We would like to thank you so very much for being a part of our success over the last year and may Santa bring some lovely presents, and happiness, filling your Christmas and New Year with an abundance of smiles and laughter.” We look forward to hearing from you, should you require any advice or information on your real estate requirements.Read more
The Reserve Bank is to ease the lending restrictions on home buyers and property investors from January. In a statement released this morning the central bank said from the start of next year that it would increase the cap on banks from 10 per cent to 15 per cent for new mortgage lending to owner occupiers. Currently no more thanRead more
Home equity is the portion of your property’s value that you actually own. It is calculated as the difference between the current market value of the house, less your remaining mortgage payments. Home equity increases when the property value increases or as the loan balance is paid off. Mortgage express advises that once you have enough equity, you can make that “equityRead more
When you sell your home with the Benson team, you are in good hands! They can confidently say this because they strongly believe that their success in real estate over the past 26 years is only as good as the people they choose to work with, so they ensure they’re working with the industry’s best!Read more
When you dream about winter, it usually involves sipping soup near the fire while the rain is pelting down outside in the chilly air. It’s also when a lot of people escape overseas on holiday to warmer climates. For the real-estate market, however, winter might be a perfect time to sell your home. Despite theRead more
While relocating to another city, for whatever reason, can be an ordeal, it still doesn’t have to be that way. Of course, a Takapuna real estate agent can help you find a home easily after carefully considering your needs. That’s not really the problem but it definitely involves the other amenities that come with livingRead more
It’s a known fact that property values go up and down, and these trends are normally seen right across New Zealand. This is especially evident in times when the real estate market is doing badly; however, the current market is hot and property values are still on the rise. Even in stable times, slight fluctuationsRead more
Selling your home for a profit can be a difficult task, unless you understand the dynamics involved. Finding a good Takapuna real estate agent is probably the first step, but another factor that plays a key role involves your home and its appearance to the outside world. When you are selling a home, staging yourRead more
Whenever someone brings up the topic of auctioning your home, there’s always a negative impression drawn from the conversation. A few years ago auctions were either for million-dollar properties with a lot of interest, or for those considered “distressed”; nowadays, it is the first option for many home sellers, as it can often ensure theRead more
Don and Sherelle have deep roots in the North Shore community. Long-time residents of the area, their grandchildren currently attend Hauraki School. With tree-lined streets and tranquility at its finest, the North Shore is blanketed by a myriad of lavish and elegant homes. The area is also home to several commercial establishments nestled within aRead more
