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Oct 12, 2016

September Market Commentary

A huge 69 sales for Kerikeri and surrounds (inside the Kerikeri High School zone) in September sets a new record for any one month. This high number of sales was driven primarily by increased interest

Oct 11, 2016

GST – Compulsory Zero Rating Rules

The introduction of the compulsory zero rating (CZR) rules for all land transactions between GST registered buyers and sellers of real estate has greatly simplified the IRD’s role in collecting GST bu

Sep 3, 2016

Latest National Sales Trends and Kerikeri’s Outlook

Sales figures for July, released earlier in the month by REINZ, show a cooling trend in the property market for all of New Zealand, driven largely by a slowdown in Auckland. This slowing of sales was

Aug 20, 2016

By the Numbers

REINZ reported a 37% increase in sales volume for Kerikeri in April compared to April 2015.  This compares with an increase in Northland of 18%.  Sales volumes in April were down slightly from March

Aug 5, 2016

Vendor Responsibilities and Possible Liabilities

Before entering into an agreement to sell a property you must read and understand the warranties you are giving at general term 6 (or 8 in an auction agreement) of the Auckland District Law Society (“

Jul 26, 2016

Builders' Warranty

All designers, consultants, builders and tradespeople involved in residential construction, whether it’s a new home or an addition to an existing home, need to be Licensed Building Practitioners (LBP)

Jun 26, 2016

Keeping you Informed

It’s important to us to provide honest information and opinions regarding buying and selling property.  This month’s heading for our newsletter reflects this commitment to you. With the shortage of

Apr 20, 2016

Supply and Demand Affect Our Prices

We continue to see values going up, especially close to town. Two bedroom units have been selling like hot cakes (as long as they are within walking distance to town). The attraction for inner town li