It’s hard to believe, especially with the recent bouts of chilly temperatures and regular downpours, that spring is now officially on the way.... especially for activity in Greater Ponsonby’s residential property market.
While the winter months of July and August were quiet for real estate agencies from a listing volume perspective – as they traditionally have been – anecdotal data is showing the market is now warming up as more homeowners decide to place their properties up for sale in time to be out by Christmas.
Leading Bayleys Ponsonby salesperson Blair Haddow said that while the winter season was historically the industry’s flattest period with many vendors previously focussed on overseas holidays, this year should have been different as a result of New Zealand’s international travel quarantine restrictions keeping most Kiwis at home.
“Regardless of the reasons for this year’s winter hibernation and market malaise, spring is back to normal patterns. I’ve kicked off the season strong, and now expect volumes to continue gathering momentum right through until Christmas,” said Blair.
“These are vendors who have taken the educated opportunity of getting their property on the market at the head of the spring bow-wave when competition is low.”
In recent weeks alone, Blair has taken on a handful of new homes being marketed for sale in the coming weeks and months. They include:
• 1 Ariki Street in Grey Lynn – a three bedroom, two bathroom, two living area villa renovated just four years ago. The family home on a flat north-east facing section has double car garaging and additional off-street parking for another vehicle.
Extensive decking wraps around the kitchen and dining room – making for a relaxed al-fresco space accessed by large bi-fold doors. The home is being marketed for sale at auction on 15 September.
• A prime do-up project at 57 Williamson Avenue in Grey Lynn – a classically styled three-bedroom/one-bedroom villa with off-street parking for two vehicles. In its near original format, the property has been a rental for it its current owners for quite some time, and has plenty of scope to add value through renovation and modernisation.
• A mixed-use property in Franklin Road originally a four-bedroom/one-bathroom residence with double off-street car parking which has been used as commercial premises by its current owner and their professional services business.
The single level villa offers a ready-made opportunity for a ‘work from home’ scenario, or could just as easily be converted back into a purely residential address in a street famous for its Christmas lights display. This property is scheduled to come into the market early September with an auction on the 22nd.
• A substantial eight-year-old home in Westmere – packed with the latest high-tech gadgetry for controlling everything from lighting and the sound system through to underfloor heating, electric vehicle charging points, and security.
The grand four-bedroom/four-bathroom home on a full site overlooking Meola Reef in the inner-harbour has a study, swimming pool, and double garaging with internal access. Marketing details were again being completed as Ponsonby News was going to press, and Blair would also be notifying his extensive buyer database on the opportunity within days.
Also on Blair’s listing radar for the start of spring is a chic two-bedroom/two-bathroom/two-level apartment in the heart of Auckland City. The designer freehold Queen Street address has its own balcony sitting above a globally-renown fashion retailer in the city’s foremost shopping locale. Watch Blair’s website for more information as it comes online any day now.
www.bayleys.co.nz/blair-haddow
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Published 3 September 2021