by Vicki Holder
Fling a "vacuum" in the real estate market, a course designed to help new immigrants over the hurdle of buying property has been an instant hit. Set up by former lawyer Philip Alexander-Crawford, the commercial sales manager for Harveys Form Realty in Royal Oak, the programme addresses fear and confusion about buying real estate, particularly among Chinese people. It has already sparked a series of future seminars across Auckland.
Having worked under the direction of a Chinese lawyer and socialised with Asians, Alexander-Crawford says he realised there were huge barriers for new immigrants to overcome when buying property in New Zealand. "Particularly last year, Chinese buyers were such a strong part of the market. We were seeing people come into the Auckland market who had no idea of how property was bought and sold," he says.
« Building consents plummet | People opt to pay off house rather than save » |
Special Offers
© Copyright 1997-2024 Tarawera Publishing Ltd. All Rights Reserved