Kapiti Real Estate Information

This will likely not prevent calling for tenders on the Kapiti Aquatic Centre however the project may be downsized because of the shortfall.

Earthworks for the aquatic centre have already started with a completion date of early September of this year.

Yes, the best offer over $440,000 gets the keys to 42 Hicks Crescent says Top Kapiti Real Estate Paul Scrimshaw from Tommy’s Real Estate. The Owners are now past their mid 70′s and their Health says we need to DOWNSIZE This is an exceptional family friendly layout over two living levels with enough room for everybody. Great indoor/outdoor flow to decking that truly enjoys all day sun, beautifully landscaped lawn and garden area, 5 bedrooms (master with ensuite), a large rumpus, 3 car garage, and the lounge and dining area complete a home that enjoys truly spacious living. The kids can walk/bike across the footbridge to Paraparaumu College and there is a bus stop just around the corner, this is the ultimate opportunity to secure the perfect property for your family in a quiet, safe, family friendly location and at an exceptional price. Tenders Close Friday 16th September 4:00pm

To see the proposed new bypass between McKays Crossing and Pekapeka watch this video courtesy of NZ Transport Agency

Enjoy your journey!

As a local Real Estate Agent, I am passionate about our community and ensuring everyone is well informed on the proposed new Expressway. I am interested in hearing your viewpoint – Please call me on 04 904 4204 or visit my websites.

Paul Scrimshaw from Tommy’s Real Estate on the Kapiti Coast says that “when you have found that right home, the one that ticks all your boxes, don’t forget to check the little details too. You may want a LIM and /or a Building Inspection, but there are some easy things to look for to see if you are happy to proceed:”

1. Shower pressure. Check this out and turn on all the showers at once.

2. Auto garage door: operate it and ask how many remotes.

3. Gas not reticulated? Where are the LPG bottles being held?

4. Window latches. Do they open and shut? Do they lock in position?

5. Wooden window joinery. How is the paint and putty looking?

6. Around showers and WCs. How are the seals and is there any leaking?

7. Gutters and downpipes. Condition? Any leaves or grasses growing in the guttering.

8. Pets next door. Restrained? Noisy?

9. How long does it take the hot tap to run hot?

10. Waste Disposal unit. Does it work? How noisy?

11. Dishwasher? How noisy?

Make your own list and tick it off.

“When selling your house today” says Paul Scrimshaw from Tommy’s Real Estate on the Kapiti Coast, “you need to declare any known outstanding issues such as work done without permits, any works not signed off with a Code of Compliance Certificate and of course any issues you are aware of that could give concerns regarding structural soundness and water-tightness”.

“Today buyers are well advised and educated to look for any issues in a property. This is for 2 reasons: it gives them some negotiating power when they really like a property and helps them to eliminate properties where uncertainty is created”.

“The best advice I can give is that if you are aware of any issues, you remedy them before going on the market. Commonsense prevails though and you need to consider cost versus value when looking to fix problems.  In either case you need to declare what you know. One thing is for certain: If there is an issue it will arise during the sales process or soon after settlement. Then you have difficulties”.

“If you have any concerns about your property take appropriate advice. I am here to help and once we know what the issues are we can recommend a professional advisor or tradesperson to work with you”.

“The key is, if you are aware of a problem, fix it or at the very least advise your agent who can disclose it to potential buyers. A sale without issues should be our aim when we work together”.

This YouTube video offers a free report and shows Kapiti Coast home owners how to present their home when marketing it for sale in the area. It mentions not every buyer will like the property, which is something that many vendors find hard to accept. We all think our home is the best and it can come as a shock when a potential buyer turns up their nose at the property. However, we all have different tastes and different needs, and that’s what makes the world so interesting. At the end of the day, only one buyer is needed – however, from the vendors perspective,  it is always good to have two or three potential buyers chasing after the same property. That’s where a good real estate agent can make all the difference.