Last month was a good year for Real Estate West Auckland. November was the best this year in terms of number of listings and enquiries from both sellers and buyers.

Both the national and Auckland median sale prices reached a record high of $367,400 and $490,000 respectively.

West Auckland’s median sale price of $402,250, although not a record, was still higher than any level reached during the 2007 property boom.

Real Estate West Auckland – Why the November Rush?

The November rush (driven by first home buyers) has continued into December and post-election property investors are back in the market.

All in all, this indicates that 2012 is shaping up to be a very good year for Real Estate. (It may be a very short Christmas break for me this year.)

If Buying: Act now. Most economists are predicting price rises in the Auckland region of 7 or 8% in 2012. That’s an average price rise of $30,000 in West Auckland.

If Selling: Presentation remains the key to achieving a premium price. Over the Christmas break, take a critical look at your home: is the first impression favourable? If it isn’t, fix it then call me in January and I’ll get you moving in February.

Merry Christmas from Real Estate West Auckland

Finally, I wish you a very merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
I’ve had a great 2011 and would like to thank all those people I helped move. 2012 promises to be even better and I look forward to helping you, or someone you know, with your next real estate move.

Joe Voordouw – Real Estate West Auckland Licensee Agent
Buy West Realty Limited (REAA 2008)MREINZ