It’s official – investors and first-home buyers are well and truly back in the market. In the space of less than two weeks, auctions in our six Harcourts Highlands group offices across Otago have been buzzing with cash buyers ready and willing to act to secure their first home, investment property or simply escape the […]
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Buying a property at auction could help you secure a desirable property at a price you’re prepared to pay. Before bidding at auction, however, two important things to do are get finance-ready and be insurance-ready. Here are our tips to help you prepare to buy a property at auction. Get finance-ready Before stepping into the […]
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Harcourts – The Power of No-Price Marketing Historically, all real estate hitting the market was marketed with a firm price. Today, sellers have many more sale methods and pricing strategies to choose from – and some of these methods don’t include a price. You can read more about the sales methods of real estate in […]
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The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand has just held this week their annual Auctioneering Championships for 2023. Harcourts Otago were thrilled to have two of their Auctioneers competing in the Rising Stars Competition. Mitch Martin from Harcourts Queenstown and Matt Kurtovich from Harcourts Cromwell took to the stage to test their metal against 20 […]
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Demand continues to drive up prices, not only with existing homes but also sections, as buyers snap up good land-only options to secure a foothold in Wanaka. The hesitation and apprehensiveness with regards to building – thanks to all the current media surrounding material shortages, delays and red tape — is usually quickly diminished when discussed with well-organised building companies.
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