Hollis and Scholefield Ltd. – We could save you thousands!
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.

The people to contact when you want to get an accurate and honest valuation of your house, land, farm, commercial or industrial property are registered property valuers. With a minimum of seven years training each, the service which these professionals provide is accurate and highly valuable. Yet it’s one which is sometimes overlooked as ill-informed people rely solely on Rating Valuations to make their decisions. 

Gareth Nicholl, a registered property valuer for local valuation experts Hollis and Scholefield, explained the big difference between these two types of report. 

Rating Valuations also called Government Valuations, are made for rating purposes only. They are brought out every three years and don’t take into account market fluctuations or work you may have done on the property since then. 

A professional valuation is far more accurate and up to date, giving you the real value of a property.
The price difference can be vast, which means that investing in a
proper valuation can prove financially beneficial. It’s also a far more honest way of representing the value of a property, a major point for both buyers and sellers to consider.

 Banks will often insist on a professional valuation before re-financing  - especially when the new funds are to be spent on renovations and upgrades. A property valuer can accurately project how much value will be added by these renovations, including major upgrades. 

In fact, it’s not a wise decision at all to make any kind of property
transaction without getting a proper, in depth valuation done. And in Mangawhai (as well as Kaipara and Rodney districts), the people to see about a proper property valuation are Hollis and Scholefield Ltd, a well respected practice with literally decades of experience behind them. Since 1970 they have helped locals get the most out of their land, and make prudent decisions about their most important investments. 

Ray Hollis specialises in farm valuations and as a farmer himself, he has a real connection with the land and those who work it. Guy Scholefield has wide experience in litigation, and helps with the valuation of forestry throughout New Zealand, as well as specialising in local commercial, industrial and prime coastal land. 

Steve Jack and Gareth Nicholl cover the entire district from their
Warkworth office, providing valuations for homes, commercial and industrial properties, lifestyle blocks and more. And Mike Morse is hard at work from the Hibiscus Coast all the way to Helensville making sure that clients know the true value of their biggest asset.
 
If you are thinking about buying, selling or re-financing, or if you have any questions at all relating to property values, the HSL team invites you to give them a call. A comprehensive valuation will cost far less than you may imagine, and it may well save you thousands of dollars which is always wise, in anyone’s language! 
 

Like most areas, Wellsford experienced a significant downturn in the real estate market during 2008 and 2009, but there the slowdown was compounded by the closure of Irwins, the town’s main employer. 

However, Wellsford has proved resilient and now appears to be moving forward again.  Over recent months there has been a healthy turnover of properties, particularly in the residential market.  There have been a number of forced sales, but others have taken these opportunities to enter the market, upgrade or extend their portfolio with good rental returns available in some cases.

Residential values can be generalised into four ranges:  $160,000 to $200,000 for modest houses in need of work; $200,000 to $250,000 for modest, but tidy houses with a garage; $250,000 to $300,000 for larger, well-presented homes; $300,000+ for new brick houses or good, large older homes.

Lifestyle values generally range $300,000 to $400,000 for modest houses on 1 or 2 hectares; $400,000 to $500,000 for larger, tidy homes with a shed on 1 or 2 hectares; $500,000 to $575,000 for good modern dwellings on 1 or 2 hectares or a good older house on a larger block, say 4 hectares or more.

Farm values remain subdued, but the number of farms sold seems to be increasing slightly and the forecast dairy payout may well promote more activity in this sector.

Some businesses have closed over recent years, but in many cases others have taken their place, some have expanded and others are looking at moving in.

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