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New Zealanders Are Struggling To Hold Onto Their Investment Properties.

Posted on July 26, 2009 by swiggs

‘Buy a few investment properties. The rent will pay the mortgage, then later you can enjoy the capital gain’. Well – it seemed a good idea at the time. But the current recession is bringing things home to roost for many who speculated on property in the years leading up to 2007. Unprecedented numbers of…

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Why Is It That Our Houses Are Hard And Expensive To Heat – Moisture

Posted on July 25, 2009 by swiggs

A damp home is hard to heat and can make you and your children sick. Damp homes are associated with increased numbers of doctor’s visits for respiratory problems such as asthma. Dampness encourages mould and mildew which can also harm your health.  Damp homes also deteriorate more quickly, and they’re uncomfortable to live in. There…

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The Background To Land Surveying

Posted on June 28, 2009 by swiggs

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…

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Home Hints – What Type Of House Do You Want To Live In

Posted on May 16, 2009 by swiggs

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…

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Home Hints – Where Do You Want To Live?

Posted on May 15, 2009 by swiggs

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…

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WHAT THE BANKS DONT TELL YOU

Posted on February 21, 2009 by swiggs

PRINT THIS OUT AND KEEP! I have had too many people emailing me over the past few weeks asking about budgeting and there seems to be hundreds of people searching on how to budget and how to save money etc. There seems to be a trend and people want to know how to deal with…

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House Hunters International Coming To New Zealand!

Posted on February 14, 2009 by swiggs

An opportunity exists NOW for a property buyer in New Zealand to participate in an International TV documentary. If you’re looking to buy a home or vacation property and would like to have it documented on an American TV show that airs in several different countries around the world, including New Zealand then I need…

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allrealestate.co.nz is Leaving The New Zealand Market From November 30th 2008

Posted on November 14, 2008 by swiggs

This is big news for the real estate market in New Zealand. Especially for agents, vendors and purchasers. This is the official statement released by allrealestate.co.nz.  “In New Zealand, the REA Group plans to end operations of its residential real estate website, allrealestate.co.nz, on 30 November 2008. The company will continue to operate its successful commercial…

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Buyers are Back – Property Numbers are Down

Posted on August 11, 2008 by swiggs

Well it seems that the buyers are out in force again 🙂 The last few weeks have seen a rather increased volume of buyers enter the market. Most of the buyers I talk to have said to me they have been looking for ages but only just come back into the market going to open…

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BUYERS and BARGINS

Posted on June 12, 2008 by swiggs

This week alone I have had two offers on a property that I have had on the market for a number or weeks. This property is not in the most desirable location but is not of a location you would be scared for your family. But this property has been totally renovated. It is a 3…

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Property Searches and the Internet

Posted on April 23, 2008 by swiggs

When you go and buy a car do you look on the internet, on websites such as Trademe and do you go to the LTSA website and pull up the history on the car. Well if you don’t you should. But the same type of actions should be taken when you go to purchase a…

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5 Tips for First Home Buyers

Posted on April 22, 2008 by swiggs

Buying a home is a big step in your life and should be a very exciting time. Unfortunately, many individuals rush into buying a home with out considering the implications is has on their future. If you’re considering making the move to own it’s important you weigh all the options, and consider what if anything…

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