The Star: November 26, 2020

Marketing your property –
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Four things you MUST
Marketing a do property before is buying a home
more than presentation
and advertising.
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however there will always be a market
for established homes. Having a
picture WANTED in your mind Genuine of the Buyers type of
buyer will help in determining the
features to emphasise.
Property now URGENTLY wanted which
can cater for an extended family. 4
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fulfil demand. If you have been thinking of
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Free appraisals available, no obligation.
to be carried out before putting the
property on the market, seek the
advice of a real estate agent. They
can advise on what tasks are worth
completing and what might be
unnecessary expense.
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the carpet may lift the house but will
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the expense be recouped in the sale
price? On the other hand, modernising
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the look of the place. Avoid going
overboard unless the capital value of
properties in the area justifies this.
Real estate agents are in contact with
prospective buyers so aware of what
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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.
and what a particular property has to
offer. A unique or exceptional property
may justify a higher price, though
run-down properties can gain more
than they appear to merit. This might
be due to the area or other factors that
suggest a good investment.
Here When are promoting our top four a property, tasks for mix home it
up buyers. and be creative so your property
stands 1. Research out from the property the rest. TradeMe
is The a must; real estate checked agent by selling most the people property
looking acts on behalf to buy. of Present the seller, the however features they
property are also required offers as to benefits tell you to everything potential
buyers. they know about the property. They
must Erect respond a sign outside professionally the property. to all your
People enquiries stop and and not look withhold at photographs any details.
and Remember this might that spark you still sufficient need to do your
interest own due for diligence. them to visit That an means open getting
home. a title Spending search so you a fortune can find on out massive all the
advertising facts about campaigns the property’s in every ownership, media
might boundary seem and a way access, to attract as held potential by Land
buyers Information but may New be an Zealand unnecessary (LINZ). It’s
expense a good idea without to get the a return. Land Information A better
philosophy Memorandum could (LIM), be a little which often. shows
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This information will depend held on by the the value local of council the
property, about the your property budget and land. how For valuable best to
reach feedback target on buyers. the property’s condition, get
a Buyer report perception done by an is inspector also significant. who has
For professional example, properties indemnity that insurance sit for a and
while carries can out become their work stale. in accordance Resting the with
property the New by Zealand taking it Property off the market Inspection for
a Standard. short time, Although then relisting this all costs perhaps money, in
spring it will or save when you sales more in in the the area long appear term.
to Sellers lift a may little, occasionally can make a provide difference. some of
However, this information if a property for you. does If this not happens, sell
immediately check that it is there up-to-date. is
2.
no
Get
need
legal advice
for panic
or 2. dropping Get legal advice the price. It may simply be
that the right buyer has not yet come
along. If the mix is right your property
will sell.
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 before you sign anything. A lawyer will
handle all the paperwork involved in the
The process, sale including and purchase the title search, agreement and is your
means
offer impartial advice. If you don’t have a
contract
lawyer, the New
with
Zealand
the
Law Society
seller.
can
It is crucial to
help you find one at propertylawyers.org.
read it very carefully and get legal advice
nz.
before 3. Understand you sign. the sale You process can negotiate the
There are several methods of buying and
terms selling property, and conditions for example, tender of or an agreement,
auction. It’s important to understand the
but process once for the you property sign you are it, buying. there’s no going
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 (LIM), which shows information held
4. Read the sale and purchase
buyers.
by the local council about the property
agreement and understand what it
1. Research the property
and land. For valuable feedback on the
The real estate agent selling the property property’s condition, get a report done
The sale and purchase agreement is your
acts on behalf of the seller, however they by an inspector who has professional
contract with the seller. It is crucial to read
are also required to tell you everything indemnity insurance and carries out their
it very carefully and get legal advice before
they know about the property. They work in accordance with the New Zealand
you sign. You can negotiate the terms and
must respond professionally to all your Property Inspection Standard. Although
conditions of an agreement, but once you
enquiries and not withhold any details. this all costs money, it will save you more
sign it, there’s no going back.
Remember that you still need to do your in the long term. Sellers may occasionally
Want more free and independent advice
own due diligence. That means getting a provide some of this information for you.
on buying a property? Check out the
title search so you can find out all the facts If this happens, check that it is up-to-date.
Home Buyers’ Guide at buyingahome.
about the property’s ownership, boundary
Practices can vary between agencies so reaa.govt.nz. If you still have questions,
and access, as held by Land Information Buying property is expensive, and it can back. make sure you confirm details with them. call the Real Estate Agents Authority
New Zealand (LINZ). It’s a good idea to cost even more if something goes wrong. The Home Buyer’s Guide at buyingahome. (REAA) on 0800 367 7322 (please call
get a Land Information Memorandum That’s why it’s important to get legal advice reaa.govt.nz has more helpful advice. 04 471 8930 from a mobile phone).
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