Harcourts Cooper and Co wants to take your North Shore property to China. Your property can be showcased to millions of visitors at Expo 2010 in Shanghai, China, including our database of Chinese millionaires and billionaires. Don’t hesitate -  if you would like to know more right now, click here!

Here’s why you  need to market your North Shore property, right now, at Expo in Shanghai. This offer is exclusive to Harcourts Cooper and Co, and reservations close soon.

“The person of virtue makes the difficulty to be overcome their first business, and success only a subsequent consideration”- Confucius (551-479BC)

Many owners of big ticket properties have been finding it difficult to find buyers within New Zealand who have access to sufficient funding to purchase their big ticket home, property or large land holding. And yet here, on the North Shore, Harcourts Cooper and Co have had considerable success selling waterfront, large land holdings and development projects to our Chinese neighbours.  If you want your property sold on this market you need  exposure to Chinese buyers who are cashed up and ready to buy. Here’s another quotation;

“If Mohammed can’t go to the mountain, let the mountain come to Mohammed!”

We are very excited to offer you a unique opportunity to market your property with Harcourts, on our mission to Expo 2010, Shanghai, China

Why…

• China has surpassed the United Kingdom as the largest group of immigrants to New Zealand.
• The Chinese see New Zealand as a safe and secure, clean and green country to invest.
• Between Feb 2009 and Feb 2010 New Zealand gained 3646 new permanent/long term residents from China.
• The latest Chinese rich list shows that the country is now second only to the United States in the number of billionaires it generates.
• Five years ago there were only 100 people in China with a net worth of $150 million; today there are over a thousand.
• China has the world’s fastest growing economy.
• Visitor arrivals to New Zealand from China are up 41% in February 2010 compared to the same month last year.
• Chinese media says the country has spent much more on the Expo than was spent on the Beijing Olympics.
• We have access to databases of Chinese millionaires and billionaires who have shown an interest in investing and living in New Zealand.

Guanxi (Shanghai) equates to “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know”  If you’d like to know who Harcourts and Cooper and Co know in China click here.

When…

19th, 20th, 21st August 2010- Harcourts Cooper and Co have hired New Zeaalnd Central, NZ’s Trade and Industry Headquarters in Shanghai. Take a look at our HQ here.

23rd, 24th, 25th August 2010- Harcourts Cooper and Co have secured the VIP corporate lounge in the New Zealand pavilion on site at the Shanghai World Expo where we are hosting by invitation 600 clients over the three days to showcase your big ticket property. Here’s the corporate lounge, waiting for you and your property.

Who…

Matty Ma, Harcourts No 1 Salesperson for 2008, 2009, 2010 will lead our mission to China.

Our multi lingual team of highly experienced real estate sales people, chosen for their expertise within the industry and supported by translators, administration  and IT staff will travel to Shanghai. View the team here.

Harcourts has seven real estate offices trading now in Shanghai and will be working closely with them for support in our endeavour to sell you property.

Want to know more about Expo? Then visit www.shanghai2010.co.nz.

Want to know more about showcasing your property at Expo 2010 in China this August. Sign up here!

A selection of Harcourts Cooper and Co sales to Chinese buyers in 2009-2010:

945 Kahikatea Flat Road, Dairy Flat, Oct 09, $3,700,000

1546 State Highway 17, Diary Flat, $2,180,000

10 Quail Drive, Albany, 3.4h lifestyle farm, $1,840,000

Group Deal, 28,30,32, 34, 46 Killarney St, Takapuna, $1,860,000

1367 East Coast Road, $1,565,000

62 Edward Jonkers Drive, Riverhead, 2.46h lifestyle, $1,920,000

166 Lloyd Road, Riverhead, $1.750,000

34 Marguerita Place, Hobsonville, $1.189,000

26 Pupuke Road, Takapuna, $1,189,000

4 Wilson Road, Dairy Flat, $1,100,000

664 State Highway 17, Dairy Flat, 4.0h, $1,439,000

1428 State Highway 17, Dairy Flat, 2.7h, $1,439,000

50 Rosedale Road, Albany, Development, $6,000,000

56 Kowhai Road, Campbells Bay, $1,033,000

11a Aberdeen Road, Castor Bay, $1,040,000

89 Forrest Hill Road, Milford, $1,200,000

11 Lomond St, Takapuna, $1,1oo,000

88 Oak Manor Drive, Albany $1,330,000

Harcourts Cooper and Co wants to take your property to China! In August 2010, our multi lingual team will showcase and sell your North Shore property in the VIP corporate lounge at the New Zealand Pavilion. Want to know more? Send me an email right away!

