It seems as though normality is returning with schools back this week after the mid-year break. With this return we have noticed a sharp lift in engagement from home owners wanting to discuss selling in the second half of the year. Interestingly, this is not only coming from owner-occupiers looking to trade up, but also…
Momentum is carrying
the market along
Last Tuesday’s blog post featuring the exciting Pump Track at Grey Lynn Park has imagery that could be said to be a great illustration of the current market. Momentum is carrying the market along at the moment over the ups and downs we have experienced in the last 6 months. New figures released this morning…
21 St Mary’s Road,
St Mary’s Bay
The Way We Were — This amazing original turn of the century home is an absolute time warp. Prior to the current owner the one family had owned it since 1936. While features such as floral carpet, beautiful lace drapes, Kauri laundry twin tubs and red formica kitchen tops are absolutely beautiful, fashion may have…
Ahoy me tasties!
Relaxed waterfront dining at Billfish Café Halfway along the new Westhaven walkways you’ll find the ever popular Billfish Café. Pull up a chair, and with the city as your backdrop, take in the charters and masts of the marina while you make your selection from the menu. Not surprisingly there’s an emphasis on fresh seafood,…
Winter Supplies Surprise
When 37 houses is a record — As we are approaching true winter, the level of properties for sale on the market is always of interest. These indicate activity in the market generally. At the moment, in the area we monitor from Kingsland through the inner western city fringe areas of Arch Hill, Ponsonby, Grey…
79 Norfolk Street
So much more to consider — What a transformation this villa has undergone! Behind the pretty facade seen from the street, you’ll discover a complete renovation guided by comfort and common sense, providing so much more than expected. For all the details on this home view it on the Custom site. We quite like the…
Mid-Year Reflection
What we’ve seen so far in 2016 — As we approach the middle of the year, a moment of reflection seems called for. So far, 2016 has certainly been interesting. Record low numbers of listings have continued to be the trend. With the better weather extending into Winter, homes are still coming to market although…
Local market snapshot
What’s happening in the Inner Western City Fringe This week has seen a continuation of an active market with sales still strong and a consistent number of new listings coming to the market to keep things balanced. We monitor the number of properties for sale across the inner Western City Fringe. This includes the ring…
Walkies!
Going off-leash on the St Marys Walkway Pooch, or no pooch, there’s a fantastic walk on our doorstep that’ll take you all the way from Pt Erin to Victoria Park. Head down to the bottom of St Marys Road where you’ll spot the many regular joggers and dog walkers having a pre, or post walk catch up. Then…