The Star: November 08, 2018

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Thursday November 8 2018 43
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NEW LISTING
Waltham: 40 Grenville Street
$419,000
Corner the market. Large family home
with serious accommodation and living
options. 4/5 bdrms; 2/3 living; large
double garage and secure off street
parking. Available right now.
tlcrealty.co.nz/tlc10006
Open Saturday 11.30am - 12pm or by
appointment
Sale Pending
Waltham: 8/80 Shakespeare Rd
$275,000
Brand new for you. Superb investment or
first home. 2 bdrms, comfortable living,
quality fixtures/fittings. Single garage.
Just lock it and leave. Walk to the city.
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Four things you MUST
do before buying a home
Buying a home is a big deal. It’s likely to be the most
expensive thing you buy, and it can be a complicated
legal process. It’s even tougher in a hot market, where
there is a lot of competition for a limited number
of properties. It might be tempting to take a few
shortcuts, but failing to do things properly could
cause more problems later.
Here are our top four tasks for home
buyers.
1. Research the property
The real estate agent selling the property
acts on behalf of the seller, however they
are also required to tell you everything
they know about the property. They
must respond professionally to all your
enquiries and not withhold any details.
Remember that you still need to do your
own due diligence. That means getting
a title search so you can find out all the
facts about the property’s ownership,
boundary and access, as held by Land
Information New Zealand (LINZ). It’s
a good idea to get a Land Information
Memorandum (LIM), which shows
information held by the local council
about the property and land. For valuable
feedback on the property’s condition, get
a report done by an inspector who has
professional indemnity insurance and
carries out their work in accordance with
the New Zealand Property Inspection
Standard. Although this all costs money,
it will save you more in the long term.
Sellers may occasionally provide some of
this information for you. If this happens,
check that it is up-to-date.
2. Get legal advice
Buying property is expensive, and it
can cost even more if something goes
wrong. That’s why it’s important to get
legal advice before you sign anything.
A lawyer will handle all the paperwork
involved in the process, including the
title search, and offer impartial advice.
If you don’t have a lawyer, the New
Zealand Law Society can help you find
one at propertylawyers.org.nz.
3. Understand the sale process
There are several methods of buying and
selling property, for example, tender or
auction. It’s important to understand the
process for the property you are buying.
Practices can vary between agencies
so make sure you confirm details with
them. The Home Buyer’s Guide at
buyingahome.reaa.govt.nz has more
helpful advice.
4. Read the sale and purchase
agreement and understand what it
means
The sale and purchase agreement is your
contract with the seller. It is crucial to
read it very carefully and get legal advice
before you sign. You can negotiate the
terms and conditions of an agreement,
but once you sign it, there’s no going
back.
Want more free and independent
advice on buying a property?
Vist Settled.govt.nz
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Phil 027 435 7711
Holly 027 222 0220
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For more information:
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P 364 7406
E mike@christchurchstar.co.nz
From only $63+GST you
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E vicky.sayers@
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This is a secure front
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NEW LISTINGS
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3 1 2
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