For time strapped house hunters who are getting frustrated with the property market, many are turning to expert services to help them buy investment properties. Buyers Agents are a relatively new concept in Auckland. Where a real estate agent works for the vendor (seller), a buyers agent works for the buyer. Alan Henderson, Director of…
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Erskine + Owen was asked to comment on the very real issue of a property supply shortage in Auckland City. Evidence of a growing demand for property with a declining number if building consents being issued is just one factor causing concern. Director Lisa Phillips was asked to discuss Erskine + Owens prediction of a…
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Specialist agency’s client base doubles as competition for properties increases. Some time strapped house-hunters frustrated by Auckland’s booming housing market are turning to expert services to secure their property investments. Director Alan Henderson was asked to comment by the New Zealand Herald. Click here to view article..
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How do you go about seeking a remote location to build or buy and what advise would you give about deciding which location to choose in New Zealand? Director Lisa Phillips was asked to comment by the Sunday Star Times. See the article here.
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Smart negotiating is the fastest way to make money on property. Amy Hamilton Chadwick reveals the secrets of the experts, so you too can buy at the right price. Know your target. The biggest mistake that the average buyer makes is failing to do enough research says Alan Henderson, director or Erskine + Owen, who…
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Kiwis wanting an edge in the turbulent property market are now using buyer’s agents in a bid to safeguard their investments. Buyer’s agents like Erskine + Owen say nervous consumers are increasingly turning to organisations such as theirs to get the best deal possible. New Zealand buyer’s agents help the buyer end to end by…
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Increasing population numbers in Auckland, and limited supply of housing may see the kiwi dream of a 1/4 acre block become a thing of the past. Smaller sections, and more apartment blocks may change the way kiwis live in New Zealands biggest city forever. Director Lisa Phillips was asked to discuss Erskine + Owens prediction…
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Erskine + Owen Directors Alan and Lisa Henderson are regularly asked to comment on issues around property. Here are some articles that they were asked to comment on in April 2011. Scoop_18_4_11 Scoop Voxy_15_4_11 InfoNews_15_4_11 NBR_22_4_11
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This property is in Herne Bay in Auckland. The Herne Bay median house price went up by 47% in the 2003 – 2007 boom. For the same period the median house price in Glen Eden rose by 90%. Why did Glen Eden grow by so much more than Herne Bay? What is the Glen Eden…
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Demand for Housing Lifting?
Since the last post I have been to NY, London and Singapore presenting on the state of the NZ property market – in Feb 11. One of the key messages was that we have a growing demand for housing in Auckland, yet supply has not been keeping pace. Building consents last year were at their…
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