What a year it has been. The market in Omaha and the surrounding Matakana Coast has had a few ups and downs, however the demand for high quality coastal property has remained high. The numbers of properties selling during the year did stall, mainly due to the fact of people sitting on their hands and riding out the uncertainty of the economy and taking their time during the buying process. However, over the past few months, properties have been selling, some quite quickly and

Nationally, only 14% of properties that go to auction, sell on the day. Quite a staggering figure really isn't it? And despite that, a number of agencies continue to put all of their listings to market via the auction selling process. If you choose to sell a property by way of an auction, I firmly believe it limits your pool of buyers. Auctions are perceived by many agents as the best way to sell quickly or achieve a higher price. The process is meant to create a sense of urg

Despite the ongoing media beat up about the property market, properties are selling on the Matakana Coast and in Omaha and in some cases quite quickly. And the good news for vendors is that prices are remaining high and stable. Properties with all the right fundamental characteristics like good location and street presence, well presented, good practical layouts and no building issues - are selling well. 19 Darroch Slope, Omaha sold within three weeks of going onto the market