Our 1pm Update ๐
Anyone a bit bored of this? We know we have to but it's still a little tiresome. HOWEVER we've been focusing on the positives and what we CAN do. And list and sell properties is what we CAN do, and boy, we've been doing a LOT of that.
Since we last popped into your inbox we've sold 5 properties, listed 6 more and conducted 19 appraisals (probably a few more by the time I hit send). Trey has also called over 3,500 individual people on our database and is now in a race to contact everyone before the restrictions ease....I feel it's his competitive sporting background coming out in him!
The OCR has raised and we've seen prices of petrol, groceries and property shoot up. We have more on this below and what that means for you.
All our auctions are online now, and will be for a while yet. But before you worry about this, we're actually seeing a better clearance rate than in person - who would have thought! Private Kiwis ah? Each auction has had between three to eight bidders per property as the demand to move is great. Lockdown seems to be doing one of two things to people - more babies or need for more alone time!
Below is the training done by famous (infamous...?) Andrew North on How to Win at Auction so you can feel comfortable with the new process as either a seller or buyer. Dive in and watch....
As Gavin can't sit down and have a coffee with you and chat (one of his favourite activities right behind having a wine with you) he's been keeping the Property and Coffee Chats going. He has been holding them live on Facebook, but we know if you've missed one it can be a bit tricky to scroll down a Facebook feed - so we've put them on a YouTube Playlist for you to Binge watch! Check it out here.
New CV's are due out from the Council VERY soon and we've had an influx of people wanting to know what they're to expect. This can range from wanting to know what their property is valued at now to sell, to refinance and make use of the capital gain or just to know what to expect in Rates that will increase.
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.
We're proud to say that Blue Your Box was a success and something the Prostate Cancer Association is wanting to run with next year too. So be prepared to go head to head with other streets and neighbourhoods in 2022!
We know it's not been great news with the gem of kids going back to school for Term 4 and then that being ripped away from you to have an unknown date....
So, we have whipped up something to help over the long weekend. 28 Pages of spooky treats and a few crafts that we even enjoyed doing!
Click here to open the online book.
You can download and print from here too.
Are Property Prices Really Going Up Faster Than Food and Fuel Prices?
You all will have seen the OCR raised and articles on inflation being the highest it's been in 10+ years. Fuel prices have soared to an all time high and then the only legit place we can shop has hiked prices so that we're now spending up to 20% of our take home wage on groceries. It might have something to do with all the treats we're popping in the trolly to get through the days ....!
But a trend that hasn't taken us by surprise as we've seen it throughout the year and now as we're in lockdown house prices are increasing - by 29% for the North Shore. Coupled with days to sell (ie. days from making the property go live to sold) and lower stock this is the right time to sell - we are seeing a peak.
If the next words off your tongue is 'but where will we move to if there is no stock and high prices?' then you're not the only one to say this to us. We have been advising our sellers
- to have longer settlement dates giving you time to find the right next move
- to work with us as we know lots of people in the same boat, wanting to sell but waiting, meaning we have lots of off market opportunities.
- we know how to gazump other agents and get you in at a lower price
- the market will cool as the boarders open up and people move back overseas.
If youโre thinking of selling and wanting to get yourself sorted before Christmas or ready for the new school year and be in zone then give us a ring on 021 150 1476 to chat about your options further.
๐ช๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐๐ผ ๐บ๐ผ๐๐ฒ ๐ฏ๐๐ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ถ๐๐ป'๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐ต๐ผ๐๐๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐บ๐ผ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ผ? We're hearing that a LOT lately. But what we want to share with you is there is more than meets the TradeMe Eye!
We have lots of vendors not wanting to go to a live market just yet. Reasons range from health issues to being famous! This then creates an Off Market Listing = great properties that only people in the know know about ๐๐
Give the team a call on 021 150 1476 to have a chat about any of the properties and if appropriate we'll book you in a time to view them!
๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ป๐ ๐๐ฎ๐- 5 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 2 Lounges, Swimming Pool. An amazing property with elevated views right in the heart of Rangitoto Zone. Freehold Title.
๐ ๐ถ๐น๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฑ- 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 toilets - a tidy modernised property.
๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ ๐๐ถ๐น๐น- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 toilets, 1 lounge and 1 dining - mixed suburban zone. Freehold Title.
๐๐ถ๐น๐น๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 lounge, double garage and solar panels. Freehold Title.
๐ง๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1 lounge. Cross-lease unit, one of two. Excellent location and great for entry to the market.
๐ข๐๐ฒ๐ต๐ฎ- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 lounge, double garage. Single level brick and tile. Freehold Title.
Give us a call on 021 150 1476 to have a chat and book in to see any of the properties.
ALL 30 to 50% OVER CV!
Interest rates have been on the upwards move last week with all banks increasing their rates. The banks specials vary quiet significantly:
1 year - 2.85%
2 years - 3.25%
3 years - 3.55%
4 years - 3.99%
5 years - 4.29%
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.
We can't wait to see you soon this summer, either to market your property, show you through one or a quick chat at the beach.
Gavin, Michelle, Sam, Trey and Penny
P.S. Remember to grab a quick online appraisal here >>
