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…
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…
New Zealand June Property Review
PROPERTY VALUES INCREASE AS THE MARKET seems STABILISES FURTHER The QV national residential property indices for June released today show a 7.1 per cent decline in property values over the last year. This is a further improvement on the 8.1 per cent annual decline reported last month, and reflects continued stabilisation of the property market….
House Dust Mites Have To Go
What is a house dust mite allergy? House mite allergy is a hypersensitive reaction to proteins in the excretion of dust mites. The protein attacks the respiratory passages causing hay fever and asthma. It will aggravate atopic dermatitis in people who have a tendency to this problem. House dust mites are found in all homes. They are microscopic…
Unhealthy Homes Are Hurting New Zealand
There are a number of factors that can lead to unhealthy air in your home or workplace, including lack of ventilation, too much humidity, and water infiltration or leakage, among others. Poor indoor air quality can cause a number of health problems such as breathing difficulties and allergies. Humid or damp conditions in your home…
New Zealand Housing And What May Be To Come
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…
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…
South Island Auctions Are Taking Off
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…
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…
Increased Population + Less Housing = A Ahousing Shortage
This is yet more signs from the media and agents telling of a housing recovery. A housing shortage looms as migration leaps and house-building halves. Property experts say increased demand is likely to boost house prices, especially in Christchurch. The real estate slump, the credit crunch and the recession have pushed home-building to 54 per…
Mortgagee Sales In New Zealand Are Steadily High
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…
Valuations – What Are They And How Are They Determined
When you decide to enter the market by selling your real estate property, there are still a number of things that you need to consider in order to get the best possible outcome from your whole real estate experience, and to avoid any costly mistakes on your part. You wouldn’t want to give your real…