Money Making Opportunity | Browns Bay | Auction

Money Making Opportunity

You’ll love this! Another 1960’s character do up and right next to Bay’s Christian Fellowship!
: Deceptively spacious with 3 bedroom plus study and more!!
: Separate guest accommodation or work from home
: Full site of 809m2 with flat garden
: Situated in such a handy location close to buses and in Rangi Zone
: Great buying for the astute investor or large families on a limited budget
: Must be sold as owners are relocating!!

Spectacular Views | Castor Bay | Auction

Spectacular Views in Castor Bay

This huge brick and tile family home is waiting for you to work your magic! Bring your ideas and paintbrush and the results will be hugely rewarding.  Designed for the spectacular views; relax in the spacious lounge, cook in the spacious kitchen, barbecue on the deck and admire the city lights. Ideal for the whole family, boasting 4 spacious double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, huge internal access double garage and heaps of parking. This well located property has huge potential! If you are seeking a solid home where your creative touch will enhance, then here’s the opportunity – Will be sold on or before auction day!

Entertainers Oasis | Sunnynook | $588,000

Entertainers Oasis

This attractive home is an entertainer’s delight in a quiet private cul-de-sac. Full sized section featuring a large deck and barbecue area with a good sized pool and separate spa pool. Three bedrooms, modern lounge kitchen and bathroom. One car lock up garage with off street parking for two more cars. Handy to motorway and supermarkets and in zone for Westlake Schools. Vendors on the move south and need to see an offer ASAP!

Birdlovers Paradise | Northcote | Auction Sunday

Birdlovers must call

First time on the market for 41 years, substantial block and weatherboard family home in a quiet cul-de-sac, with city views! All on an easy care 622sqm site. Upstairs boasts 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Enjoy the flow from the spacious living room into the family open plan dining and kitchen area or just sit on the deck where you can gaze at the stunning city views. Downstairs a separate spacious self-contained level boasts a double bedroom, bathroom, open plan lounge and dining area: Great for teens or extended family with its own separate entrance. A multitude of options with this home- bring the kids and the parents there’s space for everyone .

Affordable Opportunity | Glenfield| Auction Sunday

Affordable Opportunity

Now here’s an opportunity you can afford, first home buyers and astute investors come and steal great value with a 3 bedroom 1970’s cottage that simply must be sold! Close proximity to Glenfield Mall, local schools, transport facilities and the motorway, the home benefits from a separate lounge, a covered entertaining deck, separate toilet/bathroom and has the potential to refurbish and add value. Vacant and waiting this is a red hot buying opportunity not to be missed…Will be Sold

Fastidious owners / Westlake Zone

Finding an affordable family home in a great school zone is not easy, especially when you want a single sex school. On the North Shore of Auckland there are only two single sex high schools, Westlake Girls and Westlake Boys. Both high schools have a terrific reputation, click on the links to find out more! All the other high schools are co-ed. Being close by is a must for many families and this home fits the bill. You can secure your entry into the highly prized Westlake School Zone with this easy-to-own Forrest Hill home, now!

You can tell a well cared for property by the little things, take a close look at this home and you will see careful and fastidious owners. They have outgrown their beautifully presented property and offer it to the market to be sold.
The living rooms open out to a north-facing deck, overlooking the neatly landscaped garden and lawn. This area is ideal for Kiwi outdoor summer living. Enough room for a bat and ball, space to entertain friends.
Separate living rooms, three spacious bedrooms, walk-in master wardrobe and ensuite are all on the upper level, while a double garage, laundry and storage space occupy the ground floor. Currently the garage is a family or rumpus room but easily converted back if you prefer.
Be quick to view – you’ll be impressed! there’s more information here, you can view at the Open Home or call Tony on 0800 61 8888.

Auction

27b Becroft Drive, Forrest Hill

Open Home Times

Sat 31-Oct 2-2:30PM,  Sun 1-Nov 2-2:30PM

Auction Date

24-Nov-2009 6:30PM, On Site

Great Do Up Opportunity in Forrest Hill

The minute I walked down the drive and across the flagstones I knew I was about to see another classic do up opportunity in the heart of
Forrest Hill.

Why do so many families want to live here? Well it’s pretty simple. This is a family friendly affordable suburb, with local schools only a few minutes walk or cycle away. Westlake zone homes are always sought after, not just because of Westlake Boy’s and Girl’s High being so close but also Carmel and Rosmini Schools. And 221 Forrest Hill Road is you classic kiwi home. Privately positioned down a right of way, on a large 900m2 flat site this is a perfect family home for those who want their children in these great schools!

