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Are Leasehold Apartments Really a Bad Option to Take?

Wednesday, September 24

Most of us know that leasehold apartments are cheaper than its freehold counterpart and this has been a major factor for most buyers these days. Regardless of the fees involved in a leasehold property, apartment buyers would still want to invest their money in this type of property.Are they makin...


Why It's a Bad Idea to Buy a Leasehold Apartment

Wednesday, September 17

Are you planning to buy a leasehold apartment in the Auckland CBD? If you do then you need to consider several factors before you make the final decision. In NZ, leasehold properties are a common thing since it’s much cheaper than a freehold property. However, there is a downside to leasehold pro...


Factors That Affect Leasehold Apartment Fees

Wednesday, September 10

Do you have any idea how a leasehold apartment fee is calculated?For investors and apartment buyers knowing the leasehold apartment fee is vital in every transaction. So, learning the process on how it is calculated is very important. If you’re observant, you will notice that apartment levies are...


The Importance of Pre-Settlement Inspection

Wednesday, September 03

Is a pre-settlement inspection really that important? What if you find a damage in an apartment you’ve inspected? As an apartment buyer in Auckland, you need to know the steps you need to take in these types of situation. In my years of experience as an apartment specialist, I have gathered sever...


The Importance of a Finance Condition Clause in a Bank Pre-Approval

Wednesday, August 27

Are you buying an apartment? Have you gone to your bank to have a pre-approval? Do you really need a finance condition?These are the questions that you need to answer when you’re planning to use a bank to finance your purchase. In my years of experience as an apartment agent in Auckland, I come a...


How Important Is an Apartment Earthquake Ratings?

Wednesday, August 20

Why is an apartment’s earthquake rating that important? How can it affect the total value of a particular apartment?If you’re from Auckland, New Zealand then you might have noticed that most apartment buildings have earthquake rating. You may have seen it on papers and it’s mostly an important fa...