Clarks Beach is a pristine small coastal town nestled on the shores of the Manukau Harbour less than an hour from Central Auckland.
Clarks Beach offers calm tidal beaches, mangroves and mudflats, as well as a range of water birds, and is one of the few beaches scallops can be collected by hand at low tide.
How has 2023 been for you so far?
2023 has certainly been an interesting year so far. We are beginning to see stronger buyer enquiry back in the market place; as always it comes down to a willing seller and a willing buyer. This current economic climate makes it very difficult for both parties as often we are dealing with vast differences in perceived value from both parties point of view.
Properties are taking far longer to sell as buyers are extremely particular on what they will compromise on. Life carries on, the process may be taking longer, but there are still many property transaction’s occurring.
We hear you have a listing at Clarks Beach?
Tell us about this. Yes, this was very much a situation that I was recommending another highly skilled agent, whom is well known at the beach, and the vendors simply said, “sorry, we would really like to work with you.”
Some favourite places to eat, drink and play in Clarks Beach? Activities?
Chinwags Restaurant, Mana Thai, Clarks Beach Takeaway, Clarks Beach Golf Club. Clarks beach offers the ultimate city escape and yet is less than an hour from Central Auckland. The feeling is very community focused. The sunsets are awesome; it offers great fishing and a laid back vibe that is rare in itself.
What do you recommend vendors do to prepare their homes for sale?
Certainly a soft chem wash and garden groom enhance the properties exterior. Always try and depersonalise the property and perhaps store the bigger pieces of furniture while the property is on the market, this will allow the spaces to really create options in the potential buyer's mind. Always have the property looking at its best and consider smell - a nice candle burning always enhances the feel good factor for all parties.
Anything else you’d like to tell us?
Clarks Beach has that 1970s type feeling. It’s great living in the central city area but certainly being able to grab takeout from Blue Breeze on Ponsonby Road and then head to the beach to watch the evening sunset on the deck while still having hot food is pretty awesome - simple escapes are always a great recharge.
JASON TROWBRIDGE, T: 021 358 888, jtrowbridge.ponsonby@ljhooker.co.nz
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