For many Canterbury homeowners, an earthquake-damaged property has been sitting unresolved for years. The repair costs are significant, insurance has lapsed or never paid out what was expected, and the traditional real estate route — listing, open homes, waiting for offers — feels like the wrong fit for a home that isn’t in market-ready condition.…
DetailsOne of the first questions people ask us is how we come up with a number. It’s a fair thing to want to understand — particularly when you may have received conflicting signals from rateable values, EQC payouts, real estate agents, and conversations with neighbours who sold down the street. A common assumption is that…
DetailsIf your home needs work — earthquake damage, years of deferred repairs, or anything in between — the traditional selling process probably isn’t designed with you in mind. Listing through a real estate agent assumes a property that’s ready for the market. An As Is Where Is sale is a different path, and for many…
DetailsIf you own a home in Christchurch and you are thinking about selling, you may have come across the phrase as is where is. It often appears when a property needs repairs, has compliance complications, or the seller wants a clearer path to settlement without doing extra work first. For Christchurch homeowners, as is where…
DetailsWhat is the best way to sell a house that needs repairs? If your place needs work, selling can feel overwhelming. You might be juggling quotes, old reports, or an insurance claim. This guide walks through your main paths to sell, what buyers look for, how offers are worked out, and how an as-is sale…
DetailsSelling a damaged or repair-needed home is stressful. You might be juggling old reports, EQC paperwork, or insurance questions, while trying to make a fair decision for your family. This 2026 guide explains what “as-is, where-is” means, your sale options, what paperwork helps, how offers are calculated, and how a simple as-is sale with My…
DetailsSelling a damaged home is emotional and time-consuming. You might be dealing with insurance, old reports, or repair quotes, and just want a fair way forward. This guide explains your main sale paths, what paperwork to gather, how buyers price risk, and how an as-is sale with My New Start works if you want a…
DetailsThe first question on most homeowners’ minds when thinking about selling their property is usually – how much is it actually worth? The answer to this question is a little more complicated than you may think as there are quite a number of factors that influence property value, including the current market conditions, its location,…
DetailsIn the past, selling property in ‘as is where is’ condition wasn’t something many New Zealanders were used to, but ever since the Christchurch earthquakes, as-is-where-is property sales have become commonplace, not just in Christchurch but all around New Zealand. What Exactly Does As Is Where Is Mean In NZ? As a legal concept, ‘as…
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