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Selling My Property – What to know?

Friday, April 27th, 2018

When selling property in Christchurch and the Canterbury region it is important to provide the appropriate documents as Christchurch has suffered a number of earthquakes.

Documentation

The EQC Scope of Works and evidence of completed works are important for allowing …

Real Estate Selling Methods – (What is the best method when selling my property?)

Friday, April 20th, 2018

Each sale method has benefits and each property requires different consideration. Recent market activity and conditions also need to be taken into account. There is simply not a one size fits all.

The most common sale methods used in real …

Christchurch Property Market Report & Trends 2018

Monday, April 16th, 2018

The statistics are telling us that there has been overall a 4.2% increase in the median price for our region in the past 12 months and that the average selling time is now 50 days.

The market is still producing …

Why do you need a Property Manager?

Thursday, February 15th, 2018

Peace of mind

There is nothing better than knowing an expert property management company is looking after your investment. You can be confident that returns are being maximized for you and the legislation is being dealt with correctly.

Having your

Christchurch House Prices & Real Estate

Friday, January 5th, 2018

According to Quotable Value figures in the last five years, house prices in Christchurch City have risen by 21%….

But over the same period, they have risen 71 per cent in Auckland has seen a rise of 71%, 44% in …

November Property Management Update

Thursday, December 7th, 2017

Property Management Update

So here we are again – the last few days of 2017 are certainly numbered!!

The month has been busy with a record month of leasing, as we have made the most of the last days of …

Whittle Knight & Boatwood How to get your bond back at the end of your tenancy.

Monday, November 27th, 2017

Whittle Knight & Boatwood How to get your bond back at the end of your tenancy.

Despite what some tenants may think, Property Managers are not out to make the bond inspection difficult, they want tenants to get their bonds …

TENANCY TRIBUNAL WRECKING BALL DECISION SMASHES UNSUSPECTING LANDLORD

Thursday, November 16th, 2017

TENANCY TRIBUNAL WRECKING BALL DECISION SMASHES UNSUSPECTING LANDLORD

On the 27th April 2017 at the Tenancy Tribunal in Dunedin, adjudicator Wilson made a ruling on a case that has sent alarm bells ringing and many think the ruling was grossly …

Property Management Update

Friday, November 10th, 2017

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT OCTOBER UPDATE

You know you are in the final 2 months of year in Property Management – the students are on study leave, those that are finished have moved back home for the summer (although their Tenancies are …

Will Christchurch Real Estate Face Changes with the New Overseas Buyers Ban?

Wednesday, November 1st, 2017

On Tuesday, the new Labour-led Government has announced that it would end foreign buying of existing houses.

 

On Tuesday, the new Labour-led Government has announced that it would end foreign buying of existing houses. This is done by classifying …