The demand for rental properties has risen during the post-earthquake rebuild. Workers and families are desperate for practical living solutions but the competition is huge. With many Cantabrians moving back to Christchurch and more rebuild workers arriving every week, accommodation is fast becoming a serious issue. With higher demand of course, rents have been going […]
We’re delighted to welcome two new staff members to the Cowdy Team, Property Managers Sarah Talbot and Stacey Parry. Sarah Talbot Sarah comes to Cowdy and Co with personal experience in not only managing rental homes but maintaining her own investment property. Sarah knows how important an asset your Christchurch property is and always strives […]
When managed well, renting out your property can provide fantastic income. It also allows you to travel overseas for a longer duration without completely uprooting from New Zealand. Being a landlord for the first time can be daunting; choosing the right tenant, advertising, and sorting out tenancy agreements & bond. Once the property is rented, […]
Preparing your property for sale is a crucial part of the sales process – when there are plenty of buyers in the market, the right preparation can help you get top dollar, and when there are fewer buyers, paying attention to presentation can help ensure your home sells more quickly. To get the best results […]
There is a shortage of rental accommodation & rents continue to increase. An all time high of 79% net of respondents, expect that Christchurch house prices will continue to increase over the next 12 months [ASB Housing Confidence survey]. Low interest rates are expected for the foreseeable future. In Canterbury an estimated extra $50 million […]
