OneRoof Lakes District Property Press - 26th June 2025

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Sectionslikethiscome alongonceinalifetime

NestledontheshoresofthepristineLakeHāwea, thissitehaslongbeenacornerstoneofthelocal community.Thissiteisnowreadyforanewchapter –onethathonoursarichpastwhileembracinga visionforthefuture.

Just20sectionsareavailable,allwithsweeping viewsofthelakeandsurroundingmountains.Land likethiscomesalongbutonceinalifetime.This opportunitywillnotlast.

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Award-winninglakeviewresidence SicilianLane,LakeHayes

luxuryrealestate.co.nz/Q142

Elevationisthebywordofthedesignandcreationofthis uniquehome. HighonthehilloverlookingQueenstown’s celebratedLakeHayes,itscraftsmanshipandperformance arebothatthepinnacleofcontemporaryarchitecture.

Anexquisitemergingofmodernitywithitsalpineenvirons,

the479squaremetreresidenceexploitscompelling texturesandboldchoicesthroughitscaptivatinginterior andexteriorpresentation.Configuredasfivebedroomsand fourbathroomsplustwolivingareas,thegenerousscale emphasisesspaceandfluidity.

Brandnew-Closetothevillage PritchardPlace,Arrowtown

luxuryrealestate.co.nz/Q134

Positionedinanideallocation withinArrowtown’s tranquilgreensurroundingsandjustashortwalkfrom thevillagecentre,thisbrandnewsun-soakedhome offersarareopportunityinthissought-afterarea. Spanning252squaremetresofmeticulouslycraftedinterior space,thelayoutincludesfourbedroomseachwithanensuite.

Environmentalconsiderationsareparamount,withfeatures suchasaMaxraftslab,excellentinsulationandthermallybrokenwindowsworkingalongsidecomprehensiveheating systems.

Onsitesalessuitenowopen!

Saturdays11.45am-12.15pm. 9JuniperPlace,Frankton,Queenstown

•Aselectionoftwoandthree-bedroom,two-bathroom terracehomes

•ModernandminimalistScandinavian-inspireddesignwith MasterBuild10-yearguarantee

•Well-appointedhomeswithaspaciousandfunctional open-planlayout

•Easyoutdoorlivingwithprivatecourtyardsandoff-street carparking

•NestledintheheartoftheRemarkablesParkprecinctin Frankton,Queenstown

Idealforfirst-homebuyers,holidaymakersandinvestors(with 365-dayvisitoraccommodationconsent),KawarauVillasoffers unbeatablevalueandwillcatertoadiverserangeoflifestyles. Limitedvillasremain,pricedfrom$850,000. kawarauvillas.co.nz

MatthewLawrence +64274802864

matthew.lawrence@bayleys.co.nz

2and3bedroomvillas pricedfrom$655,000

NestledamongstthevinesattheprestigiousWooing Treeestate,TheGrovepresentsaboutiqueselectionof architecturallydesignedvillaswhererusticCentralOtago charmmeetsmoderndesign,offeringeffortlessaccessto adventureandamenity.

•Twoandthreebedroomterracehomeswithcarparking

•ModernandminimalistScandinavian-inspireddesignwith naturalmaterialsandcleanlines

•Open-plankitchen,livinganddiningareasthatconnectto private,landscapedcourtyards

•Sleekkitchenswithstonebenchtopsandmodern bathrooms

•Consentfor365-dayvisitoraccommodation

Perfectforfirst-homebuyers,investorsorthoseseeking alow-maintenanceholidayretreat,TheGroveoffers unbeatablevalue-don’tmissyouropportunitytoenjoy affordablelivingintheheartofCromwell,CentralOtago. the-grove.co.nz

ReneeHarrold 0224092400

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SusiMatz 021365220 susi.matz@bayleys.co.nz

BlakeGlover 0225422331

blake.glover@bayleys.co.nz

Cinematicviewsandlakefrontaccess

SetabovetheshimmeringwatersofLakeWakatipu,thisbeautifullypresentedresidenceofferscalm,elevation,anda connectiontopanoramicviewsstretchingfromthemarinaacrossthelaketotheCrownRangeandCoronetPeak, framedbymajesticmountains.Designedforeverydayeaseandquietretreat,thelayoutincludesfourbedroomsandtwo bathrooms,includingamastersuite,affectionatelyknownasthe'snowreportroom'withfront-rowviewstoCoronet Peak.Attheheartofthehomeisaspaciousopen-planlivinganddiningarea,anchoredbyawood-burningfireplaceand openingthroughfloor-to-ceilingglasssliderstoagenerousnorth-facingdeckwithautomaticawning,perfectforsunsoakedentertainingyear-round.Aseparate,cosymediaroomprovidesaprivatesecondlivingspaceformovienightsor quietrelaxation.Outside,aprivatespasitswithinlandscapedgardensofferingpeaceandprivacy. bayleys.co.nz/4483169

