http://www.coraliereid.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.coraliereid.nz en-us Mon, 04 May 2026 15:23:44 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.coraliereid.nz/blog/post/155570/why-auctions-dont-work-in-twizel/ When it comes to selling your home in Twizel, one of the biggest decisions you’ll make is choosing how to take it to market. While auctions might sound exciting and can work well in fast-moving city markets, they’re not usually the best fit for Twizel’s unique property landscape.Here’s why… and what tends to work better.... Tue, 04 Nov 2025 06:30:46 +1300 http://www.coraliereid.nz/blog/#post155570 http://www.coraliereid.nz/blog/post/149848/true-market-value-vs-cv-twizel/ One of the most common questions I get from both buyers and sellers in Twizel is: "Why is the asking price so far off the CV?"It’s a fair question, especially when you’re doing your research and trying to make sense of the numbers. But here's the truth: CVs (Capital Values or Rateable Values) are not a reliable indicator of what a property is actually worth in the current market.And more importantly, relying on them too heavily could cost you the opportunity to make a smart, timely purc... Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:03:46 +1200 http://www.coraliereid.nz/blog/#post149848 http://www.coraliereid.nz/blog/post/148009/trading-up-in-2025/ If you've been daydreaming about a little more room, say, an extra bedroom, a second living space, or even just a bigger backyard, you're not alone. Many of my clients are in that “next chapter” phase of homeownership, and lately, I’ve been having more conversations with people wondering if now might be the right time to trade up.Here’s what I’ve been seeing: while it’s never been exactly cheap to move up the property ladder, recent market shifts suggest that right now might actually... Thu, 03 Jul 2025 10:29:39 +1200 http://www.coraliereid.nz/blog/#post148009 http://www.coraliereid.nz/blog/post/105750/buying-tips-in-winter/ If you’re thinking about buying in Winter, it's important to realiae that houses might look a little different in June than in January. And we're not just talking about the market. Here are seven things to keep in mind if you plan to buy a home in the winter.... Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.coraliereid.nz/blog/#post105750 http://www.coraliereid.nz/blog/post/88505/how-to-manage-fear-of-overpaying-when-buying-a-home/ Everyone loves a good deal. But when it comes to real estate, most buyers and sellers are just trying to avoid making a big mistake. Buying a home is not something most of us do on a regular basis. There’s no way to practice before you jump in, and you have to live with your final decision for years. So concerns about making a mistake are valid and understandable. One of the most common fears for buyers is overpaying for a home. Fear of falling in love with a property and paying more than you ... Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.coraliereid.nz/blog/#post88505 http://www.coraliereid.nz/blog/post/88506/tips-for-upsizing-your-home/ Ready for more space? A second bathroom? Better weather? Or just a change of scenery? Now is the time to make that move and find the home you’ve been dreaming of. There are more houses about to come to and many of those properties are being marketed with asking prices, which makes it easy to work out if a home is in your price range in a different part of town to where you are now. Here are 5 steps to work through if you are considering a move:... Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.coraliereid.nz/blog/#post88506 http://www.coraliereid.nz/blog/post/88507/winning-the-real-estate-negotiation/ There is something about buying a home which brings out the inner-negotiator in all of us. It’s one of the few opportunities we might get in life to haggle over a large financial purchase. To play the give-and-take game and try to walk away with a win. Sadly, the actual process often falls short of our bargain-securing expectations. In this article, I’ll explain the reasons why the real estate negotiation might not be everything you expected and provide tips for getting the right result in t... Wed, 31 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.coraliereid.nz/blog/#post88507 http://www.coraliereid.nz/blog/post/88508/if-i-was-a-seller-what-would-i-do/ We all understand the market has changed. Prices have moved Nationally, in Twizel our median sales price is $665,000 as at July 2022 (up 13.7% from July 2021 & 25% over last 3 years) and buyers are harder to come by. Even still, prices are historically high compared to 3-5 years ago, meaning there is still an opportunity for most owners to sell their property and achieve a significant capital gain.... Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.coraliereid.nz/blog/#post88508 http://www.coraliereid.nz/blog/post/88510/how-to-negotiate-when-the-building-inspector-finds-an-issue/ When your inspector visits the home, their feedback will either give you the confidence to move forward, or it might put you off buying entirely. At the very least, their findings could drastically reduce the price you are willing to pay. A builder will often find issues neither the buyer nor the owner even knew about before the inspection. Problems often come as a surprise to both parties. If your builder discovers a problem that requires urgent attention, what do you do? Should you try and neg... Thu, 16 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.coraliereid.nz/blog/#post88510 http://www.coraliereid.nz/blog/post/88513/first-home-help/ But things have started to swing in their favour in recent months. Between a more even market, and record levels of residential construction, we are seeing choice available in themarket, and there are some good deals to be had. And last week’s Budget announcement has brought more good news – with the Government unveiling details of a number of key changes that will unlock additional (and much-needed) support for the first home buyer market. A healthy increase in house price caps for Kāinga ... Wed, 25 May 2022 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.coraliereid.nz/blog/#post88513