When house hunting, the various designs that have been either created or adopted in America can become a blur, and you’d be forgiven for not appreciating the architectural value of each property you visit. Being able to identify the styles of most American homes will also help you focus efficiently on the type of property…
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Buying your first home can be a confusing experience. You’ll receive so much advice from family and friends, all of it well-meaning no doubt, that you’d be forgiven for hesitating about any decision. Finding an agent who knows the local market, along with a great mortgage broker, is invaluable and can relieve much of the…
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Upgrading your property, or plunging into the market for the first time, requires some strategic thinking at the moment. Shelving your property ambitions right now, and putting them to the back of your mind, will not help you capitalise on the current opportunities. While New Zealand is technically in a recession (we’ve had consecutive quarters…
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When you’re house hunting, one of the first features to catch your eye might be the roof. But do you know what you’re looking at? After all, multiple styles of roof are popular in American architecture. A roof over our head is a major pschological and financial investment. When you’re buying a property, the inspection…
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New figures suggest Australian homeowners have refinanced around $200 billion in mortgage loans since the Reserve Bank started raising interest rates to fight inflation 12 months ago. Up to 30 lenders have been competing for this potential business, offering lucrative cashback offers to win your signature. Owners have been promised incentives from $2,000 to $10,000…
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If you’re an experienced investor who thrives on counter-cyclical opportunities, it looks like the current property market is a perfect time to strike. New data from industry researcher CoreLogic shows investors are more willing to put their properties on the market than owner-occupiers. It’s no secret that housing inventory is down against historical averages, but…
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The tide continues to turn for New Zealand property prices, meaning first-time buyers should begin planning their move before the value recovery starts to pick up pace. A total of 14 territorial local authority areas registered an increase in residential prices, according to a June market survey issued by OneRoof. Its Valocity House Index shows…
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If you’re in the market to upgrade your home as your family grows or a first-time buyer, you’ve probably been watching the deals hit the market. But let’s take a pause for a moment. As an experienced local agent, I learned long ago that nothing in this life is free. Everything has a value –…
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Recent research from various real estate advisory companies consistently points to a trend that underscores the value of property as a quality investment. Many major cities worldwide are experiencing rent increases that outpace wage growth, a phenomenon that extends beyond recent economic shifts. Long-term data indicates that in many regions, rent increases have outpaced both…
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Property TV shows can lure you into a sense of optimism, tempting you to believe that remodeling your home is straightforward so long as you stick to some basic rules and pay for enough people on site to fix any issue. Hey presto! – you’ve got a spanking new home in 30 minutes, including ad…
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