New Zealanders award Harcourts Most Trusted Real Estate brand for the eighth year in a row4/29/2020 Reader’s Digest has announced its Most Trusted brands for 2020, and Harcourts, New Zealand’s largest and most enduring real estate brand, is honoured to be acknowledged once again for its commitment to serving its clients. For the eighth consecutive year, New Zealanders have voted Harcourts the Most Trusted real estate brand.
Harcourts Managing Director Bryan Thomson says that the Harcourts team right across the country is particularly humbled to receive this honour as the country continues to battle COVID-19. “Harcourts has been committed to helping New Zealanders with their property needs for 132 years”, says Thomson. “We’ve been through good times and we’ve been through some extremely difficult times with our clients. This would be one of the most challenging times they’ve ever faced, and now, more than ever, we need to trust and support one another.” “We will continue to earn the trust of New Zealanders in the coming months,” says Thomson, “by maintaining the highest level of service to our clients, landlords and tenants. Technology will play a big part in how we continue to deliver exceptional service and maintain the life-long relationships we’ve built with our clients and communities around the country.” “Being voted the Most Trusted real estate brand for eight years in a row is hugely important to our team and we don’t take that trust for granted. Thank you, New Zealand, we remain committed to you.” Sourced: Harcourts Press Release n The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) has today welcomed the news from the Minister of Housing, the Hon. Dr Megan Woods, that private viewings, by appointment, of homes for sale or rental properties can take place under Alert Level 3 – with details and limits to be worked through. We will be sending detailed guidelines to our members as soon as we receive further information from the Government. The ability to buy, sell and move into homes is fundamental to the health and wellbeing of New Zealanders and our economy. The ability for purchasers to view a property for sale is critical to the sales and property management processes. Bindi Norwell, Chief Executive at REINZ says: “We’re delighted to receive the news that private viewings can take place under Alert Level 3, and we look forward to receiving the further details we need over the coming days in order to make this happen. We are also pleased that the Government has listened to industry feedback. “This means that the thousands of people around the country who have been in limbo over the past few weeks can now move forward with their property transactions," points out Norwell. “For those individuals who have been unable to conduct pre-settlement inspections during the Level 4 lockdown period and have been paying hundreds or thousands of dollars in bridging finance each week, today’s announcement will come as a big relief,” continues Norwell. “Additionally, for the hundreds of tenants around the country who have been waiting to inspect a rental property so they have somewhere to live this will be much welcomed news. The same is true for landlords all across the country who have empty rental properties are desperate for some income in order to pay their mortgage,” concludes Norwell. Real estate services are critical to the New Zealand economy and account for approximately 13% of New Zealand's gross domestic product (GDP). As New Zealand navigates the effects of COVID-19, the professionally managed facilitation of property sales and purchases will be key to confidence and wellbeing and will help minimise the impact of the pandemic on our economy. Information sourced from REINZ Northern A&P Association bring the Northern Canterbury community together through events that showcase talented local farmers, growers, equestrians and much more.
Harcourts Four Seasons Realty is proud to support the Northern A&P Association with a donation through the Harcourts Foundation, which will provide a lifesaving automated external defibrillator for use by the showgrounds and all the people who use the facility. No matter what the cause, the Harcourts Foundation provides support to hundreds of organisations, enriching the lives of thousands of people in our communities. Rangiora Community Patrol are the eyes and ears of the New Zealand Police. Rangiora Community Patrol operate cameras, foot and car patrols within the Waimakariri area. Harcourts Four Seasons Realty 2017 Ltd is proud to support the Rangiora Community Patrol with a donation through the Harcourts Foundation, which will supply a standard uniform to all members in accordance with the New Zealand head office. No matter what the cause, the Harcourts Foundation provides support to hundreds of organisations, enriching the lives of thousands of people in our communities. To find out more or apply for a grant, please visit: www.HarcourtsFoundation.org |
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