who emerged from childhood superstardom to become the entertainment world’s most influential singer and dancer before his life and career deteriorated in a…
All The Best For The Future David Bain
Although this has nothing to do with Real Estate this is my blog and I actually think David Bain and his legal team and supporters deserve a big well done for their efforts over the last 14 years to try and bring justice to their cause. A few friends of mine down here in Christchurch…
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…
Internet Marketing For Real Estate – Is It Worth The Fuss?
Internet marketing is a tough question on its effectiveness and if it actually works or not. For some people it works wonders, and for some its just not worth the time you put into it. I believe in internet marketing and I believe that it will play an increasing part in the way Real Estate…
Twitter (This One's 4 U Peter) – "And Max It Will Help You As Well"
Twitter is more than three years old, (quite an oldy actually) and it’s been featured everywhere from the New York Times to ABC News and is being used for so so many uses its not funny. Now Peter this is why you should be using Twitter – here are four reasons, off the top of my head: …
200th Post Milestone Finally Reached
What a ride. Its been great. Thanks to everyone who has subscribed to this blog and who continues to read it. Traffic is increasing steadily with now over 500 unique views per day and over 40,000 unique views in the 11 months of writing this blog. Lets go for the next 100 and upward of…
Swine Flu Virus Maybe In New Zealand. What Will Be The Implications
With one of the teachers in the Rangitoto College group who returned from Mexico on Saturday been admitted to hospital with flu symptoms our country is starting to becoming alarmed at the thought of the virus taking hold here. The school group sparked national health emergency planning procedures by testing positive for Influenza A after…
Anzac Dawn Services And Parade Times In Christchurch
Saturday 25th April 2009 As the years go by, the crowds at services commemorating ANZAC Day grow bigger every year, and the elements of gratitude and pride are becoming more apparent. The age range at Dawn Services, from babies to people in wheelchairs, reflects this. People now attend the Dawn Service and other services for…
Susan Boyle Has Got Talent
I watched this on Youtube and was amazed. She has the most stunning voice I have ever heard from one of these types of shows.Here is the link I know this has got nothing to do with real estate but i just had to share this because being a singer myself I am quite amazed…
Recession Tips To Keep You With More Money In Times Of Need
We are in A Recession. New Zealand has now had 5 quarters of negative growth. Export Manufacturing is down 25% on last year alone. At the end of the day there is less cash floating around to be shared with everyone. Here are a few things that may help when it comes to surviving the…
NZ Banks Reduce Interest Rates To 2% In A Bid To Stimulate The Economy
Today’s shock announcment comes after the government and Reserve Bank of New Zealand get together and force all the major banks in New Zealand to reduce their interest rates in order to stimulate some life into our economy. Now is a good time to get some cheap money and buy a house for yourself. Read…
Total Visitors And Visitor Locations From December 08 To March 09
New Zealand (NZ) 6,602 United States (US) 2,320 United Kingdom (GB) 868 Australia (AU) 831 Canada (CA) 491 India (IN) 229 Malaysia (MY) 98 Singapore (SG) 88 Indonesia (ID) 83 China (CN) 65 Egypt (EG) 62 Philippines (PH) 61 South Africa (ZA) 59 Netherlands (NL) 58 Germany (DE) 57 France (FR) 56 Japan (JP) 46…
Real Estate Price Fixing – Is This Over The Top Or Just Taking It The Wrong Way?
newsflash The article below is something that brasses me off. There is no need to do this type of thing by the REN. The REN is there to help the agents out and try and make the process of selling through the different agencies fair and just but by doing this is not fair on…
Twitter, Tweeting, Tweets, Tweeting – What Is This All About?
Ok. There has been a lot of fuss about Twitter over the last few days flowing around the Real Estate realm. There has been talk about it on the real estate.co.nz forum where a number of very smart real estate agents are starting to pick up on how it can be used for benefits of…
Fushnchups.co.nz bagging New Zealand – What A Laugh!
Today all over the new there has been a story about these australian couple from fushnchups.co.nz that posted a blog about New Zealand slagging us off to the aussies and other parts of the world. I think this is a typical Kiwi vs Aussie rivalry that will always go on. But have a look and…
Social Networking and Real Estate Marketing
Are the days of having a party at your home inviting friends and family around and possible clients gone. In one way yes and in another way its taken on a whole new form. The old days of making some useful contacts, get referrals and meet prospective clients through events like these prties or dinners or…
Ellerslie International Flower Show in Christchurch 11 – 15 March
For the last few days Christchurch has been abuzz with activity. The Ellerslie International Flower Show has hit Hagley Park and there are people from all over coming here to look at the show. This morning I decided to go along and have a look and the quality of the stalls and arrangements are just…
New Zealand OCR Dropped to 3.0% 12 March 2009 – Will This Help?
Again the Reserve Bank of New Zealand is dropping our Official Cash rate amid the world and New Zealand Economy falling as credit becomes tight and people stop spending money like they have in the past few years. The new OCR rate of 3% is a 50 bias point drop on what it was at…
Arranging Finance – Are The Banks Helping
Well it is interesting to note that now after almost 5 weeks ago the OCR dropping to a record low in New Zealand of 3.5% the banks are now only just starting to pass the interest rates to the consumer. I am aware that the banks are facing increasing pressures as the sost of buying…