Monday, December 20, 2010

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year


Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year.

All our offices will be "open for business" over the festive break so don't hesitate to call - 0800 42 7000

Levin Home Sells at Auction for the Mortgagee

The sound of the Auctioneers bell ringing at lunchtime on Saturday certainly aroused interest amongst the neighbourhood at 14 Kawiu Road. The front yard was packed with prospective purchasers and the bidding very active with the Harcourts Auctioneer bringing the hammer down at $185,000. The property was a very wll presented kiwi style weatherboard three bedroom family home. The outbuildings consisted of a single garage and attached shed with the section a spacious 809m2. The R.V was $235,000 and the marketing consultant was Donna Everton of Harcourts Levin.

Mortgagee and Estate Sale Newsletter

Well it is that time of year again, and this will be the last newsletter for 2010 although in saying that, the deals keep coming in.

On the sold front we have three properties that have been sold which are 167 Waerenga Road in Otaki which SOLD for $195,000 for the mortgagee and in Palmerston North at 53 Duff Crescent has SOLD for $193,000 for the estate.

On Saturday at an onsite auction 14 Kawiu Road, Levin was sold for $185,000 - Levin Property Sells at Auction for the Mortgagee

New to the list we have two new properties to report on;

For the mortgagee in Levin is a cracker of a property at 17 Elizabeth Street. A solid 1960's kiwi bungalow consisting of four bedrooms and single garage/carport. You will be able to kick 2011 off brilliantly as it will be auctioned on site, Saturday 12th February 2011.



In Otaki for the estate at 4 Cobb Place which is widely regarded as one of Otaki's premier residential locations. The home is a robust three bedroom split stone property with two bathrooms, walk in wardrobe, spacious internal access double garaging and designed for brilliant indoor/outdoor flow. A must see property.

View the full list of properties available by mortgagee and or estate sale conditions by clicking on the follwoing link - Mortgagee and Estate Sale Properties


Well all the best for Christmas and we hope the New Year is prosperous. We will be definitely "open for business" over the break so if you require help don't hesitate to ring a consultant or one of our offices direct.

Regards,
Wayne

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Views To Buy For - SOLD!

Experience a myriad of vistas available from north, south and west from the decks of this great home at 45 Doncaster Terrace, Doncaster Heights.

Jo Pilkington of Harcourts Paremata says the sundrenched west facing decks off the living areas definitely give you that perfect vantage point to enjoy the views and sunsets.

Not only are you buying the views, the home itself offers three bedrooms, seperate bathroom/toilet and double garaging. The home has been beautifully maintained and sits on a 524m2 site with an R.V of $335,000.

This property was sold at Auction for $340,000.

SOLD IN OTAKI

Tony McEwan of Harcourts Otaki said in his advertising for this property "this has it all", and he was right. A fabulous lifestyle property offering 5.3 hectares of superb grazing land and market garden quality soils. The land is all well fenced and meticulously maintained. The home itself sits on park like grounds with well established gardens that you enter from a tree lined driveway.

The home at 3 Forest Lakes Road, Otaki is set on 400m2 of space giving you four bedrooms, three bathrooms/toilets, three living areas, parking for four cars and garaging for six. Plenty of room to store all the toys and tools you need on a lifestyle block such as this with an R.V of $710,000.

Auctioneer, Wayne Sutton bought the hammer down for an under the hammer sale of $825,000

Results From Auctions This Week

Wednesday 15 December 2010
1016 - 1070, State Highway One, Oroua Downs - Passed In $2,375,000 - negotiating
241 The Esplanade, Petone - Passed In $390,000
42 McEnroe Grove, Naenae - Passed In $400,000
145 Maungaraki Road, Korokoro - Passed In $300,000
116 Taita Drive, Avalon - Passed In $400,000 - negotiating
14 Church Street, Feilding - Passed In $280,000
9 A Crystal Grove, Birchville - Passed In $135,000 - negotiating

