This week in the NZ Herald Ask an Expert I got the following question …
“I have just fallen in love with a house which is probably about $100,000 out of our price range but I figure my income can only go up and interest rates are so low. My question is, is it outrageous
Do you sell first and then buy or the other way around?
We have had clients do both successfully. Your decision will depend on a number of factors.
Buy First
A riskier strategy but also a more realistic one is to negotiate a long settlement (say 3 months) then put your house on the market.
The other option is
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