This week is the highlight of the Harcourts year-we’ve just had our annual conference and national awards. And Harcourts Milford are the champions. We have cleaned up at the national awards, with multiple awards in property management, total sales and income per sales consultant. It is truly an honour to be part of this team. We have been there now for 10 years and really that experience is the strength of Harcourts Milford. Most of our team have been there for 5 years or more and that experience, a strong work ethic and great leadership from Martin Cooper and Grant Henderson has resulted in our office winning the top awards in the largest real estate company in New Zealand. The result is fantastic and we are really proud of our achievement.During the week we heard of Harcourts plans for the future, and international speakers advised us  on trends in social media and prospecting for business. The highlight was hearing from Li Cunxin, whose story is told in the book and film, “Mao’s Last Dancer”.I also entered the novice auctioneer champs. I thought I was great but some guy from Christchurch won the prize!Last year, despite the recession, Harcourts total sale of homes and property topped $20 billion for the first time up from $18 billion last year. Thats a lot of homes! The biggest increases were in the Auckland market as we increased market share. And Harcourts has now entered the California market, after experiencing strong growth in Aussie, South Africa and in China. I remember starting at Harcourts in 1999 when sales volume was $4 billion and Harcourts were just starting out in Queensland, and now we are starting up in the United States, not bad for a Kiwi company!We heard from Matt Ferrara, who spoke on Social Media and how buyers and sellers, especially Generation X and Y, are turning to the internet and about how real estate agents need to grow online  relationships with their clients to be successful in the future. This was backed up by Gregg Toyama, who confirmed my suspicion that newspaper advertising is on the way out, and that buyers will turn to their online networks before they go to the real estate website portals. I was really encouraged and motivated to continue blogging. Thanks for reading my blogs! We then heard from Rick DeLuca from the USA and Aussie James Tostevin who reminded us that real estate is not just technology but face to face relationships. At the end of the day it is our relationships with you, our buyers and sellers, when we speak to you at Open Homes, on the phone and face to face, that count. The conference closed when Li Cunxin, the man known as “Mao’s Last Dancer” spoke to us. His life has been portrayed in the best selling auto biography and film, and he was the subject of a diplomatic row between the United States and China. He is a beautiful ballet dancer. Immediately after the conference Pip and I went to see the film. It was inspiring.This is what I learnt. As a young boy he was given an opportunity, just a sniff — and the opportunity almost walked out the door. He grabbed that opportunity with both hands. We are all given opportunities, often we don’t see those opportunities and when we do we often don’t grab them. Somehow that little boy in a remote village knew that opportunity was knocking. Yes, he was in the right place at the right time, but he worked hard, remember you need 10000 hours of practice to be world class! The School he was at in Beijing was very tough, yet despite the fact he did not like ballet he put in extra hours at night to be successful. And he got help; he needed a mentor. First it was a teacher in Beijing and later the director of the Houston Ballet Company. All great people seek out and get help. Sometimes we turn away those who most want to help or don’t notice them. Learn to recognise those that can help you get to where you want to be.I am proud to work for Harcourts, and especially Harcourts Milford and Cooper and Co on the North Shore. Our office is confident and strong and we are growing our market share. The conference had a great feeling of confidence and anticipation for the future and there is a real sense that Harcourts Milford is leading not only in our market but nationally. Harcourts is one of the top 4 real estate companies in the world and we can sense that there are great things in store!

For the second year running, Harcourts Milford has been named No 1 office in the Harcourts Northern Region.

