Buying at auction makes good sense
Posted by Neil Walker on June 12, 2010 · 1 Comment
When the market is flat, auction provides buyers with an opportunity to secure property at good market prices. That’s because sellers who choose to go to auction are usually more motivated to sell and are therefore keener to negotiate in order to get their property sold. From a buyer’s point of view, there’s nothing more [...]
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Why would you go to auction in this market?
Posted by Neil Walker on June 4, 2010 · Leave a Comment
That’s a question you often hear when the market goes quiet. For many sellers an auction turns out to be a disappointing experience, often leaving a bad taste after forking out money for advertising. But a well run auction campaign can produce a good result, even in a tight market. Watch this week’s video to [...]
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Have you paid too much?
Posted by Neil Walker on June 3, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Imagine this… You just got the phone call from the real estate agent letting you know that your offer on the house you have your heart set on has been accepted. You paid the GV (Government Valuation, or RV – Rating Valuation). Did you: A Pay too much? B Pay a [...]
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What is a buyers market?
Posted by Neil Walker on April 30, 2010 · Leave a Comment
That seems like an obvious question, but recently I have been surprised by the number of people who don’t actually know just what a buyers market is. Many people fail to see the signs that point to the type of real estate market we are in. If you are looking to buy or sell real [...]
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Best buy for families
Posted by JulieWalker on April 23, 2010 · Leave a Comment
5 Walsh Street, Mangapapa Quiet cul de sac, large sunny section, big roomy home. From the minute you pull into the driveway you can feel happy families here. There is masses of room in the back yard for the children to play, and a big sunny deck for after work bbqs and weekend get togethers [...]
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5 Reasons why investing in Gisborne property makes good sense
Posted by Neil Walker on April 15, 2010 · Leave a Comment
If you are looking to invest in residential property, then investing in Gisborne makes good sense. There are plenty of suitable houses for sale in Gisborne that make ideal investment properties. Here are five reasons why you should consider Gisborne as the place to invest.
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Mortgagee Sales in Gisborne
Posted by Neil Walker on April 2, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Despite hard times, there have not been a lot of mortgagee house sales in Gisborne recently. It looks as though some investors with apartments have been the worst hit, as guarantees on their investments have not been able to be delivered in full. Also of interest is that one lender accounted for 80% of recent [...]
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Leaky Homes – Why do they leak?
Posted by Neil Walker on March 27, 2010 · Leave a Comment
During the 1990s a considerable number of houses were built using methods that haven’t withstood the weather conditions in New Zealand. Because of the problems involving design, and installation of materials, these houses leak when it rains. In some cases the materials themselves were used inappropriately. Rotting balcony Once water or moisture gets behind certain cladding [...]
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Buying a property at auction is a good idea
Posted by Neil Walker on March 15, 2010 · Leave a Comment
When you are looking for a special house for sale and see that it’s going to auction, it’s your lucky day. Buying it at auction makes good sense. Auction is not something to fear, but rather it is an opportunity to own a home, bought through a robust process. There are some distinct advantages of [...]
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Here’s a Slice of Paradise
Posted by Neil Walker on March 11, 2010 · Leave a Comment
I thought I would take this opportunity to feature a special house for sale in Gisborne NZ. Many of our overseas investors and property seekers may be pleased to discover this little gem. 1053C Lavenham Road is a short 25 minute drive (on sealed roads) from Gisborne. It is set on nearly 6,500m2 of elevate [...]
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