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Category: Buyers

Christchurch Central City Plan

Posted on August 11, 2011 by swiggs

Christchurch City councillors have this morning adopted a landmark draft plan for the rebuild of the quake-hit central city and will open it for public consultation. The plan is expected to cost about $2 billion. Light rail, a smaller central business district (CBD) and a new swimming centre are among features of the draft plan adopted…

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rebuildchristchurch.co.nz

Posted on July 2, 2011 by swiggs

I am sorry for the lack of content that I have been posting on this blog for the past 12 months. The reasons for this are a number of things. Firstly I left the real estate and housing industry full time and only kept this blog website up for the pure passion I have for…

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The Art Of Timing In Negotiating

Posted on January 13, 2011 by swiggs

Timing is everything in negotiation. A negotiation can be made or unmade by the time at which it takes place. When buying or selling anything in life it becomes important to learn the art of the timing as this can make or break the deal. It all comes to when you make your move. There…

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How To Avoid Some Home Purchasing Pitfalls

Posted on January 5, 2011 by swiggs

If you are interested in property development or you are buying properties for your own use there are some common mistakes that anyone can make. This is especially true of new buyers who may have never purchased properties before and who may not know what to look for and what to avoid. By avoiding these…

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Christchurch Earthquake Photos

Posted on September 6, 2010 by swiggs

for the most up to date pictures visit rebuildchristchurch [nggallery id=4] for the most up to date pictures visit Rebuild Christchurch [book id=’1′ /] pictures after day three Related Blogs Business of Consumer Book Publishing 2010 Now Available at … Soldiers take apart and rebuild a Jeep in just 4 mintes …

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Tax Cuts For All – A GST Rise & Property Investors Hit Hard With New Tax Laws!

Posted on May 20, 2010 by swiggs

The New Zealand Budget 2010! For most of us this is something that we have been looking to for a while now. There has been plenty of hype running around this years budget and the cat has now been let out of the bag. Property tax has been hit hard with quite an increase and…

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Loans and The Mortgage

Posted on April 21, 2010 by swiggs

Hi all, sorry about the lack of posting on here lately. There has been alot going on. In through this is the creation of a new website which will be launched next month if all goes well which i am hoping will allow all people involved with Real Estate be involved and tell there story….

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Buying A Section

Posted on February 20, 2010 by swiggs

There is a nice trend the past few years to buy an existing home and renovate it to either make a capital gain or have a nice home to live in. However I have a feeling that we are soon going to see a shift in attitude and see people buying land in new residential…

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New Zealand Real Estate Prices Are Reaching Silly Levels Again

Posted on January 19, 2010 by swiggs

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Financial Planning For A Safer Future

Posted on December 16, 2009 by swiggs

The fact of todays market means we all need to all be careful with all our money. A few years back when I had too much time on my hands I got hold of a good friend of mine and started to produce some material to help people save money and outline steps for buying…

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New Zealands Housing Market – It Could Be In For A Shock!

Posted on October 25, 2009 by swiggs

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…

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Leaky Homes In New Zealand May Have A Small Light Ahead

Posted on August 23, 2009 by swiggs

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…

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The Buyer Of Tomorrow

Posted on August 12, 2009 by swiggs

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…

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Cant Pay The Mortgage – You Will Lose Your Home!

Posted on July 26, 2009 by swiggs

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…

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New Zealand Housing And What May Be To Come

Posted on July 4, 2009 by swiggs

A snapshot of what is and what may be to come. A looming demand for new dwellings and a predicted spring sales recovery are just some of the hopeful signs emerging for the housing sector this week. The sector, picked by some to be hammered by a 30 per cent chop, is giving off mixed…

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South Island Auctions Are Taking Off

Posted on July 1, 2009 by swiggs

This Press Release Made by Harcourts Grenadier is a truely good sign that there is some definate life still in the property market. I worked for this company for a short time and I believe their systems and agents are amoungst the best out there. If you are in Christchurch or anywhere in the south…

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Mortgagee Sales In New Zealand Are Steadily High

Posted on June 29, 2009 by swiggs

Aucklanders hit hardest as forced property sales quadruple Mortgagee sales in Auckland are the highest in New Zealand, with more than four times as many forced sales than a year ago. The sheer volume of residential housing in the city, high median house prices and people being laid off are being cited as factors in…

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June an July Real Estate Market Thoughts

Posted on June 24, 2009 by swiggs

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…

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Home Hints – Should I Sell It, Do It Up Or Rent It?

Posted on May 28, 2009 by swiggs

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…

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Home Hints – What Legal Stuff Needs To Be Done

Posted on May 25, 2009 by swiggs

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…

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Home Hints – What Do I Do When I Want To Buy My Home In New Zealand

Posted on May 23, 2009 by swiggs

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…

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Home Hints – Things You Need To Look Out For Before Buying Your Home

Posted on May 21, 2009 by swiggs

  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…

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Home Hints – What Are The Things To Keep In Mind When Buying Property

Posted on May 19, 2009 by swiggs

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…

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Home Hints – Where Do You Start When Looking To Buy Real Estate In New Zealand

Posted on May 18, 2009 by swiggs

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…

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Home Hints – How Much Can You Afford?

Posted on May 17, 2009 by swiggs

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…

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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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Reserve Bank Of New Zealand Lowers OCR To 2.5% April 30 2009

Posted on April 30, 2009 by swiggs

New Zealands Official Cash Rate has been cut again to 2.5% which is a further sign that the Reserve Bank is trying to stimulate the economy. Dr Alan Bollard this morning said to the people that he sees the Official Cash Rate being low for around the next 18 months as the economy is finding…

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March 2009 QV Statistics And New Zealands Housing Sales Volume

Posted on April 25, 2009 by swiggs

Christchurch This is the latest Press Release from QV. Property values in Christchurch decreased by 9.7% over the last year (calculated over the three months ending March 2009 in comparison to the same period last year), deteriorating further from the 9.1% annual decline reported in February. The average sale price for the city increased slightly…

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Points To Consider When Looking To Build A Green (Eco) Home.

Posted on April 21, 2009 by swiggs

Financially as well as environmentally, if you are building your own home, it is increasingly making sense to build eco homes. Done properly, not only are there huge running cost savings to be made from an eco build, but also an element of future proofing when it comes to current value and future resale value,…

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