At this price, you can get a flatmate to help you pay the rent and get a real foothold in the property market.  Or, as a pure investment, the weekly rental ($320-$350) is more than enough to cover the costs and put a positive spin on your portfolio.   This is the best position in the complex – upstairs, at the end of the block, well away from the road and just a short stroll from the village.  Great for students or Mega Centre workers and shoppers.  Very tidy apartment with a happy, long term tenant.

Call Tony to arrange viewing on 0800 61 8888

Asking $249,000 -  SOLD

SOLD

Once this property came to the market a watertightness inspection uncovered 3 spots requiring attention as there was leaking evident. At auction a local builder bought the property with the intention of recladding it.

This one is a bit of a flawed beauty. It’s immaculate, but a building report has identified some issues. Sort them out and the living will be easy. Buy it and you’ll make some money. Well maintained, this flawed beauty must be sold. Nervous but determined vendors are resolved to move on. Make it your new project and reap the rewards.

This home looks absolutely fine and I am sure the problems are minor, but you must check for yourslves. We’ve got the LIM report from the North Shore City Council, there is a Code Compliance Certificate, no problems here. We’ve had a watertightness report done by Robert Visser, take a look, but remember the vendors want to move on and this is an unconditional contract.

This home has an easy flow from open plan living to the deck and low maintenance garden, good double bedrooms upstairs and modern bathrooms.  It is perfectly located right by Smales Farm, the hospital and the North Shore’s best schools; in Milford, on the flat. It is absolutely amazing how convenient, the hospital, and five schools are within walking distance.

Here is the Watertightness Report.

Lim Report is available with CCC.

For auction and open homes  schedule, and full internet listing including more pics, click here.

And then it is Christmas!

I heard Alistair Helm, the CEO of realestate.co.nz reporting that if you want to sell your property before Christmas and are not on the market now…its too late! I was reading the paper today and learn that our opposition have had their worst month in nearly two years!

Well, if you are thinking of selling you North Shore home  maybe you shouldn’t call them.  Your property deserves enthusiasm, professionalism and a positive attitude. Here’s the thing, you can sell a North Shore home  before Christmas, and there is a window of opportunity, we can help!

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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.

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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.

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We’ve all got many regrets in life. It’s easy to look back and say “what if?”. We all know people who seem to be reaping the benefits of a decision made many years ago…

Here’s a tale of two people….Some years ago I met a gentleman who had immigrated to New Zealand in the early 60′s and proceeded to buy 40 acres of land at Limeburners Bay in Hobsonville. His family and friends thought he was mad, it was remote and hard to get to, but he kept it and as the years went by Auckland crept out to Hobsonville and beyond. His family now reap the rewards, each year they sell a section or two and live on the proceeds. I helped him sell some of his property a more relaxed person I have never met.

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Do Up Gem: This is a collectors item

Every now and then you come across a gem in the real estate business. And often they are do ups. some are collectors items, the ones with history charm and character . You know, an original 1960′s bungalow, untouched since the day it was built, or a villa in the country built in 1890, still with scrim on the walls, uninsulated, with the sunhats in the cupboard waiting for a gardener long gone. [Read more →]

A huge CONGRATULATIONS to Phil McGoldrick (Harcourts National Auction Manager) who won the Australasian Auctioneers Competition – a fantastic result!

Some more great auctions this weekend too:
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