Category: Sell Your House As-Is

The New Zealand property market experienced a relatively subdued December 2024, according to the latest data from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and inflation figures from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ). While sales saw a slight uptick, price declines and economic uncertainties paint a complex picture for the market's imme...

New Zealand's residential property market continues to grapple with high prices, particularly in the Auckland region. In June 2024, the average sale price in Auckland reached approximately one million New Zealand dollars, the highest in the country. Auckland City, being the most populated city, reported an even higher average sale price of around 1...

  The New Zealand housing market continues to navigate a complex landscape, with positive indicators counterbalanced by potential headwinds. Here's a breakdown of the key trends: Sales Activity Picks Up, But Not Quite There Yet: Sales figures offer a glimmer of hope. Compared to April 2023, house sales have seen a 25% increase. Howeve...

Some flood-damaged properties, labeled as "as is where is," are now hitting the real estate market in their current condition, leaving potential buyers and renters with critical decisions to make. In the wake of the Auckland anniversary floods, which left significant damage to the Cotesmore Way complex of leasehold townhouses in Parnell, some pr...

Recent floods in Auckland have affected many properties and homeowners may be faced with the task of cleaning up and making insurance claims. Here's what you need to know: Safety First: Before entering a flooded property, it's important to ensure that it's safe to do so. If there's any potential danger, such as electrical hazards, it's best to ...

Authorities in New Zealand have predicted further heavy rain for Auckland in the coming days as insurers tabulate the costs of what is likely to be the costliest weather disaster the country has ever experienced. The La Nina weather phenomenon is causing the north of the North Island of New Zealand to experience above-average rainfall. Auckland has...

In any market, it is difficult to offload a commodity that is in bad shape. That applies even more to real estate deals. Generally, when we mention ‘property’ and ‘bad condition’, we can consider multiple shortcomings with the asset by a thumb rule, which makes it further difficult to offload properties in bad condition. Therefore, for sell...

What Buyers Typically Expect in an As-Is Sale In an as-is sale, buyers generally assume greater responsibility for understanding a property’s condition and potential risks. This expectation affects how offers are structured, how due diligence is approached, and how price is assessed relative to condition and uncertainty. We often come across ...

A common confusion that several residential property owners in Christchurch often face is whether to repair their house only to an extent or completely renovate it to make it fit for resale. Well, it is difficult to put your house on the market when it requires obvious repairs and renovation, especially if it has to compare to the other houses ...

When it comes to selling a house in Christchurch, many people give serious consideration to how they want to sell it? Are you one of them? If yes, do you want to do a pre-listing home inspection and get the repairs done first? Or is it merely handing over your property as-is at a price without considering what you are selling out? Let's take a ...