Auction (unlesssoldprior) 11am,Fri25Jul2025

SofitelHotel,8DukeStreet,Queenstown View 11-11.30amSat28Jun&Sat5Jul orbyappointment HemiBrown 0275241962 hemi.brown@bayleys.co.nz MoniqueSimpson 021312478 monique.simpson@bayleys.co.nz

QUEENSTOWN&SOUTHERNNZREALTYLTD,BAYLEYS,LICENSEDUNDERTHEREAACT2008

Queenstown 95FranktonRoad

Architecturallakeviewresidence

ElevatedabovethelakewithuninterruptedviewsspanningfromtheRemarkablesMountainRangetoKelvinHeights, andaroundtoCecilandWalterPeaks,thisstunningQueenstownresidencecapturestheverybestofalpineandlakeside living.Fromshimmeringwatersbelowtogoldensunsetsacrosstheranges,everyroomisdesignedtocelebratethe landscape.ArchitecturallydesignedbyTeamGreenandconstructedin2023byCookBrothers,thehomeofferslowmaintenanceluxurywithoutcompromisingonwarmth,characterorquality.Incorporatingpassivehouseprinciples,it blendsdurablematerialswithtimelessalpinedesign.PrivatelytuckedawayjustashortwalkfromcentralQueenstown andthelakefronttrails,thisbeautifullypresentedhomeisarareoffering. Wheredesignexcellencemeetsoneofthemostbreathtakingoutlooksintheregion. bayleys.co.nz/4504626

544sqm 3 3 1

PricebyNegotiation View byappointment

SarahMcBride 021790156

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SarenaGlass 0275896133 sarena.glass@bayleys.co.nz

QUEENSTOWN&SOUTHERNNZREALTYLTD,BAYLEYS,LICENSEDUNDERTHEREAACT2008

Familyhavenwithbonusunit!

Welcometo90SpurRidgeRise–athoughtfullydesignedresidenceofferingtheperfectblendoffamilycomfortand incomepotential,nestledintheheartofthesought-afterHanley’sFarmcommunity.Setona512sqmsection,this architecturallydesignedhomebyPJMurrayfeaturesaspaciousthree-bedroommainresidencealongwithafullyselfcontainedone-bedroomunit.Thisdual-dwellinglayoutprovidesversatilelivingoptions,idealforextendedfamily, guests,orgeneratingadditionalrentalincome.Themainhomewelcomesyouwithalight-filled,open-planlivingarea wherethemodernkitchentakescentrestage.Completewithagenerouswalk-inpantryandfinishedwithOakTimber Flooring,thespaceflowsseamlesslyintothediningandloungeareas.Adramaticscissor-trussceilingaddsasenseof opennessandarchitecturalelegance,enhancingthehome'scontemporarycharacter.

bayleys.co.nz/4483227

Entertaininstyle-actfast!

OtagoHomespresentsanexcitingoff-planopportunityintheheartofShotoverCountry.Thisbrand-new,two-level homeoffers205sqm(approx.)ofwell-plannedlivingonagenerous486sqmsection—perfectforfamilies,professionals, orinvestors.Theopen-planlayoutconnectsthekitchen,dining,andlounge,withoakflooring,brushednickelfixtures, andacontemporarykitchenwithengineeredstonebenchtopstakingcentrestage.Customcabinetry,aV-groove featurewall,andlargesliderstotheoutdoorscompletethelivingspace.Upstairsfeaturesfourspaciousbedrooms,a stylishmainbathroom,andawarm,cohesivedesignpalettewithstone-looktiling,duskwhiteV-groovewalls,and generousvanities.Additionalhighlightsincludeaguesttoilet,fulllaundry,doublegarage,NZwoolcarpet,andquality insulationthroughout.Thelandscapedsectionaddsfurtherappealforoutdoorlivingandfamilies. bayleys.co.nz/4483208

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ForSalebyDeadlinePrivateTreaty (unlesssoldprior) 4pm,Thu26Jun2025

