The strong performance of the Sydney property market before the coronavirus crisis struck suggests a resilience in buyer interest that could spur a bounce-back when restrictions are lifted. Data shows values in the Sydney market grew 13% in the year to March on the back of an increase in sales volumes of 25%. Fears for…
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Melbourne property values have entered the coronavirus crisis at record high levels, giving the market confidence that pent-up demand and positive buyer sentiment will return quickly. Property values were up 12% in the year to March 2020, according to the latest research of industry leader CoreLogic. This was powered by sales volumes that were 11.6%…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The coronavirus has changed our lives in ways we could not have imagined just a few weeks ago. Many people wanting to buy or sell property have withdrawn from the market, while others decided to make the most of the opportunity of dampened demand. Here are the five most common questions we’re being asked right…
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