HOW MUCH SHOULD I OFFER, WHEN NEGOTIATING TO PURCHASE A HOME?
This has to be the number one question we get asked by our clients.
First things first, the advertised price usually indicates the vendors expectations, whether or not these match the market.
HERE’S SOME TIPS TO HELP YOU WHEN MAKING AN OFFER;
- Try talking to the agent they should be more than happy to discuss verbally the sale price.
- Do your market research for example; drive around the local area in the day and at night. Check the local councils website to find out what the rate-able value is.
- Request a transcript of local area sales from the agent, it may help to show why its valued at that amount.
- Drive past the properties listed on the recent sales transcript, this can sometimes help to show differences between the houses as to location, street appeal, presentation and the type of building. The report also provides some basic information about the property including the floor area, age and number of bedrooms/bathrooms.
- homes.co.nz often lists estimated values of properties in New Zealand.
- There are other options for example; making your written offer subject to a registered valuation. (this will come at a cost generally around $600-$900 approx.) The valuation is done by a Qualified Registered Valuer whom walks right through the property in order to write a report which determines and explains their reasoning behind the property’s value.
- Remember to take into account any outstanding maintenance or maintenance to be completed into your offer.
- If you believe the house is worth 20k less, tell the agent and your reasons behind it.
- Check out the real estate agent’s authority page for more helpful guides and information.
- Most importantly remember to give The Mortgage Girls a FREE non-obligation call on 0800 864 864 or contact us through the following link in order to arrange a pre-approval first so you know and understand how much you have to spend,
FEELING NERVOUS ABOUT THE WHOLE PROCESS?
Think about working with a buyer’s agent to help you from the beginning that way they have your back and can help you with the negotiation process. The Mortgage Girls can recommend a couple of agents whom can help you with the process from start to help find your home.
Give us a FREE non-obligation call on 0800 864 864 or send a message through the following link.
Thinking about building?
Which ever way you plan to build whether it be;
- A Turn Key Build
- A House and Land package
- A labour Only Build
- Kit sets
- Transportable homes
- and Structural renovations
The Mortgage Girls can help guide you with the finance!
Give us a free non-obligation call today 0800 864 864 and ask for our FREE finance for builds guide.
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How will my budget look once I have purchased a home?
It's a pretty exciting and daunting process purchasing a home for the first time!
In saying this preparation is key to know and understand how your budget will look once you have purchase a home. Your budget will change once you have a new home, you will now have some new responsibilities including rates, home insurance and your new mortgage repayments. Knowing what these are in advance of purchasing a home will help you to feel more confident with your purchase.
The Mortgage Girls have some great resources in order to help you know and understand what this will look like check out our resources tab on our website. On here we have two budgeting templates for both a budget for your own home and a budget for purchasing a rental.
Use our calculator through the following link in order to calculate what your repayments would be. Then visit interest.co.nz to see the current interest rates across all major banks in New Zealand.
A few friendly reminders to help when you’re completing your budget
- Remember to allow for rates and any new insurances (for example house, contents, mortgage & income protection) in your figures
- It may pay to make an allowance for savings towards ongoing upkeep, maintenance and repairs or upgrades.
- Unexpected and planned life events can have an impact on your budget it pays to consider future life events for example; pets, a baby, graduating, a new job, planning a wedding, needing to purchase a new car, medical or vet bills, wanting to complete maintenance or renovations or even plan a holiday.
- Will you open up a savings account for these events?
- Will you need to reduce your repayments in the future in order to help cover you whilst on reduced income? A reminder this may only be possible if you shortened your original term.
- Will you have enough equity in order to be able to complete a top up if required?
We are also happy to chat or talk anytime in regards, give us a FREE non-obligation call today 0800 864 864 or email through the following link.
What should I do when my fixed interest rate comes up for review?
Good question, one that many ask.
To start off with it’s really important to think about how interest rates rising could affect your budget, are you guaranteed future pay increases or do you plan to go down to one income in the next few years in order to start a family? Many different life events can affect your current budget and it pays to future proof yourself as best as possible to prepare for these times.
In other words we believe it’s about making the best decision to match your current situation and future goals.
How Interest Rates are Determined;
The official cash rate set by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand is what is used to determine the rates that the banks and institutions provide.
What is going to happen with Interest Rates in the Future?
Unfortunately there is no crystal ball (as you say) to tell us what interest rates are going to do, there are however indicators and tools from top economists all over the country that keep up to date with how national and international events can affect our official cash rate (OCR) in New Zealand.
The ANZ brings out a fantastic monthly report that includes graphs at the end of it with indicators of what their team of economists see for the future of mortgage interest rates. Just remember there are many unforeseen events that can change this, so at the end of the day doing a budget and seeing how much room you have for movement is really important.