311HawthorneDrive,Frankton,Queenstown Phoneforviewingtimes

PhoebeSwale 0278438653

JimmyAllen 021676013

JessicaCoburn 021955558 QUEENSTOWN&SOUTHERNNZREALTYLTD,BAYLEYS,LICENSEDUNDERTHEREAACT2008

4 1 2 2

ForSalebyDeadlinePrivateTreaty (unlesssoldprior) 4pm,Thu10Jul2025

311HawthorneDrive,Frankton,Queenstown

Phoneforviewingtimes

JessicaCoburn 021955558

JimmyAllen 021676013

PhoebeSwale 0278438653

QUEENSTOWN&SOUTHERNNZREALTYLTD,BAYLEYS,LICENSEDUNDERTHEREAACT2008

Hanley'sFarm 90SpurRidgeRise

AcraftedmasterpieceincovetedArrowtown

Welcometoyourforeverhome—aonce-in-a-lifetimeopportunitytosecureahigh-spec,newlybuiltresidenceinthe heartofhistoricArrowtown.Elevatedforprivacyandbreathtakingviews,thisarchitecturallydesignedthree-bedroom homeblendstimelessmaterialswithmodernelegancetocreatearesidenceofrarequality.Fromthemomentyouarrive, theexteriorshowcasesthestrikinguseofnaturalschistandrichcedarcladding,anodtoCentralOtago’siconic landscape.Surroundedbyhigh-qualitylandscaping,everyinchofthepropertyhasbeenthoughtfullydesignedto complementthehome'sformandsetting,creatingatranquil,low-maintenanceoutdoorenvironment.Stepinsideto soaringcedarceilings,warmtones,andcarefullycuratedfinishesthatexudestyleandsophistication. Contactforviewingtimes bayleys.co.nz/4504562

Stylishlydesigned

Ourinstructionsaretosell.WelcometoClyde,this stylishlydesignednewhomeintheheartofClyde,oneof CentralOtago'smostcharminghistorictowns.These immaculate,modernthree-bedroom,two-bathroom propertiesofferstheperfectblendofcontemporary living.

Freeholdsections:

Lot1-285sqmland,168sqmtownhouse-$1,450,000

Lot2-235sqmland,170sqmtownhouse-$1,400,000

Lot3-290sqmland,171sqmtownhouse-$1,400,000

Lot4,5and6-$1,350,000

bayleys.co.nz/4521373

285sqm 3 2 1

ForSale $1,450,000 View byappointment

DougalLaidlaw 021339055 dougal.laidlaw@bayleys.co.nz

ShaunO'Docherty 021708165 shaun.o'docherty@bayleys.co.nz QUEENSTOWN&SOUTHERNNZREALTYLTD,BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDERTHEREAACT2008

Vendoronthemove

Withtheirnextprojectalreadyunderway,ourmotivated vendorsarecommittedtoasale—creatingarare opportunityforbuyersreadytoact.Pricedtomeetthe market,thissiterepresentsexceptionalvalueinoneof Queenstown’smostsought-aftercommunities.Set againstthedramaticbackdropoftheRemarkables,22 CunninghamsDriveoffersagenerous620sqm(moreor less)ofelevatedlandinprestigiousJack’sPoint—a locationcelebratedforitsbreathtakingscenery,outdoor lifestyle,andcommunityatmosphere. bayleys.co.nz/4483185

RareopportunityinOld Frankton

SetinoneofQueenstown’smosttightlyheldand desirablelocations,thiswell-positionedhomeand incomepropertyonElmTreeAvenueofferstheultimate blendoflifestyle,convenience,andopportunity.Nestled intheheartofOldFrankton,homesinthispeaceful pocketrarelycometomarket—makingthisamust-see forsavvybuyersandinvestorsalike. bayleys.co.nz/4483200

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PricebyNegotiation

View byappointment

MarkMartin 021626686

mark.martin@bayleys.co.nz

HopeMartin 0212839457 hope.martin@bayleys.co.nz

QUEENSTOWN&SOUTHERNNZREALTYLTD,BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDERTHEREAACT2008

Vendorsonatighttimescale

Whetheryouwanttoaddvalueorsimplyejoyitasitis, ourlovelyvendorshaveboughtelsewhere,sohave givenusstrictinstructions-SELLIT! Thistidytwo-bedroom,one-and-a-halfbathroomunitis locatedinahighlyregardedcomplex,offeringincredible valueforbuyerswhoknowtheQueenstownmarket. Lookedafterbyabodycorporatewhotakesahands-on approachtomaintenance,thispropertyishavingamajor faceliftwithanewroofandwindowreplacements underway-furtherinfocanbefoundinthePCDS,please letusknowifyou'dlikeacopy. bayleys.co.nz/4483180

0274802864 matthew.lawrence@bayleys.co.nz QUEENSTOWN&SOUTHERNNZREALTYLTD,BAYLEYS, LICENSEDUNDERTHEREAACT2008

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Clyde 50SunderlandStreet
Frankton 54ElmTreeAvenue

Exceptionalfamilylivingatanunexpectedprice

Stepintothisexpansivefamilyhomethatoffersmorethanmeetstheeye!Withsixbedrooms,threebathroomsplus powderroom,andtwospaciouslivingareas,thispropertyisperfectforalargefamilyorasavvyrentalinvestor,providing bothastunninghomeandapotentialincomestream.

