You’ve seen your dream home – the only problem is it isn’t built yet. Is it ever a good idea to buy off the plans? The short answer is yes – there are some advantages to buying property before it’s been built, but there are some obvious cons too. The trick, as with any purchasingRead more
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If your property is in need of repair or you’re even considering a few renovation projects to get it ready for sale, there are a few things you need to consider first. Whilst well planned, cost-effective renovations can certainly add value to a home, there is always the risk of over-capitalising. That’s why it paysRead more
If you’re preparing to sell your home, you may have started to go through the process of tidying, decluttering and making modest repairs, but to really make your home stand-out against the competition, have you considered property staging? What is property staging/styling? Professional home staging or styling is the process of using a property stylistRead more
Spring is finally here! We’ve made it through the cold and wet winter months, Daylight Savings is around the corner and everywhere flowers are blooming. As well as improving everyone’s overall feeling of wellbeing, the warmer weather and longer days are a good opportunity to embark on some basic maintenance jobs around your rental property. NowRead more
The commonly held view goes something like this: All mortgagee sales go for a song because the bank just wants to get rid of the property as soon as possible to cover the debt. Mortgagee sales can represent a great opportunity for the right buyer, in the right market, at the right time. However, theRead more
In a competitive market one of the questions we most encounter from homeowners is should we buy or sell first? Harcourts New Zealand CEO, Chris Kennedy shares his thoughts on the matter. It comes up because in a tightly competitive market homeowners are often worried they’ll miss out on a rare dream home if they waitRead more
When it comes to buying investment property, is rental yield the iron-clad indicator you can take to the bank? Or is it another statistic that can mislead or misrepresent the potential of a property? If you’re looking for investment property, consider rental yield as one tool in your kit, albeit an important tool. It indicatesRead more
So you’re ready to start looking for a new home in earnest? Congratulations! Inspecting potential properties can be both fun and at times draining. Before you begin inspecting property at open homes, the best thing to do is to have a list of features in mind. These would be your must-have features, nice-to-have features andRead more
What is rateable value, capital value, government value and market value? A question frequently asked and confused by many. In Australia and New Zealand the rateable value (RV) is the value set by the local authority or council in order to determine rates for a property. The RV is also known as the capital valueRead more
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