Harcourts Milford is part of Martin Cooper’s Cooper and Co Real Estate Ltd franchise on the North Shore of Auckland – a chain of 8 offices dominating real estate sales in the region. A multi-award winning office, this latest accolade bodes well for the National Awards to be held in Christchurch next week.

With 6 of its 16 salespeople named in the Top 20 for  Auckland and Northern Region, the office is a powerful engine for growth in the Cooper and Co group.

Grant Henderson, manager for the Milford office, is proud of his team’s achievements. He says “….great people do great things in a tough market. My team of 16 has shone as a group of professionals, through hard work, focussed commitment and the highest levels of customer service-with lots of fun along the way. We are achieving success at the top of the real estate industry in New Zealand and are looking forward to another great year!”

Awards won:

Highest Revenue

HIghest Revenue per sales consultant.

Highest number of Auctions

HIghest number of Auctions per sales consultant

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.

The master suite which is large enough to hold a party, a formal dining room (currently used as a nursery), an office, a cloakroom and guest toilet complete the down stairs. Upstairs two further bedrooms, a bathroom, study nook and second living area complete this gorgeous home. Elevated, stunning views across the Hauraki Gulf to Whangaparaoa and beyond are the icing on the cake. The grounds, which include a separate studio, are fully fenced and accessed via electric remote controlled gates. Excellent school zones with Rangitoto College a short walk away. Fantastic family home that your family deserves to live in. This is an opportunity not to be missed – be quick to view.

Sizeable Family Home | Forrest Hill | By Negotiation

Privately situated on a 900m2 freehold level section, this 3 bedroom plus rumpus brick and cedar home will impress. Well suited to families with older children or those who require space for live in extended family. Westlake School zoned. This home is a bit of a do up and could be a real bargain for someone who wants a big private site with real potential. The rumpus is on its own level, with a second kitchen and offers some interesting possibilities.

Weatherboard Wonderland | Milford | Auction

Located down a right-of-way you will find a gem of a home. This 1950’s 3 bedroom weatherboard bungalow has been renovated to a high standard and includes modern conveniences such as gas central heating and an HRV system. With an extra large lounge with space for an office, and a rumpus which is attached to the separate garage, this home is bigger than most bungalows. With decking galore and low maintenance landscaped grounds your weekends will be free to be enjoyed. With the home being well off the road, having excellent indoor-outdoor flow and a fenced section it’s a winner for families. In a quiet location with great neighbours, this tasteful family home is a must view. Motivated owners are committed to selling.

Yes – Single Level | Milford | Auction

Very rare opportunity to obtain a single level home withing walking distance to Milford village. After 20 happy years the owners are moving to retirement and sadly but definitely are  leaving their 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home just a few minutes stroll to the shops. We have many requests for this type of home, so don’t delay, huury and give me a call to view!

A typical Campbells Bay home

Brick and Cedar Family Home-Auction

This sun saturated brick and cedar home offers the perfect balance between good living spaces and bedroom accommodation that will appeal to a diverse and wide ranging market. Pleasing and exceptionally functional, the homes aspect guarantees warmth and comfort while the setting offers bush views, peace and tranquillity. Zoned for Rangitoto College, Westlake High and Murrays Bay intermediate, it’s a short walk to the bus stop at the end of the street, bush walks, golf course, tennis club and the beach. Family commitments for our sellers mean an excellent and unbeatable buying opportunity for you here…Will be Sold! Auction is on 28-Oct-2009 at 6:00pm, On Site

Townhouse with great views

Panoramic Sea Views-Auction

Expansive north facing sea views, Solid Brick & Cedar home, 2 lounges, 3 Bedrooms plus a study,Large sunny secure back yard, Potential to add value, Very close to Primary school, Beach & Centennial Park, This home demands actions–Call now THIS HOME WILL BE SOLD! Auction is on 20-Oct-2009 at 6:30pm, On Site

Nestled in the Bush a charming cottage

Hidden Treasure? This One’s a Gold Mine! – $795,000

4 bedroom character home + one bedroom stand alone cottage (home and income)

• Loads of versatile living space
• Walk to Campbells Bay beach
• Minutes to Mairangi Bay village cafes and restaurants
• Great indoor/outdoor flow
• Your very own ‘Titirangi’ on the Shore
• Space for artist/hobbyist
• Outstanding investment or funky and unique home – the choice is yours, our vendor says sell – Call me today!

