NZ Property Investor

GETTING READY TO SELL

On paper your property has everything; it’s the perfect size and location for the local target demographic, it’s close to the commuter belt, and has a fab flat section… It should get snapped up, right?

In the current housing market, expectations are high. Astute buyers can afford to be a little pickier and are looking for things that really make a place stand out in order to tip the decision scale.

With price generally at the forefront of the decision-making process, it is important that your property doesn’t just show off its great foundations, but also provides a neutral, ready-to-move in space that flags no immediate emotional or financial objections.

The last thing new homeowners want to have to consider is outlaying further costs to getting the home to a “liveable” standard.

The following tips aim to help you broaden the appeal of your property by neutralising the space, eliminating possible objections and showcasing the home to its fullest potential, in order to achieve the highest figure

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