Setonanelevated,low-maintenancesite,enjoybreathtakingviewsofthereserveandmountains,alongwithgreat indoorandoutdoorlivingspacesupstairsanddownstairs.Thepropertyalsofeaturescentralheatingthroughoutand double-glazingupstairs,ensuringcomfortyear-round.Withitsflexibilityandsize,thishomewilltrulysurpriseyou.It'sa must-seeforthoseseekingversatilityandvalueinaprimelocation.

bayleys.co.nz/4544605

ForSalebyDeadlinePrivateTreaty (unlesssoldprior) 12pm,Thu24Jul2025

View 1-1.45pmSat28Jun,Sun29Jun,Sat5Jul &Sun6Julorbyappointment

SusiandSarah 021365220|021665892 susiandsarah@bayleys.co.nz ARROWTOWNREALTYPARTNERSLTD,BAYLEYS,LICENSEDUNDERTHEREAACT2008

ItiswithgreatpleasurethatIannounceIhave partneredwithBayleysRealEstateasalicensed salesperson.

I’vechosentoalignmyselfwithBayleys becausetheyrepresentthesamevaluesIdoprofessionalism,results,andapeople-first ach.Theirincredibleglobalreach accesstotop-tiermarketinsights nIcanbringevenmorevaluetoyou, etheryou’rebuying,selling,orjust riousaboutthemarket.

Iamexcitedabouttheprospect ofdeliveringexceptionalservice throughtheBayleysbrandtomy network,friendsandfamily–Afterall,AltogetherBetter

Arrowtown 57McDonnellRoad

LISTING

LandSizeMatters-EspeciallyHere

ThisrareopportunityinLakeHaweaoffersthechancetosecurelandacrosstwoproposedsections—1370sqm(approx, incl.accessway)and508sqm(approx),bothlessthana10-minute(approx)walktothelakefront.Whetherit’sthe 783sqm(approx)ofusablelandinthelargerlotorthemanageablescaleofthesmaller,eachprovidesdirectaccessto stunningnaturalsurroundsandoutdooradventure.Withnearbywalkingandbikingtracks,theareainvitesanactive lifestyle.Stillunspoiledandunderdeveloped,it'sidealforapermanenthome,holidayretreat,orlandbankinvestment. Buyoneorsecurebothforagenerous1879sqm(approx)holdinginoneoftheSouth’smosttightlyheldalpine communities—arareopportunitytodesignwithoutcompromiseinasettingthattrulyembracesnature. bayleys.co.nz/227749

NEW LISTING

Luxury,light,andMountGoldvistas

Tuckedawayinaquietcul-de-sacthatsharesapeacefulcouncilreserve,thisbeautifullyfinished279sqm(approx)home onagenerous950sqm(approx)sectionisastandoutineverysense.Craftedwithcareandstyledtoperfection,itscedar exteriorwithschistaccentssetsthetoneforthepolishedinteriorthatfollows.Soaringcathedralceilingscrowntheopen plankitchen,dining,andlounge,anchoredbyafireplaceandenrichedwithabutler'spantryandacleverlypositioned studynook.Radiatorheatingthroughoutaddswarmthandcomfort,whileasecondloungeoffersanidealretreatfor movienightsorquietrelaxation.Theleveloffinishisimmediatelyevident,withhigh-endtimber,tile,andwallpaper choicesaddingsubtledramaandsophistication.Fourbedroomsprovideamplespaceforfamilyorguests.Thisisahome wherestyle,settingandserenitycometogetherinperfectharmony. bayleys.co.nz/227751

ForSalebyDeadlinePrivateTreaty (unlesssoldprior)

4pm,Thu17Jul2025

62ArdmoreStreet,Wanaka View byappointment

SharonDonnelly 0275617235

sharon.donnelly@bayleys.co.nz

JamieAskham 0275867541

jamie.askham@bayleys.co.nz

LAKEWANAKAREALTYLIMITED,BAYLEYS,LICENSEDUNDERTHEREAACT2008

4 2 2 2 1

ForSalebyDeadlinePrivateTreaty (unlesssoldprior) 4pm,Thu31Jul2025

62ArdmoreStreet,Wanaka View byappointment

SharonDonnelly 0275617235 sharon.donnelly@bayleys.co.nz

ScottMcGoun 0212019029

scott.mcgoun@bayleys.co.nz

LAKEWANAKAREALTYLIMITED,BAYLEYS,LICENSEDUNDERTHEREAACT2008

Wanaka 5BullRidge

EasylivinginNorthlake

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ForSalebyDeadlinePrivateTreaty (unlesssoldprior) 4pm,Thu17Jul2025

