Selwyn Times: November 28, 2017

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BY TOM DOUDNEY
One of the district’s major promotional
events wi l not go ahead next
year but an organiser says she is
hopeful this is no th end.
The bie nial Celebrating Selwyn,
which promotes local exhibitions,
art studios, restaurants, gardens and
It has b en run every two years
since 2 07, including in 20 1 shortly
after the February earthquake. In
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Celebrating Selwyn chairwoman
Wendy Rockhouse said organisers
have had to a cep they didn’t have the
manpower to try and get more groups
registered in time to produce promotional
material ahead of th event.
“It was te ribly disa pointing for
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BY TOM DOUDNEY
One of the district’s major promotional
events wi l not go ahead next
year but an organiser says she is
hopeful this is no th end.
The bie nial Celebrating Selwyn,
which promotes local exhibitions,
a l art of studios, us, especia restaurants, ly myself,” gardens Mrs and
Rockhouse said.
“I think Celebrating Selwyn has a
place in the calendar because there
is so much diversity out here but
it wi l n ed to have people that are
prepared to work at it. I have put in
hundreds of hours myself - and you
n ed to. • Turn to page 2
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Navigating the
multi-offer process
Whether you’re buying or selling a
property it’s a good idea to learn as much
as you can about the different methods
used in New Zealand. One that confuses
a lot of people is the multi-offer process,
where all interested prospective buyers are
encouraged to submit their best offer and
the seller can choose whichever one looks
most attractive.
“This process is designed to give all
potential buyers an equal shot,” explains
Real Estate Agents Authority chief
executive Kevin Lampen-Smith.
“The process is not like an auction where
an agreement is automatically formed
with a successful bidder. The seller is not
obliged or required to accept any particular
offer in this situation; they may accept one
offer, reject all offers, or choose to negotiate
further with one particular party.”
The actual form that a multi-offer process
takes can differ from agency to agency – it’s
not defined in law or set by the Real Estate
Agents Authority (REAA).
A multi-offer process can only be
described as such when there is more than
one offer in writing – a real estate agent
is not allowed to pretend that there are
genuine competing offers if they do not
exist.
“Agents are expected to clearly explain the
process and any relevant paperwork to all
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prospective buyers and sellers,” Lampen-
Smith says.
“If you’re unsure about anything, ask
the agent to clarify it or seek advice from
your lawyer. It’s far better to do this at
the beginning than face confusion and
disappointment further down the track.”
All the offers are presented fairly in this
process and a real estate agent must not
favour one over another.
All prospective buyers should know that
they need to put their very best offer on the
table, Lampen-Smith says.
Some real estate agencies will hold on to
the first offer they receive while they check
for others, effectively creating a multi-offer
process.
“This may feel unfair if you think that
your offer should ‘win’ because it was
in first, but it’s worth remembering that
the agent is working for the seller. Their
primary responsibility is to get the seller
the best outcome, considering both price
and any conditions from buyers such as
settlement date or being subject to finance.”
If as a prospective buyer you are told
that a sale is a multi-offer process but the
situation later changes to a stand-alone
offer, you must be told about this and get
a chance to review your offer and submit a
new one.
How to give a multi-offer
process your best shot
1. Do as much homework on a property as
you can before making the offer so you
minimise any risks. This is important for
many reasons; not least because it may
help you eliminate some conditions and
help you determine what your ‘best’ offer
will be.
2. When thinking about the offer, it’s worth
considering how you would feel if you
found out that a higher offer had been
accepted ahead of yours. If you think you
would be prepared to pay more, then it’s
better to make that decision at the start
than when it’s too late.
3. There is often confusion around
timeframes in a multi-offer process,
especially if a potential buyer thinks they
are the only people who are interested.
Talk to the real estate agent marketing
the property to make sure you are clear
about any deadlines and about the sale
process as a whole.
4. Remember that the highest offer is not
always the winner. If you were a seller,
would you prefer a higher offer or one
with fewer conditions? It’s impossible to
guess what kind of offer will suit a seller’s
particular circumstances, but it’s a good
idea to eliminate as many barriers to a
swift and easy sale as you can.
5. Want to get in early? Include an expiry
time on your offer. This kind of sunset
clause means the agent must present it to
the seller so they can consider it before it
expires.
For independent advice on buying or
selling property, check out www.reaa.
govt.nz.
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BRIGHT LIGHTS: This year’s Pre bleton Christmas display at Carl and Maur en Seaward’s Shands Rd property is almost ready to open – and the
couple say it wi l be bi ger and brighter than ever. • Story, page 8
Celebrating Selwyn canned QUALITY
Selwyn
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Somewhere: 221 Christchurch Road, Christchurch Open home Sunday 2.30-3.30pm
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REAL ESTATE LIMITED
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Ladbr oks, Tai Tapu, L eston, Lincoln, Southbridge, Pre bleton, Halswe l, Ro leston, Templeton, Burnham, West Melton, Darfield, Arthurs Pa s
More than a shopping centre!
70-76 Ro leston Drive, Ro leston
Ladbr oks, Tai Tapu, L eston, Lincoln, Southbridge, Pre bleton, Halswe l, Ro leston, Templeton, Burnham, West Melton, Darfield, Arthurs Pa s
500,000 light show
BRIGHT LIGHTS: This year’s Pre bleton Christmas display at Carl and Maur en Seaward’s Shands Rd property is almost ready to open – and the
couple say it wi l be bi ger and brighter than ever. • Story, page 8
Celebrating Selwyn canned QUALITY
Price: $ 000,000
Sale by Deadline Wednesday 13th May 5pm (unle sold prior)
YOUR LOGO
R E A L E S T A T E
events, was due to be held over a
fortnight next year in March
However, a lack of both volunt
ers and expre sions of interest
from groups wishing to be involved
means it has now b en ca ned.
Wendy Rockhouse said organisers
have had to a cep they didn’t have the
manpower to try and get more groups
Phone: 021 000 0000
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a l of us, especia ly myself,” Mrs
Rockhouse said.
“I think Celebrating Selwyn has a
place in the calendar because there
is so much diversity out here but
it wi l n ed to have people that are
More than a shopping centre!
prepared to work at it. I have put in
hundreds of hours myself - and you
n ed to. • Turn to page 2
Somewhere: 221 Christchurch Road, Christchurch Open home Sunday 2.30-3.30pm
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REAL ESTATE LIMITED
70-76 Ro leston Drive, Ro leston
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