Thursday 16th December 2010
40 Ernest Street, Ranui Heights - Passed In $320,000
45 Doncaster Heights, Ascot Park - SOLD $340,000
Viws to Buy For - SOLD
3 Leicester Street, Porirua East - Passed In $230,000
42 Tongariro Drive, Aotea - Passed In $460,000
3 Forest Lakes Road, Otaki - SOLD @ AUCTION $825,000
SOLD IN OTAKI
24 Te Rauparaha Street, Otaki - SOLD PRIOR
5/22 Richard Street, Titahi Bay - postponed until 2011
11/72 Tory Street, Te Aro - postponed until Monday 20th December 2010
12/72 Tory Street, Te Aro - postponed until Monday 20th December 2010
14/72 Tory Street, Te Aro - postponed until Monday 20th December 2010
40/72 Tory Street, Te Aro - postponed until Monday 20th December 2010
44/72 Tory Street, Te Aro - postponed until Monday 20th December 2010
262 Ohiro Road, Brooklyn - not called
10 Coolidge Street, Brooklyn - not called
10 Borlase Street, Brooklyn - SOLD PRIOR

STILL TO COME

Saturday 18th December 2010 on site at 12 noon
Auctioneer: Wayne Sutton
14 Kawiu Road, Levin - view here

Monday, December 13, 2010

Full Results From Auctions Last Week

Wednesday 8th December 2010
5 King Street, Upper Hutt - Passed In $525,000
14 Ngahere Street, Stokes Valley - Auction cancelled
38 Rona Street, Eastbourne - SOLD PRIOR TO AUCTION
13 Hall Grove, Ebdentown - Passed In $360,000

Thursday 9th December 2010
129 Tutere Street, Waikanae Beach - SOLD
117 Renown Road, Raumati Beach - SOLD @ AUCTION $366,000Raumati South Stunner SOLD!
125 Derham Road, Te Horo - Passed in $560,000
27 Acheron Road, Mana - Passed In $295,000
20 A Kahu Road, Paremata - Passed In $400,000 - negotiating
11 Fiordland Place, Aotea - Passed In $480,000
22 Owhiti Street, Titahi Bay - Passed In $170,000
236 Paekakariki Hill Road, Pauatahanui - SOLD PRIOR TO AUCTION
5/22 Richard Street, Titahi Bay - postponed until Thursday 16th December 2010
1 Waipatere Court, Ashhurst - Passed In $390,000
16 Russell Street, Feilding - Passed In $115,000 - negotiating
82 Reid Line West, Palmerston North - Passed In $420,000 - negotiating

Friday 10th December 2010
24 A Stoke Street, Newtown - SOLD @ AUCTION $592,000
10 Borlase Street, Brooklyn - SOLD @ AUCTION $556,000 - Auction bought forward

Saturday 11th December 2010
459 C Muritai Road, Eastbourne - Auction Not Called

Order of Sale for Auctions at Coastlands, Paraparaumu

Thursday 16th December 2010 at Harcourts Auction Rooms, Coastlands Parade, Paraparaumu from 12 noon

Auctioneer: Wayne Sutton


1. 40 Ernest Street, Ranui Heights - view here







2. 45 Doncaster Heights, Ascot Park - view here







3. 3 Leicester Street, Porirua East - view here







4. 42 Tongariro Drive, Aotea - view here







5. 5/22 Richard Street, Titahi Bay - view here







6. 3 Forest Lakes Road, Otaki - view here







24 Te Rauparaha Street, Otaki - SOLD PRIOR

Order of Sale for Auctions at Lower Hutt

Wednesday 15th December 2010 at Harcourts Auction Rooms, 516 High Street, Lower Hutt from 12 noon

Auctioneer: Luke Jansen


1. 241 The Esplanade, Petone - view here







2. 42 McEnroe Grove, Naenae - view here







3. 145 Maungaraki Road, Korokoro - view here







4. 116 Taita Drive, Avalon - view here

Forthcoming Auctions This Week

Wednesday 15 December at Oroua Downs Hall, Oroua Downs at 11am
1016 - 1070, State Highway One, Oroua Downs - view here


Wednesday 15th December 2010 at Harcourts Auction Rooms, 516 High Street, Lower Hutt from 12 noon
Auctioneer: Luke Jansen
1. 241 The Esplanade, Petone - view here
2. 42 McEnroe Grove, Naenae - view here
3. 145 Maungaraki Road, Korokoro - view here
4. 116 Taita Drive, Avalon - view here


Wednesday 15 December 2010 at Harcourts Auction Rooms, 36 Ferguson Street, Feilding from 1.00pm
Auctioneer: Mike Pearson
14 Church Street, Feilding - view here


Wednesday 15th December 2010 at Harcourts Auction Rooms, cnr King and Queen Streets, Upper Hutt at 3.00pm
Auctioneer: Luke Jansen
9 A Crystal Grove, Birchville - view here


