254 Wade River Road, Arkles Bay

Want the beach as your backyard? Well now is the opportunity to own it!

Completely affordable – studio apartment provides extra income – many options make this the perfect retreat in a stunning price range. Launch a boat, catch a snapper for breakfast, take a dip, and yet only moments to Whangaparoa shops, beaches and a jaunt right into Auckland.

Total tranquility – Total value!

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New Price – Must be Sold   -  $699,000

2/115 Beach Road, Castor Bay

Nestled by Kennedy Park this weatherboard townhouse oozes charm and sophistication and combines ease with convenience.

Enjoy the very best of the North Shores’ flexible live, work and play lifestyle, a park nextdoor, a beach at your backyard and our best schools and workplaces just a short drive away.

Weatherboard construction provides peace of mind, with upstairs living, leaves room for all your entertainment needs. Plenty of accommodation and easy care outdoors, mean you and yours get to enjoy the good life.

You see many homes today marketed by Auction, Tender and Deadline Sale/Set Date of Sale.
This is because these sellers are serious and buyers understand they are serious about a result. They also know this because properties marketed using these strategies have strong marketing campaigns, another indication the seller is serious, and buyers love serious sellers.
Let’s look at the benefit of setting a Deadline;

• Everyone knows the date you want it sold by. You, your agent and the buyers. Everyone is focused on a result. After that the buyers may have missed out.
• Three, four or five weeks on the market maintains interest and stops the property rolling into that danger zone of too long on the market.
• No price is published so buyers don’t know your maximum.
• They all have strong marketing to identify all potential buyers.
• It also means we can structure a sensible marketing campaign investment because we know the expected time on the market.
• The deadline makes buyers do their homework, such as Valuations and Building Inspections prior to the sale, so there maybe less conditions. Remember Auction is always unconditional.
• Any sign of competition should have buyers making their best offer and if need be, removing any conditions that weaken their offer. We all like certainty.
• You know that open homes won’t go on for week after week, you know you are sold, you can make your next move comfortably knowing the best campaign to find the best buyer for your property has done its job.

There is also no doubt that some properties languish on the market for months. One clear principle in real  estate marketing, is that time on the market erodes value. 

Therefore, when selling your property, it is vital to get it right first time. The things to get right are:

• Your property.  Prepare your property to look it’s best.
• Get the price right! The most buyers for any property are in the market in the first 10-14 days. Don’t wait and see and drop your price later. The best buyers may have been and gone. If you can’t agree on the right asking price sell by Auction or Tender.
• Your Marketing: You only have one chance to make the biggest impact. Launch with the biggest and best campaign you can. The first two weeks are critical!

94% Success Rate for January 2011

At this time of the year many people ask if it is a good time to sell their  property. The reason they ask is because the Christmas break is coming along and they are not certain if their  house will sell before Christmas and what happens over the holiday period.
Upon further examination their concerns are about the issue of less real estate publications being published and that many buyers may be out of town on holiday. Whilst both these factors are relevant there are others to consider:

• If you really need to sell, or want to sell, you need to be on the market.
• Buyers on transfer for work are more active over this period.
• The internet is advertising your property 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• If the timing is right, build your campaign to launch with the last real estate publication of the year (two-three weeks exposure) and then in first one in the New Year, or
• Decide now, list now, but launch in January

Over the last Christmas and New Year months we put together a special marketing campaign to help our clients get their home or property sold.  We had tremendous success with 94% of the properties marketed this way SOLD!  We believe that the time is now right for another campaign and invite you to take advantage of this exciting opportunity.

While the Rugby World Cup was an economic success for many in the tourism, hospitality and retail sectors, it was, unfortunately, a bit of a distraction to real estate sellers and buyers.  Next  up we have the 26th of November election – all indicators are that following the election we can expect continuity of leadership and direction for another three years.  With interest rates for borrowing continuing to be available at attractive, low rates this should encourage people to make major buying decisions.   The demand for property on the North Shore is very strong.  Here at Harcourts Cooper & Co we manage over 1,100 residential properties and last week we only had one vacant property on our books.  This situation is driving more buyers to the market as demand for rental accommodation is clearly overpowering supply.

