Christhchurch Property Trends Property values in Christchurch declined by 1.9% over the past year (calculated over the three months ending August 2009 in comparison to the same period last year), a substantial improvement on the 5.5% annual decline reported in July. The average sale price for the city increased slightly from to $342,993 to $344,401….
Tag: Sellers
June an July Real Estate Market Thoughts
June and July are usually very quiet months but what a difference in levels of stock this year compared with last! Here’s my take on it from a buyers and sellers point of view and then my own summary of what I think will happen – would appreciate everyone elses thoughts on what the future…
Christchurch Real Estate Market November/December 2008 Moving Along… Maybe
The Christchurch Real Estate Market was alive and well today. Harcourts Grenadier held 18 Auctions today. After all were conducted the results were quite good. 8 properties sold under the hammer, 2 were sold prior and 2 were sold after the property was passed in and it sounds as though a few will be under…
Whitebait
This short post is really just to tell everyone I am alive and well. I am right now down on the Little Wanganui River catching Whitebait and relaxing. No phone, no email, no people – (hardly). It’s a time to reflect upon life as its been and have a bit of a laugh with the…
How could I get my house ready for the Market in under 30 days
Do you want to have a quick sale and get as much for your property as you possibly can? In this market they both sound like farfetched goals. But with a little knowledge of what buyers want, and getting that right from day one as well as pricing competitively you should be able to achieve…
7 Further Tips for sellers, and first time sellers.
Selling your first home can be a nerve-wracking experience. When buying your first home, it’s normal to be a bit scared – but also excited & with plenty of plans for the future. However, when it’s time to finally sell your largest investment, many sellers are filled with questions and doubt. Will my home sell?…
Ten Mistakes Sellers make when preparing their home for the Market
1. Just because you love it does not mean everyone else will. This is the biggest and most common mistake. Ensure your property appeals to the broadest buying public, which means neutralize. If the colour palette or decorating style is too far out, people will be put off by the “personality” of the home, and…