Property investors throughout most parts of New Zealand are enjoying gains in their rental income, but those increases are occurring at decreasing rates. Rents rose by 4.0% (as per the flow measure) in the year to July 2022, according to the most recent data from Stats NZ. That was down from 4.9% year-on-year growth in…
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Thanks to La Nina, the recent weather patterns have made it hard to believe spring has actually sprung, and that we’re at the start of the peak real estate selling season. One of the most common questions asked of a real estate agent is why spring is the best time of year to sell? At…
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Inflation and rising fuel prices are now impacting our utility bills, and you’ll likely have seen a steep increase in the cost of gas and electricity in the past few months. But, unlike the price of broccoli or petrol, there is something you can do to help reduce the running costs of your home. As…
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If you’re preparing to sell your home now the spring sales season has arrived, you should not underestimate the impact on prospective buyers of a bountiful garden full of colour. Even if you don’t have a green thumb, planting a few annuals to fill gaps in your flower beds will give your home an extra…
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As many sellers consider investing in renovations to maximise the value of their property before it goes on the market, understanding how to best work with tradespeople will help to achieve an outstanding result. Talking to an agent before starting a major renovation is also a good idea. You should seek advice on potential improvements…
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With the real estate sector realigning itself to more usual behaviour after the amazing double-digit growth trends of the past two years, the savvy buyers who’ve stayed in the market are scouring listings and quizzing agents for bargains. And while buyers might not be displaying the exuberance of the past two years, plenty are seeking…
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We’re entering an interesting period in the real estate market as interest rates climb; buyers will start to low-ball offers and sellers will hold on to an asking price they might have achieved 12 months ago. So most people in the market today will need to buckle in for some initial disappointment and frustration but…
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It’s a wonderful feeling to be the buyer of a new home; walking through the door as an owner for the first time signals a new and exciting chapter in your life. And, let’s face it, those moments don’t come along too often. With home ownership comes responsibility, of course. It’s important you create a…
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Any owner who’s sold a home before will know the low-budget, high-quality improvement that can be achieved by repainting the property before it goes on the market. When preparing for sale, it’s good to adopt the light and bright strategy that makes rooms feel bigger. Dark and bold colours can give buyers a shrinking feeling,…
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Attending open homes can be a lost opportunity if you’re not focused on giving each property a thorough inspection and being open to the possibility that you could live there. You’re wasting your time if you stroll in and out without asking the agent a question to ascertain the potential value of the property and…
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