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Market Stabilising – Good Time To Buy If You Can
Thursday, 15 June 2023, 7:22 pm | Century 21 New Zealand
Tim Kearins, Owner of Century 21 New Zealand “It’s good to see some stabilisation in the real estate numbers - no doubt helped by the return of immigration and the Reserve Bank signalling last month an easing of LVR restrictions and a possible end ... More >>
LVR Easing Leading To More Borrowing Enquiries – C21NZ
Tuesday, 6 June 2023, 5:38 pm | Century 21 New Zealand
The Reserve Bank’s easing of LVR restrictions is already seeing more first-home buyers making enquiries with banks and brokers, says Tim Kearins, Owner of Century 21 New Zealand. Mr Kearins’ comments follow the Reserve Bank easing the loan-to-value ... More >>
C21NZ: Easing LVRs Provides Some Property Optimism
Thursday, 11 May 2023, 6:56 pm | Century 21 New Zealand
Tim Kearins, Owner of Century 21 New Zealand “The numbers are not unexpected, but the good news is the Reserve Bank is set to ease LVR (loan-to-value ratio) restrictions which will help more first-home buyers into the market,” says Tim Kearins, Owner ... More >>
Easing LVRs Good News For First-home Buyers
Sunday, 30 April 2023, 7:30 pm | Century 21 New Zealand
Tim Kearins, Owner of Century 21 New Zealand “It’s good news that the Reserve Bank is looking to ease LVR (loan-to-value ratio) restrictions. It’s not only helpful for first-home buyers, but will be a timely boost for the wider real estate sector,” ... More >>
Vendors Must Take Their Time Selecting Their Agent
Thursday, 27 April 2023, 10:51 pm | Century 21 New Zealand
Tim Kearins, Owner of Century 21 New Zealand “In a challenging real estate market, the agent is all-important. They need to be hungry, fully prepared, and have the skill to target the most likely buyers and keep them interested,” says Tim Kearins, ... More >>
OCR Hike Not Unexpected And Still Workable – C21NZ
Wednesday, 5 April 2023, 8:47 pm | Century 21 New Zealand
Tim Kearins, Owner of Century 21 New Zealand “This latest hike is not unexpected. In fact, it’s getting close to what the Reserve Bank forecast,” says Tim Kearins, Owner of Century 21 New Zealand. His comments follow the Reserve Bank lifting the ... More >>
East Auckland Does Well In Real Estate Awards
Wednesday, 8 February 2023, 6:09 pm | Century 21 New Zealand
Century 21 Edwards Realty in Botany has won several key real estate awards for Century 21 New Zealand, covering the fourth quarter of 2022. “Our Botany office continues to do a great job for both buyers and sellers alike, not to mention many tenants ... More >>
Manurewa Joins With Papakura To Create C21NZ Powerhouse
Friday, 20 January 2023, 6:34 pm | Century 21 New Zealand
One of South Auckland’s most successful real estate offices over the past decade, Century 21 Gold Real Estate in Manurewa, has joined forces with the highly energetic Century 21 Local Realty on Broadway, Papakura. The Manurewa franchise was opened ... More >>
Buyers And Sellers Should Take Their Opportunities Now
Thursday, 19 January 2023, 7:30 pm | Century 21 New Zealand
“Activity has lifted, but overall, the market is softer and slower this summer. Nonetheless our offices in different parts of the country are reporting some stabilisation as well as pockets of positive results,” says Tim Kearins, Owner of Century 21 ... More >>
Mortgage Brokers Key To Greater Activity This Summer
Thursday, 22 December 2022, 6:31 pm | Century 21 New Zealand
“With the next review of the Official Cash Rate not until 22 February, we arguably might see more interest rate stability this summer. However, that won’t make it any easier for many young Kiwis to secure finance in the first place,” says Tim ... More >>
Rising OCR Sees Borrowers Head To Brokers
Thursday, 24 November 2022, 5:30 am | Century 21 New Zealand
23 November “First-home buyers struggling to get finance, or a good rate, are starting to pick up the phone to mortgage brokers. I suspect we’ll see more of that in the coming months as the pressure comes on,” says Tim Kearins, ... More >>
Should Govt Boost Overseas Interest In Property?
Monday, 7 November 2022, 6:15 pm | Century 21 New Zealand
“First home buyers are increasingly present in the market. However, following the latest rise in mortgage interest rates they too are slowing, with investors also stepping back. To help sliding property values, perhaps it’s time to widen the ... More >>
Property Stats Show Most Regions Still Up On Last Year
Tuesday, 13 September 2022, 5:37 pm | Century 21 New Zealand
“With three quarters of our regions still up on last year, much of the predicted doom and gloom has not been realised but the current environment still presents plenty of challenges,” says Tim Kearins, Owner of Century 21 New Zealand. Tim Kearins, ... More >>
Selling Privately Tempting, But Will Cost Most Vendors
Wednesday, 7 September 2022, 5:39 am | Century 21 New Zealand
“This spring is a timely reminder that homeowners who use a real estate agent can expect to get on average 15% more for their property than they would by selling it privately,” says Tim Kearins, Owner of Century 21 New Zealand. In late 2020, ... More >>
Done-ups More Popular Than Do-ups – Realtor
Wednesday, 17 August 2022, 5:15 pm | Century 21 New Zealand
“Houses that need little doing to them are arguably more popular than ever as Kiwis are increasingly concerned about taking on additional costs and stress in such times of uncertainty,” says Tim Kearins, Owner of Century 21 New Zealand. His comments ... More >>
Govt Must Review CCCFA Impact On Home Buyers
Wednesday, 3 August 2022, 5:49 pm | Century 21 New Zealand
Tim Kearins, owner of Century 21 New Zealand. “Too many loan applications continue to be declined since lending restrictions took effect last December. It’s encouraging that the Government is prepared to make tweaks, but the hurdles remain too high for ... More >>
Renters Should See A Mortgage Broker, Not Give Up!
Thursday, 31 March 2022, 5:03 pm | Century 21 New Zealand
“For many Kiwis soaring rents are having a bigger impact than predictable rising interest rates. In fact, plenty of first-home buyers are discovering that servicing a mortgage can still cost less than paying their landlord rent,” says Tim Kearins, More >>
OCR: Interest Rates Remain Favourable – Real Estate Boss
Wednesday, 23 February 2022, 5:02 pm | Century 21 New Zealand
Century 21 - Tim Kearins. “Interest rates are still a lot lower than when they peaked in past decades. What’s more, servicing a mortgage remains comparable, or even cheaper, than paying current record-high rents,” says Tim Kearins, Owner of ... More >>
Century 21 Flag Now Flying In Northland
Thursday, 6 January 2022, 6:37 pm | Century 21 New Zealand
Jean Johnson and Lee Cocurullo of Century 21 Jean Johnson Realty, Dargaville. Century 21 is now in Northland thanks to a passionate Kaipara mother and daughter with over 50 years’ real estate experience between them. Century 21 Jean Johnson Realty has ... More >>
Renters Hit Mortgage Calculators
Thursday, 30 December 2021, 7:41 pm | Century 21 New Zealand
“Many renters doing their sums are pleasantly surprised. With rents up nationwide, but interest rates relatively low, plenty are discovering that servicing a mortgage can still cost less than paying rent,” says Tim Kearins, Owner of Century 21 New ... More >>
