Monthly Archives: October 2011

Are you coming down to Wattle Downs this weekend?

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Barfoot & Thompson Manurewa

If you are then you don’t want to miss all the excitement. Here’s what’s happening… I also have some fantastic new listings which are on show this Sunday, so come along and have a look: Sue Matete ah. 268 4311 … Continue reading →

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Superhero Pukeko & 7 winning stories

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Barfoot & Thompson Manurewa

Pre-order your copy of this year’s book: Superhero Pukeko & 7 winning stories           Young Authors Challenge: Superhero Pukeko & 7 Winning Stories Barfoot & Thompson is pleased to announce that we are now taking pre-orders … Continue reading →

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Ups & Downs

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Barfoot & Thompson Manurewa

UP Seasonally adjusted housing consents improve 12.5% in August (BNZ Weekly Overview) Barfoot & Thompson September average sale price rises 4.9% on previous September. Net 37% of real estate agents noticing more first home buyers (September BNZ-REINZ survey) DOWN Retail … Continue reading →

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Smart property searching

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Barfoot & Thompson Manurewa

20% of Australian smartphone users have used their smartphone to look for a house or apartment – a figure 33% higher than the US or UK. Can New Zealand be far behind? (Research by Google and IPSOS Research)

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The influence of sales over $1 million on average sale price

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Barfoot & Thompson Manurewa

The graph below shows how closely average price is related to the number of sales over $1 million. When they represent a higher percentage of the value of total sales, the average price rises.

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