Prime riverbank home

Hidden away on a rear site this riverbank property is the perfect retreat from our busy world. At 6 Marian Drive,  Gisborne, time seems to stand still. You experience the calming effect of just being here. Mature trees play host to incredible bird life and while the gardens on this 2000 sq m are established, [...]

New RV’s out soon

The new RV’s (Rating Valuations) for Gisborne are due out on 10 December 2011. Effective from September 2011, they are meant to represent a snapshot of property values. RV’s replaced the old GV’s sometime ago. However RV’s do not purport to be an accurate assessment of market value. Land Mass Technologies (the company who did [...]

A smart retirement option

For many folk of retirement age, the option of going into Beetham, Ryman or another managed complex Gisborne  is not an option they are seeking. Often a new home is not an option either, as the cost may be beyond the available resources. This property on 84 Ormond Road may prove to be the solution. Built [...]

Street smart

Looking at 108 Rutene Road, it is easy to see why it has caught your eye. The colonel style has a timeless appeal and when you step inside, the property continues to delight. Spacious, airy and with a sensible floor plan, the attraction grows. But the real benefits of living here will be the convenience of [...]

Why Affordability Surveys are flawed

The article in the New Zealand Herald reported that research has just found that owning your own home in New Zealand is unaffordable for many folk. Their data suggests it is more affordable to own a home in New York. But is this really true? They take the “average” household income and divide it into [...]

Seems like we are in the back waters

Last week I was over in Sydney visiting family and I couldn’t help making the comparisons between Gisborne, our little spot on the East Coast of NZ and the bustling vibe  of  the Australian super city. They are worlds apart, like chalk and cheese really. One is active, prosperous, vibrant while the other is sleepy hollow. [...]

Walker team just got a whole lot bigger

Last week’s merger of Walker Real Estate and the Harveys residential team has make  the company a whole lot bigger. There are now 9 residential agents, all specialising in selling homes in Gisborne City. That makes Walker Real Estate the largest residential team in town and is likely to push their market share to over [...]

Walker Holds Market Share

Despite strong competition from the 13 agencies competing in the Gisborne residential property  market, the team at Walker Real Estate has held 20% market share for the first half of 2010. While some agencies may have a good month and are quick to quote a high market share figure for that month, it’s the results [...]

Sure to bring a smile

163 Stout Street is one of those homes that has a great feel about it.Totally understated from the street, this villa is an absolute delight. Full of character and cosy charm, it’s a real show stopper with it’s comfortable interiors and private outdoor living. It is located in popular Mangapapa close to schools and only [...]

NZ Herald quarterly report

Today the NZ Herald published a 27 page  supplementary property report. Interestingly while it features most of the north island cities, there is no mention of Gisborne. Even Rotorua and Hastings are cited. I wonder why we are forgotten? However, at least QV have included us in their statistical report. Tomorrow I shall post a [...]

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