Definitely in need of an update, the bricks, tiles, and construction standards of the 1970’s mean you can’t go wrong. There are 3 bedrooms, a huge double garage, and rumpus room on a separate level just wating for a bunch of teenagers or extended family. The rumpus has a kitchenette for convenience. It’s all a little utilitarian, but with your flair and design sense you can transform this home into a modern gem.

Double garage, with views to the city give this home “good bones”, underlying value and oportunity just waiting to be realised. Call me!

Sizeable Family Home | Forrest Hill | By Negotiation

Privately situated on a 900m2 freehold level section, this 3 bedroom plus rumpus brick and cedar home will impress. Well suited to families with older children or those who require space for live in extended family. Westlake School zoned. This home is a bit of a do up and could be a real bargain for someone who wants a big private site with real potential. The rumpus is on its own level, with a second kitchen and offers some interesting possibilities.

Character & Charm | Murrays Bay | Auction

Are you looking for a home to pull at the heart strings? Then look no further. Spacious, modern and dedsigned to capture the spectacular views. With large living spaces, a kitchen the cook in the family will love, and decks to soak up the sun and view, entertaining will be a breeze. The master suite which is large enough to hold a party, a formal dining room (currently used as a nursery), an office, a cloakroom and guest toilet complete the down stairs. Upstairs two further bedrooms, a bathroom, study nook and second living area complete this gorgeous home. Elevated, stunning views across the Hauraki Gulf to Whangaparaoa and beyond are the icing on the cake. The grounds, which include a separate studio, are fully fenced and accessed via electric remote controlled gates. Excellent school zones with Rangitoto College a short walk away. Fantastic family home that your family deserves to live in. This is an opportunity not to be missed- be quick to view.

Sizeable Family Home | Forrest Hill | By Negotiation

Privately situated on a 900m2 freehold level section, this 3 bedroom plus rumpus brick and cedar home will impress. Well suited to families with older children or those who require space for live in extended family. Westlake School zoned. This home is a bit of a do up and could be a real bargain for someone who wants a big private site with real potential. The rumpus is on its own level, with a second kitchen and offers some interesting possibilities.

Weatherboard Wonderland | Milford | Auction

Located down a right-of-way you will find a gem of a home. This 1950’s 3 bedroom weatherboard bungalow has been renovated to a high standard and includes modern conveniences such as gas central heating and an HRV system. With an extra large lounge with space for an office, and a rumpus which is attached to the separate garage, this home is bigger than most bungalows. With decking galore and low maintenance landscaped grounds your weekends will be free to be enjoyed. With the home being well off the road, having excellent indoor-outdoor flow and a fenced section it’s a winner for families. In a quiet location with great neighbours, this tasteful family home is a must view. Motivated owners are committed to selling.

Yes – Single Level | Milford | Auction

Very rare opportunity to obtain a single level home withing walking distance to Milford village. After 20 happy years the owners are moving to retirement and sadly but definitely are  leaving their 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home just a few minutes stroll to the shops. We have many requests for this type of home, so don’t delay, huury and give me a call to view!

Entry to Private and Secluded Home

Every day we see many homes and all have features that, as a real estate agent, I can make the best of. But the reality is that many homes are not that different from the last so it is a relief when you find a home that’s different, yet completely livable and in a superb location. It’s a bit like finding a silver peso in a piece of plum pudding-you get so excited about the home that you forget, for a moment, that you are in a quiet suburban cul-de-sac only moments from Milford Village and Beach.

As you approach and enter through wrought iron gates to a wide atrium you know that you’ve arrived in a private home, somewhere where you can express yourself without having to be concerned what anyone else is thinking. Somewhere you can relax naked in the spa in the sun-drenched courtyard with only birds for company. Somewhere where your family can feel safe and secure with barely a care for  the modern world which is only moments away if you need it.

It’s a true seventies classic, with a Spanish feel, chic, stylish and generously proportioned. Plastered masonry construction and aluminium joinery provide the peace of mind so rarely achieved with modern low cost building standards. But DVS, heat pumps and warm fire provide healthy, flexible living, in several large living spaces complemented by vaulted ceilings.There’s space to work from home, entertain guests indoors and out and room to accommodate your growing family. The fourth bedroom could accommodate friends, family or an independent teenager, or be your work from home solution.

The owners came to me asking that the property be sold by Christmas as they wish to explore new options. While they are committed to the auction, if you come early and make an offer they would certainly sell early if you wish! Settlement terms are flexible, either before the holiday season or perhaps well into the New Year.Why not call me or visit the property website here for open homes and auciton times.

This lovely home is situated at 8 Prestige Place, Milford. Auction is on 11 November at 6.0pm. For open homes and more information visit the property website here.