62ArdmoreStreet,Wanaka View byappointment

SharonDonnelly 0275617235

sharon.donnelly@bayleys.co.nz

JamieAskham 0275867541

jamie.askham@bayleys.co.nz

LAKEWANAKAREALTYLIMITED,BAYLEYS,LICENSEDUNDERTHEREAACT2008

LocatedinthepopularNorthlakecommunity,this136sqm(approx)homesitsona330sqm(approx)sectionandoffersa welcomingblendofcomfort,convenienceandstyle.Thehomeiscleverlypositionedbesideawalkingpath,givingitan addedsenseofspaceandopenness.Inside,theopen-planlivingareafeaturesapitchedceiling,aheatpumpandcosy fireplace,creatingawarm,invitingatmosphere.Thelayoutfeaturesthreebedrooms,includingamasterandensuite.A skylightandheatpumpinthehallwayprovidenaturallightandyear-roundcomfort,whileasinglegarageofferssecure parkingoradditionalstorage.Largewindowsframeuninterruptedmountainviews.Fromthisaddress,you'rejustashort strolltoalocalcafe/bar,conveniencestore,childcarecentreandmore.Northlake'speacefulsettingandcloseproximity toLakeWanakaandtheCluthaRivermakethisalifestylelocationhardtobeat. bayleys.co.nz/227746 Wanaka

Design,detail,andaworld-classoutlook

PositionedwhereNigerStreetbecomesaquietcul-de-sac,thisarchitecturallydesignedhomecombinesrefined materials,elevatedliving,andaprimeWanakalocation.Setonan852sqm(approx)sectionandspanning251sqm (approx),theexteriorfeaturesschistandverticallylaidcedar,offeringtimelessstreetappealthatcontinuesinsidewith high-endfinishesandasleekmoderninterior.Upstairs,theopen-plankitchen,dining,andlivingspaceisthoughtfully placedtomaximisespectacularlakeandmountainviews,openingtoalargenorth-facingterrace.Thestate-of-the-art kitchen,fireplace,andheatpumpprovidebothluxuryandyear-roundcomfort,perfectforentertainingorrelaxingin style.Fivebedroomsintotalofferflexibilityandprivacy.Theupperlevelincludesfourbedrooms,withthemaster featuringanensuiteandsharedaccesstoasun-soakedterrace.

bayleys.co.nz/227733

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PricebyNegotiation View byappointment

SharonDonnelly 0275617235

sharon.donnelly@bayleys.co.nz

JamieAskham 0275867541

jamie.askham@bayleys.co.nz

LAKEWANAKAREALTYLIMITED,BAYLEYS,LICENSEDUNDERTHEREAACT2008

Wanaka 24MalvernRoad

Wanaka Lots63and64,McCormickStreet

YourfutureinWanaka’sthrivingcommercialhub

Artist’simpression -11unitscurrentlyundercontract

IntroducingWanaka’snewcommercialhub-anexclusivechancetoowna freeholdcommercialunitintheheartoftheboomingThreeParksbusiness zone.Perfectlysuitedforbusinesses,investors,andprivateowners,these unitsofferflexibility,security,andoutstandinggrowthpotential.

Takeyourpickfromunitsstartingat50sqmandextendingover193sqm, eachthoughtfullydesignedtosuitavarietyofneeds.Eachspacecomes completewithitsownkitchenetteandtoiletfacilitiesandfeaturesa6.3m minimumstudheight-idealforstorage,showrooms,oraddingamezzanine forevengreaterversatility.Rollerdooraccess(4mhighx3mwide)ensures easyvehicleentry,whileuptofourdesignatedcarparksperunitprovide addedconvenience.

•Businessesseekinghigh-qualitywarehouse,workshop,orshowroomspace

•Investorslookingforstrongrentalreturnsandfuturecapitalgrowth

•Privateownersneedingsecurestorageforboats,caravans,orpersonalcollections

Withpricingfromjust$385,000+GST,Wanaka’snewcommercialhubrepresents outstandingvalueinanunbeatablelocation.Secureyourunittodaywithjusta5% deposituponresourceconsentacceptance(June2025)andfurther5%byAugust, 2025.ConstructionissettobeginonOctober2025,withtitleanticipatedbyQ32026.

ScottMcGoun

0212019029

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MatAndrews AREINZ

0274836261

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bayleys.co.nz/227673

FINALOPPORTUNITIES

STAGE18

INNORTHLAKE SPECIALOFFER

NORTHLAKEWANAKA,CENTRALOTAGO

ForalimitedtimeWintonhaveaspecial offeronthelastremainingsectionsin Stage18Aifsettledpriorto30June2025.

