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In any market, it is difficult to offload a commodity that is in bad shape. That applies even more to real estate deals. Generally, when we mention ‘property’ and ‘bad condition’, we can consider multiple shortcomings with the asset by a thumb rule, which makes it further difficult to offload properties in bad condition. Therefore, for sell...

Expert industry study of the Auckland housing market numbers in early May has led to pundits concluding a decrease in buyer interest. The Auckland housing market performed magnificently in the first 6 months of the calendar year. But, an 11% decrease in buyer demands for property valuations has been noted in early May, compared to the past 6 months...

The Auckland Real Estate market left investors and buyers spoilt for choices 2020, begins on a high note in 2021. The real estate market in Auckland witnessed booming business in March 2020. This came as a welcome decision on the heels of the New Zealand’s effort to uphold financial fair play. A further promise of a cash infusion of $4 billi...

The new year came bearing great beginnings for property owners in New Zealand, with a noticeable uptick in capital values. As per latest industry research reports, the property owners of Herne Bay occupy the top of the pyramid with a median value of $2,681,650. Kawerau also boasts of the highest five-year change in median values- a magnificent 2...

We often come across the phrase ‘selling a house as is’ in context to the property market. Some are quite wary of the words and will outright inform you never to sell a house ‘as is’; on the other hand, some house owners seem quite eager to offload an asset ‘as is.’ But what does selling a house ‘as is’ entail? Let’s find out. ...

It is common for house owners to ponder whether it is more cost-effective to list their property for sale, ‘as is,’ or repair their house. Most house owners may think upfront that a presentable house requires repairs and renovation. So, the problem that must be resolved is whether it is meaningful to cover the distance and fix the house t...

A common confusion that several residential property owners in Christchurch often face is whether to repair their house only to an extent or completely renovate it to make it fit for resale. Well, it is difficult to put your house on the market when it requires obvious repairs and renovation, especially if it has to compare to the other houses ...

When it comes to selling a house in Christchurch, many people give serious consideration to how they want to sell it? Are you one of them? If yes, do you want to do a pre-listing home inspection and get the repairs done first? Or is it merely handing over your property as-is at a price without considering what you are selling out? Let's take a ...

Have you decided to sell your house as-is after the insurance pay-out for the damages caused by the earthquake in Christchurch? If yes, are you looking to sell it out instead of getting into hassles of heavy restructuring and renovation? There are different situations with people in Christchurch who are planning to sell their house as-is after...

If your property has been damaged by earthquake in Christchurch or, if you would rather offload the property and move on than get into re-construction and renovation; or for any other reason, it makes more sense to sell the property 'as Is'. Numerous real-time scenarios make selling a house ‘as is’ profitable for the owner. There are pro...