Property & Construction | Brazier Property Investments
The property people you need to see Brazier Property Investments is the go-to company for all residential investment property sales, purchases and property management in Christchurch. The experienced team at Braziers caters for all residential investment properties and requirements and offers a service that is second to none. It is heavily focused on the investor and meeting their unique requirements.
While it originally focused exclusively on investment property sales, the company soon developed a property management service to help its clients manage their rental portfolio when Michael McCormick, now a partner, joined in 2001.
Fired up property sales At its peak Braziers had up to 80 percent of sales of purpose-built blocks of investment flats in Christchurch and today has up to 72 percent, despite the huge drop-off in sales after the Canterbury earthquakes.
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“Anybody who has been in residential investment properties knows who we are. About 67 percent of our sales come through our database and when a new listing comes out it goes out to our database first.”
Braziers Property Investments in Christchurch
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Braziers was formed 14 years ago by principal Tony Brazier, who has 26 years’ experience within the investment property market.
“We sell about 33 percent of old houses that are converted to rental properties, and have been up to 66 percent before the earthquake,” Tony says. Braziers is licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 and offers considerable experience in investment property sales.
property markets generally, with sales drying up as owners worked to have their properties repaired.
The property management specialists
Despite Braziers having a large market share in Christchurch, Tony admits many people have not heard of the company, which has traditionally flown under the radar. “People know who we are for our property management service, but not with sales.”
“After the earthquake we had to re-employ our sales team on the property management side. The investors are just coming back into the market this year and I’ve never seen a better time for people to get into rental investment.
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Tony says the earthquakes had a devastating effect on the investment and
“There’s security of tenancy, an under-supply of properties, good rental levels, low interest rates and a productive future for the city.”
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Tony expects to see the construction of more blocks of apartments and investment units as the rebuild of Christchurch continues to grow. With an investment partner, Brazier is currently building its own block of rental apartments beside Latimer Lodge in the city.
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All of Brazier Property Investments’ sales staff were originally the company’s clients and have a huge amount of personal experience within the investment property market.
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There are many benefits to having your investment properties managed by the team at Braziers, including:
• Minimising arrears • A systemised efficient service • Prompt repairs and maintenance • Rigorously screened quality tenants • Excellent value and transparent management fees.
“All our sales staff know what they’re talking about; they’re investors,” Tony says. “They’re very hands on and they know all the issues. They know all about the Residential Tenancies Act and they know how to treat tenants lawfully and properly. They have as much knowledge as I do, and I’ve been in it 26 years. I trust my sales people and we work very much as a team.” >
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