OnlyafewpremiumsitesremaininStage18A,withtitlesreleased, givingyouthechancetostartplanningyourdreamhometoday. NestledintheheartofNorthlake’sfinalrelease,thesesun-soaked sectionsoffergenerousspaceandstunningviewsoftheGrandview Range,MountMaude,andgoldensunsetsoverMountGold.Call nowforfurtherinformationandtoarrangeasitevisit-thisisyourlast chancetobepartofsomethingtrulyspecialinNorthlake.

Actnowtotakeadvantageofthisshort termoffer!

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SharonDonnelly +64212019029 +64275617235

scott.mcgoun@bayleys.co.nz

sharon.donnelly@bayleys.co.nz

IntroducingFiveMileVillas,aworld-classproject byGibbonsCo.inpicturesqueQueenstown, offeringstylish,affordablelivinginoneofNew Zealand’smostsought-afterlocations.

LocatedinFrankton,acovetednewcommunity, FiveMileVillaspresents226freeholdhomes. DesignedwithDesigngroupStapletonElliott,these homesfeatureexceptionalconstruction, contemporaryaesthetics,andprivatebackyards.

Finalreleasesellingnow Stage1-nowcomplete 2bedroom,freeholdvillas

Privatebackyard

Carparksavailable 5%deposit

Pricedfrom$869,000

MarkMartin 021626686

mark.martin@bayleys.co.nz

EXPLOREANEWWAYOFLIVING fivemilevillas.co.nz

SherylWilliams 021663635 sheryl.williams@bayleys.co.nz

IntheheartofInvercargill'sCBD,BirchwoodManorpresentsaprime investmentopportunity.Thepropertycomprisesof15units:5studios, 8one-bedroomapartments,and2two-bedroomapartments.Allunits aretastefullymodernisedandfurnishedwithqualityfittings. Additionally,2studiosand2one-bedroomapartmentsfeaturespa bathsforaddedcomfort.Completingthepackageisaspacious manager'sresidence,offering3generousbedrooms,2bathrooms,and aprivateoutdoorcourtyardandgardenarea.Enquirenow!

rwinvercargill.co.nz/INV34005

BrehanCairns 021739736 brehan.cairns@raywhite.com

HenryMason 0274848750 henry.mason@raywhite.com

THECARLINRESIDENCECLUBoffersco-ownershipinafullyserviced,five-starQueenstown residence—completewithrealequity,conciergeservice,andnoneoftheupkeep.Choosefrom threeluxuriousresidencetypes,startingwiththespacioustwo-bedroom,two-bathroomGrand Residence(145m²average),pricedfrom$550,000NZD.Everyresidenceincludesaprivate terrace,heatedspa,andfullaccesstoClubamenities.Enjoyflexibleyear-rounduse,andwhen youfeellikeachangeofscene,tradeyourstayforover120handpickeddestinationsworldwide throughourEliteAlliance®exchangeprogramme.Thisisholidayhomeownership,reimagined.

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ADDRESS 43HallensteinStreet

AtHarcourtsQueenstown,ourcommitmentistodeliverexceptionalresultsthrough unmatchedlocalknowledgeandtrustedinternationalreach.

FromhumbleNewZealandoriginsbackin1888,tothousandsofconsultantsacross theglobe,Harcourtsoffersalegacybuiltonintegrity,performance,andadeep understandingofpeopleandplace.

Whetheryou’resellingaluxuryhome,alifestyleblock,orastrategicinvestment property,ournetworkensuresmaximumexposure—locally,nationally,andglobally.

Localinsight,globalexposure–experiencetheHarcourtsQueenstowndifference.

HOMESELLERS GUIDE

Choosinga realestate agenttosell yourhouse

Havingtheright realestateagent canmakeallthe difference.

Choosingagoodrealestateagent couldbethedifferencebetween sellingandnot,gettingatopprice, orjustscrapinginoverreserve.Thinklong andhardbeforechoosingtosellprivately. Itcanwork,butdoyouhavethetimeand skillstodoagoodjob?

• RealestateagentsinNewZealandneed alicencefromtheRealEstateAuthority andmustadheretoastrictsetofrulesto adhereto.

•Theyknowyourmarket,havebuyers ontheirbooks,andaretrainedin negotiationandsalesskills.

Theagentworksonbehalfofyou,notthe buyer.

• Sellingprivatelycansavecommission, butisalotofwork.

ThevastmajorityofhomesinNewZealand aresoldusingarealestateagent.

Realestateagentsaresalespeoplewhose jobitistosellhomes.Agentsadvertiseand marketyourproperty,andtheynegotiate withpotentialbuyers.Agoodagentwill helpyouwithstrategy,presentation, marketing,pricing,buyerengagementand negotiation.Realestateagentsmusthavea goodknowledgeoftheRealEstateAgents Actandalonglistofotherrelevantlaws.

1.Howtochoosearealestateagent Mostsellerschooseagents,ratherthan theagencytheyworkfor.Butit’sworth investigatingtheagency’strackrecord inthelocationyou’resellingin,andto consideritsfees.