A spacious and beautiful Park Rise home

Simply Irresistible -Auction

The kids have grown up, graduated and flown the nest, so after nearly 20 years here our owners believe it’s time for another family to enjoy this wonderfully spacious home. A hallmark of excellence, this magnificent Bays home with sprawling living spaces and stunning views set on 1060m2 of land in one of Auckland’s premier suburbs will leave you spell bound.

This well thought out, spacious home has been designed to make the most of the views whilst still allowing for privacy. With excellent indoor-outdoor flow this home of nearly 300m2 seems even bigger.

Approaching this home it at first appears to be a quaint, small weatherboard cottage. On entering you realise that there is nothing small about it. Spread over three levels, with all but one room opening out to extensive decking or private courtyards, there are multiple ways to utilise this spectacular north facing home.

Entering on the upper level, which hosts the living and dining areas as well as the kitchen, the home opens out before you to spectacular views across the Hauraki Gulf.

The middle level is an ideal teenagers retreart with enough double bedrooms for their friends to stay over and their own living room to allow the parents to entertain upstairs peacefully.

The bottom floor is set aside for the master suite with its own cozy sitting room/study, bathroom and large bedroom flowing out to a flat lawn area surrounded by native bush and stunning palms.

There is undercover parking for 3 cars as well as plenty of off street parking. The grounds are low maintenance with decking, lawns and your own stand of native bush following the levels of the home.
A stroll of about 400m from the end of your driveway and you are at Campbells Bay beach- one of the gems of the North Shore. The location of Park Rise means it has got to be the premier street in the Bays.
Education is well catered for with the property being in zone for excellent schools (both Rangitoto College and Westlake High Schools).This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to secure a home that epitomizes the North Shore lifestyle.

Auction is on  4-Nov-2009 at 6:30pm, On Site

Near new and spectacular

Art Deco Home + Income- $1,180,000

Near new with or without income. If you are looking to buy on Kowhai Rd here is your chance. Solid construction and a private setting set well back from the road. This is a great property for extended family, or just rent out the unit to help pay the mortgage. Inside you have designer kitchens and bathrooms along with under floor heating, cosy living areas giving this home the ideal property to entertain.

Recent Harcourts Sales in Campbells Bay

Address                               RV                   Sale Date             Sales Price

• 266 Beach Road                     $620,000         31 Mar 09               $662,500
• 256b Beach Road                   $600,000        03 Nov 08               $630,000
• 343a Beach Road                   $860,000        16 Apr 09                $725,000
• 233 Beach Road                     $4,300,000     09 Jul 09                 $4,000,000
• 60 Kowhai Road                                                   10 Sep 09                $855,000
• 5b Sandford Street                 $700,000        24 Feb 09                $645000
• 6 Treefern Trail                      $700000          25 Aug 09               $600,000

A standard form and a rubber stamp

The Reality

Whether you are buying or selling a property,  conveyancing means a lot more than most people realise. When a Property Lawyer handles your conveyancing, this is what they do to make sure the biggest investment of your life is safe and secure for you.

First your lawyer will check the Title and in particular, any easements or land covenants that might restrict things like access and right-of-way. They’ll Check for property-usage rights that you might want immediately or in the future. For example you may want to run a home business, tell your lawyer and they will ensure that you know what you can and can’t do. These are not things to be treated routinely, just so a sale can go through. Once the deal is done you may not be able to cancel it if there’s a problem?

Your lawyer will check the local authority LIM reports and Compliance Certificates. Thanks to “leaky buildings” and some cowboys, many people have been badly caught out. Don’t be one of them.

Your lawyer will understand the ownership issues – partnerships, trusts and companies are often involved. It’s not simple, it’s complicated and it matters to you. For example, in the future you may wish to gift part of the equity to a family trust, or your business may own the property, with associated taxation issues.

