Tag Archives: Insurance

The changing world of insurance

Posted on 15 May 2013 by Peter Griffioen

I received this info from my ASB private banker Jill Rogers that I thought may be of interest… You will have seen lots of information on the changes from “Full Replacement Cover” to “Sum Insured Replacement” on New Zealand homes. … Continue reading →

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Spirited Bidding on TC3

Posted on 11 May 2013 by Peter Griffioen

Thursday morning saw 57 Queenspark Drive sell under the hammer after good interest and a couple of parties rigorously competing in the auction rooms. Personally I think this a real vote of confidence for Parklands and clearly displays there is … 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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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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EQC Act Poised for Review

Posted on 14 November 2012 by Peter Griffioen

I was pleased to read in Saturday’s Press that EQC chairman Michael Wintringham is sighting changes to the current EQC structure. This is definitely music to my ears, and I’m sure it is for you as well. However the crying … Continue reading →

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A Very Short “Short Call” Auction

Posted on 26 September 2012 by Peter Griffioen

Transparency of auction wins the day… A mere 8 days on the market is not too bad, especially for a non insured home. The auction was brought forward with an acceptable pre-auction offer and sold for additional $97,000 above that … Continue reading →

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The ABCs of TC3

Posted on 30 August 2012 by Peter Griffioen

When it comes to selling properties with a TC3 land zoning category it is important to go about it in a well informed and methodical way. The services of a real estate salesperson who has the experience, knowledge and correct … Continue reading →

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