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Newsroom , Real Estate Insights

You would think fewer buyers, more listings and flatter house prices would make it easier for people to buy their first home this year. But it could be harder than ever because of tough new lending rules that are stopping even buyers with sound credit histories from getting a mortgage. “It is difficult to predict [...]

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Do the new rateable values accurately reflect what Wellingtonians can expect their homes to sell for? The Wellington City Council reports the average value of residential housing in the capital has leapt 60.4 per cent since 2018. The average house value now sits at $1.435 million and there’s not a single suburb where the average [...]

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Tommy’s has taken its reputation for being community-minded to another level this year despite Covid disruptions. The Wellington-based real estate company has added two newcomers to its ever-growing list of non-profit organisations it supports.

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Wellington’s housing market continues to steam ahead but choosing the right time to list your home is pivotal to getting the best price for it. “If you are looking to sell prior to Christmas, you really need to have your home on the market by the first week of December at the latest,” Tommy’s Real [...]

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Interest rate hikes aren’t likely to affect Wellington house prices in the short term, Tommy’s Real Estate Sales Director Nicki Cruickshank says. “Listings are rebounding as we head into our busiest season and the Wellington market is still strong in terms of prices “This is mainly due to lack of supply but also because we’re [...]

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  An Online Affair | 2021 Onesie Day  When the recent COVID19 restrictions hit, Wellington Free Ambulance had to move this year’s annual Onesie Day appeal to a completely digital format. They still had the ambitious goal of fundraising $250,000 for their first ever Onesie Day emergency ambulance. 

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The tight housing supply in Wellington will continue because stock was depleted during lockdown, although more home-owners are looking to sell. “We have noticed a strong increase in the amount of owners wanting to come to the market, which is good as the stock levels are so low,” Tommy’s Real Estate Sales Director  Nicki Cruickshank [...]

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There is no doubt that life has become somewhat easier under Covid level 2, and this progression towards normality will continue as and when we move to level 1. Irrespective of when these changes occur though, it is very apparent that the threat of Covid is not going to go away in the short term [...]

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Your safety matters Tommy’s Real Estate meets the Government’s criteria to safely operate in limited capacity once we move to Alert Level-3, currently planned for 1st September 2021. As this is an ever changing situation, please refer to  covid19.govt.nz for up to date information.

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Despite the restrictions imposed on the real estate industry during the level 4 lockdown, we continue to hear reports of real estate transactions taking place. Tommy’s Real Estate have continued to meet the needs of some buyers and sellers during this time albeit at a lower level than normal. Today’s technology makes this possible with [...]

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Wellington Free Ambulance’s Onesie Day annual appeal is back and Tommy’s Real Estate are excited to don their green onesies, this time from their homes! Tommy’s are steadfast supporters of Wellington Free Ambulance and say they are proud to support a local and worthwhile organisation to continue to save lives.

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Your safety matters In light of the current lockdown, we are committed to prioritising and putting the safety of our team and clients at the forefront of our planning around COVID-19.