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It might be winter but we’re not hibernating - sales are really buzzing at the Mike Pero office here in Puhoi!

What an incredible last couple of months. We have older stock under contract and new stock being snapped up as it hits the market - it’s just amazing. However, the other side of the coin is that new listings are slow and we desperately need more properties to sell.

We wish we had a dollar for every time we’ve been told “perhaps we’ll hold off selling until the spring.” The reality is, we sell as much, if not more property in the winter as we do in summer. People don’t wait to buy when the sun shines, their motivation to move house is far more complex and is not driven by the seasons.

As the local real estate specialists, you really can’t find anyone who knows the local market better than us. Local knowledge is king in this business and we have that in spades. We also have a large database of buyers waiting to move into the area so when your property comes to the market these pre-qualified buyers are the first to know and this often leads to a quick sale.

Because we sell the vast majority of local property we have very in-depth information which enables us to produce a professional and meaningful appraisal on your property, and better yet, it’s free of charge and with no obligation.

Local prices are starting to rise after what has been a pretty stagnant time in the area. Silverdale and Millwater has also strengthened the local market

as buyers suddenly realise that the suburban dream is not for them and for just another few minutes on the motorway, true lifestyle is still available in the local area.

The local real estate market is very buoyant so if you’re considering a move then now is a brilliant time to sell your property.

Take a moment to look at some of our properties and sales on the back of this newsletter and if you considering buying or selling then please call either Ian Bateman 0275 999 077 or Sally Brown 021 068 3721.

We are the partnership that you can trust to do a great job for you.

Ian & Sally

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Property Talk with Ian & Sally JULY / AUGUST ‘14

Mike Pero Real Estate Ltd Licensed REAA (2008)

Ian Bateman & Sally Brown027 599 9077 • 021 068 3721ian.bateman@mikepero.comsally.brown@mikepero.com

Mahurangi Magic

SOLD

139 Mahurangi West Road, Mahurangi West

4 2

Designer Family Home

SOLD

53a Remiger Road, Puhoi

4 2

BIG House BIG Shed BIG Land

Under Offer

1123 State Highway 1, Puhoi

5 2

Lifestyle Home With Real Potential

Under Offer

627d Upper Waiwera Road, Puhoi

3 1

Luxurious Colonial Style Home - PUHOI

Under Offer

163a Ahuroa Road, Puhoi

4 2 ID# MPRE25772

Live The Good Life!

Under Offer

67 The Bullock Track, Mahurangi West

4 2

Picture Perfect

$895,000

498 Leigh Road, Leigh

ID# MPRE25621

A Developers Dream – Prime Puhoi Location

$2,900,000

98 Ahuroa Road, Puhoi

ID# RX152388

Great Home & Cottage With 100 Private Acres

$885,000

859 Ahuroa Road, Puhoi

ID# MPRE254947 3 15.64 ha 3.30 ha

ID# MPRE26341 ID# MPRE25982

ID# RX179388

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REINZ regional data for June 2014 has found that the median price trend continues to improve, although the volume trend is now falling. The days to sell trend is continuing to ease, with the overall trend for the region remaining steady.

Compared to May 2014, sales volumes fell 9.4%. Auckland City saw an increase of 5.6% but the rest of the region experienced falls, particularly in the north and west of the region.

However, the median price in Rodney and Outer Auck-land recorded increases compared to June last year with 13.0% and 8.4% respectively.

Auckland’s median days to sell was steady at 34 days between May and June.

REINZ Chief Executive, Helen O’Sullivan noted that, “activity across Auckland continues to ease with atten-dances at open homes patchy and days to sell increasing. Vendors are starting to become more realistic on price expectations, although the number of listings continues to be an issue across the region.”

What’s Happening in the Market?

$747,000

$525,500

$655,750

$560,000

$580,000

$505,000

North Shore City

Waitakere City

Auckland City

Manakau City

Rodney District

Outer Auckland

Sales volume in the Auckland region fell by 6.3% compared to June 2013, however, the median price did increase by $45,000 (+8.1%) over this time.

Source: REINZ

Median Price Breakdown - June 2014

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Taking advantage of the winter property marketWith the colder months of winter having arrived, the property market also has a tendency to cool off , with some sellers tempted to hold off until spring and summer to sell their property. However, there are some distinct advantages to selling your home during the winter months.

There are generally fewer listings on the market during winter however this can open your home to greater exposure. A lack of listings can also result in increased buyer competition. The colder conditions should filter out any tyre kickers or nosey neighbours – instead attracting those who are serious buyers that have the intention of making a purchase.Here are some great ways to maximise the viewing potential of your home during the winter months.

HeatingBy selling your home at the coldest time of year, you have the opportunity to showcase all of your winter warmers and demonstrate that they are working and ready for the purchaser to use. Buyers will ask themselves if it felt

cold while looking through the house and they’ll look for functioning hot water and heating systems. Heating is of particular appeal if you are selling an older house and it can be a pivotal factor when a buyer looks to make their home-buying decision.

LightingWith winter comes colder temperatures, shorter days and less natural light. A lot of people who are thinking about attending an open home will often drive past the property in the evening and nothing looks better than a house lit up at night time. Therefore it’s a good idea to set timers up for those night time drivers.

Thinking AloudThere’s no doubt that interest rates have risen and yes (sadly) they may rise again - but don’t be deterred. Interest rates have risen and fallen for centuries and up until recently, interest rates on home loans were at a 50-year low. Most floating rates were at 4-5% and it seemed too good to be true. But despite what the media might say, I truly believe home ownership in New Zealand is still very aff ordable. The rates are currently increasing in 0.25% increments and I don’t consider this the end of the world. Maybe buy one less coff ee every couple of days, or if you’re a smoker, here’s a good reason to stop now - you’ll increase your life span too. Look at it this way, a 0.25% increase on $100,000 means paying an extra $250 a year (68c a day) and a 0.5% increase on $100,000 is an extra $500 ($1.36 a day) per year. It’s all good.

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