Thursday 16th December 2010 at Harcourts Auction Rooms, Coastlands Parade, Paraparaumu from 12 noon
Auctioneer: Wayne Sutton
1. 40 Ernest Street, Ranui Heights - view here
2. 45 Doncaster Heights, Ascot Park - view here
3. 3 Leicester Street, Porirua East - view here
4. 42 Tongariro Drive, Aotea - view here
5. 5/22 Richard Street, Titahi Bay - view here
6. 3 Forest Lakes Road, Otaki - view here
24 Te Rauparaha Street, Otaki - SOLD PRIOR

Thursday 16th December 2010 at Harcourts Auction Rooms, 54 - 56 Cambridge Street, Wellington
Auctioneer: Luke Jansen
THE ORDER OF SALE FOR THESE PROPERTIES WILL BE RELEASED BY 3 PM WEDNESDAY 15TH DECEMBER 2010
11/72 Tory Street, Te Aro - view here
12/72 Tory Street, Te Aro - view here
14/72 Tory Street, Te Aro - view here
40/72 Tory Street, Te Aro - view here
44/72 Tory Street, Te Aro - view here
262 Ohiro Road, Brooklyn - view here
10 Coolidge Street, Brooklyn - view here
10 Borlase Street, Brooklyn - SOLD PRIOR

Saturday 18th December 2010 on site at 12 noon
Auctioneer: Wayne Sutton
14 Kawiu Road, Levin - view here

Raumati South Stunner SOLD!



The advertising headline read "What a Stunner!" and this immaculately presented three bedroom weatherboard home lived up to its name.



117 Renown Road in Raumati South featured beautiful polished timber floors and was elevated to enjoy all day sun and views. Doug and Jan Palmer of Harcourts Paraparaumu who marketed this home said "the location of this home close to college, beach and the Raumati village all added to the appeal with buyers."

With a R.V of $295,000 for this property set on 834m2 there was competitive bidding from the several interested parties resulting in an under the hammer sale price of $366,000.

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Auction Results From This Week So Far

Wednesday 8th December 2010
5 King Street, Upper Hutt - Passed In $525,000
14 Ngahere Street, Stokes Valley - Auction cancelled
38 Rona Street, Eastbourne - SOLD PRIOR TO AUCTION
13 Hall Grove, Ebdentown - Passed In $360,000

Thursday 9th December 2010
129 Tutere Street, Waikanae Beach - SOLD
117 Renown Road, Raumati Beach - SOLD @ AUCTION $366,000
125 Derham Road, Te Horo - Passed in $560,000
27 Acheron Road, Mana - Passed In $295,000
20 A Kahu Road, Paremata - Passed In $400,000 - negotiating
11 Fiordland Place, Aotea - Passed In $480,000
22 Owhiti Street, Titahi Bay - Passed In $170,000
236 Paekakariki Hill Road, Pauatahanui - SOLD PRIOR TO AUCTION
5/22 Richard Street, Titahi Bay - postponed until Thursday 16th December 2010
1 Waipatere Court, Ashhurst - Passed In $390,000
16 Russell Street, Feilding - Passed In $115,000 - negotiating
82 Reid Line West, Palmerston North - Passed In $420,000 - negotiating

STILL TO COME

Friday 10th December 2010 at Harcourts Auction Rooms, 54 - 56 Cambridge Street, Wellington at 12noon
Auctioneer: Luke Jansen
24 A Stoke Street, Newtown - view here



Saturday 11th December 2010 at Harcourts 1 Rimu Street, Eastbourne at 12 noon
Auctioneer: Luke Jansen
459 C Muritai Road, Eastbourne - view here

Monday, December 6, 2010

Order of Sale for Auctions at Coastlands Parade, Paraparaumu 9th December 2010

Thursday 9th December 2010 at Harcourts Auction Rooms, Coastlands Parade, Paraparaumu
from 12 noon

Auctioneer: Mick Robbers
1. 129 Tutere Street, Waikanae Beach - view here
2. 117 Renown Road, Raumati Beach - view here
3. 125 Derham Road, Te Horo - view here
4. 27 Acheron Road, Mana - view here
The following properties will be Auctioned by Wayne Sutton
1. 20 A Kahu Road, Paremata - view here
2. 11 Fiordland Place, Aotea - view here
3. 22 Owhiti Street, Titahi Bay - view here
5/22 Richard Street, Titahi Bay - postponed until Thursday 16th December 2010