Our 94% record from last year shows how well the Christmas and New Year campaigns can work.  Our management and sales team are keen to successfully sell your property and have committed to being available right through December and January to ensure that the buyers who see your property advertised through our special marketing campaign can be immediately introduced to your property.  If you wish to take advantage of this opportunity and be part of another huge success, talk to any of the Harcourts Cooper and Co team today.

SUCCESS IS CONTAGIOUS!

Whilst we remain over 5000 sales for October at 5,007 it is down 228 compared to September, when we all expected it to rise. Maybe buyers were distracted by the Rugby World Cup, the upcoming election and the unsettling events in the European Financial Markets. On the North Shore sales have been steady while Harcourts market share has increased.

Sales were way ahead of 12 months ago, being up 1,104 sales up on October 2010 (+28.3%) when sales numbers were at their lowest for the past 20 years.
It was interesting to note the sales volumes in Auckland dropped  by 4.7% when one would normally expect a modest increase over the previous month, but of all our centres Auckland was probably the most distracted by the Rugby World Cup.
The sales activity around the country varied so much when compared to the previous month:
Taranaki    + 15.5%
Wellington + 7.6%
Southland  + 2.4%
Northland   – 28.7%
Auckland    – 4.7%
Southland’s median price rose 19.3% and Taranaki rose 11.1%

The median days to sell continues to improve, moving from 37 days in September to 35 days in October. The last five years have averaged 41 days so  we are in a fairly settled market now and maybe for a few more months too.
The national median price rose by $9000 in October and continues to fluctuate in the same narrow range over the last two years  of $345 000 to $365 000. 
July             2011        @ $345 000
August        2011        @ $355 000
September 2011       @ $350 000
October      2011        @ $359 000

The regions continue to show marked variations month by month. With low sales volumes in some regions the median price will always fluctuate and too much should not be read in to the figures from any one month. A marked increase in activity in Taranaki and Southland shows there is confidence in the provincial and rural areas and in the past, many previous growth periods in the property market have begun in theprovinces.  It could now be FebruaryMarch before we see any real change.

REGION 

                                                  Sept.Median               October Median
Northland                                                 $290 000                        $292 500
Auckland                                                   $475 000                        $465 000
Waikato / Bay of Plenty                         $300 000                        $315 475
Hawkes Bay                                              $270 750                        $259 500
Taranaki                                                    $261 528                         $290 500
Manawatu / Wanganui                          $220 000                         $221 750
Wellington                                                $380 000                        $392 500
Nelson / Marlborough                           $326 000                         $343 500
Canterbury / Westland                          $311 500                          $329 000
Central Otago / Lakes                            $385 000                        $420 000
Otago                                                         $230 000                        $232 000
Southland                                                 $171 000                          $204 000

(Source of figures; REINZ Statistics October 2011, released 11th November 2011).

Architect designed and finished in stained timber weatherboards, the home fits beautifully into its idyllic tree clad site. Wood pigeons and tuis are frequent visitors, feeding on the nectar and berries of the myriad native trees. Walk top the beach, the cafes and boutique shops of Mairangi Bay, the golf course and the tennis club.

This home will be auctioned onsite December 4 @ 4pm. Come to the open home Sat /Sun 3:30 – 4:00 or Call Tony to arrange a private viewing on 0800 61 8888

Attention: CV $1.020 million. Asking price $735,000.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to buy in a top location, without the fat price tag, you ought to be checking out this unfinished gem in Eastcliffe Road, Castor Bay. The owner began this project in 1997, and as a boat builder, he’s made a beautiful job of the interior, with polished matai floors, rimu cabinetry and a gorgeous rimu feature ceiling in the dining room.

Very serious owner wants it SOLD!

Unfortunately, the house has never actually been completed as per the original plans, and consequently hasn’t been signed off by the council. To get code compliance, it will have to be reclad according to the new building code. No worries at all for a good builder!

It’s a great house for entertaining, with a semi-enclosed deck off the living room, north facing with views over Castor Bay beach. The garden is small and easy to look after.

One of the best things about this home is that the beach is really handy – there’s a walkway just along the road that’ll get you there in just a few minutes. Campbells Bay Primary and Westlake High are your local schools, and Milford Shopping Centre is just a few minutes drive away.

Give Tony a call on 0800 61 8888 to arrange a private viewing.