Andrew Duncan - Real Estate Blogger. Co-founder at relatable.co.nz. Tips, advice and market commentary with a bit of off topic ranting thrown in for good measure. I love working with nice people, enjoying plant-based food, CrossFit, NFL and living in Wellington, New Zealand.
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Buying your first home is a damn big deal. Not only from a financial perspective but from an emotional point of view as well. Kudos to you for embarking on this journey! When buying with a partner, spouse or friend, the purchase of a first home represents a huge leap of faith in your relationship. On the other hand, if you are achieving the incredibly admirable feat…
It often comes as a complete surprise to owners, that a real estate salesperson will ask them to pay not only their commission but a separate advertising bill on top (and up front). This advertising program usually comes to thousands of dollars. Which begs the one question that nearly every owner ponders at some point in the home selling process: “If I am paying my…
Would you like to have a mortgage broker on your team who: Works weekends and answers the phone late at night? Refuses to take ‘no’ for an answer when dealing with banks? Will stick by you for 5 years if that’s what it takes to help you find the right home? Click play (6min audio) to hear stories from the coal face from one of…
In 2016, my Wife and I visited 21 Countries in 6 months while traveling around Europe. We stayed in countless Airbnb’s, usually for 3-4 nights at a time. Throughout our travels, we constantly found ourselves making comments like: “This place is nice & clean, but it’s so frustrating that it doesn’t have ‘x’.” The funny thing is, usually it was only tiny details that were…
Supply and demand. It makes all the difference. Teachers have been preaching to us about it since 5th form but sometimes we just forget the basics. It’s easy to pick on the Auckland property market, I know I certainly have. After years of ridiculous growth, surely it was bound to endure a correction? North Shore City Median Sale Price, 2010 – 2017 How could prices…
In this weeks mailbag, we discuss pre-auction offers! Read on for tips, advice and a little-known clause that could give you a massive advantage when making an offer pre-auction. Question: When (is it a good idea) to do a pre-auction offer? This property is priced within its evaluation range 650-680 price indication. I’d really like the property, but the agent says (any) preauction offer would…
One thing stronger than our fear of missing out is our fear of making a bad decision. we become paralysed with indecision and anxiety when presented with too many choices. Isn’t it interesting how we get paralysis by analysis over something as simple as buying a vacuum cleaner, or deciding which hotel to book? You experience it on an even more intense level when you go…
The big talking point this month… There are now 671 properties for sale in Wellington City (as at 16/11/17). Up 46% from what we had only 6 weeks ago (there were 460 properties on the market at the start of October). The delayed Spring rush is in full effect now that the election is all wrapped up and we have a new government in place….
An extreme shortage of properties caused the Wellington median sale price to jump 8.7% in September. Read on to find out how this came about. But first… Uber sees 100% increase in new driver applications! An underwhelming 181 properties changed hands in Wellington City in September (based on REINZ stats). To put this in perspective, nearly twice as many properties (334) sold in September last…
Are you contemplating selling your plaster home? In this article, I outline the seven key steps you need to take to maximise your chances of achieving a successful sale. Disclaimer: I am not a builder. Please, please, please speak to your solicitor, building inspector and other professional advisers as necessary before buying or selling a plaster home. This information is based on my experience working…