Forthcoming Auctions This Week

Wednesday 8th December 2010 at Harcourts Auction Rooms, cnr King and Queen Streets, Upper Hutt Hutt at 11am
Auctioneer: Luke Jansen
5 King Street, Upper Hutt - view here

Wednesday 8th December 2010 at Harcourts Auction Rooms, 516 High Street, Lower Hutt at 12 noon
Auctioneer: Luke Jansen
14 Ngahere Street, Stokes Valley - view here
38 Rona Street, Eastbourne - SOLD PRIOR

Wednesday 8th December 2010 at Harcourts Auction Rooms, cnr King and Queen Streets, Upper Hutt Hutt at 3.00pm
Auctioneer: Luke Jansen
13 Hall Grove, Ebdentown - view here

Thursday 9th December 2010 at Harcourts Auction Rooms, Coastlands Parade, Paraparaumu
from 12 noon

Auctioneer: Mick Robbers
1. 129 Tutere Street, Waikanae Beach - view here
2. 117 Renown Road, Raumati Beach - view here
3. 125 Derham Road, Te Horo - view here
4. 27 Acheron Road, Mana - view here
The following properties will be Auctioned by Wayne Sutton
1. 20 A Kahu Road, Paremata - view here
2. 11 Fiordland Place, Aotea - view here
3. 22 Owhiti Street, Titahi Bay - view here
5/22 Richard Street, Titahi Bay - postponed until Thursady 16th December 2010

Thursday 9th December 2010 at Harcourts Auction Rooms, 552 -554 Main Street, Palmerston North from 1.00pm
1. 1 Waipatere Court, Ashhurst - view here
2. 16 Russell Street, Feilding - view here
3. 82 Reid Line West, Palmerston North - view here

Friday 10th December 2010 at Harcourts Auction Rooms, 54 - 56 Cambridge Street, Wellington at 12noon
Auctioneer: Luke Jansen
24 A Stoke Street, Newtown - view here

Saturday 11th December 2010 at Harcourts 1 Rimu Street, Eastbourne at 12 noon
Auctioneer: Luke Jansen
459 C Muritai Road, Eastbourne - view here

Classic Character Home Sold in Miramar


An impeccably maintained character home in the sought after Miramar Heights area offering modern living convenience with olde world charm was offered to the market for sale on Thursday 2nd December 2010 by Public Auction.


Marketing consultant Julie Hurley of Harcourts Khandallah said "the home is positioned to enjoy the last of the sun so entertaining your friends on the expansive decking or just soaking in the views over Miramar and Lyall Bay make this home a fantastic place to be." Featuring three bedrooms, office, two living areas, double garaging and room for further on site parking made this a great opportunity. Sited on 596m2 with a RV of $670,000 the property is close to public transport and central Miramar amenities.

Auctioneer, Eliot Falconer knocked the property down for a sale price of $635,000.

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Mortgagee and Estate Sale Property Newsletter

Hi folks,

If you were wondering if people were still looking for a bargain then look no more. Two Auctions for the mortgagee today in the Harcourts Auctions Rooms at Coastlands were brilliant.

The first one was 119 Te Pene Avenue, Titahi Bay and the second at 30 Annan Grove, Papakowhai, just click on the links to view.

Also sold recently were 4 Walton Street in Bulls for $155,000 on behalf of the estate and 12.3 acres at Lot 4, 25 Muhunoa East Road in Levin for $255,000.

At last weeks Auction on behalf of the estate at 2 Waimea Road, Waikanae Beach which was advertised as a do up or removal had good interest as beachfront location proved popular and has sold for $405,000.

New to the list this week is an estate sale at 6 Pony Grove in Churton Park. Marketed by Rosina Simpson of Harcourts Khandallah (0274 423 190). This 200m2 executive townhouse was built in 1980 with a section size of 759m2. It is in excellent condition and priced by negotiation. The R.V is $495,000 - hot buying.

Over in Upper Hutt veteran agent Graeme Collinge (0274 532 063) is auctioning on behalf of the mortgagee a two bedroom townhouse at 9 A Crystal Grove, Birchville. This home would be ideal for investors or first home buyers and our instructions couldn't be clearer. No point paying rent anymore - this could be it.

