Great Do Up Opportunity in Forrest Hill

The minute I walked down the drive and across the flagstones I knew I was about to see another classic do up opportunity in the heart of Forrest Hill.

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Character & Charm | Murrays Bay | Auction

Are you looking for a home to pull at the heart strings? Then look no further. Spacious, modern and dedsigned to capture the spectacular views. With large living spaces, a kitchen the cook in the family will love, and decks to soak up the sun and view, entertaining will be a breeze.

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We’ve all got many regrets in life. It’s easy to look back and say “what if?”. We all know people who seem to be reaping the benefits of a decision made many years ago…

Here’s a tale of two people….Some years ago I met a gentleman who had immigrated to New Zealand in the early 60’s and proceeded to buy 40 acres of land at Limeburners Bay in Hobsonville. His family and friends thought he was mad, it was remote and hard to get to, but he kept it and as the years went by Auckland crept out to Hobsonville and beyond. His family now reap the rewards, each year they sell a section or two and live on the proceeds. I helped him sell some of his property a more relaxed person I have never met.

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Do Up Gem: This is a collectors item

Every now and then you come across a gem in the real estate business. And often they are do ups. some are collectors items, the ones with history charm and character . You know, an original 1960’s bungalow, untouched since the day it was built, or a villa in the country built in 1890, still with scrim on the walls, uninsulated, with the sunhats in the cupboard waiting for a gardener long gone. [Read more →]

A huge CONGRATULATIONS to Phil McGoldrick (Harcourts National Auction Manager) who won the Australasian Auctioneers Competition – a fantastic result!

Some more great auctions this weekend too:
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Auctions

Last weekend Harcourts Cooper and Co ran 11 auctions, 9 of which are now sold. This is an outstanding result. We have 4 auctions this weekend – better get your skates on! Click on the links for a quick look and if you like what you see, call me right away on 0800 61 8888.

21 Beach Road, Castor Bay – Sunday at 2.00pm
23a Blenheim Street, Glenfield – Sunday at 2.00pm
2/690 Beach Road, Browns Bay – Sunday at 3.00pm
5 Muritai Road, Milford – Sunday at 3.00pm

During the last week, many new properties came to the market. These are our picks:

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These properties are the cream of the crop for the week ending 20 August 2009. These are a must see, and range from a roughy needing a makeover, to investment homes and a couple of beatiful family home in the East Coast Bays. Call Tony right away on 0800 61 8888 to view!

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