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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.
Everything you need to know about Meth contamination in residential property
A new report has been released by the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor which questions all our assumptions…
Will the owner get offended if I make an offer below asking price?
I was recently quoted in an article on stuff by Susan Edmunds, titled: Properties typically sell between 2%…
Mailbag: How do you feel the real estate industry needs to change?
I recently asked my newsletter recipients the following 3 questions: How do you feel the real estate industry…
5 Questions to ask yourself before buying your first home
Buying your first home is a damn big deal. Not only from a financial perspective but from an emotional point…
The Kiwi home buyer’s secret weapon… A mortgage broker that goes above and beyond
Would you like to have a mortgage broker on your team who: Works weekends and answers the phone…
Mailbag: When is it a good idea to make a pre-auction offer?
In this weeks mailbag, we discuss whether it’s a good idea to make a pre-auction offer. Read on…
When is the right time to buy? Should you try to ‘time the market’?
One thing stronger than our fear of missing out is our fear of making a bad decision. We…
Q&A Mailbag: Should you buy an apartment as your first home?
In this weeks mailbag, we answer a common question about whether you should consider buying an apartment as…
Who should first home buyers (and real estate agents) vote for?
The home ownership rate in NZ is currently the lowest it has been in 66 years (approx 63%).…
“On Work” by Kahil Gibran
Some Wednesday motivation for all your hard working people out there. And a little bit of encouragement for…