Flooded Resort in Samoa

The tsunami in the Pacific last week hit the Samoan people on the North Shore and in New Zealand really hard.
Sometimes it’s easy to ignore the plight of others in our busy lives and  daily business. If you sell real estate in New Zealand, the Samoan people are your clients, buying and selling houses through YOU. And yet this tsunami could so easily have been you or I. Milford, Takapuna, Browns Bay are at sea level, the waves were 5-7 metres, that’s much higher than the telegraph poles outside your window. How far can you run?
This time it is different, the people affected do not live on the other side of the planet. They live here, in your neighbourhood, your town and your street. They work along side you, you meet them at the supermarket. John Key has said “All palagi are Samoans today” They need your help NOW.

Ben Taufua lives on the North Shore. He is Albany’s Pacifika development adviser. He lost 11 members of his family last week at the resort his family runs,  Taufua Beach Fales. You know that many people from New Zealand have holidayed there. You may have holidayed there or wished you could. Many Samoan people rushed around, risking their lives, waking Kiwi and Aussie holiday makers up to get them to run before the waves came. Many Kiwis and Aussies died last week

Half the All Blacks are Samoan. We love Samoa when they play football: they help us beat the world.

When David Tua, the Tuaminator, is World Champion we’ll say he’s a kiwi, we love Samoa in the boxing ring.

The best of our music is Samoan. Think of Scribe, Oscar Keightley.

We love chilling on their beaches when we go on holiday.

New Zealand would be a poorer, meaner place without our Samoan brother and sisters, neighbours and friends.

On October 19, there’ll be a charity concert headlining Tim and Neil Finn. Support it.

The best thing you can do is donate money to the Red Cross. Please make financial donations and do it NOW. You can make a donation here. Do it NOW.

The Myth

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The Reality

Whether you are buying or selling a property,  conveyancing means a lot more than most people realise. When a Property Lawyer handles your conveyancing, this is what they do to make sure the biggest investment of your life is safe and secure for you.

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It may seem difficult, or even daunting, but there are many advantages to buying a house at auction. When the buyer and seller meet, and the hammer comes down, the true market value for that property will have been established. It’s a proven system of success.
Buying at auction avoids the traditional offer/counter offer negotiation process. An auction is an exciting, competitive environment where everything is out in the open. You can see your competitors and keep track of each and every bid. No deals behind closed doors!

Here’s my advice!

Before the Auction:

Once you have identified a property that you are interested in, you’ll know the date by which you need finance. You can sell you existing property, organise a building inspection, check the LIM, and ask your lawyer to check the title, and auction documents.
Ask to see the REINZ Code of Practice for auctions, and ask the agent whether they and the owner will comply with those rules. There should be a signed copy on display.
Ask your sales consultant to give you a better idea of the local market. The consultant should be able to provide you with an overview of the local market, or ask Zoodle! Zoodle has sales statistics and information on every community in New Zealand. Or you should consider obtaining an independent valuation from a Registered Property Valuer as a guide.
If you have never attended an auction before, you should definitely attend one before the auction of the property you are interested in. This will help you get a feel of the auction process and it’s various features.
Sometimes though, a property sale never makes it to auction day. someone makes the seller an offer they can’t refuse and the auction is “brought forward” or “sold prior”. At Harcourts there is a system to ensure fairness to all.
If you are interested in a property let the sales consultant know. Then, if another purchaser submits an offer that is acceptable to the seller, you will be contacted and given the opportunity to present your own offer. Sometimes an auction will be conducted several days or weeks before the advertised date, and all interested parties are given the opportunity to purchase the property.
Inspect the property as many times as necessary. If you have any doubts, get a builder, plumber, electrician or any specialist to advise you.
Check the auction documents. Make sure you are familiar with all the details and conditions of sale, (the deposit, possession date, balance of payment, list of chattels, etc). You don’t want any unpleasant surprises on auction day.
Arranging finance before auction day is essential. Have a chat with a mortgage broker or with your bank.  Don’t forget, an auction sale is unconditional, so it’s vital to have you finance confirmed before you bid.

On Auction Day:

•    It’s your last opportunity to ask questions before the bidding begins.
•    The auctioneer will begin by reading the terms and conditions of sale and then give a sales pitch about the property.
•    Most auctions are held “subject to a reserve price”. This is the price below which a property may not be sold.
•    Making a bid involves making any gesture that attract the attention of the auctioneer. If the auctioneer is unsure whether you made a bid he/she will ask you to confirm it. Be aware that any bid you make over the reserve price could be the one that buys the property.
•    ”Passed In” is the term used when a property fails to reach the reserve price. The highest bidder usually has the first opportunity to negotiate with the seller or their agent.
•    If you are the successful bidder on the day you will be asked to sign the contract and pay the deposit. the deposit is usually 10% of the purchase price.
If you have any questions about any auction, whether a Harcourts auction or another company’s auction and need assistance of any kind please do not hesitate to contact Tony White on 0800 61 8888.