Ray White New Zealand Auctioneer Ben East calling in-room auctions last night. AUCTION confidence continued to sweep the nation with four strong under the hammer property sales around the country last night, to the tune of NZ$3,545,500, highlighting continued buyer …
Our sales results for May brings more positive news for all Australian property owners. Despite a month of lockdowns and being restricted in the manner by which we could operate, in Australia we recorded unconditional sales of $2.37 billion in …
COMPETITION was clear to see as 16 registered buyers battled it out for just three properties as bidders warmly welcomed the return of on-site auctions in Christchurch. The team at Ray White Ferrymead continued recent nationwide momentum by orchestrating three strong under …
IT WAS a chilly night in Sydney but that didn’t stop nine eager bidders from turning out for the hotly contested Ray White Double Bay auction at 113 Victoria Road, Bellevue Hill. Sold by Double Bay Managing Director Elliott Placks and …
BUYERS in Christchurch welcomed in-room auctions back with socially-distanced open arms as six out of eight properties sold under the hammer for a combined NZ$2,670,000. “Auctions are proving the best method to uncover a premium price in our Alert Level …
IT MIGHT be a long weekend in New South Wales and Victoria but if last month’s activity is any indication then buyers won’t be taking any time off this Saturday. Throughout May buyer interest continued to stay steady for Australasia’s …
How does your usual day look? I have a very busy at-home life with my husband, son, daughter and four year old granddaughter all living under the same roof. Very often I drop my granddaughter at kindy and head to …
Not sure we’ll see the wholesale change that some commentators are declaring can be the only result of experiencing this “unprecedented” event… In my experience (longer than I care to admit) people have short memories and revert to familiar routines …
There’s nothing quite like huddling by a fire and toasting marshmallows to warm up in the cooler months of the year. We’ve put together some of our favourite fireplaces and fire pits that might inspire you to build or buy …
For some it comes down to dollars and cents, for most it’s whether they like the actual property manager they are dealing with and some people think the quality of the routine inspection maketh the value. COVID-19 has presented an …
Consolidate your debts. Multiple debts can be stressful, both because of the financial hit each month and the need to remember lots of different due dates. By consolidating these debts with your mortgage, you could swap that confusing mix of debt obligations for one simple repayment each month. Simplify to … Read more
We’re all looking for better ways to use our hard-earned money. Managing our income and savings is so important if we wish to get ahead. The cost of living seems like it’s always increasing, our circumstances can change and the economy is forever fluctuating. We have to make savvy decisions … Read more
REIA’s Adrian Kelly gives advice on what residential property investors should do when dealing with their landlord insurance. As each Australian state works out what support and processes are to be put in place for landlords and tenants, the elephant still sits in the corner of the room, waiting to … Read more
If you were counting on a pre-approval to secure your new property, looking to refinance, or shopping for a home loan, things have changed in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. Lenders are revising their lending criteria, with a focus on borrowers considered to be in high-risk industries. Casual … Read more
Sellers who have held off from going to market because of COVID-19 have been handed an opportunity to ensure their home stands out from the pack in a few months. With Australians spending more time at home because of self-isolation measures, experts believe now is the time to undertake property … Read more
Planning to get some gardening done during your time in isolation? Or you’ve just always wanted to own an amazing envy-worthy veggie garden!? Get your green thumbs on and read all-out top tips for planting and growing from seeds to get the garden if your dreams! Seeds Seed saving is … Read more
As the COVID-19 crisis continues to hit the hip pockets of Australians, the big four banks are coming to the table with relief measures for existing customers. Business closures and job losses have had a flow-on effect for many Australians who are now struggling to manage their home loan repayments. … Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted upon almost every industry including real estate. State and federal governments have introduced necessary restrictions to stop the spread of the virus. But the property market continues to operate, with the safety and health of all persons involved the paramount concern. Below, we answer your … Read more
Here at Ray White Toronto & Wangi, we take the safety of our clients and staff very seriously, so we have made the necessary decision to close our Toronto & Wangi offices to the public to encourage social distancing. We are still doing buyer appointments, sales and rental appraisals and … Read more
When you use a property for investment purposes, you want it to increase in value, or appreciate, over time. So why consider depreciation? While the value of the property hopefully rises during ownership, the building structure and assets within it will experience natural wear and tear. The Australian Taxation Office … Read more