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Searching for your ideal home can take time and patience. No matter how many open homes you attend, you will know when you have found the right place to call home.

After conducting essential checks, such as building inspections and LIM reports, you’re finally prepared to make an offer. This stage may feel a bit stressful, but it’s also incredibly exciting. To make the process as smooth as possible, having a clear understanding of the steps involved can boost your confidence and even enhance your bargaining power.

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🏡 REINZ Property Report | July 2024

The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) has just released its July 2024 data. The data shows signs of positivity with increases in sales numbers and listing volumes.

REINZ Chief Executive Jen Baird said July brought a new wave of buyer activity not typically seen in late winter. While listings continue to increase, the rise in sales volumes has seen the total number of properties for sale in New Zealand fall compared to last month. However, median prices have decreased by 2.2% nationally compared to a year ago, indicating that houses sold at a lower price in July.

The total number of properties sold in New Zealand increased by 14.5% year-on-year, from 5,070 to 5,806, and by 19.7% compared to June 2024, from 4,851 to 5,806. Thirteen regions saw an increase in sales for July 2024. The most significant increases were in Gisborne (+53.6%), Otago (+45.7%), Marlborough (+42.9%) and Southland (+38.8%). Compared to June 2024, only one region saw a decrease in sales volume, Nelson (-21.2%).

“Although we have not yet reached the spring season, we are observing early signs of growth in the market not typically associated with this time of year. This can be seen through the seasonally adjusted data, which indicates an increase of 5.4% in national sales compared to last year, which reflects a market performing above anticipated levels,” says Baird.

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A set date of sale or deadline sale may be advertised using the terms ‘set date of sale’’ or ‘deadline sale’. The property advertising may include the words ‘unless sold prior’, which means the property can be sold before the end date. Offers can be made at any point up to the end date. Sellers can choose to accept an offer at any time, so you need to be proactive in registering your interest.

Before you make an offer, learn as much as you can about the property and ask your lawyer or conveyancer to help you understand any reports you get.

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Essential Steps for Selling Property 🏘️

Selling a property can feel like a daunting task. There are so many variables that make it challenging to determine which path you should take. At the end of the day, every seller wants to sell their property for the best price in the shortest amount of time possible.

Before settlement day arrives, there are a few steps you need to take that will set you up for a successful sale. Although the journey can be stressful, understanding the process and what to expect should put your mind at ease.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to set you up for success with your next sale: https://tinyurl.com/bdemn9rk