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I love helping people make smart property decisions when buying real estate.
Are you trying to work out the value of a property? Check out my 5 step home valuation process.
You will also find tips below on how to win a tender, how to bid at an auction, or just how to negotiate in general.
I even cover topics like mortgage applications, multiple offer scenarios and buying when you have a home to sell.
How to approach a multiple offer situation
UPDATED: May 2020 Everyone wants to avoid a multiple offer situation. We all want to negotiate directly with…
How to negotiate real estate: Tips for every scenario
The tips and strategies in this article will help you maximise your chances of securing the right home…
Timeless real estate advice
Here are 10 key pieces of real estate knowledge or ‘truths’ that I have learned throughout my career.…
Buying a home when you have one to sell
Is having a house to sell holding you back from moving to your dream home? In this podcast…
Should I buy a home in a seller’s market?
Please note: I am not a qualified financial adviser and the opinions offered here are purely my own.…
Should you buy a cross-lease property?
I often get asked about cross-lease properties. It can be a confusing form of ownership, especially if you…
What you need to know about Conditional vs Unconditional offers.
If you are buying a home for the first time, or if you haven’t made an offer in…
How to avoid paying too much for a property
This article will give you tips on how to avoid paying too much when buying a home. It…
Q&A: “Am I better off dealing with the listing agent?”
A quick introduction… In real estate sales, the listing agent is the person who has been hired by…
Opinion: Houses might be more expensive, but our parents still envy us…
I believe we have a housing affordability issue in New Zealand. I fear for friends of mine who are…