Make sure you're making an intelligent educated decision with our home buyers check list.
| OBTAIN PRE- APPROVAL | Always get pre-approval from your bank and know your own limits! |
| SEEK LEGAL ADVICE | Consult your lawyer to determine any legal issues that need verification. |
| REQUEST PROPERTY REPORTS | It’s always a good idea to request a Builders Report and Lim Report. Is the home you are looking at a “leaky home”??? (see our website FAQ for further explanation) |
| AREA HISTORY | Do you know the area you are looking to buy in or sell? For example is it an area prone to flooding? Are the soils un-stable? Are there any proposed developments? Is your property subject to coastal Inundation (e.g. tsunami, king tides, tidal waves etc) |
| LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION | Have you done any market research? How well are houses selling in the area? Is it a good location? |
| FUTURE OF THE AREA | What does the future hold for your property and local area? Are there any planned motorways, factory closures, zoning changes? Does the Council’s District Plan affect you? |
LOCAL EXPERIENCE COUNTS | Experience counts when it comes to putting a price on your biggest asset. That’s why, when it comes time to buy, sell, re-finance or invest in property, it pays to talk to the professionals, and secure good independent advice every step of the way. So contact us today to discuss your options. Our Registered Valuers each specialise in geographical areas so they know the market better than others. |
For your own copy, download the PDF below.