Talking Real Estate » Steve Slicker Upper Hutt Real Estate

Selling Tenanted Property

Hi folks, Having had a number of properties for sale over the years that have been tenanted I thought I would discuss the choice vendors have to make when selling, do…

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How to pick a good property manager

Hi folks, The market is moving nicely as we enter the busy season.

Posted in Tenants, Rentals, Working With An Agent; 1 Minute(s) to read

BookABach, AirBnB... or traditional tenancy?

Hi folks, Who doesn’t want to put their feet up and watch their investment property make some money? Listing your home on short-term rental sites like Airbnb and BookaBach can be…

Posted in Tenants, Rentals; 1 Minute(s) to read

What Does a Real Estate Ad Need to Achieve?

Hi folks, Thought I would talk about property ads this week, a popular topic among my colleagues currently as we enter the listing season.

Posted in Advertising; 2 Minute(s) to read

Putting Your Advertising Dollar to Work

Hi folks, Even though it’s Winter people are still listing and selling homes and a number of issues have to be addressed prior to coming to the market including marketing so…

Posted in Advertising; 2 Minute(s) to read

Negotiating the selling price of a property

Hi folks, Negotiating the selling price of a property is often the most emotionally difficult part of the selling process, especially for vendors.

Posted in Pricing Your Property, Negotiation; 2 Minute(s) to read

Do elections affect house prices?

Hi folks, A general election can have a dampening effect on the housing market with many people likely to adopt a "wait and see" approach and delay making sale or purchase…

Posted in Pricing Your Property; 1 Minute(s) to read

Sell Your Property... or Rent It?

Hi folks, I thought I would ask the question, Is it ever financially sound to hold onto a property that doesn’t reach the desired price rather than sell for less? Agents often…

Posted in Investment; 2 Minute(s) to read

Doer-Uppers

Hi, Folks I have a couple of properties currently for sale that are most definitely “do-er uppers”, so this week thought I would discuss the potential perils and advantages of buying…

"The Best House in the Street"

Hi folks, I’m currently marketing a home which is presented to the market in a great condition, the price seems ridiculous given that you get 4 double bedrooms and an…

Posted in Investment; 3 Minute(s) to read