Simply Property

Is it time to sell your property? Or should you hold on and wait for prices to improve?

In this episode, I briefly explain real estate cycles, look at the justification for holding long-term, and consider situations where it might make sense to sell. I also suggest questions to ponder while working through your decision-making process.

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Tips and strategies to help you secure the right home, hopefully at the right price, while avoiding common mistakes and pitfalls.

We cover topics like:

• One-on-one negotiating
• What to do in a multi-offer situation
• How to handle over-eager agents
• Tips to keep negotiations moving when you've maxed your budget
• Why you should try to avoid the 'mythical middle' trap
• How to maintain perspective throughout the process

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10 key pieces of real estate knowledge or ‘truths’ that I have learned throughout my career. These tips will help you make better decisions when buying and selling real estate.

For a written version of this podcast, visit my blog:

https://blog.andrewduncan.co.nz/10-property-truths/

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Markets can change quickly. Interest rates are going up, bank criteria are getting tougher, KiwiSaver balances are dropping and more properties are coming on the market every day. All these factors influence what buyers are prepared to pay for your home. As a seller, it's important to keep reflecting on what price you are expecting to understand if it's still in line with current market conditions.

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In this episode, Claire Tyler, partner at Wellington law firm Rainey Collins, answers common questions regarding the legal side of buying and selling real estate. Including:

• How to find a good property lawyer
• The role of a property lawyer - what they bring to the table
• When buyers and sellers should engage with a lawyer
• Disclosure obligations for sellers
• What to watch out for when buying off the plans
• The value of practical advice an...

In this guide, we'll take you through important aspects of your property to check on a regular basis. Our goal is to help you stay on top of your maintenance and keep your property in tip-top shape. In turn, this will help you maximise your returns.

We'll give you a specific list of tasks to tackle each year and warning signs to look for at each of your quarterly inspections.

For a text version of this episode, visit: https:/...

It's time for a little de-cluttering. In the interest of keeping things simple, this podcast is going to be focused on property education moving forward. The Good You Can Do is growing up and will now get its own room (channel).

We've been blown away by the positive response this series has generated so we've decided that it's ready to become a standalone project all of its own. Please follow the journey by searching for 'Good You ...

I often get asked if it's possible to invest in property in an ethical way. In this episode, I answer that question and provide tips to help you on your journey.

Topics covered include:

• Why you should avoid properties that suit first home buyers
• The benefits of hiring a property manager
• Why you need to have an emergency stash before investing
• How to build a good relationship with your tenants
• Why flexibility is key if you want to be ...

I recently helped my long-time property manager (Lynette Sletcher) set up her own company. If you own rental property in the greater Wellington region, check out https://simplyrentals.co.nz. Switching is easy and only takes a few minutes of your time.

You may remember Lynette from our previous episode together, how to be a cool landlord. She's an exceptional property manager, respected and sought-after by both tenants and landlords.

Interview with Bryce Taylor from Ray White, Sandringham.

Bryce, and his business partner Josh Lowe effectively use video to help their client's homes stand out online, while having a bit of fun along the way. 

In our chat, we cover:

• How to attract extra buyers from surrounding suburbs using video.
• How to combine video with social media to maximise your result. How to maximise buyer engagement.
• Are certain properties better suited to...

This is an interview with Edwin Rakanui from Biglifemindset.com.

We introduce the concept of self-efficacy: What it is, why you need to know about it and most importantly, how you can improve it.

Developing a strong sense of self-efficacy can play an important role in almost every aspect of your life. Life is full of challenges and high levels of self-efficacy can help you better deal with these difficulties more effectively. Your ...

Join us as we (my friend Edwin, and I) drive to and visit a potential investment property purchase. 

You'll learn what I look for in an investment property, how I evaluate information online and how I decide whether a property is worth pursuing or not.

We discuss many common investing questions including which kind of area to target and what age of home to buy, along with a whole lot of general tips thrown in for good measure.

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It’s all about asking the right questions and understanding your competition. 

If you have found a home you love but you’re not sure what the next steps are, this episode will help you find out the information you need to move forward. Every single property is different, but there are standard rules you can follow that will help you make a smart, informed decision.

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 https://blog.andrewduncan.co.n...

In this podcast episode, I interview Jason Quinn from Sustainable Engineering.

Jason offers an introduction to the Passive House concept (essentially a home that is as cheap as possible to heat). You'll learn how the science behind this movement can help you make better decisions when buying an existing home, renovating to add warmth, or building new.

For links / show notes, visit: 

https://blog.andrewduncan.co.nz/passivehouse

With property prices as high as they are, many first home buyers are only able to purchase a property with help from the bank of Mum & Dad.

If you are keen to support your kids onto the property ladder, or you are a buyer looking to get help from family, this is the podcast for you.

We run through the 5 most common ways you can help, so you can understand all the options available and decide which one might be best for your situa...

Note: Since publishing this podcast, Lynette and I have now started our own independent property management company. It's called Simply Rentals and we service the greater Wellington region.

If you are looking for a property manager, check out our website for more info:

https://simplyrentals.co.nz

This episode is full of common-sense advice you can use to make sure you have a great experience as a property investor while providing the ...

In the aftermath of the Global Financial Crisis (our last big recession), I stumbled upon a marketing strategy which unlocked consistent real estate commission income and a never-ending supply of listing opportunities. With zero cold-calling or knocking on doors.

This episode talks you through exactly how I did it. 

This strategy is perfectly suited for a world with Covid-19 and it can work for any kind of sales-based business (not...