The Star: April 13, 2017

42 Thursday April 13 2017
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OPEN HOMES
Come to an open home or make a time to view.
Avonhead: 31a Rosedale Place
Seriously 4sale on Rosedale: 2 dble bdrm rear
townhouse in Burnside & Merrin St school
zones. Make an offer (RV $355,000)
Saturday 3.30-4pm
Bishopdale: 1a Fairford Street
A rare find: The perfect downsize option. Often
admired. Stand alone (120m2 floor), 2 bdrm
townhouse on a fee simple 285m2 section.
Spacious living. Double garage. Great location.
Price by negotiation.
Saturday 2.30-3pm
Cashmere: 75 Valley Road
Designer dwelling / designer lifestyle: 4 bdrms,
2 bthrms, single garage. Ample off street
parking and much more in this brand new home.
It’s a no-fuss, no-hassle, lock & leave lifestyle –
got to see it, got to love it. Just go get it.
Saturday 1:15-1:45pm
North New Brighton: 12 Saltaire Street
1st home love affair on Saltaire: One owner
from new, this loved, warm and comfortable
2/3 bdrm home is to be sold. Re-wired,
re-roofed, new double garage. Hurry to view.
Saturday 12-12:30pm
Rangiora: 31 Melford Close
Try building it for less!: (307m2 floor) 5 dble
bdrms, 2 bthrms (ensuite). Large studio. Dble
gge. Make an offer over $599,000. (RV $620,000
- price slashed for immediate sale).
By Appointment
Woolston: 33a St Johns Street
A revelation on St Johns: It’s a must see.
Re-roofed, re-wired, re-everything. Superb
deck. Single garage. Fee simple section. You will
love, come get it.
Wednesday 5:30-6pm,
Saturday 11-11:30am
Celebrate this Easter
with a heart filled
with love and peace.
Have a blessed
and wonderful
Easter!
Trish
Lawrence
ph 0800 874 745
Initial Realty Ltd
Licensed Agent REAA 2008
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Home
& Property
What to ask at an
open home
It’s easy to get carried away when you’re searching through property listings for the
house of your dreams. But if you’re not careful, home buying can become a nightmare.
“Buying a property is a complex and
potentially stressful process, not least
because it involves such a scary amount
of money,” says Kevin Lampen-Smith,
chief executive at the Real Estate Agents
Authority (REAA).
“It’s smart to do as much as you
can to reduce the risk of unwelcome
surprises or unexpected costs further
down the line.”
In the first instance, Lampen-Smith
recommends drawing up a list of
questions to ask about properties you’re
interested in.
“Remember that you can ask the real
estate agent anything you like about
the property,” he says. “They are also
required to tell you everything they
know and not withhold any details.”
If you’re not sure what to ask, here’s
a handy list of questions. Open homes
can be busy, so ask the agent if you can
talk on the phone, or send questions via
email.
- Have there been any issues with the
property, such as earthquake damage
or water-tightness?
- Are there any offers on the property,
or have any contracts been cancelled
by potential buyers?
- How long has it been on the market?
What is the seller’s preferred
settlement date?
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- What maintenance, repairs or
improvements have been carried out?
Do these have permits?
- Is there a Land Information
Memorandum (LIM) available or
a building report prepared by an
accredited property surveyor?
- Is the property well-maintained?
What condition are the roof, piles,
wiring, and plumbing in?
- Is the property insulated? If so, to
what degree (eg walls, underfloor,
ceiling)?
- Is there any risk of methamphetamine
(P) contamination?
- If there is a body corporate (usually for
apartments), what does that entail?
- Are there any issues with neighbours
or planned developments?
“If you are seriously considering
making an offer, you will need to
do your own research and seek
professional advice. It may well become
your home, so you need to know
as much about it as possible to save
unhappy surprises later,” Lampen-
Smith says.
“Knowing the right questions to ask is
a good starting point.”
For more advice on buying a property
in New Zealand, or to download
a free Home Buyers’ Guide, visit
buyingahome.reaa.govt.nz.
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