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So what’s the big deal about needing a larger deposit?

Isn’t it a good idea that the Reserve Bank is making sounds about requiring higher deposits for bank loans? At the risk of sounding like an old codger, back in the day  when I bought my first home you needed at least 20 per cent deposit (some of which could be a government Home Start [...]

Almost Real Estate TV – the future…

May 2012 Looking at this great periodic TV type video spot from the Gary Peer Real Estate organisation over in Melbourne…. …one can’t but grasp how far the industry has come in terms of its embracing all forms of media. Tis also great to see a touch of humour and reality, along with the reality [...]

GREAT TIME TO BUY IN WELLINGTON!!

Wow!! Have we got an interesting market out there, or what??? It ain’t necessarily easy, but it is anything but boring, and I believe if you look into it pragmatically, the fundamentals strongly suggest NOW is a great time to be buying in Wellington! Let’s have a look at what is happening in the market, [...]

Pt Chevalier property frenzy

If the volume of calls, texts and emails this morning is any indication we are in for a very busy weekend of open homes. Banks are offering amazing one year mortgage rates and cash incentives so it’s not surprising that we have such strong demand from buyers right now. Usually demand tapers off in May [...]

Negotiate with your bank….

Take no notice of bank published mortgage rates! Over the last three months we have heard many examples from buyers, mortgage brokers, solicitors etc of banks negotiating significant discounts against their published rates. With a large proportion of mortgages now on floating rates banks will compete hard to gain new business and convince you to [...]