Category: COVID-19

6 ways to plan your finances during the COVID-19 crisis

Your house will likely be your greatest asset and most significant source of debt. So, in these unsettling times, it’s a smart idea to find out if you have the best mortgage deal. The Reserve Bank has maintained the official cash rate (OCR) at 1% and signalled that it would move it lower to stimulate…
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10 video tips to boost return of open houses

Video is a great way to help sellers even though open houses and private inspections are back on the agenda after the government implemented Level Two of the coronavirus emergency. If your marketing budget doesn’t stretch to a high-end 3D virtual tour or a professional videographer, then you can produce your own video with a…
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8 ways COVID-19 changes tenancy deals

Tenants have been given a helping hand from the government because of the coronavirus, and this has implications for landlords, too. Even though we are now at Level 2, the economic stress for many is still very much part of their lives. Government rules state no tenant can refuse to pay rent unless they are…
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7 reasons it’s a great time to sell

New Zealand’s outstanding response to containing the COVID-19 crisis has won global praise and also retained the core strength of our economy. This is never more evident than in the property market, where keen buyer interest continues despite the lockdown and social distancing restrictions. Median prices were up 13.7% to the end of March, and…
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Quick tips for sellers in COVID-19 market

Even as restrictions around isolation ease, if you’re looking to sell your home, you’ll need to modify your approach with some common-sense steps that take COVID-19 into account. As your agents, we’re happy to discuss the best marketing options for your home in these times. We’re seeing increasing use of 3D or virtual tours, video…
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Four moves that make you a smart buyer in COVID-19 market

Now Australia has flattened its COVID-19 curve, a discussion is starting about how we get ourselves back to normal in the coming months. Tough, courageous decisions lay ahead but one thing is for sure, a healthy property market will be at the top of the post-virus economy wishlist. Nothing powers our economy more than a…
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