The Star: August 23, 2018

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redcliffs
19 Glenstrae road
seA, sKY & PArK VieWs
3/4 bedrooms, 2 bathrms, double garage.
This entertainer will be a joy to live in.
Must be viewed. Must be sold.
Auction: 1 Sept 2018 (if not sold prior)
Open Home:
This Sat & Sun 1-1.30pm,
Thurs 30 Aug 1-1.30pm
or by appointment
www.tlcrealty.co.nz/tlc10004
Trish Lawrence
ph 0800 874 745
Licensed Agent REAA 2008
Appears every week in
For more information:
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P 364 7406
E mike@christchurchstar.co.nz
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Your
Earthquake
damaged
home!
Talk to us if you are serious about
selling your “As is Where is” home.
We have sold over
150 “As is Where is”
homes and we have
a huge database of
qualified buyers.
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Ph 03-382-2230
Phil 027 435 7711
Holly 027 222 0220
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We have achieved
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You are our number one focus, we will
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shortest amount of time, without the
stress…this is the tlc experience.
We truly believe in a customer first
based service, achieving the results
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and respect you deserve.
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Trish Lawrence AREINZ (Nat.Dip.RE)
Licensee Agent/Director
AUCTION
Redcliffs: 19 Glenstrae Road
My elderly vendors are very serious
sellers. They have already vacated and
their future is hanging in the balance,
reliant on the sale of their home either
before or at auction. At 94 and 81 they
have had enough. After the trauma of
the quakes and a substantial repair, they
wish to move to the comfort of a
retirement village. Located on the
lower slopes of Glenstrae Road, this is
an awesome home with views to enjoy
day in and day out. I invite you to our
open homes, or view by appointment.
Ref: www.tlcrealty.co.nz/tlc10004
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NEW LISTINGS
MARKET COMMENT
REINZ July Monthy Report 15 Aug 2018
- Canterbury Regional Comment
Compared to July 2017
Median Price up 2.0%
Sales Count Down 0.3%
Days to Sell increased 2 days
Compared to June 2018
Median Price down 1.0%
Seasonally adjusted median price down 0.2%
Sales Count down 9.3%
Seasonally adjusted sales count down 1.0%
Days to sell increased 1 day
The current Days to Sell of 38 days is
slightly higher than the 10-year average
for July which is 34 days.
As we come into Spring there will be
more properties on the market.
Canterbury inventory increased +7.7%
from 3,050 to 3,284 – an additional 234
properties for buyers to choose from.
(Source: REINZ). If you are thinking of
going to the market, then I’d
recommend you don’t delay. Call me to
discuss your property – there is
absolutely no obligation.
MORE
PROPERTIES
ARE URGENTLY
NEEDED!
Trish Lawrence
ph 0800 874 745
Licensed Agent REAA 2008
tlc realty limited
What to ask at an open home
It’s easy to get carried away when you’re searching through
property listings for the house of your dreams. But if you’re not
careful, home buying can become a nightmare.
“Buying a property is a complex and
potentially stressful process, not least
because it involves such a scary amount
of money,” says Kevin Lampen-Smith,
chief executive at the Real Estate Agents
Authority (REAA).
“It’s smart to do as much as you can to
reduce the risk of unwelcome surprises or
unexpected costs further down the line.”
In the first instance, Lampen-Smith
recommends drawing up a list of questions
to ask about properties you’re interested in.
“Remember that you can ask the real estate
agent anything you like about the property,”
he says. “They are also required to tell you
everything they know and not withhold any
details.”
If you’re not sure what to ask, here’s a handy
list of questions. Open homes can be busy,
so ask the agent if you can talk on the phone,
or send questions via email.
- Have there been any issues with the
property, such as earthquake damage or
water-tightness?
- Are there any offers on the property,
or have any contracts been cancelled by
potential buyers?
- How long has it been on the market?
What is the seller’s preferred settlement
date?
- What maintenance, repairs or
improvements have been carried out? Do
these have permits?
- Is there a Land Information
Memorandum (LIM) available or a building
SALE BY DEADLINES CLOSING
report prepared by an accredited property
surveyor?
- Is the property well-maintained? What
condition are the roof, piles, wiring, and
plumbing in?
- Is the property insulated? If so, to what
degree (eg walls, underfloor, ceiling)?
- Is there any risk of methamphetamine
(P) contamination?
- If there is a body corporate (usually for
apartments), what does that entail?
- Are there any issues with neighbours or
planned developments?
“If you are seriously considering making an
offer, you will need to do your own research
and seek professional advice. It may well
become your home, so you need to know as
much about it as possible to save unhappy
surprises later,” Lampen-Smith says.
“Knowing the right questions to ask is a
good starting point.”
For more advice on buying a property
in New Zealand, or to download a free
Home Buyers’ Guide, visit buyingahome.
reaa.govt.nz.
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