Day of the Auction: What’s a vendor bid? A vendor bid is essentially a counter offer for the vendor. It is always made well below the reserve figure. If you are still interested, you need to place another bid to have a chance of success. If it gets to a stage after the second, or […]
Privacy update Harcourts has included articles in previous editions of the Property Management Focus newsletters about the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) cracking down on compliance in the rental sector. The Real Estate Institute of NZ (REINZ) recently held additional Privacy Act training, with many Harcourts business owners and managers attending the training to […]
When you’re looking for a new home, one of the first things you need to consider is the order of events – do you sell your existing property before you buy, or after? Here are some factors to consider before taking the plunge. Buyer’s market or seller’s market? When buyers are plentiful, but properties aren’t, […]
Harcourts Holmwood Proud New Sponsor of Old Boys Collegian Cricket Club. It is with great excitement that Harcourts Holmwood announces they are the new major sponsor of Old Boys Collegians Cricket Club (OBCCC). Located in the heart of the Holmwood franchise area, OBCCC is a proud Christchurch cricket club that plays in the beautiful surrounds […]
Bidding for and buying a house at auction can feel intimidating if you have never done it before but a little bit of preparation and homework can make the process far less stressful and more empowering Pre Auction: Conquering Nerves – Visit an Auction The simplest and one of the most helpful things you can […]
We are delighted to announce that we have partnered with Auctions Live to give one of the most superior online auction experience in the country. This world-class platform provides a seamless service with full transparency for viewers to enjoy Holmwood auctions remotely. Our auction room is delivering such a positive environment for our buyers and […]
Westpac Chopper Gala A Night Out To Save Lives On Thursday 11th August, 2022, we were proud to be part of the hugely successful Westpac Chopper Gala & Charity Auction at Christchurch Town Hall. We were treated to some of the best local entertainment, locally sourced produced and a stellar beverage selection. Overall, it was […]
Our fabulous agent Liz O’Neill, has been fundraising for the Breast Cancer Foundation since last year after a close friend was diagnosed. This year she held her inaugural Pink Ribbon Auction in May, with great support from the Harcourts Network and local businesses. Usually seen in blue, pink was the colour of the day! Liz, […]
When a landlord decides to sell a rental property, they must tell the tenant in writing. Harcourts also recommends that this news should be given to the tenant either in person or on the telephone so that the tenant feels respected and involved in the sales process and has the opportunity to ask any questions […]
The Housing Improvement Regulations 1947 set out the minimum requirements for housing, with the local authorities responsible for enforcing the minimum requirements under the Act. Effectively, a property must meet all these requirements unless it complies with the equivalent Building Code Requirements at the time it was built. These regulations define a habitable room as […]
