Anyone getting bored of this now?
So we all know we need to be in our bubbles - but it's getting a bit tiresome now right? We hear ya! We've been doing a few new things these last two weeks that is a first for Real Estate in NZ!
We held Live Virtual Open Homes on Sunday at 10.30am. Gavin has been showing you through the properties from the comfort of his lounge to your lounge. Check out this weeks here. If you're watching LIVE you can ask questions too and he can answer.
We've been so busy throughout the last 3 weeks, easily 10 x the enquiries we normally get. We had a few wines on Friday night after three properties closed at Tender with over 15 offers, in writing, being sent to the vendors. And we're proud to say 2 have gone under contract and we're negotiating 3 more right now. We had 10 appraisals last week and 3 are now listed with us with more to come. Bring on Level 3!
We're not saying this to show off either, we're saying this to show you that the market hasn't slowed and if anything is accelerating even more.
Too often we hear people saying 'I'll think about moving when the market cools' but what history has shown is that cooling very rarely happens and today's top will be yesterday's low. So if you're thinking about selling then try out our new Online Appraisal Form - fill it out here and we'll let you know what your property is worth in todays market in 24 hours - no pressure and all free.
Check Out Our Latest Property!
𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗕𝗟𝗨𝗘 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 - 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵
Since we're all stuck at home we'd love you to Blue Your Box in support of the Foundation and brighten up our Bubble Walks. Send us a pic of your Blue Box and Team Roberts will make the donation to Prostate Cancer Association on your behalf!
You can email, text, tag or message us with your entries.
Gavin.Roberts@harcourts.co.nz or 021 150 1476
Get the kids or flatmates involved. Get the whole street in on it. Rival the neighbours. Come on North Shore lets GO BIG and get our neighbourhood on TV!
Click on the image below to see Gavin and Michelle explain it all.
We all know how this 'down time' can actually be really stressful. While we're not battling traffic and timetables we're balancing bored kids, home schooling, work, zoom calls, cooking ALL the meals and how many times have you vacuumed since Level 4?!
So we'd like to share with you an activity book for all kids ages, even the big kid here made the frog! Download either as a pdf or an online magazine here. Get them baking, creating or enjoying the puzzles, while you have a sneaky cuppa in the spring sunshine.
The Impact Of Lockdown On The Housing Market
Speculations are rife as to what impact the current lockdown will have on the property market. If history is anything to go by, we would see activity plummet during a level 4 lockdown as it did in 2020 and then increase rapidly in the months following. Last year we saw the lowest volumes on record during lockdown, followed later in year by some of the highest volumes as depicted on the North Shore sales volumes graph below.
But will that replicate in 2021?
We have entered both level 4 lockdowns with rising prices and sales volumes close to average on a long-term basis. Entering the current lockdown, we have seen increased confidence from buyers - activity to date has remained high with high numbers of determined bidders active at our online auctions.
At the time of writing Harcourts Cooper & Co had sold 100% of their online auctions during the current lockdown (29/29). Stock available is at extreme low levels with less than 855 listings currently available on the North Shore on TradeMe.
A notable difference between the 2020 and 2021 lockdowns in the interest rate and lending environments. In March 2020, the Reserve bank cut interest rates by 0.75 percentage points and removed the LVR restrictions. Yet in 2021 they have advised that rates are set to rise and LVR restrictions tighter than before for investors.
As we head towards the usual busy Spring selling season it is likely that the current lockdown will in fact propel the market – with built demand during the current restricted conditions and the fuel of low interest rates, low stock numbers, low unemployment and confidence in the markets response following a lockdown.
Contact us if any of these coming property's tick the boxes for you as they will be snapped up as soon as they go on the market when we're out of Level 4. We can give you a private virtual tour and book you in for a Level 3 inspection.
𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝘆- 5 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 2 Lounges, Swimming Pool. An amazing property with elevated views right in the heart of Rangitoto Zone. Freehold Title.
𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱- 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 toilets - a tidy modernised property.
𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗹- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 toilets, 1 lounge and 1 dining - mixed suburban zone. Freehold Title.
𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶 𝗕𝗮𝘆- 5 bedrooms, 2 garage - good size family home in a prime location. Freehold Title.
𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 lounge, double garage and solar panels. Freehold Title.
𝗧𝗼𝗿𝗯𝗮𝘆- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1 lounge. Cross-lease unit, one of two. Excellent location and great for entry to the market.
𝗢𝘁𝗲𝗵𝗮- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 lounge, double garage. Single level brick and tile. Freehold Title.
Please give us a call if you would like some more information on any of these properties.
Current minimum fixed rates across the main banks:
1 year - 2.29%
2 years - 2.49%
3 years - 2.65%
4 years - 2.99%
5 years - 2.99%
We would love to help you with your property needs and that includes helping you with finances - we have trusted partners that we can introduce you to.
If you are looking to sell, buy or interested in a free property appraisal of your property, please do not hesitate to contact us.
NEW! PROPERTY & COFFEE CHATS
Each week Gavin will be jumping on the Facebook Page and doing Live Property & Coffee Chats start in to your house from his. Join in Live and ask questions or watch the replays. Click on the images above to watch the latest episodes.
They say the third quarter is the hardest of the marathon. Physically it shouldn't be, as you think your body would tire as you went on to the last few kilometres of the 42km. BUT it's our mind that slows us down. Thoughts like 'how can I run another 21km after I just did that far' pop up, slowing us down. Yet banishing those thoughts and focusing on how little you have to go makes for a faster third quarter.
I feel as we move through this 3/4 of Level 4 we need to keep our minds in the game and stay at home to save summer. And what a summer we'll have. Penny is already busting to create some awesome events for you to come to and have a drink with us.
Until then, stay safe and stay sane!
Gavin, Michelle, Sam, Trey and Penny
P.S. Remember to Blue Your Box for Prostate Cancer this month, take a picture and send it to us and we'll make a donation on your behalf!