Allagentswilltellyouthey’rethe best.Askfriendsandneighboursfor recommendationsofagentstheyhave used.Yourquestionsshouldincludeifthe agentcreatedagoodmarketingplan,is honestandprofessional,agoodnegotiator, communicatesfrequently,anddoesn’t pressuresellers.

Oneofthebiggestdecisionsyouface whendecidingtosellyourpropertyis choosingwhoisgoingtosellitforyou.

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Agoodagentwillhelpyougetthebest priceforyourhomeandwillknowwhere itsitsinthecurrentmarket.Photo/Ted Baghurst

AlwayschecktheRealEstateAuthority’s publicregistertoensuretheagenthasa currentlicence.Theregisteralsohighlights anydisciplinaryactionagainsttheagentin thepast.

Onceyouhavedonethat,createashortlist theninterviewtheagentstoseeifyoucan workwiththem.

2.Howmuchdorealestateagents charge?

Itcancostmorethanthepriceofabrandnewcartosellyourproperty.Mostcharge tieredcommissionsaskingforaninitialcut onthefirst$300,000,forexamplesuchas 3%to4%,thenalowerpercentage,such 2%,overthat.

Someagentschargefixedfees.Youcan negotiatetheagents’rates.Beaware thatsomeagenciesincludecostssuch asmarketing,advertisingandauctioneer inthecommissionpackage.Withothers youpaythisinadditiontotheagency commission.

Oneofthebiggestdecisionsyouface whendecidingtosellyourpropertyis choosingwhoisgoingtosellitforyou.

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Trytofindanagentwhohasahistoryof strongsalesinyoursuburb.Photo/Getty Images

MostKiwisusuallychooseoneagency toselltheirhome.Ifyourhousedoesn’t sellafterthemarketingperiod,youmay

choosetoswitchagents,orevenopenup thesaletoamulti-agency.

3.Sellingahouseprivately

Thereisnothingstoppingyoufromlisting yourhomeforsaleprivately.Youcanput yourownsignboardup,advertiseon privatelistingssites,doyourownopen homes,andnegotiate/signwiththebuyer. Youwillstillneedalawyer.Manyprivate salesarebetweenpeoplewhoalready knoweachotherorfamilymembers. Inthatcasethesellerdoesn’tneedto domarketingandnegotiation.They’re effectivelysellingtheirownproperties. Fewerpeoplemarkettheirproperty privatelythanthestatisticssuggest becausea)thenumbersofhomessold “privately”areskewedbynewhomes soldbydevelopers,whichfallunderthe privatesalecategory,becausedevelopers donotneedarealestatelicenceandb) salesbetweenfamilymembers,divorcees andothers,wherebothpartiesknoweach otherarerecordedasprivatesales.

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HOMESELLERS GUIDE

Whenisthe besttime tosellmy house?

Therearelotsof factorsthatcan determineifnowis therighttimetosell, soresearchingyour marketiscrucial.

Thebesttimetosellyourhouse dependsonwhereweareinthe marketcycle,theseasonand,of course,thereasonwhyyouareselling. Whydoyouwanttosellyourhouse? TherearelotsofreasonsKiwischoose toputtheirhomeonthemarkettosell: outgrowingtheircurrentproperty,a changeinlifecircumstanceorevenjusta desiretomovetosomewherenew.Here aresomeofthemostcommonreasons:

• Movingjobs.Ifyou’reclimbingthe careerladder,youmayneedtomove forjobopportunities.Ifit’sapermanent relocation,itmightmakesensetosell yourexistinghomeandbuyafreshinthe newlocation.

•Gettingmarriedorremarried.Ifyou’re tyingtheknot,yourlivingarrangements mightbechanging.Withre-marriagesin particularandblendedfamilies,people oftenneedabiggerhomeforallthe children.Startingorgrowingafamily. Thehomethatsuitsyouasasingleor childlesscouplemightbeverydifferent fromafamilyhomesuitableforchildren. Startingafamilyisoftenthecatalyst tomovefromanapartmentorflattoa homewithagardenneargoodschools.

•Downsizing.Oncethechildrenhave flownthenest,parentssometimes

Forfirst-homebuyers,thegoalofsavinga20%housedeposit–oreven10%–canbeachallengingonetoachieve.Photo/GettyImage

wanttomoveintoasmallerhome.This couldbetoreleaseequitystoredinthe propertyortoreducethemaintenance andupkeeprequired.

•Approachingretirement.Planning forretirementmightinvolvemoving toanewlocationorbuyingalower maintenancehome.

•Releasingequity.Peoplesometimes downsizetounlocksomeofthecapitalin ahometoliveoninretirement. Whatisthebestseasontosellyour house?

