Smart negotiating is the fastest way to make money on property. Amy Hamilton Chadwick reveals the secrets of the experts, so you too can buy at the right price. Know your target. The biggest mistake that the average buyer makes is failing to do enough research says Alan Henderson, director or Erskine + Owen, who…
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Kiwis wanting an edge in the turbulent property market are now using buyer’s agents in a bid to safeguard their investments. Buyer’s agents like Erskine + Owen say nervous consumers are increasingly turning to organisations such as theirs to get the best deal possible. New Zealand buyer’s agents help the buyer end to end by…
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Increasing population numbers in Auckland, and limited supply of housing may see the kiwi dream of a 1/4 acre block become a thing of the past. Smaller sections, and more apartment blocks may change the way kiwis live in New Zealands biggest city forever. Director Lisa Phillips was asked to discuss Erskine + Owens prediction…
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Erskine + Owen Directors Alan and Lisa Henderson are regularly asked to comment on issues around property. Here are some articles that they were asked to comment on in April 2011. Scoop_18_4_11 Scoop Voxy_15_4_11 InfoNews_15_4_11 NBR_22_4_11
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This property is in Herne Bay in Auckland. The Herne Bay median house price went up by 47% in the 2003 – 2007 boom. For the same period the median house price in Glen Eden rose by 90%. Why did Glen Eden grow by so much more than Herne Bay? What is the Glen Eden…
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Buying a property involves a large financial commitment. Get it wrong and it could set you back years. Get it right and it could propel you forward. The sales agent represents the vendor, helping negotiate the highest and best terms for them. After all that is who pays them. But who represents the buyer? That’s…
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Buying a property is a big purchase. Get it wrong and it could set you back years. Get it right and it could propel you forward. Know Yourself Before you launch yourself at the sales agent – do a little research so that you don’t waste your time: Buying Power. Know exactly what you…
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As proponents of investing for the long term we spend a lot of time thinking long term. We’ve been looking pretty closely at what might trigger the next boom and what that boom might look like. One of the interesting issues that we’re pondering is around whether the next surge in prices will be a…
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Are you an ex-pat Kiwi? Many dream of owning their own little slice of unspoilt New Zealand. We know what it’s like to attempt a purchase while living on the other side of the world. There are some real challenges: Access to available property is limited – you can usually only see what’s on the net.…
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Demand for Housing Lifting?
Since the last post I have been to NY, London and Singapore presenting on the state of the NZ property market – in Feb 11. One of the key messages was that we have a growing demand for housing in Auckland, yet supply has not been keeping pace. Building consents last year were at their…
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