How The Mortgage Girls Can Help;
How we see it at The Mortgage Girls is we like to give you all the tools and options to make the best decision to suit your current / future situation as best as possible.
- We have a Helpful Mortgage Guide we can provide you with some questions to think about with your upcoming review.
- We will negotiate with your current bank and/or multiple banks in order to give you options to make a decision.
Please feel free to give a free non-obligation call to The Mortgage Girls today on 0800 864 864 or contact us through the following link
Why you need to get a relationship agreement?
So… your about to buy your first home, or your partner is just about to move into your home, or you have been in a relationship for under 3 years (current legislation)…. You need a relationship agreement (also known as: contracting out agreement).
Now I know you’re thinking right now… why? … we’re in love…. Its too early or we will never break up…wake up.
The below response is written from a Mortgage Gir's personal experience.
Speaking from experience the money you spend getting this sorted is not just protecting you financially, but emotionally also.
My relationship ended, after nearly 6 years. I had purchased two properties myself, one an investment which I had never lived in, the other was to be what I considered my first home. We had also started two businesses in this time also. I was smart in some ways, I got a contracting out agreement on my investment property, as to me it was an investment and one I needed protecting but for my own home/owner occupied I thought, I don’t need one. There were a few reasons for this;
- It was deemed a family home and therefore I understood my partner at the time as we were moving in would have a right to it as relationship property – Turns out in a way this wasn’t the case.
- I had no problem giving him half the equity in the home as we lived in it together therefore he was helping pay for the mortgage.
- I didn’t think we would ever break up.
What I didn’t consider was that when emotions get involved, not only is it emotionally draining it can have a huge financial impact with lawyers costs stacking up very fast.
In my head it was going to be easy, the investment was protected by the contracting out agreement, we keep our respective businesses so all we would just get a valuation done, take off the money which was owing on it and split the equity down the middle… sounds simple doesn’t it??? It was not at all, after 9 months of fighting between lawyers, heart break, homelessness, the drain emotionally it takes on you, not to mention the $25,000 between us spent at solicitors it was settled. It wasn’t that I went in there wanting more then I was entitled to, I just wanted to keep my half of the equity I felt I was entitled to… I had in fact brought the home. Now, trying not to get too caught up in the details, the problem we had was the process. This is what the relationship agreement/contracting out agreement would have created. Writing down the PROCESS which is to be followed in case of the unfortunate situation of a split so it was black and white. Then it is the process which just needs to be followed. There needs to be independent advice given to both parties when signed, by two separate lawyers/firms.
All I need to say is don’t make my mistake, get an agreement written up. Hopefully it will never be used, I still believe in love and although it didn’t work this time around, I don’t regret our relationship as there was always good times and gems to be taken from it. The only thing I did regret was not create a process so that it could have ended on much more amicable terms.
The above response is written based on a personal experience from one of the team at The Mortgage Girls.
The Mortgage Girls can also help with the following New Zealand wide!!
💰Savings Planning for a First Home Deposits
🏠Home Lending for First Home Buyers
🏡Home Lending for existing Home Buyers Rental Property Investment Lending
% Fixed Rate Reviews
💲Home Loan Top Ups / Refinancing
🏫 Business / Commercial Lending *
💸 Debt Consolidation
😇 Health / Life / Income Protection Insurance’s
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How can I pay off my home loan faster?
Put simply in The Mortgage Girls Terms if you increase your current repayments, you will reduce your debt faster. The more you pay and lump sum off your mortgage the faster you will decrease it.
We truly believe it's important to structure your mortgage to suit your income and ensure you can maintain the repayments.
There are many ideas out there however we believe many of them are not aimed at the average income earner. The ideas definitely can work for everyday income earners saving you interest costs over the period of the loan; however, you have to have the ability and time to be very strict and manage your budget on a weekly basis.
There are many ways to structure your lending to put yourself in the best position to repay promptly, again it’s always important to ensure the affordability is going to be able to be met.
Check out our resources for budget sheets to use as a guide to help you out!
Who can I contact for more information?
Click on the following link to contact us today to find out more or give us a free non-obligation call on 0800 864 864.
The Mortgage Girls can also help with the following New Zealand wide!!
💰Savings Planning for a First Home Deposits
🏠Home Lending for First Home Buyers
🏡Home Lending for existing Home Buyers Rental Property Investment Lending
% Fixed Rate Reviews
💲Home Loan Top Ups / Refinancing
🏫 Business / Commercial Lending *
💸 Debt Consolidation
😇 Health / Life / Income Protection Insurance’s
Give us a free non-obligation call on 0800 864 864 or contact us through the following link today.
Apply online today through the following link
The Mortgage Girls look forward to helping you unlock your future today!