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It's a question as old as time itself-what do you do first-sell your property or buy a property? Many of us are terrified that if we sell the place we're in and we've got nowhere to go, we'll have nowhere to live.
If you have the resources to buy a new property … View moreIt's a question as old as time itself-what do you do first-sell your property or buy a property? Many of us are terrified that if we sell the place we're in and we've got nowhere to go, we'll have nowhere to live.
If you have the resources to buy a new property outright-you're home and hosed. But if you don't have the available cash and you buy a place first, you have legally committed yourself meaning you may have to seek bridging finance. As a result, you could be paying interest on two properties until you sell your original home.
However, there can be a very attractive upside to buying before you sell.When you buy first you know exactly where you're moving and when. Just make sure you don't get caught out. You don't want to get into a situation where you have overestimated the value of your existing property, meaning you could be selling at a loss and end up servicing two loans!
Invite an astute local agent to give you a market appraisal on your current property and a changeover analysis on the cost to sell your existing property together with the cost to buy your new home. This information will allow you to separate the financial facts from your emotions in order to make an educated (as opposed to an emotional) decision.
If you do decide to purchase first, there are a number of things you can do to make your place easier to sell quickly. Just ensure you give yourself plenty of time to get your property ready for showcasing to potential buyers. Not many people realise that there are 137 components to listing, selling and settling a property. Typically, it takes at least two weeks of solid work to prepare a property for sale. Properties need to be tidied, cleaned de-cluttered, photos have to be taken, editorials have to be written, floor plans drawn, digital files created, legal docs approved and the signboard installed on site. Plus the ongoing preparation for open homes and weekly viewings. If you are planning on selling privately you then have the added workload of the sales process, buyer communication, legal costs to draft offers, inspections and settlement processes.
Remember, you only get one chance to make a great first impression.So it's vital to make sure your property "shines" when it is showcased on the market especially if you need it to sell quickly.
If you would like to have a chat about your options as well as an expert opinion on the "live" market value of your home please give me call on 021738769.
Kind regards,
Ben Keehan
First National Hawkes Bay
Inspiring Communities, in collaboration with Exult, is excited to be bringing you the following workshops in 2018.
Workshop 1: Facilitating Community-led Change
This workshop will focus on useful approaches, processes and ideas for bringing and keeping groups and teams together, having … View moreInspiring Communities, in collaboration with Exult, is excited to be bringing you the following workshops in 2018.
Workshop 1: Facilitating Community-led Change
This workshop will focus on useful approaches, processes and ideas for bringing and keeping groups and teams together, having conversations that really matter – and having FUN.
Coming to Auckland, Wellington & Tauranga
Workshop 2: Leading in Communities
This workshop explores frameworks and tools for thinking, acting and leading amidst complexity, where leadership is primarily about continuous learning on the job.
Coming to Nelson, Taranaki & Wellington
Workshop 3: Connections and Collaboration
This workshop will help you to map and tap into the strengths of your wider community, assess your community relationships, apply tools to build and sustain stakeholder relationships.
Coming to Christchurch, Auckland & Whangarei
Check out our website for further details and to register: inspiringcommunities.org.nz...
New Zealand is to experience its first super blue blood moon since 1866 overnight, but you'll have to get up in the middle of the night to witness the rare phenomenon.
Share your pics with Stuff in the comments (please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your … View moreNew Zealand is to experience its first super blue blood moon since 1866 overnight, but you'll have to get up in the middle of the night to witness the rare phenomenon.
Share your pics with Stuff in the comments (please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff).
Venetian blinds can help you to keep out the heat .............. also they are handy for this .......... hope you have a bit of a laugh ....
Would anyone like a small Pleco? I'm getting rid of my small fishtank and I can't put him in my other tank coz I already have a pleco in that one. I haven't got a pic coz he's shy but he'd be about 10cm long and around 8 months old.
The Warehouse is currently supporting Life Education Trust. Funds raised will support at risk children to attend the mobile classroom. Head into your local The Warehouse Store and pick up a scratch ‘n Win ticket or add a dollar or more to your transaction to show your support.
Let's all get together and put tamariki first. Celebrate Children's Day in your community by organising an event. It can be anything, big or small. We have lots of ideas and tips to help. Register your event to receive a free pack of goodies for tamariki!
New World’s got everything you need to get back to school sorted, with heaps of great deals instore now. Plus, check out newworld.co.nz for some legendary lunchbox ideas!
Hello all,
Tamatea Women's Institute is inviting ladies to come along on a Monday afternoon once a month starting on 19 February 2018 to learn a craft. So if you have been wanting to learn to knit, crochet etc then this is the place to do it. There will also be a special item being made … View moreHello all,
Tamatea Women's Institute is inviting ladies to come along on a Monday afternoon once a month starting on 19 February 2018 to learn a craft. So if you have been wanting to learn to knit, crochet etc then this is the place to do it. There will also be a special item being made each time and in February it is a small material Xmas tree.
Check out the poster below...
I am selling school shoes for boys, size 6 boys, bought at Number 1 shoes for $ 59.99. Used to go to school twice, then my daughter realized it was for boys
The CanInspire Charitable trust are holding their 1st fundraiser on the 16th March, & need you help. Check out the poster for more details.
Thank you
Kilt. Size 10. Very good condition. $65.
Blazer. Size 10. Excellent condition. $90.
Jersey. Size 10. Average condition. $10.
Call Angie on 027 279 1496.
Featuring Operatunity's Susan Boland, John Cameron, Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua and Karl Perigo, with fiddler Jess Hindin and pianist Paul Carnegie-Jones. With so much Irish ancestry in New Zealand, we present the best of Irish music and the irrepressible Irish spirit that warms the heart and … View moreFeaturing Operatunity's Susan Boland, John Cameron, Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua and Karl Perigo, with fiddler Jess Hindin and pianist Paul Carnegie-Jones. With so much Irish ancestry in New Zealand, we present the best of Irish music and the irrepressible Irish spirit that warms the heart and rekindles those Irish roots!
With Irish dancing, famous ballads, funny ditties, limericks, Irish jokes and frenetic fiddling, the Luck of the Irish promises to please anyone who has Irish in their blood or a little bit of Irish in their hearts!
Ticket are $35 including lunch. Group discounts from 5+.
Touring 23 venues across New Zealand 22 Jan – 23 Feb 2018.
Great to have just finished cleaning the venetians for Napier Eye Clinic. Should dry in a jiffy today.
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