Archive for July, 2009
damp home is hard to heat and can make you and your children sick. Damp homes are associated with increased numbers of doctor’s visits for respiratory problems such as asthma.
Dampness encourages mould and mildew which can also harm your health. Damp homes also deteriorate more quickly, and they’re uncomfortable to live in.
There are three ways to combat persistent damp in your home: insula
te, ventilate and heat.
If you are certain that the dampness is not caused by leaks brought about by weathertightness problems (roof, claddings, around windows, doors or deck areas) then follow the measures described below.
How damp are our homes?
A 2005 BRANZ survey of the condition of New Zealand houses found:
- Many are damp and poorly ventilated.
- More than 20% had at least one dehumidifier, and without a dehumidifier, it was estimated that at least 30% of homes would be damp.
- Most bathrooms relied only on windows for ventilation.
- Only half of kitchens vented moist air to the outside.
- 40% of timber-framed houses had poor or seriously inadequate under the floor ventilation.
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July 25 2009 | houses | No Comments »
Symptoms of black mold poisoning:
Common symptoms of black mold poisoning are:
- Uneasiness in respiration
- Headaches
- Cough
- Red eyes
- Development of rashes and hives on skin
- Nausea
- Memory loss
- In some cases, people experience bleeding in lungs
- Lethargy
- Dizziness
- Lack in concentration
- Problem caused due to irritation in mucous membranes
- Asthma
- Allergic reactions (such as itching of nose, runny nose etc.) of respiratory and/or nervous system etc
- Irregularity in blood pressure
- Damaged digestion and respiratory system
- Infections of urinary track, problems in urination etc.
- Pain in liver and other internal organs
- High level or prolonged exposure to mold can lead to infertility in the patient
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July 15 2009 | Uncategorized | 4 Comments »
Christhchurch Property Trends
Property values in Christchurch declined by 7.3% over the past year (calculated over the three months ending June 2009 in comparison to the same period last year), an improvement on the 8.1% annual decline reported in May. The average sale price for the city remained steady at $339,962.
Melanie Swallow of QV Valuations said; “These numbers need to be treated with caution as the same period last year was a time of decline, measured against the month ending June which shows a period of flattening. However, it can still be viewed as a positive sign as far as market sentiment goes”.
“Suburban Christchurch has held well, with the central, northern, eastern and hill suburbs all showing a slight improvement year-on-year. The hill suburbs have shown the largest recovery and are closely followed by the eastern suburbs” said Swallow.
“The market is now showing clear segmentation in the level of activity. Over 90% of the sales which occurred in June were in the under $500,000 price bracket, with most of those actually occurring under $300,000. In this sector of the market anecdotal evidence from Real Estate Agents also shows multi offer situations, good success at auctions and an overall shortage of listings. Properties over $500,000 are slow in general, with the top end properties over $1,000,000 extremely slow to move. The lifestyle property market has also shown continued signs of softening. Again, job security appears to be a key driver in purchasing decisions” said Swallow.
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 Waimakariri
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-7.3%
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$293,271
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Southwest
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-7.2%
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$320,796
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Selwyn
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-4.6%
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$365,082
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East |
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-6.8%
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$279,270
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Central & North
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-7.2%
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$392,665
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Hills
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-8.0%
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$475,838
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Banks Peninsula
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-14.9%
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*$362,682
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New Zealand
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-7.1
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$378,535
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Annual Property Value Change
Average Sales Price
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July 06 2009 | Uncategorized | No Comments »
Do you suffer From Any of these symptoms when your at home?
· Hay fever, runny nose, itching, sneezing.
· Watering eyes.
· Asthma, difficulty in breathing.
· Infantile eczema (a skin disease) may get worse.
If so your home probably suffers from House Dust Mites.
There are several ways to eliminate these dust mites and make sure that they dont make you sick.
July 05 2009 | Uncategorized | No Comments »
There are a number of factors that can lead to unhealthy air in your home or workplace, including lack of ventilation, too much humidity, and water infiltration or leakage, among others. Poor indoor air quality can cause a number of health problems such as breathing difficulties and allergies.
There are many systems that can help with these problems. The HRV system is generally the most popular one that does a very good job into making a home a healthier home. Having a healthy home is a vital part to keeping New Zealand Healthy. Too many people in this country suffer from Asthma with many of these cases being avoidable by simply having a clean, warm and ventalated home
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July 04 2009 | Uncategorized | No Comments »
This Press Release Made by Harcourts Grenadier is a truely good sign that there is some definate life still in the property market.
I worked for this company for a short time and I believe their systems and agents are amoungst the best out there.
If you are in Christchurch or anywhere in the south island for that fact I reccomend you talk to
Roger Dawson about selling your property. He is definately one of the best out there.
Well done Harcourts.
July 1, 2009
Record real estate auctions
Record numbers are looking to auction their homes, with Christchurch’s Harcourts Grenadier, one of the largest real estate franchises in New Zealand, taking 80 bookings in the month of June, more than twice the average for this time of the year and 10 per cent above their previous record set in October last year.
Roger Dawson, Auction Manager for Harcourts Grenadier, said that it was extraordinary to have this level of auction bookings in the winter months when listings normally slow down.
“In these tougher economic times, people want to see quick action on their property. Auctions sell properties three to four times more quickly than normal methods in the first six weeks on the market.
“At present we are selling in excess of 50 per cent under the hammer and another 20 per cent are being sold within a week of the auction. Most sales are in the $200,000 to $500,000 range, with some up to and in excess of $1 million,” he said.
The auction numbers are not being boosted by mortgagee sales as these numbers have been constant for the last 18 months.
“The other interesting factor is that across the board there is a shortage of listings. With uncertainties in the job market, some owners are holding on to their properties. What this has done is boost demand for the stock we have to offer. We are experiencing wall-to-wall crowds in the auction rooms and bidding to match.
“And this demand is only going to intensify when you consider the dramatic fall in new homes being built and the lift in migration numbers,” he said.
Harcourts Grenadier has nine offices in Christchurch and one in Greymouth and is the largest Harcourts franchise in Australasia and the largest real estate franchise in the South Island.
This is great work by the team here. And its impressive to see the brand still growing even in times where many are struggling.
July 01 2009 | Uncategorized | 1 Comment »
Does This Sound Familiar To You……
Thank you for sending your resume applying for the advertised position of Sales Representative.
We are writing to advise you that unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.
While at this time we are not able to assist you in your job search, we would like to thank you for your interest in our site and for taking the time to submit your application.
Please accept our best wishes for the future and should you see another position on our website, we would welcome your application.
Yours sincerely.
If this does sound familiar then you are not alone. When you get several of these a day for a limited job market I bet it makes your heart sink. Here are some useful tips that I have looked into and I think they will help anyone in this situation.
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July 01 2009 | Uncategorized | No Comments »
When you employ a real estate professional to sell your house for you think about it like this.
The agent and agency are performance based.
Your agent will not be paid for their service untill the property is sold.
The only investment you need to make is on professional marketing.
So why would you worry about selling privately when you have to worry about all the fuss when you can get an agent to work for you giving you great advice and doing all the work for free.
This is the great thing about it.
July 01 2009 | Uncategorized | No Comments »
