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First home buyers – 09 Reasons why you need to stop looking for your dream house

Post author:jacque
Post published:September 8, 2024
Post category:Property

For the first time in years, it’s a buyer's market in New Zealand and it’s never been a better time to buy for first home buyers. Yes, interest rates are still high, but house prices are the lowest they’ve been in years; still sitting at around 16% lower than when prices peaked in November 2021. Although the market is tough out there, sellers are motivated to sell, making it a great time for first home buyers (that’s you) looking to get a good deal on your first home.

What Happens When I Sell My First House To Buy My Next House?

Post author:jacque
Post published:July 24, 2024
Post category:Property

The current property market is looking quite bleak around the entire country. There is a more supply than demand currently, meaning that it’s a buyers market. This can be great if you’re thinking of purchasing a new house, but there may be some things that could trip you up when it comes to selling your own. In this article, we’ll discuss what the selling process involves, what the buying process involves and a top tip from our Founder and Mortgage Broker, Jeff, that might just save you from a very costly mistake and help you navigate this significant transition smoothly. Let’s get into it!

Common Property Management Mistakes

Post author:jacque
Post published:May 30, 2024
Post category:Property

When you’ve just acquired an investment property, there are a couple of decisions you need to make. One is whether or not you’re going to go with a property manager or whether you’ll manage this yourself. For those of you who are thinking – “why don’t I just manage this property myself? It’ll save me money as opposed to working with a property manager, and it sounds relatively straightforward” approach with caution - there can be many hidden risks that you’ll uncover along the way, which may cost you thousands.

How to Win a Tender – Handy Tips for Winning House Tenders

Post author:jacque
Post published:May 22, 2024
Post category:Property

In this article, we’re going to break down our top 9 straightforward, easy to implement strategies that can boost your chances in the competitive world of property tenders.

Should I Buy an Investment Property in the current market?

Should I Buy an Investment Property in the Current Market?

Post author:admin
Post published:December 7, 2023
Post category:Property

If you’re thinking that there is A LOT going on in the property market at the moment, you’re right. House prices are down, interest rates are up, and we have a new government whose policies aim to make owning rental properties a bit easier. During a time like this when house prices are down, you may be wondering whether it’s a good time to buy an investment property to build up your wealth. But how do you know?

Should I Buy an Investment Property in the current market?

What are the Different Ways I Can Sell My House?

Post author:admin
Post published:November 30, 2023
Post category:Property

What is happening in the housing market right now? Is it on its way up? Is it still on a downward trajectory or is it staying the same? And what on earth does this mean for me? In this article we are going to be talking about what's happening right now in the housing market and what Jeff is seeing from his perspective. We’ll also be talking about what opportunities you can be looking forward to, and what you can be doing right now to prepare to make the most of those opportunities.

What are we seeing is happening in the housing market currently

Post author:jacque
Post published:October 11, 2023
Post category:Property

Get Yourself Sorted Series: What have we learned from the 2008 recession?

Post author:jacque
Post published:May 24, 2023
Post category:Property

As New Zealand is likely headed towards a recession, we thought we’d put together three lessons we learned from the 2008 recession to help you get through the next one and ensure that it has the least amount of impact on you and your finances.

Is now a good time to buy an investment property or second home?

Post author:jacque
Post published:May 24, 2023
Post category:Property

In the current New Zealand housing market, it’s difficult not to notice that house prices are the lowest they’ve been in a long time, even though interest rates remain high. Economists predict that the end of the housing downturn may be in sight, and so you may be wondering, is now a good time to buy an investment property or second home in the current market.

I am buying a new build. What can I do to protect myself in the current market?

Post author:jacque
Post published:May 24, 2023
Post category:Property

When buying a new build, whether for an investment property or your family home, it pays to be cautious. As the housing market cools, it has become obvious that some building companies have bitten off more than they can chew and cannot fulfil their duties as to the costs, timeframes or builds promised to their home buyers.

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First home buyers – 09 Reasons why you need to stop looking for your dream house
For the first time in years, it’s a buyer's market in New Zealand and it’s never been a better time to buy for first home buyers. Yes, interest rates are still high, but house prices are the lowest they’ve been in years; still sitting at around 16% lower than when prices peaked in November 2021. Although the market is tough out there, sellers are motivated to sell, making it a great time for first home buyers (that’s you) looking to get a good deal on your first home.
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