Bayleys Marlborough Property

Why Spring is a great time to sell… And buy!

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Well hello Spring! Yes indeed… It’s that time of year again, as we put winter to bed, Marlborough blossoms with the promise of longer daylight hours and warmer weather.

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It’s no secret that we’ve seen an unprecedented market of late, with hot prices and short selling periods, so will a change of season make a difference this year? We’d like to think so… Spring is traditionally considered the undisputed champion season for selling, and a time when home buyers come out of hibernation, and we don’t see spring 2016 being any different, which means your buyer pool just got larger!

Here are three reasons why spring is a great time to sell.

  • Spring is traditionally a time for new beginnings. Your buyers are looking for a change, they want to move onwards and upwards, and that often means moving house.
  • Summer is coming… And so is Christmas. Your buyers are planning their Marlborough summer. They certainly want to be settled by Christmas. They will be looking for their new pad to enjoy the scorching delights of our region in the hottest months of the year.
  • Just like your buyers, your property will be coming out of hibernation too. Your home will, no doubt, look stunning as the garden comes into bloom and the sun shines.

Spring is also a great time to buy, and this year will be even better in Marlborough; as towards the end of the season (in November), Bayleys Marlborough will be releasing sections as Stage 4B at beautiful Boulevard Park comes to fruition. Boulevard Park, on Taylor Pass, is right at the foot of the Wither Hills Farm Park, and the perfect place to build your dream home between the hills and the river reserve… And just minutes from town.

With all 40 sections in stage 4 sold, we’re expecting high levels of interest, so contact us today to register yours.

Our new Spring Preview Magazine is available online for you to read, or pick up a copy from our office. You’ll find a great selection of properties for sale from Picton, Waikawa, Marlborough Sounds and Havelock right through to Blenheim and Kaikoura. You’ll also find a range of editorial articles about our wonderful Marlborough region, its business success stories and local residents.

Building your dream home… It starts with a dream section.

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If being a homeowner is the Kiwi dream, then building your own home is what lies at the end of the rainbow.

Recently announced figures from Statistics New Zealand, show that in June 2016 building consents were issued for 2,752 new dwellings, comprising:

  • 1,863 houses
  • 364 townhouses, flats, and units
  • 289 retirement village units
  • 236 apartments.

The seasonally adjusted number of new dwellings consented rose 16 percent in June 2016. The trend is increasing.

Read more HERE.

If building is on your horizon then we congratulate you, it’s a fabulous experience. And whilst we’ll be honest with you and say the building process does come with some stress and anxiety, thorough planning can prepare you for the adventure and ensure your experience is wonderfully fulfilling.

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Here are our top 5 tips for building your dream home.

  1. Do your research. Spend time planning and researching. This will give you an idea of materials you can use; there may be new and innovative products on the market, but make sure these will fit with your end goal and your budget. Put together your ideas for design in a clippings folder to take to your architect and/or builder.
  2. Get busy with a spreadsheet. Set a realistic budget, and include an overrun contingency. You may find a subscription to the New Zealand Building Economist helpful.
  3. Love lists. Make a nice to have and need to have list. This helps you prioritise essential works.
  4. Recruit your team. This is a big project so choose your team well. Interview architects, builders and trades people to ensure that you have a strong team of people who have values that ally with yours. Ask friends or colleagues for recommendations, but still go through your own recruitment process.
  5. Find a dream section. This is where we come in. Introducing stage 4A at Boulevard Park on Taylor | 40 sections with reserve prices starting from $178,000 and titles expected mid 2017. All 40 sections will be auctioned this week, on 4th August, and will not be sold prior. Visit www.boulevardpark.co.nz for absolutely everything you need to know.

Be part of Marlborough’s Success

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Here at Bayleys Marlborough we love the region we call home for many reasons… The amazing scenery, the great outdoors, the local food and wine, the long hot summers, the colourful autumn, the crisp, clear winter days and the blissful, blooming spring time. But today we’re celebrating it for another reason; that reason being, our province’s success stories.

Did you know that Marlborough has experienced the third largest gross domestic product increase in New Zealand over the past five years? We really do punch above our weight. Read the full article HERE.

Three people from Marlborough were also recently recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours. Dr Dianne McCarthy and Christine Brunt, both from Blenheim, and Melville Syme from Kaikoura. We would like to extend our congratulations to all of these deserving individuals, we’re proud to count Dr Dianne McCarthy, who was made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to science, business and women, as a client and friend to Bayleys Marlborough. Read more about the recipients of the Queen’s Birthday Honours HERE.

We also start them young here in Marlborough, with sporting success (read the story) and outstanding scholarships (read the story).

Your Bayleys Marlborough team are a success story in their own right, as winners of the coveted Bayleys Way Award, last year. So it seems fitting that we should be a major sponsor of a new Marlborough farming competition, that will recognise the success of sheep and beef farmers in Marlborough. These farmers now have a chance to win bragging rights as to who is tops and compete for more than $60,000 worth of prizes, with the aim of the competition to promote excellence in Marlborough farming. We have always had a close and long-standing association with Marlborough’s rural community, and are delighted to support the region’s Farmer of the Year competition.

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The competition opens on June 15 and entries close August 1. The winner will be announced in September and a field day will be held on the winner’s property late October. To discuss the competition further or to register for a 2016 Entry Pack contact Greg Sheppard, Sheppard Agriculture Ltd, Mobile 0274 349340 or email greg@sheppardagriculture.co.nz

Read more about the competition here.

 

 

 

5 alternative job titles for a Bayleys Marlborough agent…

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Here at Bayleys Marlborough it’s our job to offer you a personalised, professional service that recognises your unique needs, we’ll showcase your property to the widest possible buyer audience.

Whilst members of our sales team may officially hold the job title of Real Estate Agent, our multi-talented agents with many years of experience under their belt; have such a varied skill set that there are in fact many alternative professional descriptions that could be used to illustrate the role they play in the sale of your property.

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Here is a list of 5 alternative job titles for a Bayleys Marlborough agent…

Mediator – Your Bayleys Marlborough agent is a highly skilled negotiator. They liaise with your prospective purchasers, acting as an intermediary to ensure that you get the very best outcome and price.

Communications Advisor – When you list your home you need to be sure that your position and expectations are communicated clearly not just to all prospective purchasers, but also to other key parties involved in the sale of your property. Your Bayleys Marlborough team are expert communicators.

Legal Assistant – Whilst our agents cannot and do not offer legal advice, the Bayleys Marlborough team have a sound knowledge of the legal process involved in real estate transactions. We’ll also liaise with your chosen legal advisors where necessary, and of course only with your permission.

Marketing Manager – The successful marketing of properties is what we do. Bayleys Marlborough were the privileged recipient of the Bayleys Way Award 2015, for recognition of core company values within a Bayleys franchise; but what does that mean to you? The Award recognises our simple determination to be the best, place your needs first, and offer impeccable service. The knowledge and personal service of a local agent coupled with the prestige and reach of an international name – it’s no wonder that time and again we achieve exceptional prices for our properties.

Interior Designer – We’ll help you realise a premium price for your home by offering tips and advice on how to present it to your prospective purchasers.

If you’d like the benefit of an award winning team’s expertise when you come to sell your home, then contact us!

Find Us

BLENHEIM: 33 Seymour Street
PHONE: +64 3 578 7700
Email Us: marlborough@bayleys.co.nz

PICTON: 35 High Street
PHONE: +64 3 578 7700
Email Us: picton@bayleys.co.nz

KAIKOURA: 60 West End Parade
PHONE: +64 3 319 7049
Email Us: kaikoura@bayleys.co.nz

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