Coming To You From The Pub….FINALLY!
WE ARE OUT! Yahoo - how good is it to be social again and better still - have someone bring you food they have made and then they clean up too? Brilliant. We have really missed it and loved having a Christmas lunch on Friday afternoon to celebrate what has been a year of turbulence.
As we reflected over a few drinks, we realised just how amazing YOU have been. We've been coming to you in so many different ways over the year, from saying hi on your doorstop, then in your inbox and on your Facebook feed and Instagram Stories. We've showed you through properties at Open Homes and then virtually online and by private viewings wearing masks. We've sold homes onsite and then online.
We're not going to sugar coat it - it has been a WHOLE lot of learning and adapting to weekly announcements. BUT together we have all got there and one thing is for sure - property is still New Zealander's number one investment and we utterly love being part of that process for you.
So here's to US and YOU!
This week on the Property and Coffee Chats Gavin will be joined by Jen Baird - CEO of REINZ.
Jen joined REINZ in July 2021. Prior to joining REINZ, Jen was the General Manager, City Growth, for the Hamilton City Council. Her role included responsibility for planning for the long-term future of a metropolitan scale city.
Prior to this, Jen was Chief Marketing Officer at Barfoot & Thompson for nearly 10 years, and she also spent two years as Manager Communications and Brand at Radius Health Group.
Join them Friday live at 10.30am on Facebook and be ready to hear about Jen's position on Auckland property market and what 2022 is shaping up to be.
We've seen the market move - so it's important you have the correct evaluation of your property with TODAY's market. We've made it super easy to get this valuation by filling 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.
How can it be that kids are off school again?
But yep - here we go again!
So we thought we'd keep the support up and provide some ideas for you to entertain them on those days you can't lock them outside or go to the beach with them!
Click here to see in FlipBooks and use the down arrow to download and print the pages you want.
Call the team on 021 150 1476 today.
We have seen property numbers double on TradeMe now - an indication of how the market is moving but not an absolute number. During Level 4 and early Level 3 we saw around 750-800 properties on TradeMe. Today there are 1,350 listed for the North Shore.
All indicators tracked by REINZ have shown reduced buyer demand and decreased upward pressure on prices.
Buyers FOMO reading (fear of missing out) has fallen to a level not seen since April last year when the country was in its first nationwide lockdown and house prices were widely expected to decline.
The good news is that requests for appraisals have risen, more vendors appear to be stepping forward with more realistic assessments of market prices, and price growth is slowing slightly. This is to be expected with interest rates climbing (see below the up to date rates) and inflation climbing.
All in all, what you were told your house was worth five months ago might need a review - so give us a call on 021 150 1476 and we can give you an updated appraisal, all for free. We are proud to say we have an appraisal accuracy of 3% within the sale price - so we don't blow smoke up you to make you feel better - we are here to be WITH you throughout the process.
Our first Red Light Week and we have a couple of gem Off Market Properties to show you through - give the team a call on 021 150 1476 to have a chat and book a time to view.
𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶 𝗕𝗮𝘆 - 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2 lounge, double garage. Freehold Title. Elevated views.
𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱- 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 toilets - a tidy modernised property.
𝗢𝘁𝗲𝗵𝗮- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 lounge, double garage. Single level brick and tile. Freehold Title.
Interest rates are continuing the upwards move of interest rates. The banks specials vary quiet significantly:
1 year - 3.6%
2 years - 4.3%
3 years - 4.89%
4 years - 4.85%
5 years - 5.05%
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.
Enjoy the Christmas festivities and pop by for a coffee and a chat; we have missed your smiley face!
We will pop in your inbox one last time before the office officially closes on Christmas Eve until Jan 10. However we are always on the phone ready to chat to you - might just be while we'r pulling in a big snapper.
But until Christmas Eve we are full steam ahead with open homes, new listings and auctions until Santa comes down the chimney!
Gavin, Michelle, Sam, Trey and Penny
P.S. Remember to grab a quick online appraisal by clicking the button and we will come back to you in 24 hours.