Back across the Akatarawa's to Levin and for the mortgagee Donna Everton of Harcourts Levin is selling a brilliant three bedroom weatherboard home at 14 Kawiu Road. Just simply an outstanding buying opportunity and will be Auctioned on site Saturday 18th December 2010 at 12 noon.

Finally, also for the mortgagee, Liane Masters (0272 881 801) of Harcourts Feilding is selling 16 Russell Street in Feilding which is a robust home on a 642m2 section. Has a long term tenant who would like to stay paying $265 per week. If you are an investor just capitilise it out to what return you need and bid away.

Nice, neat and simple and you have heard it here first.

View the full list of Mortgagee and Estate Sale Properties

Until next time, HAPPY BUYING!

Room for The Brady's


45 Cleary Street is one fantastic family 1960's home in the preferred Lower Hutt suburb of Waterloo.
Room for all the family plus the extras - 4 great bedrooms, generous living areas, rumpus, study, ensuite to master and a garage that enjoyed internal access.
Perhaps academic, zoning secured with both Hutt Intermediate and High School, not forgeting an easy walk to Waterloo primary.
Marketing man Mike Maurice suggested that 'Big was Good' in the advertising, a busy auction room confirmed the sentiment.
CV at $460,000, 45 Cleary Street sold at Auction, $472,000.

Mortgagee Property Sold

Standing room only was the order of the day at Harcourts Auction Rooms as 30 Annan Grove, Papakowhai was sold on behalf of the mortgagee.

Listing consultant Gavin Hardy of Harcourts Paremata expected a big turnout and was not suprised at the frenzied bidding.

A big family home of some 280m2 consisting of four plus bedrooms, rumpus and two bathrooms. Double internal access garaging in a great location that will support any improvement investment.

The RV on this property was $455,000 with a land area of 544m2 and the under the hammer sale price was $430,000.

Popular Raumati Beach Property Sells

A meticulous eye for detail and quality since the foundations were laid have seen this property at 71 Hillcrest Road become a very attractive package.

The road appeal is without question with the schist pillars and spacious exposed aggregate entrance. Constructed with plaster over brick and concrete tile this home has three bedrooms, an office and spacious double living areas. Added features were the ducted air conditioning and seperate tool shed with roller door.

The site of 703m2 has been landscaped and fully fenced ready for immediate access.

John Jarden of Harcourts Paraparaumu who marketed the home said "the property is an excellent investment in your future with the Raumati Beach location."

With an R.V of $570,000 the home was sold under the hammer at Auction for $561,000.

Potential Plus Mortgagee Property SOLD










Potential plus was one word buyers could use when viewing this mortgagee sale property at 119 Te Pene Avenue, Titahi Bay. There were plenty of buyers in the Auction room on the day.

Positioned opposite the shops on Te Pene Ave with easy access to public transport.

The four bedroom plus dwelling with two bathrooms obviously requires work and was built in an era synomomous with solid building construction. With a big sleepout and plenty of scope out the back to develop and landscape your outdoor area on the 684m2 site. To complete the package the view out over the neighbours to the tranquil waters of the Porirua harbour with the hills behind is the perfect backdrop for this do up project.

Gavin Hardy of Harcourts Paremata had a busy time marketing this property with a R.V of $270,000 and it was sold under the hammer at auction for $260,000

Results From Auction This Week

Wednesday 1st December 2010
45 Cleary Street, Waterloo - SOLD @ AUCTION $472,000
125 B Marine Drive, Sorrento Bay - Auction Not Called
126 Cheviot Street, Lowry Bay - Auction Not Called
19 A Witako Street, Lower Hutt - Passed In $775,000
4 Bell Road, Waiwhetu - Auction Not Called
42 A Calcutta Street, Khandallah - Passed In $510,000 - UNDER OFFER

Thursday 2nd Decmeber 2010
119 Te Pene Avenue, Titahi Bay - SOLD @ AUCTION $260,000
30 Annan Grove, Papakowhai - SOLD @ AUCTION $430,000
11 Pohutukawa Drive, Levin - Passed In $480,000 negotiating
71 Hillcrest Road, Raumati Beach - SOLD @ AUCTION $561,000
9 Millhaven Place, Otaki - Passed In $220,000
22 Owhiti Street, Titahi Bay - Postponed until 9th December 2010


Thursday 2nd December 2010 on site at 1.30pm
Auctioneer: Eliot Falconer
35 Townsend Road, Miramar - SOLD @ AUCTION $635,000