Talking Real Estate
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…
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…
Rental Investments: Think Like a Tenant
Hi folks, In the last couple of months I have had a couple of multi –unit properties to sell so thought this would be a good time to revisit rental investments,…
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Maximising Income From Rental Property
Hi folks, Most experienced investors understand that $500 a week for fifty two weeks a year means more money in their pocket than $550 a week with several weeks vacancy during…
Why you should inspect those other properties
Hi folks, In light of the shortage of listings in the Upper Hutt market compared with recent years I thought I would ask the question, “As a buyer, have you ever…
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Virtual Tours of a Property
Hi folks, I thought I would talk about a marketing tool raised at an appraisal this week regarding the internet and the various selling tools it can utilise.
Communication is the Key to a Successful Sale
Hi folks, Most vendors would choose the agent who they think will get them the highest price for their property.
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Different Methods of Sale
Hi folks, In my last column of 2009 I discovered that the number of sales in Upper Hutt had decreased substantially, this looks like an ongoing trend that shows no sign…
Conducting a Safe Open Home
Hi folks, I thought I would re-visit safe open homes.