Monthly Archives: April 2012

Real Estate Career

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Michael Ford

I thoroughly enjoy my job as a Real Estate Agent. Mind you, it is early days, having only started in the property industry in 1977. Every day is different, every Client and Customer is different and every property is different. … Continue reading →

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March Still Strong – Best Start To A Year For 5 Years

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Michael Ford

The number of sales of houses in Feilding through all Real Estate Agents in March was almost as good as in February, which was the best month since late 2009. March volume was at a long time average number of … Continue reading →

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Investors Trickling Back

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Michael Ford

Astute Investors are coming back into the residential investment market as rents are rising, and the prospect of further rent increases remains strong. Interest rates are attractively low, and values remain static. Feilding investment returns are better than in most … Continue reading →

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Home Affordability As Good As In 2004!

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Michael Ford

The Massey University March 2012 Home Affordability index for the Manawatu Wanganui region is 71.27% against the All Districts national index of 100%. This puts us in 2nd place, following Southland on 54.5% as the most affordable region. Otago is … Continue reading →

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