Relationships need to be taken into account. Are you married, de facto or otherwise? And what will it mean if everything turns to custard? Not easy territory for all sorts of reasons but the Property (Relationships) Act means a lawyer should at least think about it for you.

Guarantees and loan securities come in many forms. They have long-term implications and have returned to haunt many a trusting or careless soul. Before you commit to acting as a guarantor for a loan, perhaps to your family, your lawyer should explain to you the implications.

Managing the money. It is more than you’ll probably ever hand over (or receive). Banks trust Property Lawyers to prepare loan documents and to provide the certificates that mean the funds will be there when you need them to be. It doesn’t get any more serious than this. If you are handing over $100,000’s or millions of dollars you need to be able to sleep at night secure in the knowledge that someone trusted is handling that money for you.

Overseas Investors

If you are an “overseas person” and you purchase land adjoining a river, lake or the sea or acquire an asset larger than a certain size adjoining a reserve of any size whatsoever; or are an international company acquiring another international company with New Zealand landholding subsidiaries; you will or are likely to need to apply for consent under the OIA. If you think your purchase is likely to require consent under the OIA then you should consult your solicitor prior to making an offer. Here’s a link to the Overseas Investment Act 2005.

You’ll be able to find a lawyer at the New Zealand Law Society directory here or at the Auckland Districts Law Society here.

Or try my favourite lawyers here in Milford on the North Shore. These lawyers work closely with Harcourts,  Cooper and Co and I to ensure your property transaction is legally trouble free.

Greg Dunning

Greg Dunning and Associates
Phone: 09 486 3237
Street Address: 166 Kitchener Road, Milford
Email: greg@gregdunning.co.nz

Andrew Stokes

Phone: 09 09 489 9359
Street Address: 126a Kitchener Road, Milford 0620
Email: andrew@astokes.co.nz

David Schnauer

Schnauer and Co Ltd
Phone: 09 486-5801
Address: 218 Kitchener Road, Milford 0620
Email: dschnauer@schnauer.com
Web: www.schnauer.com

Thanks to New Zealand Law Society, Property Law Section.

An absolute gem

First Time on the market for 21 years – If you are looking for an immaculate contemporary residence with all day sun, where all you have to do is move in and enjoy, then this is the property for you. Situated in the heart of Westlake Zone within a short walk of the best schools, this home uniquely blends the modern with the traditional and is certain to appeal to the whole family. Must be seen! 37 Belmont Terrace, Westlake

Wonderful Family Home | Milford | Auction

A wonderful home for a wonderful family

Weather board construction. 3 Bedrooms-spacious master bedroom with office/nursery and walk in wardrobe. 2 Bathrooms-spacious en -suite. Large kitchen. Private BBQ area. Indoor-Outdoor flow- large deck. Fully fenced garden creating a safe playful environment for both children and pets. Double garage with internal access and carport. All within a short walk of the best schools on the Shore. An opportunity not to be missed. Will be sold on or before auction day! 7 Belmont Terrace, Westlake.

Alluring Family Home | Unsworth Heights | Auction

An alluring family home

A brilliant buying opportunity not to be missed is on offer here. Located within a no exit street in popular Unsworth Heights, the scale and size of this home will not disappoint. Complete with contemporary décor throughout including a fabulous entertainers’ kitchen that won’t fail to impress, your family will love the spacious bedroom and living accommodation. Add to this 4 bedrooms, a study, 2 bathrooms, a double garage, HRV system, inverter heat pump, a fully fenced secure backyard and within close proximity to superb local amenities – this alluring family home will offer you an unbeatable buying opportunity. Motivated sellers – Will be Sold. 36 Tenbless Court, Unsworth Heights

Brick & Cedar | Campbells Bay | Auction

Just a stroll to Campbells Bay Beach

This sun saturated brick and cedar home offers the perfect balance between good living spaces and bedroom accommodation that will appeal to a diverse and wide ranging market. Pleasing and exceptionally functional, the homes aspect guarantees warmth and comfort while the setting offers bush views, peace and tranquillity. Zoned for Rangitoto College, Westlake High and Murrays Bay intermediate, it’s a short walk to the bus stop at the end of the street, bush walks, golf course, tennis club and the beach. Family commitments for our sellers mean an excellent and unbeatable buying opportunity for you here…Will be Sold! 79a Park Rise, Campbells Bay.

