Author Archive for: ncowdy
Entries by Nick Cowdy
It’s ALIVE: Christchurch’s Thriving Property Market
It’s been four years since the February earthquake that destroyed our beloved Christchurch, and if you read the headlines in the news these days, the negativity surrounding the rebuild can make these four years seem even longer. The truth of the matter is this: while there’s still a lot of work to do to […]
Rebuilding Christchurch Brick by Brick
It’s hard to believe that we’ve reached the four year anniversary of the Canterbury earthquakes that devastated our beloved city. As one of the original real estate agencies in Christchurch, we’ve seen a lot since we opened the Cowdy doors for business in 1979, but we never could have predicted the amount of destructions […]
How to save for Christchurch Property
If in the New Year, you are planning to buy a new home, it’s time to start saving. The old adage is still as applicable as ever: “Look after the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves”. Thinking in the hundreds and thousands can be tough, but it’s easy to accumulate savings […]
Real Estate Christchurch – Tips for Selling in Summer
February and March are the most active months of the year, closely followed by October and November. This means that majority of all Real Estate in Christchurch is sold during a quarter of the year. After the Christmas rush has come and gone, many people will be looking forward to a ‘New Year, New […]
Real Estate Christchurch – Home Staging Benefits
Real Estate Christchurch If you are planning to sell your Christchurch property this Summer – we want to help you get the best value you can. With the Christchurch real estate market being competitive, it pays to present your house to show off it’s best assets. There are many easy to use tips to […]
Properties for sale in Christchurch – A first home-buyers guide
If you are thinking seriously about looking into properties for sale in Christchurch, Congratulations! Cowdy & Co want to support you through the entire home buying process and are experts when it comes to Christchurch real estate. We know that it’s both a scary and exciting time purchasing your first home, so we have compiled […]
4 green tips to add value to your Christchurch property
Grow the value of your Christchurch Property with a Garden If you are looking at selling your Christchurch property in the distant future, you’ll be amazed how much you can get done in a weekend and how far $1,000 will take you when it comes to adding value to your home. Investing a small amount […]
6 Tips to Spring Clean your Christchurch Real Estate
Spring has officially arrived here in Christchurch so don’t let a dirty home ruin you welcoming the blooming flowers and longer days! Whether you’re living in a Christchurch rental or own your own Christchurch real estate, there is no denying the benefits of a good old fashion Spring Clean. Spring cleaning is about going […]
Chattels vs. Fixtures- What you need to know when buying Christchurch real estate
Chattels and Fixtures Defined When buying Christchurch real estate, it is important to understand the difference between chattels and fixtures when there is a transfer of ownership. If you are ever unsure, check with your Christchurch real estate agent, before going through the house buying process. Chattels: Chattels are considered items of personal property, that […]
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