Selwyn Times: March 27, 2019

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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.
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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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Tips On Buying A Bach
Having a place to get away from it all is
an attractive prospect. It’s easy to fall in
love with the thought of your own slice of
paradise, particularly if it’s in a popular spot.
But buying a holiday property, whether it’s
a bach at the beach or a rural idyll, is every
bit as complex as buying a home that you
live in full-time. That means you need to do
your homework first to avoid any hassles
– and that you engage a lawyer to help you
through the process.
Once you’ve found a property you like,
it’s essential that you and your lawyer look
at all the relevant documents, such as the
legal title and any information that the
council has about the property, as recorded
on the LIM. A title search will reveal any
‘invisible’ issues relating to the boundary
or access. You should also check with the
council whether there are any proposed
developments in the area that could
have an impact on the property and the
neighbourhood.
It’s a good idea to get the property
thoroughly checked by someone who can
identify significant defects, future or urgent
maintenance issues and problems caused by
gradual deterioration. It’s not uncommon
for a coastal holiday property to have a
few more maintenance issues than you
might expect from a city townhouse. We
recommend using a qualified and insured
building inspector to do this work.
If you get a DIY guru friend in to have a
look instead, ask them to look for structural
problems, any evidence that the property is
a leaky building, issues caused by deferred
maintenance (such as weatherboards rotting
due to peeling paint)
and areas where there is
damp or mould. Simple
things like aged electrical
or water supply fixtures
may also create headaches
later on if not managed
up front. Don’t forget to
factor in costs for fixing
any identified problems
that may be significantly
more involved to manage
than town repairs and
maintenance, as well as
plan for long-term upkeep.
Depending on where the property is,
you also need to be hard-headed about the
risk of natural hazards such as tsunami or
coastal erosion. Earlier this year, a report
commissioned by the Deep South National
Science Challenge pointed out that nearly
44,000 homes in New Zealand are less
than 1.5 metres above the current average
spring high tide mark. With rising sea levels
and increasing likelihood of storm surges
and king tides predicted, many of these
properties are at serious risk of frequent
inundation. Unsurprisingly, insurers are
nervy about this, with some companies
already raising premiums or excesses for
properties that have been identified as highrisk,
or putting restrictions on what they
will cover. It can be difficult to get finance
approved if a property cannot be insured, so
it pays to investigate this closely.
If you get through all those steps and the
property still looks like a good bet, think
about the long-term. Are you thinking about
using it to earn an income when you’re
not in residence, such as renting it out or
putting it on AirBnB or a similar platform?
Be aware that some councils are tightening
up restrictions on homeowners doing this,
which could affect your plans and costs.
Take a moment to think about security as
well. Getting settled in your new holiday
home is one thing, but consider what
happens when you’re not there.
Finally, if the property you are keen on is
being sold privately, be aware that you may
have fewer protections under the Consumer
Guarantees Act and the Fair Trading Act if
things go wrong. While no one enters into
a sale thinking that problems are going to
arise, issues can often crop up. Nothing
will dim your holiday glow like the lasting
memory of a poorly researched property
decision.
For independent advice on
buying or selling property, check out
www.settled.govt.nz.
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Wednesday to Sunday, 12pm - 4pm
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Wednesday to Sunday, 12pm - 4pm
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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
More than a shopping centre!
Somewhere: 221 Christchurch Road, Christchurch Open home Sunday 2.30-3.30pm
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MATSON & ALLAN
REAL ESTATE LIMITED
70-76 Ro leston Drive, Ro leston
Selwyn
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
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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
M-A
MATSON & ALLAN
REAL ESTATE LIMITED
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