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When preparing a property for sale, most sellers focus on photography and rightly so. Great images help capture attention and encourage buyers to explore further. But while photography creates interest, it doesn't always answer one of the most important que...
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Spring is traditionally one of the busiest times of year for real estate, but many people underestimate how much preparation happens before the for sale sign goes up. Properties that stand out in spring are often the result of planning that began weeks or e...
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New Zealand’s real estate sector has been subject to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws since 2019, and understanding how this impacts you as a seller is crucial. AML isn't just financial industry jargon - it's a legal framework that could directly affect you...
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Even though real estate agents are working on behalf of the vendor, experienced agents know that helping buyers is essential to getting the best outcome for everyone. In a tight market like Nelson’s, it pays to work with someone who’s upfront, responsive, a...
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If your parents are getting to the stage where the family home is too much for them, they might need your help to make their next move, here’s a few things that you will need to think about. 1. LEARN ABOUT THE LEGAL STUFF You need to find out as much as you...
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Spring is the perfect time to refresh our homes and reset our minds before we descend into the busiest time of year, aptly named the ‘silly season’, where entertaining, visitors and celebrations are a common occurrence. While we all want our homes to look t...
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Starting July 1, 2024, New Zealand's property sales rule is changing. Previously, if you bought and sold a property within certain time frames, you might have had to pay taxes on the profit. The new Bright-line rule shortens this period to just 2 years for ...
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COMMISSION While it might be tempting to choose a real estate agent solely based on their commission rate, there are several reasons why this may not be the best approach: • Limited Services: Agents who offer lower commission rates may cut corners on servic...
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VIEWINGS BY APPOINTMENT: Nearly 95% of my properties are sold to buyers we have introduced by way of an appointment viewing - even when open homes are an option, this is because we make ourselves available to buyers any day of our working week. POSITIVES • ...
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The pre-settlement inspection is a crucial step in the home buying process. It allows you to ensure that the property you're about to purchase is in the condition you expect and that all agreed-upon items and conditions in the sales contract have been met. ...
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Every year we see a big rush of properties go up for sale in spring. The weather is improving, gardens are blooming, houses look better and feel warmer. Sellers are also motivated by timelines, wanting to move before the end of the year. This spring rush c...
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2022 is nearly at a wrap - I know I say it every year, but is it getting faster or is life just busier! It’s been interesting with the most talk in 2022 spent discussing how the market is changing, the highs, the lows and the unknowns. It would be fai...
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There’s talk everywhere you look or read or listen ‘we’re entering a recession’ ‘this is a buyers’ market’ or the latest in the news lines yesterday ‘We have buyers with FOOP’ (Fear of Over Paying) my take on things is that we are entering a ‘Patient M...
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