Category: Downsizer

Five factors to consider before buying a holiday home

When the sun is shining and you’re enjoying a wonderful holiday at a resort or in a seaside town, it’s so easy to start dreaming of owning a holiday home. With sun-kissed beaches and streets teeming with people, you could be lured into believing owning a holiday home that you could also rent could be…
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Property predictions and tips for 2025

Real estate prices displayed considerable resilience in 2024, but the burning question now is whether the supply and demand equation will keep values buoyant while we all wait for the much-promised and delayed interest rate cuts. Predicting when rates might fall from 4.35% is like playing roulette. With so many economic and geo-political factors in…
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It’s not too late to catch the summer sale vibes

Now the holidays are coming to an end, are you rushing to get your home onto the market before the days start to cool and the nights draw in? If so, it’s worth moving quickly to catch the last of the summer buyers. There’s no doubt summer is a great time to sell. Yet, the…
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Slow market poised for promise of rate cuts

The false expectation that Australia would see interest rates tumbling by now has played a significant role in dampening the spring sales season, according to industry researcher CoreLogic. Its newly-released numbers show prices have continued to hold their ground but the number of transactions were less than historic norms. For the three months ending November…
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Start planning now for an autumn sale

Planning ahead is a profitable strategy in real estate, especially if you’re thinking of selling your home in today’s market conditions. Achieving your price ambitions will be possible – so long as they’re not too out of step with market reality – but you’re going to have to make your home shine. You’re probably asking…
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Is it time to check your home insurance policy?

Every year, most owners will get a reminder to pay their home and contents insurance, and then transfer the cash without understanding exactly what they’re buying.  So, what does the average policy cover? Firstly, let’s differentiate between home and contents cover. If you’re insuring your house, then your home policy should cover the structure of…
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Property values bucking economic trends

Economic news might have been less than we’d have wanted for Christmas, but the property market is showing signs of resistance. And that’s good news for buyers and sellers alike. Prices are on the rise for the first time in seven months, according to the monthly Valocity housing report. While the 0.7% rise is not…
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Value growth and rising deal numbers likely for 2025

As we enter 2025, Kiwis will be wondering what the property market holds for the next 12 months, and whether values will start to rebound on the back of some aggressive rate-cuts from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. As an experienced agency, we can see a mixed picture that’s going to be dominated by…
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Nine-point strategy to find your ideal investment property

Values rise, transactions up as rate cuts boost optimism

Two mortgage rate cuts of 0.5% in succession have given Canadians renewed optimism about the property market. The national average sale price has risen 7.4% to $694,411, according to new figures from the Canadians Real Estate Association (CREA). And with our cash rate now 3.25% – one of the lowest among developed economies – homebuyers…
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How to plan a stress-free relocation

Moving can be a daunting task, filled with logistical challenges and emotional upheaval. But it doesn’t have to be a chaotic experience.  By implementing proactive planning strategies, you can minimize stress and ensure a seamless and efficient relocation.  Here’s how to navigate your next move with ease: Start Early and Stay Organized To ensure a…
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