Our new listing this week is 21 Mount Street, Nelson. This large family home was built in the late 1800s when the grandeur of the Bay Villa was an indication of the success of the owner – many of whom had migrated here from Britain in search of a better life and fresh opportunities, and were keen to let their home reflect how well they had done since their arrival. In an interesting twist
Since last week we have sold 374 Trafalgar Sq, Nelson, and like many sales over the last little while, this one settles quite quickly. This raises an issue I often get asked when preparing offers for buyers – what is the conventional time gap between going unconditional and settling? In reality there is no covention and the settlement date is as much a feature of the negotiation process as the price is
This year started with a “hiss and a roar”, as they say, and it hasn’t let up since January.Since last week we have sold 87 Point Road, Monaco and 12 Aratia Way, Richmond.We have significant reductions on 49 Manuka Street, Nelson and 4 Dartmoor Place, Richmond, and it wouldn’t surprise me if those price drops were enough to tip the balance to a sale on each.
It’s a bit tough sitting in the office writing this when its such a terrific day outside – it’s a typical Nelson autumn day with a crisp, clear blue sky, no wind and a full tide. Tempting to close up for the day and go to the beach, but that wouldn’t get all these gorgeous homes out to you today, would it now?
As I write this I’m struggling to stay warm sitting in a cafe in Palmerston North, and am reminded once again how lucky we are in Nelson.I lived here for 26 years before finally seeing the light and moving to Nelson in 2003, and I must say, I frequently wonder why it took me so long to move.