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WHAT WE CAN ALL DO TO HELP THE HOUSING CRISIS
It’s not just media hype. We are in a full-blown housing crisis.What’s driving our out-of-control real estate market?Historically low interest rates. Never before has it been so cheap to borrow money to buy houses (or keep them as investments).Ridiculous amount of red-tape involved in building or development. 50-60%+ of a residential building development budget can be spent…
5 REASONS NOT TO SELL YOUR HOME PRIVATELY
It is completely understandable to be tempted by the idea of selling your home yourself, without the help of a real estate agent.Real estate agency fees are a sizeable amount of money no matter what the value of your property might be. And at the start of the process, the only number you have that…
HOW TO READ A BUILDING INSPECTION REPORT
When buying a home, coming to an agreement with the owners on price is just the first hurdle.The second, and the often biggest barrier to progress is the builder's report.The 'builder's report' is an inspection, usually commissioned by the buyer, where a qualified inspector goes through the property with a fine-tooth comb. They look for…
HOW TO APPROACH A MULTIPLE OFFER SITUATION
Every buyer wants to avoid a multiple offer situation if possible.We prefer to negotiate directly with the owner, one on one. It’s programmed into our genes to want to start off low, see what the seller comes back with, and maybe meet in the middle if it works for us.In a busy market though, a…
RECIPE OF THE MONTH; RUSTIC CHICKEN PIE
Ingredients 1 Tablespoon oil50g chopped bacon1/2 onion, chopped finely100g cooked chicken, shredded(one chicken breast is sufficient, or you can use more if you want)1-2 carrots, cooked and sliced1 kumara, cooked and cubed500ml chicken stock1 Tablespoon cornflour1/2 Tablespoon waterCobbler Topping:150g self-raising flourpinch of mixed herbs75g buttersalt to tastecold water to mixMethod Preheat oven to 210 degrees. Heat the…
HOW TO WORK OUT WHAT A HOUSE IS WORTH
This article will provide you with a quick, easy home valuation process to help you decide what any property is worth to you.Step 1. Consult online home valuation websites.Visit homes.co.nz (NZ), zillow.com (US), or realestate.com.au (AUS).Start by finding out what the online value estimators have to say. Their algorithms are getting better and better all the time. Take each number with…
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU FIND A HOME YOU LOVE!
If you have found a home you love but you’re not sure what the next steps are, this post will help you find out the information you need to move forward. Every single property is different, but there are some standard rules here which you can follow that will help you make smart, informed decisions. Let’s…
HOW TO SAVE MONEY ON YOUR POWER BILL (AND REDUCE YOUR HOME’S CARBON FOOTPRINT)
So often, what is good for your wallet is also good for the planet.When you make changes to your home to make it more energy-efficient, it reduces the amount of power required to heat it. Saving you money and saving energy. And since energy prices appear likely to keep increasing in the future, making these…
WHY YOU SHOULD INVEST IN MARKETING WHEN SELLING YOUR HOME.
When you go to put your home on the market, your salesperson may offer you an opportunity to invest in extra marketing options. Over and above what their standard plan includes.At this point you might understandably think:"Hey, I'm already paying you a commission. Why should I pay extra for advertising?"The reason is, to ensure you…
SHOULD YOU KEEP YOUR FIRST HOME AS AN INVESTMENT PROPERTY?
One of the questions potential first-time sellers face is whether or not they should keep their existing property as a rental when they move up to a bigger home.In this guide, we'll talk through the pros and cons and suggest some questions to consider if you find yourself in this position.But first, a disclaimer: The…
WHAT TO DO IF YOUR OFFER GETS TURNED DOWN
One of the most frustrating moments in any property-buying journey is when you make an offer on a property you love and the owners decide to turn it down.Emotions can be understandably high at this point and many buyers respond by giving up and walking away. Before you cut and run though, take a moment…
RECIPE OF THE MONTH; JAM DROPS
Ingredients 250g Butter, Softened2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract1 Egg Yolk1 Tablespoon Finely Grated Lemon Rind2¼ Cups Plain Flour, Sifted½ Cup Raspberry Jam¾ Cup Caster SugarMethod Preheat oven to 160°C. Place the butter and sugar in an electric mixer and beat for 8–10 minutes or until pale and creamy. Add the vanilla, egg yolk, and lemon rind and beat…
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