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Buying and Selling a Damaged Home – A Solicitor’s Word

Posted on 24 April 2013 by Peter Griffioen

In browsing The Weekend Press, my eye caught the article by Suzy Garnett and Richard Lang of Duncan Cotterill who made some good points highlighting the pros and cons of pursuing a sale or purchase of such property. While what was … Continue reading →

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A strong finish to the financial year…

Posted on 11 April 2013 by Peter Griffioen

Having just signed out of another financial year on a very positive note I am pleased to report that the year finished a lot stronger than it started (2012 was one of my quietest winters on record). While in-house real … Continue reading →

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Christchurch property values continue upward trend

Posted on 20 March 2013 by Peter Griffioen

Once again we read in The Press that the housing market is continuing to increase both in value and volume. A reasonably predictable trend is emerging and as Liz McDonald reports: “A year ago the big growth in Canterbury house … Continue reading →

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New repair strategy comes to the fore

Posted on 13 March 2013 by Peter Griffioen

Earlier this week I received this update from IAG (my insurer) and it caught my eye as to the new innovation for concrete floor slab replacement. Who would have thought we would have been working under homes a couple of … Continue reading →

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Selling “As Is” – What’s the Go…

Posted on 28 February 2013 by Peter Griffioen

Yes we are underway with selling these properties again for the year with the first of them having sold at auction on Tuesday. In this case a pre-auction offer brought the auction forward, followed by competitive bidding from 5 other … Continue reading →

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More Good News for TC3 Homeowners

Posted on 20 February 2013 by Peter Griffioen

Further to last week’s post on the way forward for TC3 property owners, Liz McDonald in The Weekend Press writes: House foundations poured on top of the ground that can be re-leveled with the turn of a screw are the … Continue reading →

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The Way Forward with TC3

Posted on 12 February 2013 by Peter Griffioen

While much is being said about TC3 land, the reality is that there is a way forward. Yes, TC3 properties can be sold, and are being sold. Our in-house statistics clearly reinforce this with 39% of our 79 sales between … Continue reading →

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Selling a Damaged Uninsured Home – Part 2

Posted on 7 December 2012 by Peter Griffioen

Moving on from last week’s comment and progressing selling homes “as is”, means the next step is to get frank with your insurer and get the options on the table. Once you have the options on the table it is then a … Continue reading →

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Selling a Damaged Uninsured Home – Part 1

Posted on 27 November 2012 by Peter Griffioen

Contrary to public opinion, yes you can sell an uninsured damaged home “as is where is” and as surprising as it may seem, there is considerable demand for them. I am frequently being asked to sell these homes and regularly … Continue reading →

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Some Good News for TC3

Posted on 21 November 2012 by Peter Griffioen

It was heartening to see this write up in last The Press last Thursday. It predicts increased demand for TC3 land in the future. It makes a good read and well worthwhile checking out: River-front properties that were close to being … Continue reading →

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