Springistraditionallythebestseasonto sellahouse.That’snottosaythatother seasonsdon’twork.Withfewerproperties onthemarketinautumnandwinter,the competitionisreducedandbuyersmaynot beabletowait.Makesureyouunderstand localrealestatemarketconditionsbefore makingadecision.Whatevertheseason, takethetimetoprepareyourhomeforsale soitlooksitsbest.

Spring:Springisagoodseasontosell yourhome.Withtheweatherwarmingup, there’smoresunlight,andgardensspring tolife,ahomecanbemoreappealingto buyers.Ontheotherhand,ifthereare morepropertiesonthemarket,buyers mightbemorepicky.

Summer: Homeslookgoodinsummer whenthedaysarelongerandthere’smore naturallight.Whilebuyersmightbepreoccupiedintherun-uptoChristmas,they oftenstartthenewyearwiththedesire tomoveandhavemoretimeforhouse hunting.Bachesandcribssellparticularly wellinthesummer.Potentialbuyersoften browserealestateagents’windowswhere theyarestayingatholidayhomes.Always makesureyoukeepplantsandlawns wateredduringthesummermarketing period.

Autumn: Inautumnbuyersareoften motivatedtogetintotheirnewhome

beforewinter.Thereisacertaincharm infallingleaves,providingyoukeepyour gutters,gardenandpathsclearandclean. Inslowmarkets,thenumberofproperties hangingoveronthemarketfromspring andsummermayincrease,whichmeans morecompetition.

Winter: Thegreatadvantageofwinteris thelackofcompetition.Realestateagents willhavefewerpropertiesontheirbooks, sobekeentoselltheirlistings.Buyers whoneedtomovehaveasmallerpoolof propertiestochoosefrom.Theproperties thatsellbestinwinterarethosewithgood naturallightandgreatinsulation.Ifthe propertyisdarkordamp,winterislikelyto accentuatethat.

Whatisthepropertycycle? Howthepropertycycleaffectstiming. Propertymarketsgoincyclesaccording tosupplyanddemand.Thinkofitasa clockwiththeboomat12pm,followed byaslideat3pm,thebottomat6pm,a rising/hotmarketat9pmandbacktothe topofthemarketat12pm.Ifyoudon’t needtosellwithinacertaintimeframe, youmightwanttowaitfortheboom.Itis, however,notoriouslydifficulttotimethe topofthemarket.Ifyou’rerebuyinginthe samemarket,thentimingthesaleisn’tas important.

Buyer’sandseller’smarkets.Buyer’s andseller’smarketsareaboutsupplyand demand.Abuyer’smarketisonewhere thenumberofpropertiesforsaleexceeds buyers.Buyersmaybeabletonegotiate hardinthissituation.Inaseller’smarket therearefewerpropertiesforsale.This meansbuyersarecompetingandmaybid propertypricesup.

Howlongdoesittaketosellyourhouse? Justhowlongit’sgoingtotaketosellyour homedependsonanumberoffactors includingtimeoftheyear,whetherit’sa seller’sorbuyer’smarket,andthesales

methodyouuse.TheREINZmonthly propertyreportrecordsthemedian numberofdaystosellapropertybyareal estateagent.Thisistypicallybetween 30and40days,withsomeregional differences.Ittakestimetopreparea propertyforsale,whichisnotincludedin thesefigures.

Preparingahouseforsale

Preparingahouseforsalecantakemonths. Evenonceyou’rereadytolist,expectto spendamonthchoosinganagent,signing alistingagreement,havingtheproperty staged,gettingphotosandvideostaken, andmarketingmaterialprepared.Once thesignboardisup,themarketingperiod isusuallyfourtosixweeks.Ifthehome islistedfornegotiationoradeadlinesale itcanbesoldatanytimefromdayone. Ifit’sbeingsoldbyauctionortender,the salewillmostlytakeplaceattheendof themarketingperiod,providingthere isabuyer.Oncethesaleandpurchase agreementissignedandtheoffergoes unconditional,atypicalsettlementperiod beforethemoneychangeshandsandthe keysarehandedoveristhreetosixweeks. Thecommonfactorsthataffectspeed ofsaleincludethedesirabilityofthehome andthearea,availabilityofmortgages, propertycondition,price,methodof sale,whetherit’sabuyer’soraseller’s market,thenumberofpropertiesonthe market,andanyissuesthebuyer’slawyer findswiththeLIM(landinformation memorandum)orpropertytitle. Howtosellyourhousequickly Ifyouwanttosellyourhomemorequickly takethesesteps: •Declutterandcleanthehome •Chooseanagentquickly •Priceitcompetitivelytomeetthemarket • Stageitandmarketittoappealtoawide rangeofbuyers,and •Setashortsettlementperiod.

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