Selling your house in a market where there is a very stiff competition with other properties is incredibly a tough thing to do. You need to ask yourself the question. Why am I selling? If you want to sell then prepare for it and if you need to sell then prepare for that as well….
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New Zealands Housing Market – It Could Be In For A Shock!
Why is the Real Estate market showing signs of recovery? The simple answer is there must more buyers out their buying up property. Consumer confidence has jumped to a four-year high, business confidence to a 10-year high. House prices have been rising since February. So are happy days here again? I feel this optimism is built…
That Air Your Breathing In Your Home – Whats It Made Up Of?
It’s sad, but true. The air we breathe is dirty and getting dirtier. Even the air in our homes can be hazardous to our health. It has been estimated that the air inside of the average home is at leas five times more polluted than the air outside – even in the most metropolitan area!…
The Green Home Age Is Upon Us
Green homes are expected to make up to ten percent of new home construction over the next several years. Homeowners are interested in purchasing green homes because of the benefits they offer – from healthier indoor air to energy savings. What are some of the primary benefits of a green home? Such a home is…
First Impressions Count!
The first impression must be positive when a buyer visits your property for sale. A home that “shows well, sells well”. Our experience constantly indicates that a well presented home will sell more quickly and, usually, for a higher price. “You never get a second chance to make a first impression”. In preparing your home…
November 17th 2009 is Quickly Dawning
November 17 2009 Clayton Cosgrove, The past Associate Justice Minister, introduced a new real estate agents bill into Parliament last year. The law was passed early bringing stronger consumer protection, an independent complaints system and much harsher fines for agents. Firms will face penalties of up to $100,000, whereas now they can be fined either…
Christchurch Real Estate Market pdate From August 2009
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….
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Tips On Social Network Marketing
Social Networking has taken the world by storm and it is now the crux of all peoples interaction. The interaction you make with people these days is far different to how it was even 15 years ago. These days you are expected to text and make a call before turning up to someones place. These…
Social Networking For Real Estate
Why do we use Social Networks? There are many reasons, most having to do with networking, communicating with and meeting new people on the Net. There are other reasons too, some of which have to do with meeting old friends. Other’s have to do with meeting people with similar interests as you or connecting with…
Property Photography Is As Important As Price
Today’s homebuyers are forming their thoughts about your home well before they even see it in person. With a few clicks of a mouse, potential buyers can see which homes they want to explore further, and which ones they want to avoid. This is often based purely on the Location, Price and the Pictures they…
Property Hot Spotting
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…
Leaky Homes In New Zealand May Have A Small Light Ahead
Many home owners have found themselves in the unfortunate position of owning a leaky home. So what is the problem all about? New Zealand’s building industry has thrived throughout the last few decades, and new houses and subdivisions are now a common site in most residential areas. However, many of these buildings are affected by…
The Dilemmas Of An Aging Population
We all know how the Baby Boomers Generation those people born post WW2 1956-1964) have affected everything they touch as they have moved up the age pyramid (the pig in the python!) creating markets for products that previously didn’t exist and bringing much wealth to the smart marketers and service providers who could read the trends….
Making The Most Of Renovating Your Home
Seal coating and crack sealing are two very important elements in home improvement and property care. They will make your driveway look a thousand times better and so your house’s value will increase dramatically, a nice driveway is always very important to a home’s appearance as it is usually the first thing people see when…
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…
The Buyer Of Tomorrow
The recession has touched and changed consumers on every level – they’ve acquired new behaviours, thoughts, and feelings. They will therefore unquestionably spend in different ways following the recession. Behaviour: By necessity, consumers have changed their spending behaviour. A quick look at retail sales figures tells a dramatic story of a swift and forceful shift…
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…
Creating Eco Friendly Green Homes For The Future
Energy has become one of the most debatable issues in today’s world and it is no surprise that more homes are looking to reduce carbon emissions and thereby create a more sustainable and healthy world. In fact lot of governments across the world are making it mandatory for homes to have energy efficient systems installed,…
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…
The Insulation Of Death Or The Breath Of Life….
The government has introduced its great plan to insulate even more our New Zealand Homes. From 1979 it was made mandatory for all New Zealand Homes to have insulation put into the ceiling and walls when built. The material used for the insulation is not only carcinogenic but is also creating an environment that’s just…
Cant Pay The Mortgage – You Will Lose Your Home!
New Zealand is in a terrible position in terms of the real estate market. People have been over spending in the last few years as explained in the previous post. But this is about to come to head. The financial hard times are starting to catch up with us and this will be starting to hurt…
New Zealanders Are Struggling To Hold Onto Their Investment Properties.
‘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…
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…
Why Is It That Our Houses Are Hard And Expensive To Heat – Moisture
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…
Your Damp Home Is Hurting Your Health!
Black Mold Mildew or mold (also known as black mold or toxic mold) is a type of fungi that develops and grows on surfaces in the form of powdery or downy substance. Humid/damp surfaces incombination with a very moderate temperature and sufficient amount of light provide the best conditions for mold growth. The toxic mold…
Home Dampness Tips
New Zealand is renowned for damp winters, both inside and out. If you hang your washing in the spare room on Monday, chances are it will still be wet on Thursday. A damp home is hard to heat and can make your family ill. Damp homes are associated with increased numbers of doctor’s visits for…
So You Want More For Your Property….
Yes, I have heard it too many times before. Why is that offer so low? I want $XXX,000! I don’t care how the banks value my property, they are too conservative! My home is worth MORE! How much your home is worth to you, may not be how much the home is worth to the…