Designed For Living | Forrest Hill | Auction

Superb home on northern slopes of Forrest Hill

Privately positioned with wide open views on 1152 m2 of park like grounds in a quiet and desirable street, this exciting and enviable 4 bedroom family home is designed for living and entertaining. Facing due north, the location offers sought after proximity to schools and all local amenities, along with a multitude of living areas and plenty of off-street parking for family and guests. After 25 happy years of fantastic family living and with new horizons beckoning, the time has come for our sellers to downsize, offering this genuine sale opportunity. Your earliest inspection is recommended…this property will be sold! 28 Longwood Place, Forrest Hill.

The Beach at Your Doorstep | Murrays Bay | Auction

The beach is so close just dip your toes

Supremely positioned for views, privacy and access to Murrays Bay beach, this home is perfect for a relaxed teenage family lifestyle. Cleverly designed to give the children their own retreat complete with bathroom and living area, while allowing the adults to entertain upstairs. In the summer you’ll love being only seconds to the water and in winter you can rug up in front of the fireplace and enjoy the wonderful views that nature provides. It’s not every day that homes such as this become available – your early inspection is recommended.

Know someone else who might be interested in one of these properties? Call Tony on 0800 61 8888 right away.

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.

Another elderly couple I know also immigrated to New Zealand in the late 50’s. They went to live in South Waikato, and after a while had saved enough to think about buying a house. At the time they went off to a sleepy place called Mt Maunganui. Looked seriously at buying some land and building a home. They procrastinated and in the end decided that no one would want to live amongst the sand dunes. Now, of course, it’s some of the most valuable real estate in the country.

Subdividable | Make Money Here!

It is easy to look back and see missed opportunity. And easy to see that now is the right time to invest in subdividable property on the North Shore. for the last two years there has been little building and demand for new homes is rising. This is your opportunity to secure a subdividable property ready for the next property cycle. Whatever YOU do, don’t have regrets… make sure you view this property, do your sums, forecast your likely profit, and above all have fun!

In Spencer Road, right beside Pinehill Prmary School, we have a half acre of land. There are two homes on two titles. Both were built in the 1960’s and while one is wel appointed the other is a do up.  Subdivision has been approved by the North Shore City Council, and surveying is complete. Soon there will be a new owner, someone with foresight, someone who can see that subdivisible land in close proximity to Albany Megacentre, already the largest shopping centre in New Zealand, Massey University, Albany Bus Station and the Northern Motorway, albany Stadium and Rangitoto college is an opportunity not ot be missed.

You can hold the land and rent out the tow homes long term and simply land bank. You could complete the subdivision and ready 4 sites for building to meet demand in the new and growing property cycle. Move in and enjoy a fine home and income knowing that future demand will deliver capital gain to you and your family.
Whatever you do , do not look back and have regrets, What would life have been like if only we had bought that subdivisible property back in 2009?

Click here for more information.

Reminder Notice

Last Open Homes: Saturday and Sunday 24/25 October at 1.00pm
Note Well: Both homes will be open.

Auction: At 42/44 Spencer Road, at 6.00pm on 28 October.

Two Great Offers:
Grant Cullum of Jennian Homes will locate home plans on the sections to give you an idea of what you can do with the land- with no obligation. Jennian offer fixed price contracts with NO SURPRISES. You can contact Grant on 021 774 941.

Jon Purdey of Edge Mortgages is ready to assist you with finance for these properties. Lower interest rates and easy income form the existing homes mean funding will be easier. Jon will be able to obtain a pre approved finance package on special builder’s terms to enable you to bid with confidence at the auction. You can contact Jon on 021 979 335.

Visit www.harcourts.co.nz/spencer for auction contracts and last minute information.

Good Luck with your bidding!