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New research by OneRoof.co.nz shows Wellington first-home buyers have been hit the hardest by the recent property boom. Oneroof.co.nz has calculated the extra thousands of dollars first home buyers must now save as a result of rising house prices. Deposit requirements grew by $28,000 to $153,000 for New Zealand in the last 12 months. But…
The land, buildings and business sustaining one of the South Island’s busiest service stations have been put up for sale. Lewis Pass Motors is a popular staging post and 24-hour fuel stop at Springs Junction, a key intersection of two busy tourist and commercial routes, State Highways 7 and 65, near Lewis Pass. The long-established,…
The average house value in New Zealand is close to hitting $1 million, according to the new house price index launched by OneRoof.co.nz. The index, developed by OneRoof’s data partner Valocity in response to the rapid acceleration in house prices over the last 12 months, shows there is still heat in the market despite recent…
Those in the market to buy a new home may have a tougher time getting a mortgage approved, a latest mortgage survey shows. Feedback from an October survey of 60 nationwide mortgage advisers by Tony Alexander and mortgages.co.nz shows banks are still willing to lend money – but their assessment of how much money can…
Making sure there is no rubbish mixed in with the recycling has become critically important in the face of shrinking international markets for used plastic and paper. Christchurch City Council Head of Three Waters and Waste Helen Beaumont explains why. Wheelie bin spot checks resume Spot checks of yellow wheelie bins put out for kerbside…
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….
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Recent Sales Catalouge is now avaliable to you for FREE by simply clicking the image above. The password to open the document is deonswiggs This has taken a lot of hard work with many hours have been spent updating and getting it right ready for you to see on here. (Updates are done Monthly)….
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…
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…
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…