We are all adopting technology at lightning speed to adapt to the COVID-19 crisis, and this is never more evident than in the real estate sector. With Level 2 emergency restrictions in place, we can now conduct open house inspections and even outdoor auctions within strict social distancing guidelines. Even so, buyers and sellers have…
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With talk now beginning of how New Zealand will bounce back from the coronavirus crisis, it’s reassuring for landlords to know that new research shows most tenants have not missed a rent payment. This great news for property investors illustrates the underlying strength of the rental market and the stability of the property sector compared…
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If you were thinking of selling your home before you’d ever heard of Covid-19, then now is a great time to get those plans back on track. As New Zealand relaxes a little under Level 2 restrictions, real estate agents are being asked to conduct value appraisals of properties as sellers gear up for a…
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Here are six of the most common questions that property buyers and investors are asking at the moment as we all come to terms with the social and economic impact of the coronavirus. Is it a good time to purchase an investment property? Whenever you can see that the numbers are working for you is…
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The successful lockdown, now at Level 2, has not dissuaded Kiwi home buyers from continuing to search for their ideal property. Local property sites are reporting record traffic as buyers scour the market for great buying opportunities before the crisis ends. With inspections currently suspended by governments, the market might feel quiet, but sellers should…
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Changes have been made to the Kiwi rental market as a result of the lockdown, and these have an impact on both landlords and tenants. Here’s a quick snapshot: No rental increases for an initial period of six months from the start of the virus crisis. No termination of tenancies without mutual consent for a…
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