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Central Hawke's Bay property market off and running at level 2

By Linda Hall
CHB Mail·
19 May, 2020 06:00 PM2 mins to read

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CHB Property Brokers staff, from left, Matt Oliver, Jane Hamilton, Angus Harrison, Rikki lee Diack, Pat Portas and Jo Bonner. Photo Supplied

CHB Property Brokers staff, from left, Matt Oliver, Jane Hamilton, Angus Harrison, Rikki lee Diack, Pat Portas and Jo Bonner. Photo Supplied

The property market in Central Hawke's Bay got off to flying start at alert level 3.

Now in alert level 2 Property Brokers Sales Manager Jane Hamilton says she is amazed at the amount of interest in CHB properties on the market.

"I think people have had a lot of time to think while under lockdown. They have thought about lifestyle choices, moving nearer to family and perhaps where they would like to retire," Hamilton said.

"Our community offers so much. A rural lifestyle with city shopping just half an hour's drive away."

Residential lifestyle sales consultant Matt Oliver said he had been intrigued by the number of inquiries and the urgency from clients to "get going".

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"People have has time to make decisions and now they want to move on those decisions. The people I have dealt with are positive and ready to move forward."

Hamilton , who has been in the real estate industry for 24 years, says it is a seller's market at the moment with a shortage of listings.

"With low interest rates it's a great time to have a look and see what's out there."

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She says she is uncertain if Covid will see a correction in the housing market prices.

"Quite frankly for Central Hawke's Bay the drought is a bigger problem by far than Covid. I have never seen it this bad before. Our farmers are hurting and therefore so are our business.

"In saying that I have noticed that there are investors coming in buying properties. CHB is a fabulous place to live. We have everything on our doorstep, cycle trails, sporting and recreation facilities and access to some beautiful beaches.

"There's the Tukituki River, the Ruahine Ranges, bush walks and friendly smiling faces.
"We also have a cool council that is focused on the community's needs."

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