Courtesy of Gordon Edginton A shift to “sum insured” rather than current full replacement or reinstatement will require property owners to be proactive to ensure any building and improvements are adequately covered. There will possibly be a need to provide insurance certificates (or similar certification) to identify clearly the sum insured. Historically insurance certificates have […]…
Is your investment property looked after by friends, family, a neighbor or an inexperienced property manager? Under the Tenancy Act, a landlord can face heavy penalties if properties are not managed properly, including: Fines of up to $3000 for providing sub-standard housing. Fines of up to $1000 for failing to appoint an agent while traveling […]…
As a Landlord with investment properties rented, we believe you need to have “Protection Insurance” or at least consider it. Protect yourself from the risks of loss by renting your property with cover which is tailored and looks after your appliances, furniture or chattels. There is also comprehensive cover for accident damage caused by tenants. […]…
Gavin says: “We are really excited to receive these awards as the competition for #1 Realtor Marketing came from almost 100 companies who are members of the group that produce the Realtor magazine”. Last years award for best script writer was given by an independent advertising agency. This agency said that the winning ad was a “clever […]…
Christchurch House Price Update- April 2013 Cantabrians… Think Again “Who said Christchurch would never recover” Well, well, well… “House prices are rising. The average price is over the 2007 (boom year) price.” “Northwood for one months’ sales average higher than Fendalton.” “60 odd sections sold in 28 days in Rolleston.” “Topp Realtors Bishopdale received 9 […]…
Popular CTV presenter Geoff Morten and Gavin Topp of Harveys Topp Realtors are pictured celebrating the first showing of the new CTV Programme called “Topp in Property? that is being featured 3 times a week and is presenting a selection of Canterbury homes across all suburbs and price ranges. Geoff said, “We are encouraging home […]…
When I was in my younger days, I weighed a few pound less. I needn’t hold my tummy in to wear a belted dress. But now that I am older, I’ve set my body free. There’s comfort of elastic where once my waist would be. Inventor of high heeled shoes my feet have not forgiven. I used to […]…
Demand for Homes in Christchurch Reach Record High Although it’s been two years since the first devastating earthquake hit Christchurch (and let’s hope we’ve seen the last!), the knock-on effects of the quake continue to be felt across the city. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the real estate market, where a serious property […]…
In this column, we intend to bring some comments or views to our readers that may in some way get them to consider things in a different way from the way they were. Every one is talking about the future of our City especially how the Inner City will be redeveloped and rejuvenated. I think […]…
