Market update – Canterbury still bucking the trend

Recent headlines about agents being pulled up by the Real Estate Authority for not meeting their disclosure obligations have put the spotlight on an important question – just what are those obligations, and what happens when they’re not met?
Getting it wrong can cause settlement delays, expensive disputes, and potentially serious financial consequences. Knowing what needs to be disclosed, and when, is essential.

A practical guide to getting your home ready for sale — from the small jobs that make a real difference to the bigger considerations worth your time and money.

New Zealand’s Healthy Homes standards do a great job of protecting people and property, but we’ve found that for many of the landlords we work with, they can feel impenetrable and overwhelming. In this article, we take a closer look at Healthy Homes: Why do we have the standards, what do they cover, and what are your responsibilities as a landlord?

Finding a rental property you love is one thing, actually securing it is another. In a competitive market, the difference between getting the keys and missing out often comes down to a handful of practical steps – many of which are more simple than you might think.

If you’ve been following property news lately, you’d be forgiven for thinking the market is in freefall. But much of that narrative is being driven by what’s happening up north, and it doesn’t reflect what we’re actually seeing on the ground here in Christchurch.

It’s one of the most common questions sellers ask before listing: should I renovate before I sell? The short answer is that it depends – but there are some clear principles to help guide the decision.